The Lac Noir is a small lake located above Les Houches at an altitude of 1546 meters. The lake can be reached using a trail that runs between Parc Merlet and the hamlet of Le Coupeau. There are trail markers on the nearby trails that you can follow to easily reach the lake. The Christ Roi statue is a popular nearby attraction.
The lake is black as name suggests and not very large in size. Its southern bank has a nice elevated position with some rocks that could make for a nice picnic spot.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this lake.
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Trail:
Cette petite boucle vous emmène du parking de Merlet à une agréable traversée jusqu'au Plan de la Cry, à travers le village de Coupeau jusqu'à la statue du Christ Roi.
Length
5.67km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Elevation +
+376m / -376m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
45 - 75 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.80048
Latitude:
45.90847