Lac et Pointe Noire de Pormenaz

A hike in the Passy National Reserve to Lac de Pormenaz and Pointe Noire (2,323 m) with the impressive Aravis range and the Fiz massif as our backdrop. Ladders and some cables plus the possibility to go for a swim add some extra excitement to this hike.

We park our cars in Plaine Joux and follow the very popular trail to Lac Vert and continue to the Chalets de Souay. Here we take the adventurous route along la Chorde where cables and ladders will help us across the tricky parts. After arriving at the lake, we will continue to the Pointe Noire where will have spectacular views of the Mont Blanc massif. We return the same way down to the lake where those interested can take a swim. After that refreshment we return via the easy path to les Argentieres and back to the parking.

This is a long hike and requires good physical fitness and a sure foot for the few exposed sections.

Equipment

• Usual hiking equipment and picnic
• Swim gear and towel if you want to swim in the lake

Costs

• Passengers pay each 30 CHF for transport (drivers pay toll)
• Ski Club tax: 5 CHF (15 CHF non-members)

Signup

• Hike leader: Frank Winklmeier (scig@winklmeier.name)
• Sign-up via email by Thursday, 29 Jun 2023 with the following information:
  • Full name
  • Mobile phone number
  • Are you a ski club member of the current 2023/24 season? (memberships expire at the end of May)
  • If this is your first hike with me what comparable hikes have you done recently?
  • Do you need or can you offer a ride in your car and for how many additional people?

Transport

• Meeting point: 8:30 Gare Routiere, Geneva (next to the ticket office and the “Coffee Point”, Map)
• Instructions for drivers: Highway to Sallanches, take exit number 21 and follow Station de ski de Plaine Joux (XP2Q+7W Passy, France)