path nr.16 from Rother Wanderführer, Mont Blanc. Duration 3.3 hours
OSM map layer · LineString
45.94, 6.85 · rel 5370153
45.94, 6.85 · rel 5370153
Lac Cornu
5,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Haute-Savoie · 45.94°N ·
6.85°E
5,2km
Distance
+550m
Ascent
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
4× summit
Geneviève Bouvier
monument ·
288 m off route
0,6 km
12%
Pierre à Ruskin
monument ·
153 m off route
0,8 km
15%
Aiguille de Charlanon
summit ·
313 m off route
5,2 km
100%
Aiguille Pourrie
summit ·
349 m off route
5,2 km
100%
Clocher de Planpraz
summit ·
357 m off route
5,2 km
100%
Pointe des Vioz
summit ·
444 m off route
5,2 km
100%
04 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
ascent +550 m
descent −550 m
elevation range
1095 m
–
2404 m
0 km
2,6 km
5,2 km
05 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
1095 m elevation
Quarter of the way
2115 m elevation
Halfway
2351 m elevation
Three quarters
2359 m elevation
Finish
2291 m elevation
06 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
07 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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09 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Lac Cornu is 5.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Lac Cornu takes approximately 1h 18min to complete.
No, Lac Cornu is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Lac Cornu starts near coordinates 45.924, 6.8632.
Lac Cornu is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.