Lac Cornu, Chamonix

Name: Lac Cornu
Address: Chamonix, France

#7 among attractions in Chamonix

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lac Cornu is a lake in the Aiguilles Rouges massif of Haute-Savoie, France. It is located at an elevation of 2276 m with a surface area of 5.4 ha. ()

Alternative names: Area: 134.43 acres (0.21 mi²)Length: 1345 ftWidth: 1115 ftMaximum depth: 72 ftElevation: 7470 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°57'28"N, 6°50'54"E

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Lac Cornu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Centre Sportif Richard Bozon, Lac Blanc, La Flégère, Lac de Pormenaz.

2.4 miSE
Outdoor activities, Sport venue, Sport
Centre Sportif Richard Bozon, Chamonix
61 min walk • Pôle sportif et culturel Chamonix Nord is an ensemble of educational and sports facilities located in the northern part of Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France. The project was the brainchild of Chamonix's mayor, former minister and mountaineer Maurice Herzog, and architect Roger Taillibert, with engineering support from Heinz Isler.
2.6 miNE
Lake, Natural attraction, Body of water
Lac Blanc, Chamonix
67 min walk • Lac Blanc is a lake in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie, France.
1.9 miE
Hiking, Alpine hut
La Flégère, Chamonix
48 min walk • La Flégère is the side of the Aiguilles Rouges overlooking the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc valley to the north.
2.6 miW
Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Pormenaz, Passy National Nature Reserve
67 min walk • Lac de Pormenaz is an alpine lake in the Passy National Nature Preserve of the Haute-Savoie department of France. Its surface area of 4.4 ha is at an elevation of 1945 m. The lake can be reached by foot from the village of Plaine Joux above Servoz.
3.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Lac d'Anterne, Passy
85 min walk • Lac d'Anterne is a lake near Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, in the commune of Passy in the Haute-Savoie department of France. It is located in the Sixt-Passy nature preserve.
2.6 miSE
45°55'26"N • 6°52'17"E
Musée alpin, Chamonix
66 min walk • Specialty museum, History museum, Museum
1.6 miS
Peak with a cable car and Mt Blanc views
Le Brévent
42 min walk • Le Brévent is a mountain of Haute-Savoie, France. It lies in the Aiguilles Rouges range of the French Prealps and has an altitude of 2525 metres above sea level. This cliff is a popular spot for wingsuit flying down into the valley.
2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac du Brévent
57 min walk • Lac du Brévent is a lake in the municipality of Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, France. It is located below the Le Brévent peak, at an elevation of approx. 2125 m.
2.1 miSE
Golf, Outdoor activities
Golf de Chamonix, Chamonix
55 min walk • The Golf de Chamonix is an eighteen holes golf course with a length of 6,076 meters. It is located in Les Praz de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the department of Haute-Savoie in France. The golf course is open from May to mid-November, depending on the...
2.5 miS
45°55'28"N • 6°52'2"E
Musée des Cristaux - Espace Tairraz, Chamonix
64 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.4 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe d'Anterne, Passy National Nature Reserve
87 min walk • Pointe d'Anterne is a mountain of Haute-Savoie, France. It lies in the Chablais Alps. It has an altitude of 2733 metres above sea level.

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