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Aiguille Verte – Lessy lake loop from Le Chinaillon

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Aiguille Verte – Lessy lake loop from Le Chinaillon

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Aiguille Verte – Lessy lake loop from Le Chinaillon

05:15

11.9km

780m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.16 km

View From Below Col Sous le Buclon

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4.52 km

Pre-summit Aiguille verte

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If you do not dare to cross the delicate little passage leading to the main summit of the green needle, do not be too sad, the small pre-summit already offers superb views.

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4.55 km

Aiguille Verte

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In winter only with snowshoes

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5.84 km

Lessy lake

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It is a superb alpine lake, located at an altitude of 1,730 meters at the foot of the Aiguille Verte. A peaceful corner in the heart of the Aravis massif.

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8.17 km

Panoramic view of the Aravis mountains

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9.85 km

Champ de Lappiaz

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The lappiaz are numerous (the whole Roc des Tours is in fact lapppiaz) and magnificent.

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.75 km

2.63 km

745 m

382 m

315 m

Surfaces

7.43 km

1.82 km

1.23 km

686 m

382 m

218 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

22°C

9°C

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Comments

September 21, 2025,Aravis - Le Chinaillon - Aiguille Verte - lac de Lessy 🇫🇷

The day began with sunshine before the clouds rolled in, shaping the landscapes to make them even more beautiful. A lovely loop, with sumptuous scenery, beautiful ridges, and a guaranteed thrill in the last few meters to reach the summit of the Aiguille Verte!
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July 29, 2023,Roc des Tours et Aiguille Verte depuis Chinaillon ♥️🇫🇷

Start very early as thunderstorms were expected from noon. Indeed the sky was covered with cloud and I even had a little rain going down from the green needle, making the path slippery (wet limestone, ouch ouch). Beautiful views from the Roc des Tours and from the Aiguille verte, and a herd of ibex grazing and resting in the lappiaz …

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June 16, 2023,Lac de Lessy entre le Buclon et l’aiguille verte

A not too demanding hike except on the way back if you don't want to retrace your steps under the buclon. In this case you will take a left where the path is quite steep before finally joining the starting path. The Le Passe Montagne refreshment bar allowed us to eat even though we had planned very little (apples, snacks). …

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Aiguille Verte – Lessy lake loop from Le Chinaillon

View of Le Chinaillon

View From Below Col Sous le Buclon

Pre-summit Aiguille verte

Aiguille Verte

View of Mont Blanc

Lessy lake

Panoramic view of the Aravis mountains

Champ de Lappiaz

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