Short hike to Lac de L’ Airon and Lac de Vernant

Today we are taking you on a hike. It is quite easy and accessible for many. We will stop there to observe this nature and discover two beautiful lakes.

On the way to the lac de l’Airon with an estimated time of 30 minutes. A few minutes after departure, we discover a marvel of nature! I invite you to observe!

We continue our progress until we arrive at lac de l’Airon located at 1500m altitude. It should be noted that this lake is popular among trout fishing enthusiasts. To obtain your fishing permit, we invite you to go to the Carroz Tourist Office. A lake not so big after all but superb with a mountain farm welcoming us. A small meal at altitude, isn’t that great? The relaxation break will be for another time! And yes, we plan to visit this farm soon and discover the cheese-making, a true know-how of our mountains.

Onward hikers! We continue our advance with the goal of reaching the lac de Vernant. The latter is located at 1851m altitude. The time given on the route signs is 35 minutes. Even though we have to watch our feet to avoid falls haha, we encourage you to look up as soon as possible to admire this truly amazing viewpoint! We leave you to admire it…

Come on, let’s continue! Some small passages require a little more attention but we reach the lake easily. It is however possible to encounter some mountain bikers. Well yes, we share this beautiful place! A little attention from both sides and everything goes well! We arrive at the end of our day’s route at lac de Vernant where we will have a well-deserved picnic.

We end this article with a photo taken just before arriving at the lake… Nice, isn’t it? Anyway, when are you going? We will soon offer you a topo-guide.

Have a great stay in our mountains!

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Patrick

I’m Patrick, a mountain enthusiast who has lived in Haute-Savoie for over 20 years. As the creator and manager of this travel site dedicated to the region, I introduce you to places worth visiting in our beautiful department, along with unmissable tips and recommendations. I also share discoveries from further afield—such as Corsica, Italy, and the Arcachon Basin—based on my own travels. Having completed the state-certified mountain leader training course in the Pyrenees (back in 1996), I also aim to provide advice on how to enjoy the mountains safely and responsibly.