Source: https://www.nendaz.ch/en/P75920/tracouet-lake

Perched at 2’200 metres above sea level, the Tracouet Lake also known as the « Lac Noir (Black Lake) » due to the dark colour of the water. It serves as a mirror to the beautiful Dent de Nendaz throughout the summer and, in winter, it freezes and offers a wonderful flat area to host the snow garden.

https://www.alltrails.com/nl-nl/wandelpad/switzerland/valais/haute-nendaz-lac-de-tracouet-prarion

WHY IS IT WORTH THE DETOUR ?

The Tracouet Lake has a unique ecosystem. Home to a large population of amphibians and exceptional flora, it has been listed on the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Breeding Sites of National Importance since 2001. In 2020, it was classified as a « protected natural site » by the Canton of Valais. You can easily observe red frogs or alpine newts !

ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS

The particular ecosystem and the beauty of the lake are not the only assets of this place. Indeed, you can discover other interesting sights in the surrounding area, such as the Dent de Nendaz, whose summit offers an exceptional viewpoint without forgetting the legendary larch trees of Balavaux of which some are the largest in Europe.

https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-th/destinations/dent-de-nendaz-tracouet/