Lac Cornu

From Justapedia, unleashing the power of collective wisdom
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Lac Cornu
2019 Lac Cornu.jpg
Lac Cornu is located in France
Lac Cornu
Lac Cornu
LocationChamonix-Mont-Blanc, Haute-Savoie
Coordinates45°57′28″N 6°50′54″E / 45.95778°N 6.84833°E / 45.95778; 6.84833Coordinates: 45°57′28″N 6°50′54″E / 45.95778°N 6.84833°E / 45.95778; 6.84833
Basin countriesFrance
Max. length410 m (1,350 ft)
Max. width340 m (1,120 ft)
Surface area5.4 ha (13 acres)
Max. depth22 m (72 ft)
Residence time250 days
Surface elevation2,276 m (7,467 ft)

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.

Petit Lac Cornu is located 500 m North West, at an elevation of 2243 m. Its surface area is 4700 m².

Due to its glacial origin, the water of Lake Cornu enjoys a crystalline color