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Vieux Emosson Lake – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

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Vieux Emosson Lake – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

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Vieux Emosson Lake – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

06:57

15.1km

980m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.13 km for 1.97 km

After 7.07 km for 266 m

After 7.96 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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56 m

Lake Émosson

Highlight • Lake

This technical rise on a road bike was the finish of a Tour de France stage in 2016. Bravo!

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4.76 km

Loriaz Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Take some money for food and drink at the refuge, as they don’t accept card payments

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7.22 km

Col de la Terrasse

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Climb on the Loriaz side which is worth it, longer Tré les Eaux hill but even wilder!

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8.23 km

Vieux-Emosson Dinosaur Footprints Site

Highlight • Natural Monument

A bit steepy but totally worth it!

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9.28 km

Breathtaking views, kinda feel like in another world.

Warning: Do not try to hike the other shore of Lac du Vieux Emosson unless you have good alpine gear and hiking exeprience. There are unpaved roads and dead-end paths so you cannot walk around.

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10.6 km

Vieux Emosson Lake

Highlight • Lake

A smaller, but still perfectly formed, lake located above the larger Lake Émosson. This lake is connected by a beautiful winding road, alternating between paved and gravel, allowing you to access a stunning alpine environment without the need for a big, sturdy bike. This area is also full of dinosaur footprints, so be sure to look for them!

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11.0 km

Vieux Émosson Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

For a night at the cabin, don't forget to call and book.

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13.9 km

Lac d'Émosson

Highlight • Lake

A nice destination along the Lac d' Emosson reservoir to the higher-lying Lac du Vieux Emosson leads on the well-developed road. The arch dam with a height of 180 meters was built between 1967 and 1974. From the dam you have a great view of Mount Blanc massif. The reservoir can be reached by car, bus or narrow-gauge railway.

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.72 km

556 m

183 m

145 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

2.16 km

1.72 km

239 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,620 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

Weather

Friday 7 August

24°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 21, 2024,Lac Emosson -col de la Terrasse- refuge Loriaz -boucle

The descent from the pass is quite steep. Sure-footedness and good shoes required. From the Loriaz cabin towards the Emosson lake, the last challenging km on a path with steel chains and steps to descend from the rock.

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August 8, 2023,Lac d’Emosson – Les traces des dinosaures Runde von Lac d'Émosson

Fantastic hike opposite the Mont Blanc massif. Super views of the mountain giants opposite. Refreshments at the beautifully situated Refuge de Loriaz, drinking water can be refilled there.

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Vieux Emosson Lake – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

Lake Émosson

Loriaz Refuge

Col de la Terrasse

Vieux-Emosson Dinosaur Footprints Site

Lac du Vieux Emosson

Vieux Emosson Lake

Vieux Émosson Hut

Lac d'Émosson

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