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 26, 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

After 13.9 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

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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4.80 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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9.08 km

Lac du Vieux Emosson

Highlight • Lake

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 …

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10.4 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 …

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10.8 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 …

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

1.72 km

560 m

339 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

2.16 km

1.72 km

449 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,620 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

7°C

2°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 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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