Emosson Dam – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

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Emosson Dam – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

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Emosson Dam – Lac d'Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

03:28

9.20km

480m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: November 3, 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 1.16 km for 36 m

After 8.03 km for 36 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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100 m

Emosson Dam

Highlight • Monument

A stunt from a James Bond film was once shot at the dam

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145 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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1.75 km

Panoramic View Towards the Matterhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.61 km

Lac du Vieux Émosson

Highlight • Lake

Great reservoir with even great views of the valley with the underlying reservoir and the hut Vieux-Emosson

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5.06 km

Ascent to Vieux Lac

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Incredible how strong frozen water is and how it carves its way

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8.09 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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9.20 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

2.90 km

1.69 km

1.03 km

138 m

126 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

3.02 km

1.75 km

505 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,220 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

8°C

3°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 2.0 km/h

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Comments

July 9, 2025,Lac d'Emosson – Lac Du Vieux Emosson Runde von Lac d'Émosson

A funicular railway, a mini-funicular, and an open-top train take you up to the Emosson reservoir. The route continues to the upper reservoir along a mountain path. It's not difficult. Chains are installed in some places. You can walk back along the road or take the mountain path again.

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