Goillet Lake – Goillet Reservoir loop from Plan Maison

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Goillet Lake – Goillet Reservoir loop from Plan Maison

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Goillet Lake – Goillet Reservoir loop from Plan Maison

02:38

6.96km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Restaurant

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330 m

View of Goillet Dam

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Easily reachable from Plan Maison in 20 minutes

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1.96 km

Goillet Dam Lake

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A water reservoir for the melt water from the surrounding peaks. A dam regulates the height of the water level. The color of the water is remarkable, a great blue tone.

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3.61 km

Goillet Lake

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The Goillet is an artificial lake in which the Matterhorn, with its imposing height of 4,478 m, is reflected. Its formation dates back to the period 1939-1948, when, in a …

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3.79 km

View of the Matterhorn

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Deadly ramps even with pedal assistance, but what you will have around you at 360 degrees will repay you for the efforts. Spectacular!

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3.84 km

Goillet Reservoir

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A reservoir that was created by the meltwater from the surrounding mountains. The water is held and regulated with a dam. The water in the lake has a special blue color.

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4.52 km

End of the Abandoned Railway Tracks

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4.53 km

Traversable from June. For the beauty of the panorama, for the high-altitude flora and fauna (you can encounter marmots, ptarmigans and chamois. I recommend clothing to protect against the sun and in case of rain.

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5.59 km

Goillet Dam Lake

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A beautiful walk to the lake of the Goillett dam and the glacial lakes of the Cime Bianche enjoying the spectacular view of the Matterhorn and the Rosa.

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