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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

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

06:26

13.7km

950m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: April 16, 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 1.44 km for 36 m

After 1.65 km for 36 m

After 5.48 km for 32 m

After 6.15 km for 266 m

After 10.7 km for 1.97 km

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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649 m

View of Lac d'Emosson

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Lac d'Emosson is the second largest reservoir in Switzerland after the Lac des Dix (Grande Dixence). The 180m high arch dam keeps a secret that comes to light every …

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1.55 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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6.06 km

Viewpoint

8.67 km

Chalets de la Loriaz

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Magnificent panorama!

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13.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.38 km

728 m

413 m

358 m

192 m

Surfaces

9.20 km

2.17 km

1.47 km

727 m

155 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,620 m)

Lowest point (1,870 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

24°C

12°C

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

Emosson Dam

Lake Émosson

View of Lac d'Emosson

Lac d'Émosson

Chalets de la Loriaz

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