Tips
William Cook
December 5, 2023
Hiking
From the town of Mauvoisin you can have an excellent view of the gigantic dam, which dominates the town itself. The dam is one of the largest in the world and is used to generate hydroelectric power for the surrounding region.
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•Johncosta
August 23, 2025
Hiking
Very enjoyable
Nearby routes
Best routes near View of Mauvoisin Dam
4.8
(6)
36
hikers
19.7km
09:03
1,400m
1,400m
This difficult 12.2-mile loop near Fionnay offers 4593 feet of elevation gain, alpine views, and glacier sights over 9 hours.
Hard
4.8
(5)
77
hikers
19.4km
07:22
920m
920m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
5.0
(4)
35
hikers
8.07km
03:20
460m
460m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate
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Elevation 1,850 m
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