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Col de la Gueulaz – Lake Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

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Col de la Gueulaz – Lake Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

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Col de la Gueulaz – Lake Émosson loop from Lac d'Émosson

01:38

5.68km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

213 m

Col de la Gueulaz

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Gueulaz, which peaks at 1,965 metres, hosted the 2016 Tour de France. The views of the Emosson dam and Mont Blanc are breathtaking.

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2

299 m

Lake Émosson and Émosson Dam

Highlight • Lake

Lac d'Emosson is the second largest reservoir in Switzerland after Lac des Dix (Grande Dixence). The 180m high arch dam holds a secret that is revealed every spring when the …

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3

1.18 km

Bel Oiseau

Highlight • Summit

4

2.06 km

Lac d'Emosson

Highlight • Lake

After passing through the tunnel from the dam, the lake opens up before our eyes.

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5

2.84 km

View of Lac d'Émosson (East)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although Lake Émosson is a human creation, it is still a magnificent sight and worth the detour. The surrounding area is full of dinosaur footprints, so be sure to keep …

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6

3.81 km

Lac d'Émosson Panoramic View

Highlight • Viewpoint

First 800 m through a dark tunnel then a mega panorama

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7

5.62 km

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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5.68 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

193 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

1.39 km

170 m

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