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Lac d'Émosson – Vieux Emosson Lake loop from Vallorcine

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Lac d'Émosson – Vieux Emosson Lake loop from Vallorcine

Hard

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Lac d'Émosson – Vieux Emosson Lake loop from Vallorcine

07:49

18.7km

1,090m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: August 27, 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 5.70 km for 36 m

After 13.1 km for 36 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

1.49 km

Lac d'Émosson

Highlight • Lake

2.33 km

Ruins

Ruins

3

3.08 km

Ibex Habitat Near Lac d'Emosson

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

I encountered Ibex in this section of the path up to Lac d'Emosson and again when I returned back down to the valley floor. They were very tame and seemed …

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4

5.52 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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5

8.97 km

Panoramic View Towards the Matterhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

8.97 km

Vieux Emosson Lake

Highlight • Lake

A smaller, but still perfectly formed, lake located above the larger Lake Émosson. This lake is connected by a beautiful winding road, alternating between paved and gravel, allowing you to …

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7

9.06 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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8

9.52 km

Vieux Émosson Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

For a night at the cabin, don't forget to call and book.

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9

9.94 km

Rock Tunnel at Lake Émosson

Highlight • Structure

Just two small tunnels for special cars, bikes or pedestrians

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B

18.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.19 km

4.91 km

3.29 km

1.82 km

284 m

141 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.16 km

953 m

314 m

226 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,220 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

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