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Barberine

Towns & Hamlets

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8

Our Rating

Very Good

Barberine is a tiny hamlet located on the north-eastern end of the Vallorcine valley right at the border with Switzerland. The Torrent de Barberine is the little river that carries the same name and originates high above Barberine at the Lac Emosson Dam. The Torrent de Barberine has two waterfalls that you can visit, the Grande Cascade de Barberine, roughly 200 vertical meters above the hamlet of Barberine and the Petite Cascade de Barberine, also known as the Cascade du Dard, which lies a few hundred meters north from the hamlet. 


Barberine consist of only a handful of buildings but one of those is very special: The Maisson de Barberine. This structure is one of the oldest houses in the valley dating all the way back to 1705. In 1987, an association with 16 founding members was created with the purpose of acquiring the property and turning it into a little museum. You can visit this museum in the months of July and August. It showcases old Vallorcine life through the artifacts that are on display.


The nicest way to reach Barberine is using the historic Chemin des Diligences from Vallorcine. This is a beautiful walk. While in Barberine you should at least cross the Barberine river and have a look a the Petite Cascade de Barberine.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1163m

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Linked Trails & Points of Interest

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Vallorcine to Finhaut Loop

7

Our Rating

Good

Loop Trail:

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A long discovery loop trail between Vallorcine and Finhaut visiting 3 waterfalls, a spectacular view point and a number of other points of interest along the way

Trail Length

Length

20.13km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

End May - Mid Oct

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

6.0 - 9.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+1381m / -1381m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

15+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

3.0 - 4.5 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Vallorcine to Loriaz and Lac Emosson

9

Our Rating

Exceptional

Loop Trail:

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A beautiful loop in the Montagne de Loriaz and the Montagne de Barberine taking you from Vallorcine to the Refuge de Loriaz and then traversing to the big Lac d'Emosson lake.

Trail Length

Length

13.25km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Start Jun - Start Oct

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

4.0 - 6.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+1022m / -1022m

How old do kids have to be to go on this trail

Kids

12+ Years old

How long does it take to run this trail

Running Time

2.5 - 4.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Moderate (3/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Petite Cascade de Barberine

6

Nearest Town

Above Average

Waterfall

Smaller waterfall near the hamlet of Barberine

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1165m

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Vallorcine

7

Nearest Town

Good

Town

Quieter and more rural town at the nort-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1263m

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Lac Emosson

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Lake

The largest mountain lake near Chamonix right across the border in Switzerland

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1785m

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Grande Cascade de Barberine

7

Nearest Town

Good

Waterfall

Waterfall with a nice viewing deck above the hamlet of Barberine

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1324m

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Vallorcine

7

Nearest Town

Good

Town

Quieter and more rural town at the nort-eastern end of the Chamonix Valley

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1263m

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Longitude:

6.9415

Latitude:

46.0505

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