The Col de la Terrasse is a rocky mountain pass located on a ridgeline that runs from Pointe de la Terrasse to the Col du Passet above Lac Emosson. The Col de la Terrasse lies right across the border in Switzerland and the trail marker is provided by the Swiss authorities.
The Col de la Terrasse is a three way junction with the trail south leading down to the Refuge de Loriaz. The trail heading north-west leads to Lac Emosson and Lac Vieux Emosson. The trail heading west leads to the Col des Corbeux and onwards to the Cheval Blanc and the ridgeline that leads to the summit of Mont Buet (3098m).
We have detailed trail descriptions for two routes that lead to the summit of Mont Buet from a northern approach from Cheval Blanc. The version that passes through Loriaz and Cheval Blanc can be found here.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Mountain Pass
10
Our Rating
The Best
Loop Trail:
A challenging route that takes you to the summit of Mont Buet at 3096m passing by the Refuge de Loriaz, the Col de la Terrasse and the Cheval Blanc
Length
23.31km
When to Go
Mid Jul - End Sep
Hiking Time
8.0 - 13.7 Hours
Elevation +
+2048m / -2048m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
5.0 - 8.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Very Difficult (5/5)
Dogs
No Dogs
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.8917
Latitude:
46.0459