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Glacier de Tre les Eaux

Glacier

Contributors:

6

Our Rating

Above Average

The Glacier de Tré-Les-Eaux is a small glacier located on the eastern flank of Mont Buet running from the lower part of the cliffs to the valley floor below it. Many maps will still show the glacier with a considerable size but these maps are outdated and the glacier is shrinking quite quickly and in summer there is not much left of it. It is likely that the glacier will disappear in the next few years but we are no experts on the matter. 


There is a single trail that runs through the Tre-les-Eaux valley coming from Le Lay and the Vallorcine Valley. It runs the full length of the valley and climbs out at the Col des Corbeaux. We have a detailed trail description for a northern ascend of the Mont Buet summit that passes through Tre-les-Eaux. The trail itself comes close to the glacier terminus but there is no path providing direct access.

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2380m

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Mont Buet via Tre les Eaux Loop

10

Our Rating

The Best

Loop Trail:

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A long and challenging route taking you through the gorgeous Tre-les-Eaux valley to the Cheval Blanc and summit of Mont Buet before looping back via the Refuge Berard.

Trail Length

Length

22.3km

When is the best time to go on this trail

When to Go

Mid Jul - End Sep

How long does it take to hike this trail

Hiking Time

8.0 - 13.0 Hours

Elevation gain and loss for this trail

Elevation +

+2103m / -2103m

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

5.0 - 8.0 Hours

The technical difficulty level of this trail

Technical Difficulty

Very Difficult (5/5)

Are dogs allowed on this trail

Dogs

No Dogs

Nearest Town to this Trail

Nearest Town

Chamonix

Mont Buet Summit

10

Nearest Town

The Best

Summit

The highest summit outside of the Mont Blanc Massif at 3096m with great views all around

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

3096m

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Col de la Terrasse

7

Nearest Town

Good

Mountain Pass

Rocky mountain pass near Lac Vert between Loriaz and Cheval Blanc

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2645m

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Cheval Blanc Summit

9

Nearest Town

Exceptional

Summit

Large flat summit rising high above Lac Vieux Emosson and Tre-les-Eaux

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2830m

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Col des Corbeux

8

Nearest Town

Very Good

Mountain Pass

Rocky mountain pass between Cheval Blanc and Col de la Terrasse

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2612m

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Lac Vert Corbeaux

6

Nearest Town

Above Average

Lake

Small lake near the Col des Corbeaux and the Col de la Terrasse above Vallorcine

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

2606m

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Le Buet

7

Nearest Town

Good

Hamlet

Small Hamlet at the end of the Berard Valley near Vallorcine

Nearest town to this point of interest

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

The altitude of this point of interest

Altitude

1344m

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Longitude:

6.8615

Latitude:

46.0303

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