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Mountain

Verticalp Emosson

Mountain

Type

Mountain Train

Length

Length

Can children ride this lift

Children

All Ages

Elevation range for this lift

Elevation

1149m - 1945m

Official website link

Website

The Verticalp Emosson is a combination of 3 different lift systems that will take you from Le Chatelard, right across the border in Switzerland, to Lac Emosson. The first ride is a mid-sized furnicular which goes from Le Chatelard to Les Montuires. Once there you will find the Verticalp cafe and the departure for the second ride which is the panoramic train. The panoramic train has no windows and offers nice views along the ride. The train stops at the Pied du Barrage from where a very small and steep furnicular takes you up to the Emosson dam and the Lac Emosson lake. At the Emosson dam you can enjoy the views of the lake and walk across the very imposing dam. There is also a large restaurant with outdoor seating and great views over the Vallorcine valley to Mont Blanc. You can also visit the charming little Chapelle de Notre Dame de la Neige. There is also a spectacular zip line that you can take to cross the valley below the dam. It's pretty scary but something you will not soon forget. 


We got a nice loop trail that takes you from the dam to Lac Vieux Emosson and the Cabane du Vieux Emosson and back again. This is nice option if you want to combine the Verticalp and the activities around the Emosson dam with a mid-sized hike or run.



Verticalp Emosson Hiking & Running Trails

Below we are listing the hiking and running trails and nearby sights and points of interests for the Verticalp Emosson. Using the Verticalp Emosson will make it much easier to reach these trails and sights.

Vallorcine to Loriaz and Lac Emosson

Length

13.25km

Elevation +

+1022m / -1022m

Difficulty

Moderate

9

Exceptional

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

12+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jun - Start Oct

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.

Lac Emosson and Lac Vieux Emosson Loop

Length

9.6km

Elevation +

+486m / -507m

Difficulty

Moderate

8

Very Good

Dogs

Dogs Allowed

Children

7+ Years old

When to Go

Start Jul - End Sep

A beautiful loop walk from the Emosson Dam to the Vieux Emosson Dam above Finhaut in Switzerland. Great views, fantastic scenery and two amazing lakes.

Verticalp Emosson Points of Interest

Chapelle Notre Dame de la Neige

Chapel

9

Exceptional

Small Chapel on an elevated position near the Emosson Dam and lake

Nearest Town

Finhaut

Altitude

1975m

Lac Emosson

Lake

9

Exceptional

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

Nearest Town

Vallorcine

Altitude

1785m

Restaurant du Barrage Emosson

Restaurant

8

Very Good

Large panoramic restaurant located next to the Emosson Dam and Lake

Nearest Town

Finhaut

Altitude

1970m

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