Loop between the lakes of Emosson and Salanfe.

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Lac de Salanfe is located in a large cirque, which is most easily accessed from the east via the Vallon de Van d'En Haut. From the Emosson dam, two passes offer access to this magnificent lake.

In a high mountain setting, you can admire the Ruan massif to the south-west and the Dents du Midi massif to the north-west. During these two days, you will cross the Barberine, Emaney and Fenestral passes.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 28.04 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2 days 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 2,957 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 2,953 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,475 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,727 m

Photos

Fenestral
Emosson
Mont Blanc
Col de Fenestral

Stages of the route

This route needs several days, find the details below:

  1. S
    Barrage d'Emosson - Auberge de Salanfe

    Emosson Dam - Auberge de Salanfe

    ↔13.27 km ↗1,270 m ↘1,436 m
    For this first stage, after skirting Lake Emosson opposite the Mont Ruan massif, the Col de Barberine and Col d'Emaney passes will take you to the shores of Lake Salanfe. You will appreciate the contrast between the Ruan massif and the Dents du Midi massif.
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  2. E
    Auberge de Salanfe - Barrage d'Emosson

    Auberge de Salanfe - Emosson Dam

    ↔14.75 km ↗1,677 m ↘1,517 m
    During this second stage, after the Col d'Emaney, you will be enchanted by the peaceful Alpage d'Emaney. During the ascent of the Col de Fenestral, you will be surprised by the beauty of the Lac de Blantsin. The Col de Fenestral offers a panoramic view of the entire eastern part of the Mont Blanc massif.
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Notes

? Mountain equipment, including good shoes and warm clothing.

⚠ Please note that there may be some snow on the descent from the Col de Barberine.
⚠ Please note that there may be some snow on the climb up to the Col de Fenestral

? No water available along the route, except at Alpage d'Emaney.

? Food available at Alpage d'Emaney.

? Stopover lodge: Auberge de Salanfe.

Worth a visit

- Emosson Dam.
- Emosson Lake.
- Barberine Pass.
- Emaney Pass.
- Le Luisin.
- Salanfe Lake.
- Salanfe Inn.
- Susanfe Pass.
- Col de la Golettaz.
- Emaney mountain pasture.
- Fenestral Pass.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Michel Berdou
Michel Berdou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 26, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We returned via the Col de La Golette for a complete loop. Longer return. Very nice hike! The route is very well signposted. The ascent to the Col de Fenestral requires attention; not recommended in snow.

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Chpatou
Chpatou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Be careful, there's a lot of snow at the various passes, and the slopes are quite steep and very slippery. You'll need crampons at the very least, and an ice axe and more at , as some sections are exposed.
For the rest, the routes are relatively well marked with red and white paint and arrows for directions.
A very good hike

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