The Dinosaur Hike - Lac d'Emosson to Cheval Blanc
This route starts by following the shores of the Emosson dam, then climbing to the Cabane du Vieux-Emosson. From here, the trail climbs to the second dam, crosses its crest, and leads above the shores of the Lac du Vieux Emosson to the fossil site, where we can see fossilized footprints of dinosaurs.
Another 300m (altitude) up to Cheval Blanc summit, on the border of France. The last part is an option.
Return to the start via the dramatic Gorge de la Veudale.
Meeting point
Parking du Restaurant du Lac dβEmosson.
ποΈ HIKE DETAILS
A beautiful hike of 650m altitude gain (to the dinosaur footprints) or Protected content to the Cheval Blanc summit.
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Duration: up to 6 hours, including a picnic stop at the top.
Medium difficulty, not technical, but you should be fit.
π TRANSPORT
π Car: Parking at Emosson dam, in front of the Restaurant.
π Public Transport: Train to Martigny, then bus to Finhaut and to the Emosson dam.
Car pooling: leave messages here. If you need to call me (WhatsApp Protected content .
When car pooling, it is customary (as per the TCS) each passenger contributes based on CHF0.70/km divided by the number or persons in the car.
π WEATHER
Mostly sunny, high temp. 20C at the top.
𧣠BRING
Hiking boots, jacket, poles, hat, sunscreen, picnic, and lots of water.
β οΈ DISCLAIMER
By joining this hike, you accept full personal responsibility for your own safety and preparedness.
Octavio Almeida
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