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Mauvoisin Dam – View of Mauvoisin Dam loop from Becca de Corbassière

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Switzerland
Valais
Entremont
Bagnes

Mauvoisin Dam – View of Mauvoisin Dam loop from Becca de Corbassière

Hard

5.0

(1)

8

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Mauvoisin Dam – View of Mauvoisin Dam loop from Becca de Corbassière

04:32

9.60km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.58 km for 57 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

44 m

Hiking Car Park With Public Restroom

Highlight • Parking

2

2.54 km

Bocheresse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

3

3.30 km

La Tseumette

Highlight • Summit

4.67 km

Le Chantier d'Elmer

Viewpoint

5

5.80 km

Mauvoisin Dam

Highlight • Monument

The second highest arch dam in the world is perched at the top of a superb climb from Le Châble, which is easily reached from Champex-Lac via Orsières and Sembrancher. …

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6

5.86 km

Tour de Mauvoisin

Highlight • Trail

Very enjoyable!

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7

5.87 km

View of Mauvoisin Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the town of Mauvoisin you can have an excellent view of the gigantic dam, which dominates the town itself. The dam is one of the largest in the world …

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8

5.97 km

Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Easy walk!!

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9

8.50 km

Canyon With Bridge in Valais

Highlight • Canyon

It is dangerous to stay in the riverbed because the hydroelectric power plant upstream can cause a sudden flood at any time!

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B

9.60 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.83 km

1.74 km

1.18 km

855 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

2.82 km

2.28 km

1.02 km

112 m

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Highest point (2,270 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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