Col de la Gueulaz – Mythical Alpine passes

The route between Le Châtelard and the Emosson dam via the Col de la Gueulaz is becoming an absolute must for cycling fans, as it is the final section of the Bern-Emosson stage of the 2016 Tour de France. With every meter of altitude gained, an increasingly untouched, fairytale-like landscape is revealed! The dam remains hidden until the very last moment. Only after crossing the Col de la Gueulaz (1965 m) does it reveal itself in full size! Now you are richly rewarded for your efforts: with a view of Mont Blanc, the Aiguilles du Tour, and the mighty dam! The dam, built from 1969 to 1975, is the second largest in Switzerland and the third highest in the canton of Valais! From the top of the dam, you can still see in spring, with some luck, the remains of the old Barberine dam rising from the rear part of the lake. This dam, built in 1925, became a victim of the floods due to the construction of the new Emosson dam itself.