Emosson dam (1931 m)

Built between 1967 and 1975, the Emosson dam on the Gueulaz Pass is the third largest dam in Switzerland, and is the starting point for numerous walks.
The Emosson dam offers uninterrupted panoramic views of Mont Blanc.

The waters from the Mont Blanc massif flow into the reservoir, which has a capacity of 225 million m³. The dam wall is 180 metres high, and the crest is 554 metres in length. When the reservoir is full, it submerges the former Barberine dam, built in 1925, by a depth of 42 metres.

• Visiting the Dam
  

  The Emosson dam can be visited free of charge and without reservation during the tourist season from late June to late August. Paid Tours on request.
  
  From June 28, 2010 to August 29, 2010 - Free guided tours are offered every day except Monday and Tuesday - 2 tours without booking: 11.30am and 3pm - Meeting point : the turbine next to the restaurant - contact: 027 768 12 78.

• The tourist information office located near the dam will stay open during week-ends until september 19th.
  

• Information
  Finhaut Tourist Office
  027 768 12 78
  info@finhaut.ch
  
  
• Websites
  www.emosson.ch
  www.emosson-lac.ch
  
  
• Food and accommodation
  www.emossonresto.com
  www.cabaneduvieux.ch
  
  
• Access
  

  The road to the Emosson dam (for cars and coaches) is open in summer.

  There is a coach service from Finhaut station (from june 12th to 26 september - from 10:10 am to 5:10pm) to the Gueulaz pass. There is a range of public transport facilities for tourists (www.chatelard.net) departing from Châtelard village, including a funicular railway, a high-altitude railway and a mini-funicular (inclined railway), all giving access to the top of the Emosson dam.