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Photo – Sam Hill
Runner takes photo of lake
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Runner walks on rocks above lake
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Runner scrambles down rocky section on trail
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs along single track just out of the treeline
Photo – Sam Hill
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs along mountain single trail
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Blueberry tart and cup of tea at mountain cafe
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs down trail with cliffs in background
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner takes photo of lake
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner walks on rocks above lake
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner scrambles down rocky section on trail
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs along single track just out of the treeline
Photo – Sam Hill
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs along mountain single trail
Photo – Sam Hill
Blueberry tart and cup of tea at mountain cafe
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs down trail with cliffs in background
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner takes photo of lake
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner walks on rocks above lake
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner scrambles down rocky section on trail
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs along single track just out of the treeline
Photo – Sam Hill
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs along mountain single trail
Photo – Sam Hill
Blueberry tart and cup of tea at mountain cafe
Photo – Sam Hill
Runner runs down trail with cliffs in background

Refuge de Loriaz and Lac d’Emosson

Region: Upper Chamonix

DIFFICULTY
2/3
TECHNICALITY
2/3
POPULARITY
2/3

Vallorcine—the “valley of the bears”—is a favorite running destination of many at Run the Alps. It’s quieter than Chamonix, with high pastures and big views. This run features no shortage of both of those things and is home to one of the best refuges around.

Bonus KMs and Bailouts

The bonus kilometers offer big rewards, so try to include them if you have time!
Note that not every run has a bailout. But if a run does, we’ve included the download below.

Additional Information

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