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The Moiry glacier and surrounding peaks seen from the alpine meadows, with a small turquoise glacial lake below

Moiry Hut: the loop hike from the dam

Our loop from the Moiry dam: 3 hours up, a night in an SAC hut facing the glacier, prices paid in August 2026, water and booking tips.

Updated 4 October 2026

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