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There are guided ‘sound and light’ tours of the inside the world’s highest gravity dam. Guided tours inside the dam The zip line at Grande Dixence is 700 metres long and runs next to the world's highest gravity dam, at an altitude of 2400 m. It's definitely worth a visit. Leap into the void and go skimming along beside this concrete colossus it's absolutely thrilling! The AlpinLine, 700 Meters of thrill ! Whether you are planning a company outing, a team building exercise or a school trip, let us help you create a memorable day at the Grande Dixence site with a custom itinerary. Information : visites@grande-dixence.ch Special offer for school outings : CHF 30. Company outings, team building, school trips Tackle the world’s highest gravity dam! Six climbing routes (4a to 5c) are carved into the structure and secured by two self-belaying systems. You can hire equipment (shoes and harness) on site or bring your own. Information and booking at the top station of the cable car. Climbing wall The top of the dam offers a dazzling 360° view. It can be reached freely on foot (approx. 45 minutes) or by cable car.The crest is the starting point for many walks: the ibex trail, the Prafleuri hut, the Dix hut and the Gentiane hut. Walk on the crest The construction of the Grande Dixence dam presented a technical as well as a human challenge. The “Au coeur de l'histoire de la Grande Dixence” (The history of Grande Dixence up close) exhibition offers insights into one of last century’s epic construction projects. The trail of superlatives The pumping stations (Arolla and Z'Mutt) and the power stations (Fionnay, Nendaz and Bieudron) the Grande Dixence complex are open to the public from Monday to Friday, except on public holidays. The power plants

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Information and exhibitions1 Hotel2 Restaurant3 Cable car4 Saint-Jean Chapel5 A tour inside the wall of the damA tour inside the wall of the dam6 Zip line AlpinLine7 Walk on the crestWalk on the crest8 Climbing wall9
« Le Choucas » bar10
Ibex Trail11 Cabane de Prafleuri12

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Hôtel du Barrage

In the heart of an exceptional site, the hotel welcomes you at the foot of the imposing dam. Its industrial-style building offers 60 rooms with a view over the Val des Dix.

An ideal stopover for trekkers on the Val d'Hérens tour or the ideal stopover for lovers of industrial heritage to relive the epic of the dam.

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The restaurant

Located in the heart of the Valais, on a site steeped in history, the Hotel Restaurant du Barrage welcomes you to the cradle of Grande Dixence.

From the beginning of June, our restaurant opens its doors to welcome you at the foot of the Grande Dixence dam, three minutes from the crest and Dix Lake.

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Cabane Prafleuri

From the foot of the dam, you can walk to the top of the wall or take the « Chargeur » cable car.

If you reach the Grande Dixence dam by private car, if you arrive early enough you will find a parking space in one of the two car parks located next to the cable car departure station.

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The concretegiant

The Grande Dixence dam, the highest gravity dam in the world, is part of a vast complex which includes four pumping stations (Z'Mutt, Stafel, Ferpècle and Arolla) and three production plants (Fionnay, Nendaz and Bieudron), with a total capacity of 2000 MW.

The Grande Dixence hydroelectric complex thus produces some 2 billion kWh each year and accounts for 20% of Switzerland's storage energy. It supplies the equivalent of 500,000 households with electricity.

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