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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 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 ! There are guided ‘sound and light’ tours of the inside the world’s highest gravity dam. Guided tours inside the dam 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 Mur de grimpe

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Information and exhibitions Hotel Restaurant Cable car Saint-Jean Chapel A tour inside the wall of the damA tour inside the wall of the dam Zip line AlpinLine Walk on the crestWalk on the crest Climbing wall

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Ibex Trail Cabane de Prafleuri

Events

Guided tour for schools Until 22 October 2023

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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.

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.

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.

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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The Hérens cows are the other emblem of the Val d'Hérens. They are also a symbol of the mountain life in Valais Where to find the Hérens cows this summer Take inspiration from the Hérémence Tourism program of activities to enhance your vacation in the Val des Dix! Animations From the sun-drenched Rhone Valley to the high-altitude mountain pastures, Valais boasts a wide selection of local products. For the lovers of local cuisine and the…

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