Guided tours inside the dam
There are guided ‘sound and light’ tours of the inside the world’s highest gravity dam.
Axe throwing
This summer’s novelty: axe throwing at the dam!
Signing sessions (only FR-speaking authors)
BRAND-NEW EVENT: Probably the highest-altitude book signing sessions in the world!
Treasure hunt (only in French)
Lead the investigation with Juliette and Louise and find the treasure of the Grande Dixence
The Titans and the Dam
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Climbing wall
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…
Company outings, team building, school trips
This is your day ! 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…
Walk on the crest
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.
Exhibition
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…
The power plants
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.