Guided tour of the heart of the dam

Step inside the bowels of the world’s tallest gravity dam and discover the fascinating world of the Grande Dixence. Guided ‘sound and light’ tours are organised within this monumental structure, a true engineering masterpiece nestled at the heart of the Val des Dix.

Accompanied by a guide, visitors explore the dam’s interior galleries and discover the secrets of its construction, how it works and its vital role in hydroelectric power generation. Thanks to an immersive presentation combining sound effects, lighting displays and captivating explanations, this tour offers an experience that is at once educational, impressive and sensory.

Up close to the concrete, water and mountains, this immersive experience provides a better understanding of the scale of the work carried out by thousands of workers and the importance of this infrastructure within Switzerland’s energy landscape. An unmissable activity for the curious, families and anyone wishing to experience Grande Dixence in a different way – from the inside.

Prices:

Duration: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Capacity per tour: 30 people

Adults (aged 16 and over): CHF 10

Children (aged 6 to 15): CHF 6

Groups (10 people or more, by booking): CHF 8

Discovery Package

Tour of the dam’s interior + return cable car journey

Adults (aged 16 and over): CHF 16

Children (aged 6 to 15): CHF 8

Lumberjack Package: coming soon

Tour of the dam’s interior + return cable car journey + axe throwing

Adults (aged 16 and over): CHF 34

Children (aged 14 and over): CHF 18

Groups (10 people or more): CHF 30