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On the trail of the builders of the Grande Dixence dam

Val des Dix/Pralong

14 August 2021 - 29 August 2021 - 05 Sept. 2021 -11 Sept. 2021 - 25 Sept. 2021
 
 
In the 1950s and 1960s, pioneers in the field of sustainability imagined an extraordinary hydroelectric complex capable of covering the current electricity needs of almost 400,000 households!
 
Grande Dixence, the highest gravity dam in the world, is undoubtedly the most impressive element of this complex, which brings together the waters of a 420km2 catchment area and 35 glaciers, through 75 water intakes, 5 pumping stations and 100km of tunnels through the mountains.
 
From Sion or Hérémence, climb up to the dam in a 1951 Saurer 2cm 4x4 vehicle that was already driving the construction workers during the building of the wall.
Go back to the 1950s and feel the atmosphere of this titanic construction site which triggered the industrial revolution in this mountain valley.
 
Take part in a guided tour of the construction site with a historian and share a drink with a small snack !
 
Dates : 14.08/29.08/05.09/11.09/25.09
 
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Prices

CHF 65.00 /adult
CHF 45.00 /child

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On the trail of the builders of the Grande Dixence dam

Office du tourisme d'Hérémence