Andrew Bossi · CC BY-SA 2.5 Why visit
A massive concrete gravity dam at the head of the Val d’Hérémence, forming Lac des Dix. A visit is centred on dam wall, Lac des Dix and hydroelectric engineering, so the place can be understood through concrete features rather than only as a photograph stop. Its setting in Hérémence also connects it with the wider character of Valais. Allowing time for the principal feature and its immediate surroundings gives useful context for travellers interested in engineering, landscape, history. It pairs naturally with other nearby sights in the same region while retaining enough historical, cultural or landscape interest to justify a dedicated visit.
What you will see
- dam wall.
- Lac des Dix.
- hydroelectric engineering.
History
The present dam was built mainly in the 1950s and early 1960s as part of a large hydroelectric system collecting water from surrounding Alpine catchments.
Photographs
Andrew Bossi · CC BY-SA 2.5 · full attribution on the image credits page.
Visitor tips
- 1
Allow enough time for the principal feature and its immediate setting rather than treating the stop only as a photograph point.
- 2
Use the current official destination or operator information for access, maintenance, weather and seasonal changes.
About Valais
Matterhorn country, the Aletsch glacier system and the historic Rhône valley around Sion and Martigny.
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