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Grande Dixence Dam – View of Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

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Grande Dixence Dam – View of Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

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4.8

(5)

79

hikers

Grande Dixence Dam – View of Lac des Dix loop from La Grande Dixence

01:32

4.98km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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27 m

Grande Dixence Dam

Highlight • Monument

With a height of 285 meters, the Grande Dixence gravity dam was the highest dam in the world until 1980. In 1980 it was surpassed by the Nurek Dam, which …

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327 m

Grande Dixence Dam

Highlight • Monument

The tallest structure in Switzerland.

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515 m

Grande Dixence (dam near Hérémence)

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4

720 m

Tunnel sections

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5

722 m

View of Lac des Dix

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Magnificent view of the path overlooking the lake!

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2.72 km

Lac des Dix

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This huge lake is surrounded by high, wild mountains. It is accessed by a road that goes up to the dam. From here you'll find plenty of hiking options - …

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3.84 km

View of the end of the Val des Dix

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4.98 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

570 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

707 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (2,310 m)

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