Together we enjoy the impressive landscape around the Lac des Dix and enjoy the tranquillity of the Valais mountains in the farthest corner of the Val d'Hérémence. With a bit of luck, we will come across the region's large ibex colony and observe these majestic animals in their natural habitat. From the Col des Roux, we have an unforgettable view over the Lax des Dix and the surrounding mountains.
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1 day
CHF 70.00
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Min. 3, max. 8 participants per guide
German and English
Tour organization and accompanied hike
14 to 6 days before the hike: 50% of the price
5 to 0 days before the hike: 100% of the price
We recommend cancellation insurance.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
We follow hiking trails with a maximum difficulty of T3 on the SAC scale. The ascent to Cabane de Prafleuri and up to Col des Roux as well as the descent to Lac des Dix are steep in short places, but not exposed.
From the meeting point, we take the cable car to climb the 285-metre-high dam wall, which is one of the highest in the world and holds around 400 million cubic meters of water.
Once we have left the dam behind us, our path leads us into an idyllic side valley. Here we climb at a leisurely pace to the Cabane de Prafleuri. Although the hut is no longer manned at this time of year, the spot is perfect for a short break before we tackle the final ascent up to the pass.
A highlight of this tour is the ibex colony at Col des Roux, which can often be seen here in their natural habitat. This colony is known for its impressive size and often offers the opportunity to observe the animals at close range. Perhaps we will be lucky enough to encounter them on this day too.
We then descend to Lac des Dix, whose emerald-green waters form a stark contrast to the otherwise rugged mountain landscape. With views of glaciers and imposing cliffs, we let the altitude drop and hike through several tunnels along the lake back to the cable car. If you wish, you can also descend on foot and, depending on how long it takes to catch the next bus, we can finish off with an aperitif at the Hôtel du Barrage.
We are in the upper part of the Val d'Hérémence in Valais, a landscape full of contradictions. On the one hand, the Lac des Dix and the huge Grande Dixence dam dominate the landscape, while on the other, the natural landscape is rugged and pristine. These contrasts make the region extremely interesting and invite you to go on long hikes in the Valais mountains. Thanks to the access road to the dam and the cable car, Lac des Dix is easy to reach by public transport.
Meeting point is at 10:10 am.
1 day
CHF 70.00
Are you ready for this tour?
Min. 3, max. 8 participants per guide
German and English
Tour organization and accompanied hike
14 to 6 days before the hike: 50% of the price
5 to 0 days before the hike: 100% of the price
We recommend cancellation insurance.
Insurance is the responsibility of the participants.
Day hike in the region around the magnificent Lac des Dix.
The trail leads along narrow paths and is slightly exposed in places. The hiking trail is not technically very demanding, but can be quite steep. Good surefootedness is a must.
You should have the stamina for hikes of up to 4 hours and/or ascents and descents of around 900 meters in altitude.
We cover around 8 kilometers on the entire tour and climb and descend a total of around 550 meters in altitude. The paths are steep in places, but never exposed.
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