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Bike Hérémence, Grande Dixence DamPhoto: David Carlier, Valais/Wallis Promotion
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This ascent through magnificent landscapes leads to Hérémence and the Grande Dixence dam, the largest gravity dam in the world.
difficult
Distance 38.2 km
2:45 h
2,077 m
447 m
2,139 m
509 m
In Bramois you leave the valley plain. A wide road, gently and evenly rising, leads you through vineyards and meadows. With every kilometer, the panorama widens and gives a view of the nearby Mandelon and the Dent d’Hérens in the background. The route takes you through the sunny characteristic villages of Mase and Saint-Martin before descending again towards Euseigne on partly straight and fast sections. At the entrance to Euseigne you gain elevation again towards Mâche and then continue on the main road to the Grande Dixence dam. The further you advance into the Val des Dix, the wilder and more untouched the nature and surroundings become. To reach the foot of the Grande Dixence dam, you still have to conquer the steepest last kilometers with many bends. Afterwards, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the surrounding peaks and fir forests.
Author’s recommendation
The interior of the Grande Dixence dam can be visited by arrangement.
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Valais/Wallis Promotion
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
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Highest point
Grande Dixence Dam (2137m), 2,139 m
Lowest point
Bramois (511 m), 509 m
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184 m
Road
38 km
Safety information
Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic. Riding this route is at your own risk, any liability is excluded. Respect the flora and fauna in your surroundings. For your safety, we recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. Emergency numbers: 144 Ambulance / 117 Police /1414 Rega. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding different routes is fundamentally at your own responsibility.
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From the village center of Bramois, follow the winding cantonal road on the right valley side of Val d’Hérens towards Mase/Saint-Martin. After arriving in Saint-Martin, drive down to the intersection towards Evolène and turn right onto a flatter road towards Euseigne. At the entrance to Euseigne, the route turns left and you gain elevation again with the ascent to Mâche. After a few kilometers, the path merges into the main road leading to the Grande Dixence dam. From "Le Pralong" the ascent becomes steeper and ends with a series of hairpin bends. At the end of the tunnel, 500 meters before the dam, turn left and reach the Grande Dixence Dam Museum.
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Grande DixencePublic transport
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SBB line Lausanne–Brig or regional trains to SionDirections
Motorway A9 exit 27 Sion, then continue to the village center of Bramois.Parking
Park + Ride Sion, Rue des Maraîches, 1950 SionCoordinates
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2'597'159E 1'120'001N
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46.231443, 7.401822
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46°13'53.2"N 7°24'06.6"E
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32T 376766 5121004
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Topographic maps 1:25,000 SwissTopo: 1306 Sion / 1326 Rosablanche
Equipment
Our recommendation: Technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the weather (always carry rain protection), drink and food.Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
38.2 km
Duration
2:45 h
Ascent
2,077 m
Descent
447 m
Highest point
2,139 m
Lowest point
509 m
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