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Grande Dixence Dam – Barrage de la Grande Dixence📷 Fulbert, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Grande Dixence Dam

Hérémence, Switzerland

Oddities

At 285 m, the tallest gravity dam in the world, closing the end of the Val des Dix. Drive to Le Chargeur, then walk or take the cable car to the crest; the road is open summer only.

Nearest town
Hérémence, Switzerland
Category
Roadside oddities
GPS
46.0815, 7.4035
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping MolignonCampsite
    8 km from Grande Dixence Dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Alp SafariCampsite
    16 km from Grande Dixence Dam · 35 pitches
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • TCS Camping SionCampsite
    16 km from Grande Dixence Dam · 679 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping de la SarvazCampsite
    20 km from Grande Dixence Dam
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping d'AnniviersCampsite
    20 km from Grande Dixence Dam
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Lac LexertCampsite
    24 km from Grande Dixence Dam
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Grande Dixence Dam?

Grande Dixence Dam is in Hérémence, Switzerland, at GPS 46.0815, 7.4035. It is about 17 km from Sion.

Can you camp near Grande Dixence Dam?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping d'Evolène, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Grande Dixence Dam?

Grande Dixence Dam is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Valais side valleys: St Bernard, Dixence and Anniviers.

What is there to see near Grande Dixence Dam?

Places worth a stop nearby: Earth Pyramids of Euseigne (10 km), Moiry Dam (15 km), Valère Basilica (17 km) and Lago Blu (25 km).

When is the best time to visit Grande Dixence Dam?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)