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Moiry Dam at noon📷 WiPhi267, CC BY-SA 4.0

Moiry Dam

Grimentz, Switzerland

Views

A curved dam above Grimentz holding a milky-turquoise lake, with a road on to the foot of the Moiry Glacier. The narrow road is open in summer; walks from the upper car park reach the glacier lake.

Nearest town
Grimentz, Switzerland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
46.1450, 7.5770

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 d'AnniviersCampsite
    8 km from Moiry Dam
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  • Camping MolignonCampsite
    8 km from Moiry Dam
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  • Camping Alp SafariCampsite
    15 km from Moiry Dam · 35 pitches
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  • Swiss-PlageCampsite
    17 km from Moiry Dam
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  • TCS Camping SionCampsite
    21 km from Moiry Dam · 679 pitches
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  • Stellplatz Lampertji 6Campsite
    22 km from Moiry Dam · 100 pitches
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All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Moiry Dam?

Moiry Dam is in Grimentz, Switzerland, at GPS 46.1450, 7.5770. It is about 4 km from Zinal.

Can you camp near Moiry Dam?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ilôt Bosquet, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 36 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Moiry Dam?

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

What is there to see near Moiry Dam?

Places worth a stop nearby: Earth Pyramids of Euseigne (12 km), Grande Dixence Dam (15 km), Valère Basilica (19 km) and Lago Blu (26 km).

When is the best time to visit Moiry 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)