Cleuson-Dixence, Switzerland
From series “The Greatest Dams in the World”
The highest settlement in the world is located in Switzerland. Many travelers know Cleuson-Dixence under the other name - Grande Dixence. The wall of the dam on the Dixence river has the height of 285 meters. The dam has always been used since 1964 and has not lost its functional characteristics over the years. The dam building took 14 years. In order to reach Cleuson-Dixence, the modern tourists now have to overcome more than 30 kilometers of a very complicated mountain chain.
It should be noted that Cleuson-Dixence Dam is one of the country's most popular tourist attractions. In the middle of the 20th century the small house was built for the construction workers, which was later converted into the hotel. The experienced travelers recommend visiting this area in the second half of September. In this period, the water basin has the maximum water level, its depth can reach 284 meters.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Postomat' located in 16 km (
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Car rental office: 'Aloc-Cars Limousine Service Rent a car' is located in 13 km (
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Fuel station: 'Garage Sporting Lambiel SA' in 16 km
Supermarket: 'Epicerie Kiosque Bazar du Rond-Point' in 8 km
Parking: 'Garage de Verbier' in 14 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie des Combins' in 14 km
Police station: 'Police Municipale' in 18 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Hôtel Restaurant du Barrage de la Grande Dixence Thierry Hays' in 0.38 km
Railway station: 'Châteauneuf-Conthey' in 16 km
Nearest airports:
» Sion Airport SIR - in 16 km
» Corrado Gex Airport AOT - in 38 km
» Megeve Airport MVV - in 65 km
» Interlaken Airport ZTJ - in 76 km
» Annemasse Airport QNJ - in 88 km
» Sion Airport SIR - in 16 km
» Corrado Gex Airport AOT - in 38 km
» Megeve Airport MVV - in 65 km
» Interlaken Airport ZTJ - in 76 km
» Annemasse Airport QNJ - in 88 km
Cities nearby
Best hotels near Cleuson-Dixence
Les Amis
Located in 7 km from Cleuson-Dixence
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It has a living/dining room with radio. It exits to the balcony. Its kitchen-/living room is equipped with 3 hotplates, oven, dishwasher, micro wave. … More: photo, rates and booking
Les Dents-Rousses
Located in 9 km from Cleuson-Dixence
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It has a living/dining room with open fireplace. It exits to the balcony and to the terrace. Its open kitchen is equipped with 3 hotplates, oven, … More: photo, rates and booking
Chalet Le Sèd
Located in 11 km from Cleuson-Dixence
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The unit consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room with a seating and dining area, a well-equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with … More: photo, rates and booking
Nearest unique sightseeing spots to visit
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23 km - Niouc Bridge
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26 km - Swimming pool at LeCrans Hotel
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45 km - Lotschberg
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47 km - Swimming pool at Cambrian Hotel
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52 km - Chateau de Chillon
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Top destination around Cleuson-Dixence - Breuil-Cervinia
The name of the town, Breuil-Cervinia, is not random. Locals translate the name as “the land rich in water”. It is easy to see that this name describes the region well if you decide to explore it. There are many mountain lakes, various rivers, and fast streams. Breuil-Cervinia was a small and not popular town that rarely had guests until the 30s of the previous century. However, the launch of the Cervino Company drastically changed the steady and unhurried lifestyle of local people. The company built the first ski lift in 1936, and this event changed the town, turning it into a popular mountain resort.
Do you like holidays in the mountains? If the answer is yes, Breuil-Cervinia is an ideal choice for active recreation together with friends or family members. This is also the location of the largest ski trail in the Alps – the Breuil-Cervinia – Valtournenche-Zermatt zone. The trail starts in Italy and ends in Switzerland. It covers as many as three valleys in the Alps. Visitors will find here excellent ski trails with a total length of 360 kilometers. Everyone will easily find a suitable trail regardless of how skillful they are in skiing. There are even special ski trails for children, so parents do not need to worry about the safety of their little ones.
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Do you like holidays in the mountains? If the answer is yes, Breuil-Cervinia is an ideal choice for active recreation together with friends or family members. This is also the location of the largest ski trail in the Alps – the Breuil-Cervinia – Valtournenche-Zermatt zone. The trail starts in Italy and ends in Switzerland. It covers as many as three valleys in the Alps. Visitors will find here excellent ski trails with a total length of 360 kilometers. Everyone will easily find a suitable trail regardless of how skillful they are in skiing. There are even special ski trails for children, so parents do not need to worry about the safety of their little ones.
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