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Grande Dixence Dam – Grande Dixence Dam loop from La Grande Dixence

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Grande Dixence Dam – Grande Dixence Dam loop from La Grande Dixence

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Grande Dixence Dam – Grande Dixence Dam loop from La Grande Dixence

09:52

25.0km

1,330m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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338 m

Grande Dixence Dam

Highlight • Monument

When you stand there, everyone thinks of something else, but everyone determines what if ... 🤔

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1.87 km

Grande Dixence Dam

Highlight • Monument

The tallest structure in Switzerland.

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2.27 km

View of Lac des Dix

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Magnificent view of the path overlooking the lake!

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9.36 km

Waterfall at Lac des Dix

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Whether you're coming from the south or the north, the spot where the glacial runoff pours into Lake Dix is truly impressive. You can take a break and watch the …

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10.2 km

Site of the First Cabane des Dix (1908–1928)

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Commemorative sign of the former Cabane de Dix ... this is where the glacier originally went, today's hut is almost 500m higher, far above the (meanwhile greatly reduced) glacier

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12.9 km

Cabane des Dix

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A legendary alpine refuge, located between the majestic Cheilon Glacier and the Luette Glacier. The refuge is an essential part of the classic hiking and ski crossing, the Haute Route, …

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21.5 km

Lac des Dix

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This huge lake is surrounded by high, wild mountains. It is accessed by a road that goes up to the dam. From here you'll find plenty of hiking options - …

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23.8 km

Grande Dixence Dam

Highlight • Monument

With a height of 285 meters, the Grande Dixence gravity dam was the highest dam in the world until 1980. In 1980 it was surpassed by the Nurek Dam, which …

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

8.14 km

870 m

594 m

488 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

7.18 km

736 m

634 m

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,940 m)

Lowest point (2,130 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Grande Dixence Dam – Grande Dixence Dam loop from La Grande Dixence

Grande Dixence Dam

Grande Dixence Dam

View of Lac des Dix

Waterfall at Lac des Dix

Site of the First Cabane des Dix (1908–1928)

Cabane des Dix

Lac des Dix

Grande Dixence Dam

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