At the heart of the Emosson dam in Valais

Have you always wanted to visit a dam? Enter the lair of the concrete giant and discover all the measuring instruments hidden there. After this unique experience in Valais, Emosson and hydroelectricity will no longer be a mystery to you.

About the programme

Accompanied by a professional guide you can:
  1. Visit the Weller exhibition
    Study a model of the Emosson facility, watch a historical film, and explore the various measuring instruments.
  2. Take a tour of a tunnel in the dam
    From the left bank to the right bank wander inside the dam wall and discover the secrets of a concrete giant and its measurement instruments.
  3. Cross the top of the dam
    Enjoy the exceptional view of the Mont Blanc massif and the Trient plateau.

Prices and terms

Mid-May - end of October

From mid-May to the end of October (depending on the opening and closing of the road from Finhaut to Emosson), every day.

Information & booking:

Finhaut Tourist Office
Email: promotion@finhaut.ch 
Telephone: +41 27 768 12 78

Prices
Groups of 1 to 25 people CHF 300.- (Groups over 25 people on request)
Children must be at least 5 years old.  
Juin - fin octobre

Visits are organised every day until 15th September by the Finhaut Tourist Office and guided by students:

Time: 

From Monday till Friday at 09:30 and 14:30, Saturdays and Sundays at 14:00

Duration: Around 1hr30 min

Language: French

Reservations: Same-day reservations (subject to availability) at the Emosson information point or up to two days in advance online: Guided tour of the Emosson Dam Finhaut | Vallée du Trient (valleedutrient.ch)

Meeting point: On site, no later than 15 minutes before start of the visit - Kiosk/Tourist Office, opposite the dam restaurant

Information:

Finhaut Tourist Office
Email: promotion@finhaut.ch 
Telephone: +41 27 768 12 78

Prices
Adults CHF 15
Students, AVS recipients CHF 12
Children CHF 8 (from 5 years until and including 14 years)
Children must be at least 5 years old.