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:

Tourist information office/Finhaut municipality
Email: promotion@finhaut.ch 
Telephone: +41 27 768 12 78

Duration of visit

Around 2 hours

Prices
Groups of 1 to 30 people CHF 300
Groups of over 30 people on request  
Children must be at least 5 years old.