Mauvoisin Dam

Historic site and monument
Engineering structure
Dam/weir

Elevation : 1975m

1948 Mauvoisin

Located in the heart of the Haut Val de Bagnes Nature Reserve, the Mauvoisin Dam is as impressive for its history as it is for its size.

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Rates

Free access.

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Openings

From 1 June 2026 until 31 October 2026 - Open everyday

Location

Mauvoisin Dam

Elevation : 1975m

1948 Mauvoisin

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Hôtel de Mauvoisin

Hotel & Restaurant. Seasonal cuisine, regional products. Hotel in the heart of an untouched nature.

Train des Combins - Le Haut Val de Bagnes and the Glacier House

The Haut Val de Bagnes, in the footsteps of the Giétro glacier.

Train des Combins - Haut Val de Bagnes and Ollar Stone House

Haut Val de Bagnes, spaces, shapes and materials.

Barrage de Mauvoisin

From Mauvoisin, set off to discover a spectacular itinerary combining human ingenuity and wild nature, between tunnels carved out of the rock, a turquoise lake and the unspoilt...

Sentier du barrage

Discover the history of the Mauvoisin dam through the photos on display in one of its galleries.

Tour du Barrage de Mauvoisin - left bank

Immerse yourself in the convict heritage by climbing the slopes of the dam and skirting the glacier above.

Visit of the Mauvoisin dam

Discover the Mauvoisin dam and its history through a one-day guided tour.

Via Ferrata Mauvoisin - Saxifrage (blue)

Both sections of the via ferrata can be negotiated either consecutively or independently.

Via Ferrata Mauvoisin - Tichodrome (red)

The second part, "Tichodrome" requires a good physical condition and certainly a good head for heights.

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