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Steph Lightfoot
December 13, 2021
Hiking
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 - from easy flat routes to technical climbs with ladders. There are two mountain huts near the lake - Prafleuri and Dix - where you can spend an unforgettable night at altitude.
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•Vanessa
November 10, 2020
Hiking
The path leads you along the banks of Lac des Dix. The reservoir is at an altitude of 2,364 meters, and the dam wall is the highest structure in Switzerland at 285 meters.
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•William Cook
December 21, 2023
Mountain biking
A large and emblematic lake, suspended in the mountain valleys below the Aiguille Rouges d'Arolla. The waters of the lake are a powerful turquoise, tinted by the minerals of the …
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Best routes to Lac des Dix
4.8
(72)
640
hikers
10.6km
04:48
700m
700m
Hike the moderate Tour de Mont de la Blana loop, covering 6.6 miles (10.6 km) with stunning alpine views and Lac des Dix.
Moderate
5.0
(4)
74
hikers
14.7km
04:07
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
9
hikers
17.3km
08:21
1,300m
990m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Hard
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Elevation 10 m
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