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Built between 1967 and 1972, the dam blends perfectly with the surrounding rocky landscape. The best way to arrive is by funicular (the world's steepest), which commands a splendid view of the Mont Blanc range. The 180m-high curved dam holds back 225 million m3 of water. In a geological paradox, the water here originates from the Mont Blanc range on the other side of the valley, arriving through underground galleries before rising thanks to a natural siphon phenomenon.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide276 m -
- The Green Guide5.02 Km - 35 place de la Mer-de-Glace, 74400 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
- The Green Guide5.45 Km - 74400 Argentière
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Where to sleepnearby
- From CHF140Chalet Le Trient2.97 Km - Vers les Ponts 10, 1929 Trient
- From €58Dormio Resort Les Portes du Mont Blanc3.98 Km - Lieu Dit Le Plan de L'Envers, 74660 Vallorcine
- From €99The Guest House4.31 Km - 266 route du Morzay Plan-droit, 74660 Vallorcine
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Where to eatnearby
- Restaurant O'MaraisAroundCHF308.88 Km - Le Carre 3, 1922 Salvan
- Bourg VilleAroundCHF4011 Km - Avenue du Grand-Saint-Bernard 40a, 1920 Martigny
- Les Touristes€€€MICHELIN 202311.3 Km - Rue de l'Hôpital 2, 1920 Martigny
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