Lac des Dix

Lac des Dix is a reservoir in , , and has an elevation of 2,283 metres. Lac des Dix is situated near the locality , as well as near .
Photo: Roland Zumbühl, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: Reservoir
  • Description: reservoir of Grande Dixence Dam
  • Also known as: “Lake Dix”

Places of Interest

Highlights: Aiguilles Rouges d’Arolla and Pointe de Vouasson.

Peak
Photo: Espandero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Aiguilles Rouges d'Arolla are a multi-summited…

Peak
Photo: Fdbef, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a mountain of the Swiss…

Peak
Photo: Dribagnac, CC BY 3.0.
The is a mountain of the Swiss…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arolla and Fionnay.

Village
Photo: Steinmann, Public domain.
is a village in the municipality of in the canton of .

Village
Photo: bruchez, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a in the , located in the canton of . is situated 8 km west of Lac des Dix.

Village
Photo: Reise-Line, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a in the , located in the canton of . is situated 9 km east of Lac des Dix.

Lac des Dix

Latitude
46.05607° or 46° 3′ 22″ north
Longitude
7.40106° or 7° 24′ 4″ east
Elevation
2,283 metres (7,490 feet)
Open location code
8FR93C42+CC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 6267838
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­reservoir
Geo­Names ID
11396329
Wiki­data ID
Q5834768
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In Other Languages

From Finnish to Spanish—“Lac des Dix” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Les Etagnes and Allève.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Le Clocher and Col des Roux.

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