Champex Lac

Welcome To Champex Lac
An idyllic and tranquil retreat high up in the Swiss mountains, Champex Lac offers a picturesque village surrounded by woods. It is an ideal location to simply escape from the pressures of the modern world and wind down. It is also a wonderful place for families.

During the summer the lake is the focal point of the village. Boats are available to hire and there is fishing too. Or you may simply want to sit in a local bar or café beside the lake and soak up some mountain sunshine. Other summer activities include tennis, swimming, cycling and of course walking. Champex Lac Switzerland

Forte D'artillerie de Champex Lac

Artillery Fort
Discover a fascinating underground fortress. Built between 1940 and 1943 it was built to protect the two potential penetration roads to the area of Grand Saint-Bernard and Val Ferret (Switzerland). The fortification was used by the Swiss army until 1988. It is entirely burrowed in the rock, and it has more than 600m of corridors and rooms within the mountain. The fortification has four shooting casemates which are divided into two batteries. The last time that the 10.5cm guns were fired was in 1986. The garrison of the fort has varied between 150 and 300 men in the course of time. Champex Lac Switzerland

Walking Around Champex and Beyond

Walking is an absolute pleasure in Switzerland and as soon as the sun shines it is great to get outside and walk for miles. The walking can be as strenuous as you wish but the rewards are incredible. Walks around Champex Lac

Flore et Compagnie

Alpine Garden at 1520m
On the sunny southern slope of Mount Catogne lies the beautiful alpine garden of Champex. The colours and perfumes and varieties of plants will make your visit an unforgettable experience. You will find streams and tranquil pools, waterfalls and more than 3000 plants native to the Alps and mountain chains. They have been collected over several decades and include primulas, saxifrages and houseleeks
Alpine Garden at Champex Lac

Martigny

A Roman Town
Martigny is the nearest town to Champex Lac. It has been established since Roman times as a major commercial centre. Here you will find many Roman remains, in particular the amphitheatre. It is situated between the Mont-Chemin Forest and a hillside of terraced vines. Martigny has a population of 15,000 and The modern town has a population of 15,000. It has grown up on a bend of the Rhone rive and it is dominated by the Bâtiaz Tower, a 13th-century fortress, The older quarters have preserved their original character. Martigny near to Champex Lac

Les Gorges du Durnand

Waterfalls
The installations dating back to 1877 were totally renovated in 1987 in order to ensure maximum safety. They are certainly worth a visit.

A visit takes approximately an hour, and it is possible to return by a footpath. This promenade with its galleries extending for about one kilometre leads past fourteen waterfalls of this rough and raging torrent. A recently constructed bridge makes it possible to cross the Durnand and to admire this natural beauty from close up.
Les Gorges near to Champex Lac