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Champex in Summer
Summer is a wonderful time of the year in Champex. There are hundreds of panoramic walks to experience throughout the area, cycle ways to explore and sports to enjoy. Alternatively why not just sit by the lake, enjoy the mountain sunshine and relax.
In Champex itself you can take a pedalo or rowing boat out on the lake and enjoy a coffee or a light lunch at one of the lovely restaurants overlooking the lake. The ride in the chair lift to the top of La Breya is a breathtaking experience and the panoramic views from the top are spectacular.
For a list of activities in see Summer Activities page
For a listing of events in Champex and our locla area visit the Events Guide
Local Attractions
Local attractions include the Fort d'Artillerie a world war II fortress where you can have a guided tour. For nature lovers The Alpine Gardens are impressive and just down in the valley the raging waters of the Gorges du Durnand provide a spectacular sight from a network of viewing galleries
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Fort d'Artillerie Alpine Gardens Gorges du Durnand
Further Afield
On those slightly cloudier days you can head down into the valley to a health spa or an adventure play park with the children. Martigny is a delightful Roman town with an ancient amphitheatre, museum and impressive art gallery, La Foundation Pierre Gianadda, where work by Picasso and Rodin alongside other great artists can be seen in a selection of impressive exhibitions.
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Martigny
La Foundation Pierre Gianadda
Lake Geneva, Montreux, Lausanne and Sion are all near enough by car for an enjoyable day trip.
