By it's 180m wall, The Emosson Dam seals the gorge dug out in the natural rocky constriction by the Barberine River blocking the Emosson plain on the South-east. The first concrete was laid in September 1969, the last in August 1973. The dam was filled for the first on the 10th September 1975 (Volume 225 million m3 of water). It is possible to walk on the Dam Wall and round the banks of the artificial lake.

Guided Visits inside the Dam For all information contact the tourist office of Finhaut Visits on reservation are charged. 0041 (0)27 768 12 78 Meeting place in front of the turbine next to the restaurant.

During 2010 are 90 free visits organized: 2 each day from Wednesday to Sunday in July and August.

The old Emosson Dam, Dinosaur Footprints

Pelton turbine