The gravity dam in Salanfe has a storage capacity of 40 million cubic metres. It is 52m high, with a width of 40m at the base and a top length of 608m. Made up of 42 blocks, mostly measuring 14m in breadth, its total volume consists of 230 000 cubic metres of concrete.
Salanfe’s discovery trail was opened in 2000, it will lead you to discover the wide variety of fauna and flora of the region
The most magnificent alpine pasture in Switzerland, “The Marvel” as Emile Javel named it, was an inspiration to many Romantics. The writings of Javel, Rambert and others led to the development of the surrounding villages of Salvan, Finhaut and Champex, with a predilection for Salanfe.
Salanfe Mountain Inn closes at the beginning of October
The sparkling waters of Lake Salanfe offer an idyllic setting for recreational fishing. The lake is well-stocked: mountain trout, christie and rainbow troutwill delight die-hard and novice fishermen alike.