
Located at the foot of the Vaudois Alps, the Bex salt mines receive many visitors each year seeking a unique Swiss experience, ideal for families.
The Bex Salt Mines are a vast labyrinth of galleries, shafts, stairs and halls stretching over more than 50 km. A tour of this fascinating underground world allows visitors to discover the most spectacular and characteristic elements of the various salt extraction techniques used in the Alps since 1684. After a film presentation, the miners’ train takes visitors to the heart of the salty mountain.
On the day of Sainte Barbe, the miners' patron saint, which is celebrated on December 5, a TrekkMines invites visitors to explore this labyrinth.
An exceptional journey to the land of white gold, which allows visitors to understand the important role salt has played as a source of income since Antiquity.
Practical information
VISIT AND RESERVATION
- As the number of people per visit is limited, booking your visit is compulsory.
- Audio guides are available in French, German, Italian and English (while stocks last)
- Visit booklets are available in French, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch.
- Duration of the visit: approximately two hours
- Special tours for groups of 20 or more can be arranged.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- We recommend sports shoes and warm clothing for the visit.
- The indoor temperature is 18°C at any time of the year. The rooms and galleries are well lit and naturally ventilated.
- Animals are not allowed.
- During the visit, people prone to claustrophobia may be uncomfortable.
ACCESSIBILITY
- People with reduced mobility, please indicate your special wishes when booking.
- A part of the galleries and the mine train are accessible to wheelchair users.
RESTAURATION
- Bar and souvenir shop at the entrance to the salt mine
- Picnic area with tables and benches (shelter for 30 people)
Contact
Mines de Sel des Alpes
Route des Mines de Sel 55
CP 277
1880 Bex
Opening hours
From Apr 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 10:30 - 15:00
From Jun 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2022
- Monday - Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:30
From Sep 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2022
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 10:30 - 15:00
From Nov 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Wednesday
- 13:00 - 16:30
- Saturday - Sunday
- 09:00 - 16:30
Prices
Individual rates
- Child (ages 0 - 4 ), ICOM, AMS and press card holders
- Free
- Child (ages 5 - 15)
- CHF 14.-
- Adult
- CHF 24.-
- Family: children accompanied by an adult, starting from 2nd child
- CHF 5.-