Bex Salt Mines.

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Explore the fascinating world of the Bex Salt Mines.
Discover Switzerland’s last working mine.
Take a ride on the Miners’ Train.
Relive a fascinating story of people, industry and g&astronomy.
Travel conveniently and straightforwardly on public transport.

Discover the origin of Alpine salt and take part in an unforgettable journey to the depths of the rock at the Bex Salt Mines.

Board the Miners’ Train and embark on an unforgettable journey in the footsteps of the miners in search of the white gold of the Alps. You will learn about salt extraction techniques over the centuries. To end the excursion on a gourmet note, the tasting room welcomes you with a choice of Alpine salt preparations.

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Go on a sensory journey to the heart of this salt mountain and discover the guides’ and artisans’ passion along the way.
You’ll discover tunnels and chambers carved out of the rock by hand and learn about different salt extraction techniques.
Inside this same subterranean labyrinth is the artisan workshop which produces the gourmet Fleur des Alpes salt. You can watch how this salt is made using traditional methods on your visit.
To finish your trip on a gourmet note, the tasting space invites you to try a selection of wonderful sweet and savoury snacks made with SEL DES ALPES salt to suit every taste.
The Bex Salt Mines run events all year round. Brunches, exhibitions, night-time visits by torchlight, HalloMines, there are countless opportunities to discover the mines from a different point of view.

Getting there: to Bex station according to the online timetable, 4.6 km (75 minutes) on foot to the mines at Le Bouillet (yellow hiking signs), or from Bévieux station, 2.8 km (55 minutes) on foot through the forest to the mines at Le Bouillet (yellow hiking signs).
The Salt Mines are served on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays as well as on 19.9 by the TPC bus, route 153, from Bex, railway station to the Bex, Mines de Sel stop.
From Monday to Friday, the TPC bus, route 153, takes you from Bex, Bex station, Les Dévens stop. From there, it is a 1.3 km (30 minutes) uphill walk with a 115 m gradient to the Salt Mines, at Le Bouillet (yellow hiking signs).
As places on the Miners’ Train are limited, it is strongly recommended to book visits in advance.
Temperature: as the interior temperature is 18 ̊C all l’year round, it is recommended to wear a warm coat.
The Miners’ Train and part of the galleries are accessible to folding wheelchairs by prior arrangement.

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