Alp Salt Mines

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 (Length : about two hours)
  - April, May, September, October : two to four visits per day, from Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays.
  - June-August: four to ten visits per day, from Monday to Sunday.
  - Open on Monday when public holiday.
  - Open on week-ends in November and December : one to two visits per day.
  - Open every day on Christmas time : one to two visits per day.
  
  - Hire audio guides: available in French, German and English
  - Book your place - highly recommended
  - Pets not allowed
  
  RECOMMANDATIONS :
  - Sports shoes and warm clothing are advisable : the temperature inside is 18°C throughout the year.
  - The miners’ train and some galleries are accessible to visitors with disabilities (please advise in advance)
  
  PARKING & RESTAURANT :
  - Large free parking near the start, also for coaches
  - Refreshments and a souvenir shop at the entrance of the Salt Mines
  - Picnic area with tables and benches and a covered shelter for 30 people

• Accessibility

  • 
  • 
  • 

  
  

• Prices

  Rates

  Child (ages 0 - 4 ), ICOM, AMS and press card holders

  Free

  Child (ages 5 - 15)

  CHF 14.-

  Adult

  CHF 23.-

  Family: children accompanied by an adult, starting from 2nd child

  CHF 5.-