• Historic site and monument

The Chevril Dam

A vault-type concrete structure, the Tignes dam is one of the highest in the world. In 1952, despite the resistance of the Tignards, the old village of Tignes-les Boisses was razed and drowned under the waters of the lake, causing great national emotion.

Historic site and monument The Chevril Dam Tignes

About

Tignes (73320)
Animals allowed

A tempory mural of 12000 m² is painted on its vault (height. 150 m long. 300 m), it is Le Géant, work of Jean-Marie Pierret.

Prices

Free

Reception

Animals allowed

Opening

Accessibility all year round depending on snow conditions.

Labels and rating

20th C

Services
  • Pets welcome
Equipments
  • Parking

Access

Tignes 1800 73320 Tignes

Tignes 1800 (Les Boisses)

More informations

Information update on 01/10/2020 by Tignes information