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Les Mines de Sel de Bex
Route des Mines de Sel 55
1880 Bex
Bex Salt Mines
Find out morearrow_forwardDiscover the secrets of salt, malt and hops during an unforgettable gourmet experience!
At 2pm, meet at the entrance to the Bex Salt Mines for a two-hour tour through the impressive salt mountain. Accompanied by a guide, you will board the legendary Miners' Train and delve into the heart of the many galleries steeped in history, which will take you back to the days of authentic manual labour, a testament to the region's deep-rooted heritage.
The tour, punctuated by delicious sweet and savoury tastings, allows visitors to learn more about the history of salt in the region and the ancestral and modern techniques used to extract this incomparable salt. The anecdotes recounted with passion by your guide add real value to the tour!
While the tour ends at 4.15 pm, your experience continues at Brasserie La Mine, located 15 minutes away by car.
From 5.30 pm, you can visit Brasserie La Mine (1 hour) and immerse yourself in the brewing methods and varieties of craft beers produced by enthusiasts. Including a tasting of four beers (1dl), the activity continues at 6:30 p.m. with a three-course meal including a salad, a burger or beef tartare (vegetarian option available), and dessert.
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Bex has Switzerland’s still active last salt mine.
Route des Mines de Sel 55 CP 277, 1880 Bex, CH
Office du Tourisme de Bex
Avenue de la Gare 68
1880 Bex
+41 24 463 30 80
info@bex-tourisme.ch