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Treasure in the heart of the Alps
The Chablais Vaudois begins at the very tip of Lake Geneva, in Villeneuve, and extends to the foot of the Vaud Alps. The lake, mines, vineyards, mountains, towns and villages make up the particularly diverse contours of Eastern Vaud. These different regions can be explored through visits, walks and numerous activities.
Yvorne, Aigle and Ollon, renowned for the quality of their wines, showcase several hectares of vineyards you can stroll through and visit the cellars. In the heart of these natural landscapes, you will find charming villages and towns, as well as two major castles.
In both summer and winter, the mountain destinations of Leysin, Villars, Gryon, Glacier 3000, Les Diablerets and Les Mosses are ideal for active visitors thirsting for sportive adventure… and for the recovery meals! Many dairy and meat products draw their character from these mountains. Leysin proudly bears the title of Alpine Village of Taste, with a multitude of culinary discoveries.
Bex is a place of great geological and cultural diversity. It is in these rocks that a thousand-year-old treasure was discovered in the 15th century: the SEL DES ALPES. This formidable taste enhancer, necessary for life, deserves to be better known. In the Salt Mines of Bex, explore the world of this White Gold in nearly 15 km of underground galleries, in the heart of the mountain.
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The SEL DES ALPES: a thousand-year-old treasure
The history of Swiss salt has its origins in the Chablais region. Legend has it that salt springs were discovered near Ollon as early as the 15th century, it was not until 1554 that the first salt mines were built, and the first galleries of the Bex Salt Mines were dug to reach the heart of the salt mountain at the end of the 17th century.
You can learn all about this wonderful epic during a visit to the Bex Salt Mines. From the history of the mines to the methods of extracting salt and the process of making the delicate Fleur des Alpes, take a deep dive into this fascinating gourmet world.
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Other products to discover in the region
There is no doubt that the Sel des Alpes is the longest-reigning product of the Chablais region, but other products from this region are also worthy of a visit.
Wines, beers, cheeses, cured meats and fruits: whatever your desires, whatever the time, you will find what you are looking for and some very nice people will provide it to you.
Prepare your stay!
The activities in the Chablais Vaudois are just as diverse as its landscapes. You could visit the salt mines of Bex, go to a wine tasting, go hiking in the mountains, stop in mountain farms, visit the Castle of Aigle, or one of the numerous exhibitions. These are just are some of the ideas that can take your stay in this exceptional region over the top.
Let yourself be charmed by the Chablais!
Geographic location
Mines de Sel de Bex, 55, Chemin du Coula, La Coula, Fenalet-sur-Bex, Bex, District d'Aigle, Vaud, 1880, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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