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The Chevril Dam
Description
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.
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.
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Price(s)
Free
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Tignes Information - 17/09/2025
www.tignes.net
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Open period
Accessibility all year round depending on snow conditions.
Contact
Phone : 04 79 40 04 40
Email : information@tignes.net
Website : https://www.tignes.net
Location complements
Tignes 1800 (Les Boisses)
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Animals
Yes
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