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The penstock pipe
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: Office de tourisme Pays des Écrins
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This penstock pipe carries water to the Le Claux hydroelectric power plant, located just below here, which exploits the water from the Les Écrins massif. The power plant was inaugurated in 1932. At the time, the electricity generated was primarily used to power the aluminium factory located in L'Argentière-La Bessée.
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44.87722716.4787147
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Point of Interest updated on 10/01/2026
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Office de tourisme du Pays des Écrins
Rue des Urties 05340 Vallouise-Pelvoux France
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