Visit DE la Mine DE Sel Underground DE Bex Check-out DE Genève

Geneva, Switzerland
Duration5h - 6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Choose this excursion if you like discovering interesting underground attractions. The visit to the Bex salt mines will not leave you indifferent; you will realize that everything has been planned so that visitors feel comfortable while learning the history of the mine and its evolution from the beginning of exploitation in 1684 to the present day.

For the visit of the underground galleries, you will board a small miners' train that will take you through galleries located between 150 and 300 meters underground.

The transport from Geneva to the salt mine and return will be with your chauffeur guide in a luxurious Mercedes Benz vehicle.

Looking forward to welcoming you aboard soon!

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance to the mine and guided tour are included.
  • Gratuities
  • Parking Fees
  • Meals

What to expect

  1. Geneva
    Pass by
    Pick-up DE all participants in Geneva and Check-out for Bex. Travel time DE about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  2. Lausanne
    Pass by
    We will pass through the Olympic city DE Lausanne, passing through Ouchy with its castle, and the Olympic Museum.

    You will admire the panorama that offers you DE the Quai DE Belgique, the beautiful colors of the flowers of the quay and as background of the painting, the blue waters of Lake Geneva and the mountains of the Alps.
  3. The Olympic Museum
    Pass by
    Lausanne, near the Château d'Ouchy, is home to the Olympic Museum, one DE the most famous attractions in the Olympic Capital.
  4. Vineyard Road (Route du Vignoble)
    Pass by
    Panoramic road much appreciated for its beauty, passes through the small villages in the middle DE vineyards DE Lavaux, region listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  5. Mines de Sel de Bex
    2h · Admission ticket included
    DE main destination DE this excursion, here you will board a small miners' train that has been transformed EN comfortable means DE transport for visitors DE mines, which will take you by a safe route in the heart of the salt mountain.

    Mine guides will show you all about the origins, evolution and how to extract salt from this mine that is still EN activity today.

    The public rooms and galleries are well lit and have natural ventilation. The indoor temperature is about 18 degrees all year round, summer and winter, so remember to bring a little wool to be comfortable.

    After visiting DE mines do not forget DE stop by the shop where you will find local products and clean articles of the mine made with alpine salt.
  6. Geneva
    Pass by
    Return trip to Geneva, estimated travel time about 2 hours.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The driver guide will come to pick you up in the Inn Lobby. If the pickup is at the airport, he will wait for you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing the name of the Lead Traveler.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child seats available only if advertised in advance
  • Since the temperature in the mine is 18 degrees DE all year round, warm clothing is recommended.
  • There is no age limit for visiting the mine.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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