Gouilles d'Essertze

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Thyon and Hérémence, known as the “Gouilles (puddles) of Essertze”, are only a two-kilometre walk from “Thyon 2000” and wonderful picnic destination for friends and family. We also recommend taking strolls through the unique flora in order to leave behind the stress of the modern world. The panorama of alpine peaks and the Grande Dixence dam is simply breathtaking.

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Update: April 20, 2018

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2'594'286E 1'111'842N

46.158033, 7.364683

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46°09'28.9"N 7°21'52.9"E

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32T 373735 5112906

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