Champex: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Champex
Champex is associated with lakes, alpine mountain landscapes, glaciers, and natural landscapes. The local alpine scenery includes Lac de Champex as well as views towards Grand Combin and Dents du Midi.
If you would like to book a hotel in Champex, you can treat the accommodation search as a separate step in planning your stay.
Geographical Location
Champex-Lac is a tourist holiday resort in Valais and is located in the municipality of Orsières, Switzerland. The resort comprises three villages: Champex-Lac, Champex d’en-Haut, and Champex d’en-Bas.
Nature
The surrounding area of Champex includes Le Châtelet, Plan Monnay, La Dent, and Pointe de Sesal. Le Crêt is located in the area around Champex.
History
Historically, Champex served as a mayen, meaning an alpine pasture settlement used for seasonal grazing of livestock. The road connections to Champex were gradually expanded: the Les Valettes–Champex road was built in 1926, followed by the Orsières–Champex road in 1928.
Winter and Culture
The resort includes a natural ice rink and a 16-metre-high ice pyramid.
For the overarching travel overview: Entremont.
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