Mines de Sel de Bex & Boutique des Mines in Bex

The tour was great: The film was funny, the guide explained everything, the exhibition was beautifully done & the experiments were great

The visit lasts about two hours, overall it is a pleasant experience, especially the train ride along the tunnels that seem to never end. Interesting but a little distracting.

A real off-the-beaten-track experience and fascinating discovery that reveals the source and history of Swiss table salt! Enjoyable and adventurous train ride, followed by a great stroll through the mountains with a knowledgeable guide and export cheese tasting. Highly recommended and don't forget to bring your kids along! 🧂 🗻 🚋 PS: Access via public transport is slightly challenging. It's best to come by car or plan ahead logistically and expect a 15-minute walk along the road, river and up the hill. 🚘 🚌 🚶‍♂️

I went there with my 3 children aged 6 to 12. They all really liked it. The short video is very fun and understandable to all audiences. The explanations are very clear and everyone enjoyed the small tastings throughout the 2-hour visit.

It was a very good experience. It was exciting to go deep into the mountain by train. Two hours were spent productively with our experienced guide. The kids loved it more than we did. The price is quite normal The cheese we tasted was also special. In one word, super

Lots of people, I told myself that it would make 2 groups, well not at all.... Little time to sit and watch, too big a group The guide makes us move forward, but we shouldn't, we have to turn right, but not turn right... only misunderstandings which slightly killed the atmosphere and the interest of the visit (getting moaned about it n is not pleasant, especially when the explanation is not clear...) A series of ads, cheese, on sale at the store, as well as salt, on sale at the store, bath salt, on sale at the store, chocolate? on sale at the store.... ah, without forgetting the beers... on sale at the store.... in short, the mines themselves are really nice, but explain to us that the usefulness of salt in the body (explained in the initial video), without explaining the extraction to us (except with the hammer and the....) and some interesting anecdotes. As much as the guide was still nice, a real miner makes the whole thing more pleasant to visit In short, it was a visit made for children, some adults even got caught because they were taking photos instead of listening...

Great tour, the guide super friendly, very informative and suitable for children

Pleasant family time Very friendly guide who knows the place well. There is passion in his explanations For 26 chf you will be entitled to the visit and tastings The little train ride is really nice You will learn how we have been able to obtain salt for a very long time Free on-site parking

Very good time with the family. Our super friendly guide.

I came to the salt mines with my wife and a Belgian couple. We were told that this couple who do not speak French would receive a device to be able to follow the information in English. I asked our arrogant and harsh guide several times where these devices were, she always dodged the answer and in the end there was nothing available. This couple therefore made the visit without being able to understand the information….The visit itself is fascinating, but this guide was more interested in promoting to us the rooms that we can rent and other possibilities for giving conferences in these depths than giving clear information out loud. We were promised that there would be tastings of products made with salt from the Bex mine. It all started well with a few chips that we had to season ourselves. Later, in the mine, the guide took out a crummy Tupperware with tiny pieces of cheese which she handed out to us by hand. No elegant presentation as one would expect in Switzerland, that disgusted me and we gave it up! Despite the exciting place, we left disappointed to realize that all this is primarily done to promote local products rather than to introduce us to the fascinating history of this place. If so, it should be free, or cheaper….

It is worth a visit and has wonderful caves. Hats off to the workers who made the caves and discovered salt In fact, salt is white gold

Excellent visit, we were treated to an exciting and passionate guide. The history of salt in Switzerland

I loved it and it was very interesting, I just found the lady who accompanied us all the way to Guia a little stressed, everyone noticed this, and sometimes unpleasant, and the lady at the boutique cashier was super unfriendly, it's a shame, I think it's good try to change certain attitudes, in the public, but I recommend it, it's worth visiting

We didn't like it, quite expensive 68th 2 adults one child, not too much time to watch, not great, not enough detailed history on the beginning of the creation of the mine, there is only the entrance to the mine which looks like the 19th centuries then 3/4 is from ours, interesting for those who like to learn about how to extract salt from rock...

Very educational tour through a still active salt mine!

Very nice ! We had a great time! THANKS

Gorgeous. We loved the concept of taking the mine train to enter the depths where the miners dug to find this white gold. With the guides, it is very well explained and you feel like you are going back in time. The visit ends with a tasting of specialties and a mandatory visit to the shop before leaving because there is no question of not bringing back this magnificent salt

Good experience, though might not recommend unless you understand French well. Many samplings of products offered which was much appreciated and added good value. The starting movie video was very well done!

Very exciting tour. Everything was translated into German for us and we had a great guide. It's worth a trip!!

Great place. Great and funny guide. Incredible memory in the heart of this salt mine. Visit suitable for children. Ultra original concept.

Very interesting ! You will learn dozens of interesting things about the creation of salt through a guided tour dozens of meters underground. You will also have the opportunity to take a mine train which will take you on a journey through the ages. It’s an experience to have if you’re passing through Switzerland.

Since I went there... which was maybe 20 years ago... They perfected the tour. First a nice introductive movie, funny and modern. The guide was very funny too and she provided a lot of fun facts. Too bar for those not speaking French though. You can try yourself at digging the rocks, the little train is really funny. The wells are impressive. What's the most impressive I think is the fact to have a salt mine in Switzerland that is actually working and producing.

A great time, for young and old. It also allows you to find a little warmth and shelter on rainy winter days, just like the cool in summer (it's 17/18° all year round). Very interesting to visit a mine still in operation. Don't expect to see miners working there (not sure if it's ideal in terms of security) but you can still see the Alpine flower production part. It's also possible to hold seminars/conferences there, and I imagine that the neighbors are pretty cool under the mountain! There are a few tastings throughout the visit and it's really good (and tasty!) The staff is great.

Great visit, the trip on the little mine train is super original too. Super nice guide!

Sainte-Barbe Trek, 4 hours wandering the corridors and underground rooms to end with a fondue.

It is obligatory to reserve in advance. Guided tour required. You will visit mines still in operation. For athletes, take the information on the 3-4h trekmine from March in the original undeveloped mine tunnels ******

Parking 20m from the entrance, possibility of parking for free, access for people with reduced mobility, good explanations from the guide, a small shop is located inside where you can buy salt from the mine, decorative, or for normal use.

Pleasant visit, well organised, well served

Nice trip and very interesting. You learn a lot about salt production. Recommended.

Excellent underground tour with a very nice guide from the "south of Bex". They just changed the route. A small regret perhaps, lack of time to look at the different panels or the objects present because the walking tour follows a certain rhythm.

Guided family tour, with discovery of galleries and tools. Thanks to Nicolas for his explanations. The little train part is impressive. Site still active.

Really interesting. A fun visit full of richness. And tastings… It's nice in this mine, there's no point in covering up too much. To visit !

As German speakers, we went on the French-led Halloween special trip. We went for the second time and were pleasantly surprised that the program changes every year. Although we think it's a shame that the Halloween program is only conducted in French every year, the staff still tries to help you. The place is magical and we will come again. Thank you for making the work available to the public.

Impressive facility, great tour and lots of impressions!

Very nice activities to do once, everything is well explained.

Very interesting visit, with very good information given by our guide on the history and operation of the mine. Lots of period tools to see in the mine... The ride in the little miners' train to go to the bottom of the mine... just great!! Only one regret: the price of the items at the souvenir shop...

Disappointed. Groups too large. Poorly managed on this particular visit.

The visit was well organized, the guide very interesting and friendly. It's worth the trip

Galleries dug by hand at a time when salt was worth gold. A mine to absolutely visit and eat there under 600 m of rock and more than 1.8km from the entrance to the tunnel where it is essential to take the little train to get there. An ideal cellar for wine, cheese, etc., where it is nice and cool all year round at 18*C. I recommend purchasing smoked fleur de sel to season your red meat.

Truly an amazing experience, the way the salt mines are preserved and maintained and also how well managed the tours are, it was really wonderful to experience it. Close to 2hrs tour in the mountain and able to see every aspect related to how salt is extracted from the mountains is just awesome. The staff are also very friendly and at the end of the tour you get free chips and tasting of locally produced cheese. Highly suggest to visit the salt mine.

Magnificent, to visit for all the history of the mining pioneers. Hat

Great visit!! On the other hand, chef Richard Victor Martins Tenorio, who offers us picanha salt à la carte, presents it to me on a salt volcano, I lost two teeth but it was worth it. Rather original, but not salty enough for my taste. I recommend the visit!!

An afternoon to spend with the children and beyond. Very passionate guide and suggestive place.

The mine is very impressive. A great experience and a piece of history. The tour was very interesting and competent. Access is not easy for people with walking difficulties. This might need to be pointed out even better. The organization is also exemplary with online reservations. The shop is bright and clear. Rather high in price. The mine can't do anything about the fact that we were on the same tour with a very loud and vulgar group. It was just bad luck.

On September 30, 2023 An extraordinarily interesting and exciting tour through this centuries-old mine, created through hard mining work over countless hours. In this context, the question that was forgotten: the question about the compulsory camp!

Quite unique place, interesting visit and very friendly staff!

Interesting visit but a little long. Technical explanation images were also missing. 18° in the mine, a little sweater is appreciated.

Great!!! History of Switzerland!!!

Booked an English tour, the guide's English was poor, long explanations in French and a sentence of unintelligible English. Too large group, guide started shouting when group was not complete. In the beginning we talked too much with information that we could read ourselves and had seen during the film. In the end we were rushed through, just when things got interesting with exposition.

All in all we had a nice morning. It's a shame that the group is so large. This means that in some places you have to listen to an explanation while not everyone is there yet and there is no space/time to walk around quietly and look. Very commercial. The products in the store are very expensive. A bit strange that it is not clear in which language the explanation is. Audio available.

Fantastic experience at the mines de Bex, A route with an incredible history and a very friendly guide. Extraction of pure non-iodized salt, not like sea salt which however contains metal mixes of particles etc etc. Their salt sold solely by them at very low prices and one of the purest in general. To know that they also have a stop for gruyers who only sell them very good and also wine which is sold in Bex.

Salt mine, tour inside the mountain both with a train and on foot, lasting 2 hours, well organized and explained.

What a setting!!! What an atmosphere!!! And what work was accomplished to create these galleries. Go visit, it’s amazing.

A very nice visit which lasts almost 2 hours, plus a small tasting of products made from Alpine salt at the end. The staff is really very welcoming and listens to everyone In addition, we were able to spend the night on site in a camper van. A big thank-you

Gorgeous. Our guide was really great with explanations, stories, and very attentive to the elderly and children. Thanks also to the person who prepared the snack for us. Thanks to the management for allowing us to spend the night in the parking lot after our visit.

Great experience and such a reflection of the efforts and work behind the salt we use I. Our lives was very enlightening

The tour was great. Thank you very much

A simply fantastic experience. Lots to see and the mine train ride is really great. A big thank you to our guide who was perfect in explaining and making us experience this adventure. We will come back when you make the trekmines available again.

Very interesting salt mine. I love how the salt here was discovered. Apparently goats 🐐🐐 liked licking the stones in the streams, which made the shepherds wonder what's up. The train ride out of the mine is really fun.

Day out with family and friends at the weekend.

Claustrophobic refrain.... On the other hand, very interesting visit on the manufacture of salt, from its extraction to its production. Short train tour of the mines and visit to the shop.

Thank you for spending the night in the parking lot before the viewing.

Superb visit, very informative and very pleasant with the family. In addition, the guides are very pleasant and friendly.

Superb site to visit, I highly recommend

Wonderful experience to have. A very friendly guide, a trip to the heart of the mountain, and little treats on arrival. One of our most beautiful visits. Bravo for the welcome!!!

A unique experience, to be avoided for those who suffer from claustrophobia (in my opinion)... it was worth it!

Very interesting tour with audio guide. However, as a German-speaking Swiss in a group with a French-speaking guide, you sometimes feel a bit lost because the instructions, for example on how to proceed, are only given in French. A short repetition in German would be useful.

A very nice place to visit! We take a little train to go and discover the galleries in the mountain. The guides are very friendly, the tour is neither too long nor too short and is perfect for children.

Great discovery!!! The mine tour is amazing!! Our guide Carole is brilliant and passionately conveyed the whole history of these mines. 2 hours of visit, without seeing the time pass, for both young and old!! To do !!!

Very nice visit, fun and interesting. Very nice guide and very knowledgeable about his subject.

The history of salt exploitation in Bex begins in the 15th century, with the discovery of a salt water source in the region of Bex and Panex. However, the exploitation of these waters with a low salt concentration (2%) turns out to be unprofitable. Over the following centuries, the Bex deposit gave rise to intense activity: the digging of galleries and the constant search for ad hoc techniques were intended to improve the efficiency of exploitation. The current technique, implemented in 1960, allows optimal exploitation of the deposit. The reserves of the Bellerin subsoil suggest exploitation for two more centuries. Interesting and informative visit for adults and teenagers.

Very good visit with a guide with a lot of humor. Interesting site with clear explanations. Reservation almost obligatory, the number of places being limited on the train. The tasting at the end is definitely worth it, especially the caramel I removed one star because the visit was a bit quick, we didn't really have time to take photos in the tunnels, or look at the machines/exhibits.

It was our first time here and it was really impressive what you can see. We can only recommend the mine. In the summer months there is a German guided tour once a day, which we booked in advance. But it's a shame that French-speaking people take part, hence the star deduction.

Very nice experience, even though the guide tells everything in French. You will receive a handset that explains in English or German what you will see in the mine after you ride a train 1600 meters underground. In the shop where you are led into at the end of the tour and the tasting in the hope that you will then buy the things you tasted, and I may say that the caramel that you get in the mine is very tasty.

Absolutely recommended, especially in bad or very hot weather. There are also German-language tours that we were able to book for the same day - very interesting and peppered with a bit of humor at the same time. The children were also always involved, were able to hammer and drill, and were kept entertained with a quiz. The train ride was of course the highlight. Outdoor seating is more exciting, but you have to climb and cuddle a bit ;-) Restaurant next door is definitely recommended! Free parking is also great, thank you!

Book online. Be there at least 20 minutes beforehand

A hot takeaway from the visit: we came with 10 people (from 7 to 72 years old), after having booked the day before via the website for 9 of us because we had a grandmother who was a little stressed by the claustrophobic environment who was waiting for us. When we arrived there we went to explain the situation to the very understandable hostesses. They suggested that we start the route (the start of the visit is the narrowest by walking) with the possibility of reversing. For train travel, seats at the ends are available to be better ventilated and not to be confined. Even better, if you don't feel at all comfortable once the train has passed, you can join a group that is finishing their tour and return to the nearby entrance to the store. Accompanied by my father, who had recently undergone hip surgery, suffered from knee problems and walked with a crutch, we were still able to enjoy everything. A big thank you to our guide, patient, gentle and very smiling.

Stunning, beautiful, I recommend it

Great visit to the mine with the brilliant little train, clear explanation and friendly welcome. Fun visit and tasting in a superb setting, to discover..

A fun, original and history-rich visit. And a passionate guide, Carole, who is not without humor. Visit to book before going.

Ideal place for bad weather programs also for families with children. Very informative tour. Advance reservation recommended. Free parking at the entrance. For non-French speakers, there are hearing aids in the desired language.

Thanks to Georges, a super friendly guide who knows his field well. Simple and interesting explanations. Perhaps a bit tight on the schedule (not necessarily time to read all the signs).

Very interesting visit, the little train is very nice. The guide was passionate and explained very well.

very well done, nice tour and easily accessible

Great experience. It's a bit a a rush... You cant spend much time reading all the Informations.

An incredible place and excursion!

Very beautiful place. Picnic place. The guided tour was very good, the guide was excellent. The only downside is that I find that the time of the visit is a little tight....The last part was a bit rushed....otherwise the best.

Online reservation essential Embark aboard the Miners' Train for an unforgettable journey to the heart of the salt mountain following in the footsteps of the miners in search of the white gold of the Alps. You will discover hand-dug galleries and rooms as well as the various salt extraction techniques during a guided tour.

Nice visit, the little train is fun. Be careful if you are claustrophobic or tall. I regretted that despite the obligatory reservation, our group was at least 60 or 70 people, for just one guide. It took two trains to transport everyone. Under these conditions, the guide's explanations were barely audible.

Incredible visit with the little train and I'll let you discover the rest...

Very beautiful and interesting visit outside and in the mine. Shop with products made from Alpine salt and also many products from the region. Gruyère matured in the mine is excellent, especially that with 18 months of maturation.

Very casual mine with a train ride into the tunnels and a great tour. We liked it. The shop at the end is also recommended. Great!

Interesting. For the whole family.

A great discovery visit in a little train, a short journey on foot, and discover the different tools used by the miners. thank you for this place full of history...

Great tour of the salt mines, the guide was very nice and explained well. You should remember to book in advance and bring a small jacket because it is a little cool inside. Small tasting at the end to taste the "special" salts. Thank you for this visit.

Worth seeing even in bad weather.

Very nice quickly and very interesting

Very interesting, entertaining tour

A great Erlenbis. The tour was excellent and entertaining. Guided tour in French or with additional audio guide. The French was very understandable. The tour lasts 2 hours. It's worth being there on time to avoid long waiting times. The last tour started at 4:15 p.m

Thanks to Alain for this exciting visit on June 29 at 2:15 p.m. suitable for children and adults