Bex

Few towns in Vaud have a history as closely tied to salt extraction as Bex. Set on the eastern side of the Rhône Valley below the Vaudois Alps, it developed around saline springs whose underground deposits have been worked since the 17th century. The Bex Salt Mines preserve galleries carved into the mountain and document the long effort to secure a vital commodity for the region. Vineyards and orchards share the valley floor with rail and road routes towards Lake Geneva and Alpine passes, while the Avançon runs through the commune. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Vaud and the Rhône Valley.

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