Pyramids of Euseigne (1)

The village of Euseigne is famous for its ‘pyramids’, also known as ‘demoiselles coiffées’ (hooded ladies) or ‘cheminées des fées’ (fairy chimneys). These cone-shaped rock formations are 10 to 15 metres high, and some are crowned with a block of stone weighing up to 20 tonnes. Until recently, the main road in Val d'Hérens passed through a small tunnel under these pyramids. Since the opening of a new tunnel in October 2023, the site has been returned to pedestrians.

The village of Euseigne is famous for its ‘pyramids’, also known as ‘demoiselles coiffées’ (hooded ladies) or ‘cheminées des fées’ (fairy chimneys). These cone-shaped rock formations are 10 to 15 metres high, and some are crowned with a block of stone weighing up to 20 tonnes. Until recently, the main road in Val d'Hérens passed through a small tunnel under these pyramids. Since the opening of a new tunnel in October 2023, the site has been returned to pedestrians.

 
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