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Fountain walk in Bex, village version
landscape Easy
route 4.26 kilometers
schedule 01:05 h
trending_up 85 metres
trending_down 85 metres
The Fountain Walk is a reflection of the life of the districts. The fountains become a thread in the history of the town. A fountain is just a fountain. A marble or granite basin and flowing water. And sometimes a pretty goat, because that's what the pillar where the spout is fixed is called in French.
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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Route Information
Start - Fountain walk in Bex, village version
Arrival - Fountain walk in Bex, village version
Fountain in the main hall of the Pittier Park
The Grande Salle is the starting point for this walk and the best place to take in the history of Bex.
Fountain of the Wine Society
Let's correct ourselves right away, the fountain in this stage is not a classic fountain. It is simply the base of a granite wine press.
Fountain Pré de la Cible - sports centre
Steps 3 and 4 are somewhat related. They are about school and sport and more generally about the history of sports-related buildings.
Fountain in the schoolyard
In the school's large courtyard, a small, damaged pool, even though it is made of St. Triphon marble, makes you want to pass by quickly.
Fountain of the Signal
The very beginning of Rue du Signal and the fountain at the corner of two adjoining buildings do not really lend themselves to contemplation.
Fountain of L'Orgeolet
After a tour of the historic centre, the walk now invites us to take a step up to the Montet hill via Rue du Signal.
Ausset Park Fountain
Do you know René Pedretti? He is the one who made the fountain-sculpture in the Ausset park.
L'Echaud Fountain
The Echaud district is probably one of the most original and interesting in the commune of Bex. Its geographical location is one of the reasons.
Fountain on the Quai de l'Avançon
Today, the Quai de l'Avançon has a nice look. You can walk along the partly paved pavement and admire a rare piece of furniture, this mini-fountain
Fountain of the Dyeing Bridge
A footbridge spans the Avançon. On the right, in front of two buildings, there is a small pond which has never really interested the authorities.
Fountain of Glarey
More Bellerin, it is almost impossible! The Glarey fountain brings together practically all the symbols of the city on the banks of the Avançon.
Fountain de la tour
The Fountain de la Tour is not quite like the others. It is not carved out of a block of granite, but made of several pieces
Fountain of Crétel
At Le Crétel, one is drawn to the fountain, or rather to the double fountain, with its main pool and a smaller one next to it.
Fountain de la Colonne
The carrefour de la Colonne has always been a very lively place in Bex. The Café Brasserie de la Colonne has long been the main establishment.
Fountain of St Clement's Temple
The mini-fountain leaning against a stone wall a few metres to the left of the Temple's entrance must not tell the passer-by much.
Description
That said, let's stop for a moment and listen to the sounds of history. Not so long ago, the fountain was a real place of life, pleasure and work. Today, the social role of some of them still exists. This can be seen in particular at Crétel, at stage 13.
In Bex, fountains are to be found...
Practical information
Along the route
Fountain in the main hall of the Pittier Park
The Grande Salle is the starting point for this walk and the best place to take in the history of Bex.
Fountain of the Wine Society
Let's correct ourselves right away, the fountain in this stage is not a classic fountain. It is simply the base of a granite wine press.
Fountain Pré de la Cible - sports centre
Steps 3 and 4 are somewhat related. They are about school and sport and more generally about the history of sports-related buildings.
Useful information and contact
Getting to Bex
Car parks and transport
Brochures and maps
Practical information
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Office du Tourisme de Bex
Avenue de la Gare 68
1880 Bex
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+41 24 463 30 80
- mail
info@bex-tourisme.ch
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