The 8 chapels of the Val des Dix

Saint-Quentin Chapel: Located at the entrance of the village of Hérémence, it dates back to 1743. The inhabitants of Hérémence had asked Saint-Quentin for protection against foreigners and for those villagers who had to emigrate.

Prolin Chapel: Built in 1851, it is dedicated to Saint-Anthony, the second patron saint of the parish of Hérémence, protector of domestic animals. It was gifted to the people of Prolin by the priest Antoine Sierro.

Ayer Chapel: Built in 1779, it was constructed on top of a cellar and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Mâche Chapel: Dedicated to Saint-Barbara, the protector against lightning and avalanches. Inside, you can admire a fresco by Charles Menge, depicting the life of Saint Barbara as well as the dangers from which she protects the village and its inhabitants.

Riod Chapel: Built in 1633 and blessed in 1976, it is dedicated to Saint-Sebastian. This oratory was constructed by the village inhabitants in gratitude for being spared from the plague epidemic that devastated much of Europe between 1624 and 1630. Inside, there are three works by "The Desertor" (Le Déserteur).

Pralong Chapel: Built in 1929, it is dedicated to Saint-Bartholomew, protector against wolves and bears, as well as for the shepherds who gathered each year on August 24th, his feast day, to ask for his protection by offering products from the alpine pastures. Every Ascension Thursday mass is celebrated here.

"Chargeur" Chapel: Built by engineer Jean Landry, director of Dixence SA during the construction of the first Dixence Dam. Inaugurated on June 24 1931, it is dedicated to Saint-John the Baptist. Masses were held in this chapel during the construction of the Grande Dixence by the Capuchin fathers from Sion.

Euseigne Chapel: This chapel is dedicated to Saint-George. On April 23 1923, the day of Saint-George and the village's patronal feast, the villagers decided on its current location.