Switzerland's highest campsite closes due to mudslide risks

Valais authorities have ordered the closure of Switzerland's highest campsite in Arolla due to the risks of mudslides. The decision was made at the beginning of July following an appeal by the campsite owners. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The mayor of Evolène, Virginie Gaspoz, confirmed a report by the newspaper Le Nouvelliste to the Keystone-SDA news agency on Saturday. After storms in 2024, which led to flooding of the River Borgne and weakened the river banks, it was known that the hazard map would be updated, she said. "We had hoped that we would be able to operate the campsite this year, as we knew that the current zoning plan would be revised," she continued. But the canton decided otherwise. According to the cantonal building commission, the danger situation at the campsite in Arolla, located at the foot of the mountains and on the banks of the Borgne, has worsened. The safety of visitors is no longer guaranteed. The commission therefore ...