Water from the reservoir first powers the 189 MW Vallorcine Power Station downstream and just over the border in Châtelard, France.
After the Col, and Le Châtelard, the road leads to Chamonix in France via Vallorcine and the Col des Montets.
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There is another connection from Martigny to France (by train only) through the Vallée du Trient (Gorges du Trient): the line Martigny au Châtelard (Chemin de Fer de Martigny au Châtelard)/Chamonix (Ligne de Saint Gervais - Vallorcine).
Abdela was born in London and educated at Queen Anne's School, Chatelard School, Hammersmith College of Art and Building and the London College of Printing.