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Valais – the main valley
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for the detailed information
terraced vineyards, a rich
you will receive from local
heritage – the main valley
tourist offices, or for a more
of Valais is a world apart, a
comprehensive presentation
“land within a land”, a region
of Valais with its magnificent
of abundance and contrasts.
mountains. This brochure focuses on the attractions
To show some of the treasures
of the main valley of Valais:
we have in store for you, we
a region that we know will
have created this brochure –
win your heart.
from an original perspective. We hope it inspires you to come and visit us soon.
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One people, two languages Valais is fortunate to have two official languages: French and German. Lower and Central Valais are French-speaking, while Upper Valais (east of Sierre) is German-speaking. As you explore, you will find that certain locations have two names, one in each language. This table includes some of the twin forms you are most likely to encounter: French German Sion Sitten Sierre Siders Salquenen Salgesch La Souste
Susten
Loèche Leuk Tourtemagne Turtmann Rarogne Raron Viège Visp Brigue Brig
In this brochure, the name of each location is given in the local language.
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Content Nature 4 Nature 4 The Rhône 5 Theme trails and “bisses” 5 Parks and nature reserves 6 Lakes and ponds 7 Underground lake 7 Activities 10 A sense of freedom 10 Golf 12 Thermal spas 14 Amusement parks 18 Flavours 20 An enticing taste of Valais 20 Wine 24 Vineyard trail 28 Culture 30 Tranquillity and inspiration 30 Culture 32 Events 36 Offers
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Regions 40 Le Bouveret/Saint-Gingolph 40 Monthey 44 Saint-Maurice 48 Martigny 52 Saillon 58 Sion 62 Sierre 68 Leuk 74 Visp 78 Brig 82 Pratical info 88 Eco-friendly travel 88 Map 92
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Nature Welcoming and accessible, the natural landscapes of Valais are a symphony of colour shaped by the seasons. Here, nature is often wild but always authentic: a deep source of energy and inspiration, promising a sense of boundless freedom.
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NAT U RE
The Rhône From its source at the Rhône Glacier to Lake Geneva, the River Rhône traverses the whole of Valais for more than 140 km before flowing into the lake and on towards the Mediterranean Sea. Its lush banks evoke leisurely, refreshing walks with idyllic panoramic views. The only untamed stretch of river is in the Sierre region.
Theme trails and “bisses” Throughout Valais, visitors find fascinating theme trails as well as scenic footpaths along the “bisses”. These irrigation channels have brought precious water from the glaciers to the fields, vineyards and orchards of this dry, sunny region for more than 700 years. The paths along them are mostly easily accessible and often spectacular.
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Parks and nature reserves The people of Valais are grateful for their exceptional natural heritage. We work with nature to protect it – and encourage you to explore it, too. Many different locations are well worth a visit, including the Bois-Noir pine forest (between Saint-Maurice and Evionnaz), the gorges of Trient (Vernayaz) and Durnand (Bovernier), the nature reserves of Les Follatères (Fully), Montorge (Sion) and Pouta-Fontana (Grône), the Pfyn-Finges regional nature park (between Sierre and Gampel), the Turtmann waterfalls and the Brig region (Jungfrau-Aletsch), with its UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Lakes and ponds During the hot Valais summer, visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip in a number of freely accessible lakes: Lake Geneva (Le Bouveret/ Saint-Gingolph), the Étang du Rosel (Martigny), the Domaine des Îles (Sion), and the lakes of La Corne (Grône), La Brèche (Granges) and Géronde (Sierre).
Underground lake The subterranean lake of St-Léonard lies between 30 and 70 m below the vineyards, a powerful witness of the processes that shaped the Alps. With an impressive length of 300 m, this is the largest natural navigable underground lake in Europe.
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For further information on any of these excursions, local tourist offices can provide maps, leaflets, brochures and more specific assistance. 7
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Regional Nature Park Pfyn-Finges Be amazed! Explore the Regional Nature Park Pfyn-Finges with all your senses. Whether an excursion to the protected area or sampling the quality local produce with one of our partner establishments – be surprised and amazed and enjoy yourself! Additional offers, information and registration: Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60 admin@pfyn-finges.ch www.pfyn-finges.ch
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Our partners and partner products can be found at www.pfyn-finges.ch
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ACT I V I T I E S
A sense of freedom T
he wide-open expanses of the main valley, dramatic mountainsides, pristine natural landscapes: Valais is ideal for exploring
under your own steam, on foot or by bike. From the Rhône Glacier to Lake Geneva, the valley showcases its diversity along a network of spectacular routes. Clearly marked cycle trails thread along the main valley floor; dramatic climbs lead up to the iconic mountain passes and the spectacular dams. The choice is vast. Vineyard-covered hillsides, majestic summits, lush forests: Valais is a boundless outdoor playground for sports enthusiasts wishing to test their limits. 8,000 km of hiking trails enable visitors to enjoy every corner of these enchanting landscapes. Alpine lakes, welcoming mountain cabins and iconic peaks form a magnificent backdrop that encourages guests to explore ever further, ever higher‌ www.valais.ch
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ACT I V I T I E S
Golf Few golf courses have such magnificent settings as those of the Rhône valley: facing terraced vineyards, at the foot of ancient castles, in a natural park or close to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All are framed by spectacular mountains, promising a thrill for every enthusiast. The various courses are all close to one another, and can be combined easily in a few days.
Sion golf course
Sierre golf course
Leuk golf course
18 holes – par 70
18 holes – par 72
18 holes – par 72
Rte de Vissigen 150
3977 Granges
3952 Susten
1950 Sion
+41 (0)27 458 49 58
+41 (0)27 473 61 61
+41 (0) 27 203 79 00
www.golfsierre.ch
www.golfleuk.ch
www.golfclubsion.ch
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ACT I V I T I E S
Thermal spas The water that gushes from our hot springs is a gift of nature that promotes wellbeing, vitality and serenity. Wherever you may be in the RhĂ´ne valley, you will be close to a thermal spa open every day of the year.
Bains de Lavey
Bains de Saillon
Bains de Brigerbad
3 pools with power jets,
4 pools including a semi-
12 pools. Giant alpine slide.
waterfalls, flowing currents
Olympic pool. Thermal river.
Wellness and beauty area.
and water beds. Oriental
Sauna/hammam complex.
Spa. Grotto. Children’s pool.
area with 2 hammams.
Carpe Diem Spa. Slides,
Nordic pavilion.
giant water slide and
Thermalbad 1
paddling pool (in summer).
3900 Brigerbad +41 (0)27 948 48 48
Rte des Bains 48 1892 Lavey-les-Bains
Rte du Centre Thermal 16
+41 (0)24 486 15 55
1913 Saillon
www.lavey-les-bains.ch
+41 (0)27 602 11 11
www.brigerbad.ch
www.bainsdesaillon.ch
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L’eau, la vie, Lavey The warmest thermal water in Switzerland 16
www.bains-lavey.ch
THE LARGEST THERMAL OUTDOOR POOL IN THE ALPS Just 10 minutes from Brig and Visp you’ll find the largest outdoor thermal pools in Switzerland, with Europe’s first indoor grotto pool (42°), the longest alpine waterslide (182m), a fantastic stream bath and a large SPA & Wellness offer.
Brigerbad (Wallis) 027 948 48 48 thermalquellen@brigerbad.ch POOLS FROM 30° TO 42° – SAUNAS – STEAM BATHS MASSAGES – BEAUTY TREATMENTS – FITNESS CENTRE – RESTAURANT
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ACT I V I T I E S
Amusement parks Léman Forest
Swiss Vapeur Parc
Western City
Rope park through
Miniature railway (scale 1/4)
5 adventure areas on
treetops. Outdoor laser
offering passenger rides.
a “Gold Rush” theme.
game. “Kids’ forest”.
Replicas of historical
Beside the water.
Adventures in nature.
Swiss buildings.
Chemin du Crêt
Rte de la Plage
+41 (0)27 764 16 52
74500 Saint-Gingolph
1897 Le Bouveret
www.western-city.ch
(France)
+41 (0)24 481 44 10
+33 (0)4 50 76 74 74
www.swissvapeur.ch
1920 Martigny
www.leman-forest.com
Aquaparc
Labyrinthe Aventure
Parc Aventure
Water park for all the
Natural maze created
Adventure rope park
family. Open all year.
with 18,000 thuja shrubs.
with 11 itineraries through
More than 1 km of giant
Giant slides. Games for
the trees. 176 features.
slides. Swimming pool
children.
40 zip wires. From age 4.
Rte des Iles Vieilles 30
Domaine des Îles
with waves. Sandy beach on Lake Geneva.
1902 Evionnaz
1950 Sion
Rte de la Plage 122
+41 (0)27 767 30 90
+41 (0)27 345 05 05
1897 Le Bouveret
www.labyrinthe.ch
www.parc-aventure.ch
+41 (0)24 482 00 00 www.aquaparc.ch
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Happyland
www.funplanet.ch
Outdoor park of 25,000 sq. m. Variety of attractions for all the family. Restaurant with large terrace. Picnic area. Rue du Foulon 24 3977 Granges +41 (0)27 458 34 25 www.happyland.ch
Fun Planet 5,000 sq. m of indoor action. Paintball. Bowling. Variety of fun games. Kantonsstr. 408 3900 Gamsen +41 (0)27 923 22 11
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The main valley offers visitors a wide range of activities from bowling, go-karting, canyoning and rafting to paintball and bungee jumping, along with facilities from riding stables to kick-scooter hire and golf simulators. Find full information at your nearest tourist office.
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F L AVO U R S
An enticing taste of Valais T
hanks to its exceptionally sunny climate, Valais is ideally suited for the cultivation of a wide variety of produce. Wines
with subtle aromas, fruit with intense flavours, rare spices: Valais
is a garden of delights to thrill every palate. The produce of Valais promises a taste of authenticity and quality – as guaranteed by the AOP (Appellation d’Origine Protégée) label. Rye bread baked to a traditional recipe, precious saffron worth its weight in gold, the hearty Raclette melted cheese: the cuisine of Valais transforms the gifts of nature into works of art. As you taste the superb wines produced from local grapes, you will appreciate the hospitality and conviviality so cherished in Valais. Unmistakable flavours, a unique experience: like Valais itself.
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Noble fruits brandiesShop and liqueurs from Valais www.morand.ch - Place de Plaisance - 1920 MarĆ&#x;gny 22
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Wine Valais has more than 5,000 hectares of vineyards: the largest winegrowing area in Switzerland. More than 60 different grape varieties, including some native gems, are cultivated between altitudes of 450 and 800 m. The dryness of the Valais microclimate and the fertility of the calcareous, stony soil are among the reasons for the region’s striking propensity to produce world-class wines. Each of our wines takes us on a journey; each has a wonderful story to tell. Their flavour shows these are wines made with passion. Petite Arvine, Johannisberg, Heida, Fendant, Cornalin, Humagne Rouge, Syrah, Amigne, Marsanne: our wines have character, style and depth. Every tasting is an invitation to dream, enjoy – and celebrate. www.lesvinsduvalais.ch
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Marche des Cépages Rainer-Maria Rilke
Early september, the “wine, folklore and walks” event! On the wine trail, a guided walk plus wine-tasting, music and a meal.
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Downloaded 17,000+ times, the VINEA Swiss Wine app provides information on more than 500 of the best Swiss wine producers and Grand Prix du Vin Suisse winners. Available free in French, German and English, from the App Store and on Google Play.
The brochure “The Face of Swiss Wine� highlights the work of 60 men and women, proudly yet sensitively showcasing their wines. It is available free of charge from: VINEA Association rue Beausite 4, 3960 Sierre or by email from info@vinea.ch
picture : olivier maire, photogenic.ch | design : blancarmina.ch
More informations on www.vinea.ch
Drink responsibly
Switzerland. Naturally.
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Vineyard trail “Le chemin du vignoble� leads from Martigny to Leuk through a delightful landscape of terraced vineyards, with plenty of opportunity to explore the villages, cellars and wines along the way. Choose between three clearly marked options: footpath (66 km), cycle trail (83 km) and road (55 km).
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Wine Tasting Cellar - Enoteca
WINE TASTING CELLAR ENOTECA
EDDY PELFINI.CH
• A selection of over 150 wines from Sion • Purchase your wine at cellar prices • Sample five new glasses of wine from different winemakers every week • Cheese platter, sausage, tapenade, steak tartare, salmon tartare, oysters Le Verre à Pied Av. du Grand Pont 29 1950 Sion Tel. +41 27 321 13 80
Monday to Saturday:
10.30 am 4.30 pm Sundays and public holidays: 10.30 am 4 pm
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1 pm 8.30 pm 2.00 pm 8 pm
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Tranquillity and inspiration W
alks in sunny vineyards, visits to historical sites, ad- ventures in nature‌ Valais offers countless possibilities
for making a refreshing escape and finding new energy. Proud of its fine heritage, Valais has many stories to tell. Ruins, castles and museums all bear witness to a rich history. Visitors can explore this exceptional legacy as they follow paths along the ancient “bisse� irrigation channels, the pilgrimage routes or cultural itineraries such as the Via Francigena, Via Cook and Via Stockalper. The natural heritage of Valais includes the alpine thermal springs, renowned for their beneficial effects. The soothing waters promise moments of inspiring tranquillity. Pure relaxation: the gift of Valais!
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Culture Valais offers a surprising
innovation also characterises
Music lovers are also spoilt
wealth and variety of top-
the high-quality theatres of
for choice. Venues for contem-
quality cultural attractions.
Valais, such as the Théâtre
porary music (Pont Rouge in
du Crochetan in Monthey,
Monthey and Le Port Franc in
Highlights include the treasury
the Théâtre du Martolet in
Sion), classical music concerts
of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice,
Saint-Maurice, Le Baladin in
and open-air music festivals
unmatched worldwide; the in-
Savièse, the Théâtre de Valère
promise superb performances
ternationally renowned muse-
in Sion, the Salle Recto-Verso
to suit all tastes.
ums and art exhibitions of the
in Grône, the TLH – Sierre,
Fondation Pierre Gianadda;
La Poste in Visp and the
There’s no doubt about it:
and Barryland, devoted to
Passage Simplon and Keller-
the arts scene is exceptionally
the region’s iconic St-Bernard
theater in Brig.
vibrant in Valais!
dogs. A spirit of creative
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Accessible
Creative Festive
Design spirale.li
Unusual
www.culturemonthey.ch
Théâtre du Crochetan Pont Rouge Médiathèque Galerie du Crochetan Château Grange à Vanay Malévoz Quartier Culturel La Bavette Le Kremlin Parc de la Torma Fabrik H2 Le Mésoscaphe Hik et Nunk Festival
to culture
Monthey
a life dedicated
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Hôtellerie franciscaine
• Dining room - table d’hôtes - seating up to 150 people • 1 large meeting room - 100 places • 3 meeting rooms - 50 places • 4 meeting rooms - 12 places • A garden and outdoor terrace • 39 free parking places • 56 rooms with WC, shower and washbasin • 85 beds
FROM CHF
45.per person and per night taxes excluded
A friendly and first-class welcome at budget price ! Rue Antoine-de-Quartéry 1 • 1890 St-Maurice, Valais, Suisse Phone : +41 24 486 11 11 • Fax : +41 24 486 11 69 E-mail : hotellerie-franciscaine@vtx.ch 34
www.hotellerie-franciscaine.ch
Luxury Living Organise your private and professional events in the sumptuous and tranquil setting of the Château Mercier castle in Sierre Aperitifs Civil marriage ceremonies and/or wedding receptions Cocktail dinners – family celebrations
Seminars Accommodation in the castle with bookings of 10 rooms per night or more (23 rooms/44 people)
Meals from 15 to 80 people prepared by the castle’s own chef CASE POSTALE 403 - 3960 SIERRE / SUISSE – T 027 451 22 22 F 027 451 22 19 ADMINISTRATION : T 027 452 23 23 F 027 452 23 33 – FONDATION@CHATEAUMERCIER.CH WWW.CHATEAUMERCIER.CH
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Events From festivals to “Combats des reines� (fights between Herens cows), from sporting contests to wine tastings: countless high-quality events take place in the main valley of Valais throughout the year. Each tourist office has a detailed calendar of local events. You will also find information for the whole Valais at www.valais.ch/events.
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OF F ERS
Offers LE BOUVERET/SAINT-GINGOLPH
MARTIGNY
25% off
CHF
Swiss Vapeur Parc
“Le Baladeur” trip
Ride scale models of trains through this
A choice of different outings on the little tourist
charming leafy park, with its replicas of
train “Le Baladeur”: a family brunch at a farm
buildings and features in typical Swiss style.
with music, a salsa evening among friends with
75.-
Valais-style tapas, or personalised excursions MONTHEY
CHF
25.-
on request. SAILLON
On the trail of the erratic blocks
40.-
This information trail tells the intriguing story
CHF
of these giant boulders of granite, vestiges of
“Les Domaines de la Sarvaz” by Henri Thurre
the Rhône Glacier – with the option of ordering
This publication tells the story of Les Domaines
a picnic hamper to enjoy en route.
de la Sarvaz, which played a pioneering role in the modernisation of agriculture in Valais from
SAINT-MAURICE
From CHF
237.-
1925 to 1962. SION
Tour des Dents-du-Midi
89.-
This hike, open to all over 2, 3 or 4 days
CHF
between June and October, leads through
“La Balade des Divins”
a spectacular landscape of lakes, glaciers
An inspired combination of a stroll around
and waterfalls.
the monuments of Sion’s Old Town with local gastronomy and tastings of ten different wines.
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OF F ERS
SIERRE
CHF
49.-
VISP
CHF
3.-
Vinum Montis wine tourism club
Audio guide
Membership confers a wide variety of wine-
Explore the Old Town of Visp with an
related benefits including discounts on direct
audio guide.
wine purchases, admission to winemaking events in the Sierre region, tastings and
BRIG
cultural visits.
-50%
LEUK
Stockalper Palace
10% off
Join a guided visit of the Stockalper Palace at half price.
Local produce and craft items Enjoy a discount of 10% (for purchases of CHF 30.- or more) on products presented at the INFO SOSTA centre by Leuk station, including alpine cheeses, home-cured meat, larch vinegar and craft items.
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Information & reservations at the tourist office and/or the relevant partner.
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The stopover of all flavours Between lake and mountains, in a relaxing vacation atmosphere, let yourself be tempted by a thousand and one authentic savours, to discover at the rhythm of the seasons.
Restaurants in Bouveret Open all year
Open from March to October
Taverne de la Tour
Le Phare
Chalet Pizzas-Pastas
+41 (0)24 481 37 28
+41 (0)24 481 11 30
+41 (0)79 332 42 24
La Batelière
La Libellule
Chalet Thaï
+41 (0)24 481 23 71
+41 (0)79 332 42 24
+41 (0)76 305 26 54
La Lagune
Le Terminus
Chalet du Terroir
+41 (0)24 482 42 82
+41 (0)24 481 21 63
+41 (0)79 659 50 87
Pizzeria le Colibri
Café des Amis
Chalet La Cazot
+41 (0)24 481 90 51
+41 (0)24 481 22 20
+41 (0)79 721 40 83
Le Léman
Camping des Belles Truches
La Terrasse du Port
+41 (0)24 481 21 23
+41 (0)24 481 44 14
+41 (0)79 424 79 20
Restaurants in Evouettes (open all year) Le GT
Le Grammont
+41 (0)24 481 25 21
+41 (0)24 565 01 84
www.adveo.ch
Restaurants members of the Development Corporation of Port-Valais
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Le Bouveret/ Saint-Gingolph Lower Valais
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ocated on the shores of
Bouveret-Les Evouettes
Saint-Gingolph
Lake Geneva, at the foot of
Tourist Office
Tourist Office
Le Grammont and by the Swiss-
Rte du Tonkin 2
1898 Saint-Gingolph
French border, the resorts of
1897 Le Bouveret +41 (0)24 481 84 31
Le Bouveret and Saint-Gingolph are ideal for all kinds of sports
+41 (0)24 481 51 21
contact@st-gingolph.com
and leisure activities.
info@bouveret.ch
www.st-gingolph.com
www.bouveret.ch
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Le Bouveret/ SaintGingolph guided tours
1 / Aquaparc
2 / Swiss Vapeur Parc
Water park for all the family. Open all year. More than 1 km of giant slides. Swimming pool with waves. Sandy beach on Lake Geneva.
Miniature railway (scale 1/4) offering passenger rides. Replicas of historic Swiss buildings.
Rte de la Plage 122 Le Bouveret +41 (0)24 482 00 00 www.aquaparc.ch
3 / Museum of traditions and boats of Lake Geneva
Rte de la Plage Le Bouveret +41 (0)24 481 44 10 www.swissvapeur.ch
4 / Léman Forest
5 / The Mosimann Collection
16th-century castle. Story of navigation on Lake Geneva.
Rope park through treetops. Outdoor laser game. “Kids’ forest”. Adventures in nature.
Tribute to the chef Anton Mosimann: the man, his innovations and his love of art and gastronomy. César Ritz Colleges.
Place du Château Saint-Gingolph (Suisse) +41 (0)24 481 82 11 www.museedestraditions.com
Chemin du Crêt Saint-Gingolph (France) +33 (0)4 50 76 74 74 www.leman-forest.com
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César Ritz Colleges Le Bouveret +41 (0)24 482 82 82 www.mosimanncollection.ch
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Monthey Tourist Office
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Alps, Monthey enjoys a particu-
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larly rich cultural and sporting life.
tourisme@monthey.ch +41 (0)24 475 79 63 www.montheytourisme.ch
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Monthey 1 / Crochetan
2 / Pont Rouge
Dynamic cultural centre. More than 50 productions a year from performances of the classics to innovative new shows. Plus art gallery and magnificent park.
One of the largest venues for contemporary music in Valais. Leading performers from every genre.
Av. du Théâtre 9 Monthey +41 (0)24 471 79 09 www.crochetan.ch
3 / Verney sports centre Multifunctional venue. Ice skating, tennis, skateboarding, beach volleyball, athletics, football, baseball and basketball. Rte du Verney Monthey
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4 / Path and footbridge in the La Vièze gorge Trail exploring the history and nature of the La Vièze gorge. Vertiginous suspension footbridge 90 m long. Link between Monthey and Troistorrents.
Av. de la Plantaud 122 Monthey +41 (0)24 475 79 28 www.pontrouge.ch
5 / Erratic blocks Theme trail between Monthey and Collombey. Giant boulders deposited by the Rhône Glacier as it retreated more than 15,000 years ago.
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Saint-Maurice Lower Valais
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Saint-Maurice
dramatic cliffs, between the
Tourist Office
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Alpine summits, Saint-Maurice
1890 Saint-Maurice
is a town full of charm, art and history.
info@saint-maurice.ch +41 (0)24 485 40 40 www.saint-maurice.ch
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SaintMaurice guided tours
1 / Abbey of Saint-Maurice
2 / Grotte aux fées
Abbey founded in 515 AD. 1,500 years of uninterrupted monastic life. Archaeological site. Priceless treasury.
“Fairies’ cave” with 0.5 km theme trail. Thousands of years of history. Small underground lake and waterfall. Opened to the public in 1864.
Av. d’Agaune 19 Saint-Maurice +41 (0)24 485 15 34 www.abbaye-stmaurice.ch
Rte du Chablais 1 Saint-Maurice +41 (0)24 485 10 45 www.grotteauxfees.ch
3 / Château de Saint-Maurice
4 / Historical forts
5 / Bains de Lavey
Exhibition space devoted to comic books and graphic novels. Castle with a rich history, built to guard the entrance to the Rhône valley.
The hidden face of military fortifications once classified “top secret”.
Thermal spa: 3 pools with power jets, waterfalls, flowing currents and water beds. Oriental area with 2 hammams. Nordic pavilion.
Rte du Chablais 1 Saint-Maurice +41 (0)24 485 24 58 www.chateau-stmaurice.ch
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Rte des Bains 48 Lavey-les-Bains +41 (0)24 486 15 55 www.lavey-les-bains.ch
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Martigny Lower Valais
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artigny is a strategically
Martigny Tourist Office
located town of art, known
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for its Roman remains, medie-
1920 Martigny
val Bâtiaz tower, two museums unrivalled in Switzerland and
info@martigny.com
an impressive collection of
+41 (0)27 720 49 49
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www.martigny.com
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Martigny
guided tours
1 / Fondation Pierre Gianadda
2 / Barryland
Major art museum with prestigious exhibitions. Gardens with 35 sculptures. Automobile museum and Gallo-Roman museum. Concert season. A leading arts venue since 1978.
St-Bernard dogs. Permanent exhibition on the history of the Great St-Bernard Pass and hospice. Souvenir shop. Restaurant with attractive terrace.
Rue du Forum 18 Martigny +41 (0)27 722 39 78 www.gianadda.ch
3 / From the Romans to today Guided visit with a Roman. Once a week. Exploring Martigny through the ages. Tasting of wine of the Romans.
Rue du Levant Martigny +41 (0)27 720 49 20 www.fondation-barry.ch
4 / Château de la Bâtiaz Medieval castle. Tavern restaurant. Torture chamber. 3D film. Superb view over the town from the top of the keep. Open May to October. +41 (0)27 721 22 70 www.batiaz.ch
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5 / Manoir de la Ville
6 / Fondation Louis Moret
7 / Distillerie Morand
18th-century manor house. Contemporary art space. Mix of visual arts, literature, music and philosophy. In the attic, the Guex-Joris collection: history of sound recording up to the present day.
Original arts venue opening out onto a lush garden. Exhibitions by contemporary artists. Season of classical music concerts.
Distillery producing highquality syrups and spirits such as Williamine® and abricotine. Gift ideas. Guided visit once a week in summer by appointment.
Rue du Manoir 3 Martigny +41 (0)27 721 22 30 www.manoir-martigny.ch
Ch. des Barrières 31 Martigny +41 (0)27 722 23 47 www.fondationlouismoret.ch
Place de Plaisance Martigny +41 (0)27 722 20 36 www.morand.ch
8 / Earth Sciences Museum
9 / Moulin Semblanet
10 / Plan-Cerisier
Collection of minerals. Temporary exhibitions. Lecture series. Replica of a mine in the basement.
One of the few 18th-century watermills still in operation. Exhibition venue for local artists. Fresh bread from the watermill (Fridays); local wines and typical dishes served.
Typical small winemaking village of stone-roofed houses surrounded by vineyards. Café with shaded terrace. Magnificent views of the Rhône valley. Plus small vineyard museum.
Av. de la Gare 6 Martigny +41 (0)27 723 12 12 www.sciencesdelaterre.ch
+41 (0)27 722 51 98 www.moulinsemblanet.ch
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Saillon Tourist Office
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1913 Saillon
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tourisme@saillon.ch
Switzerland.
+41 (0)27 744 18 95 www.saillon.ch
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Saillon
guided tours
1 / Bains de Saillon
2 / Medieval village
Thermal spa complex with 4 pools including a semiOlympic pool. Thermal river. Sauna/hammam area. Carpe Diem Spa. Slides, giant water slide and paddling pool (in summer).
One of the best-preserved medieval villages in Switzerland. Twisting, steep cobbled streets. Vaulted passageways and flights of steps.
+41 (0)27 602 11 11 www.bainsdesaillon.ch
3 / Stained-glass window trail
4 / Marble quarries
5 / Via Farinetta
Path leading from the Rhône valley up to the Farinet vine. Less than an hour’s walk. Through the vineyards.
White, turquin and cipolin marble. Accessible only on foot. Opened in 1832.
Via ferrata. In the wild gorges of the river La Salentze.
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Sion Central Valais
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Sion Tourist Office
of Valais embodies the
Place de la Planta 2
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1950 Sion
its lively spirit, its castles and monuments, and its historical
info@siontourisme.ch
yet modern centre.
+41 (0)27 327 77 27 www.siontourisme.ch
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Sion
guided tours
1 / Châteaux de Valère et de Tourbillon Landmark castles: Tourbillon (14th century, open in summer); and Valère (11th–13th century, open all year), home of the Valais History Museum.
2 / Pedestrian city centre Renovated, cobbled heart of the Old Town. 700 shops, restaurants with terraces. Place of encounter with priority for pedestrians.
+41 (0)27 606 47 15 www.musees-valais.ch
3 / Valais cantonal museums
4 / “Bisses” waterways
Three complementary museums: the Valais Art Museum, Valais History Museum and Valais Nature Museum. Located in the upper Old Town.
Six footpaths along “bisses”, the historical irrigation channels of Valais. Spectacular views over the terraced vineyards and Rhône valley floor. Vineyard restaurants.
+41 (0)27 606 46 70 www.musees-valais.ch
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5 / P’tit sédunois
6 / Weekly market
7 / Realfly – indoor skydiving
Small tourist train. Rides through the Old Town and the city surroundings (Domaine des Îles and the Montorge nature reserve). June to September.
Every Friday. One of the largest in French-speaking Switzerland. A link between local wines, gastronomy and the Old Town.
Switzerland’s first and only closed-circuit skydiving simulator. Flights at 200 km/h. Supervised by an instructor. Accessible to all.
www.mvvsion.ch
+41 (0)27 322 92 92 www.realfly.ch
8 / Sion en lumières
9 / Domaine des Îles
10 / Discovery Walk
Sound-and-light show. Projected on the castles of Valère and Tourbillon. Free. Unique in Switzerland. 4x a week in the evening, throughout summer.
Recreation area prized by locals and visitors alike. Lakes and green spaces. Restaurant and picnic area. Mini-golf. Climbing wall. Adventure rope park.
Itinerary linking the highlights of Switzerland’s oldest town. 14 stops. 2.3 km. 1 hr 30 min of walking.
www.sionenlumieres.ch
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Sierre Central Valais
A
t the centre of Valais on
Tourist Office of Sierre,
the boundary between
Salgesch & surrounding area
French- and German-speaking
Place de la Gare 10
regions, Sierre is known as
3960 Sierre
“Switzerland’s wine capital” and the focal point for wine
info@sierretourisme.ch
tourism.
+41 (0)27 455 85 35 www.sierretourisme.ch
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Sierre guided tours
1 / Château de Villa 16th-century castle. Restaurant featuring local specialities (including a fine selection of Raclette cheeses). Wine bar with 650 of the finest Valais wines. Rue Ste-Catherine 4 Sierre +41 (0)27 455 18 96 www.chateaudevilla.ch
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2 / Wine Museum & Vineyard Trail Museum with 2 exhibition spaces (in Sierre and Salgesch). Survey of winegrowing in Valais. Between the 2 sites, panoramic and informative Vineyard Trail (6.5 km) among the vines. a) Rue Ste-Catherine 6, Sierre +41 (0)27 456 35 25 b) Museumplatz, Salgesch +41 (0)27 456 45 25 www.museeduvin-valais.ch
3 / Espace terroirs & Sentier des terroirs
4 / La Bouteille Rouge – wine bar
Original, instructive, fun and unconventional exploration of the different winegrowing terrain of Valais. Associated trail through the vineyards and tasting venue.
Selection of authentic wines. Chosen from winemakers who work with nature and coax the finest flavours from the Valais soils. Tasty bites to accompany.
Ruelle de la Calattra 1, Miège +41 (0)27 455 90 09 www.espaceterroirs.ch
Gemmistr. 147, Salgesch +41 (0)27 565 48 48 www.labouteillerouge.ch
5 / Secrets of Ricola herb drops – Masserey family About 40,000 sq. m of herb beds. 40 different species. Official supplier of the famous Ricola herb drops. Rte de Chaloie 41 Venthône +41 (0)79 449 29 22 www.massereyplantes.ch
6 / Salle Recto-Verso
7 / Château Mercier
Multi-functional venue. Cultural seasons blending music, theatre and comedy. Sporting events. Seminars and conferences.
Built as a palatial home in 1908. Gardens of 3.5 ha open to the public. Possibility of accommodation (at certain periods) to experience life at the Château.
Rue Centrale 182 Grône +41 (0)27 458 10 24 www.salle-recto-verso.ch
8 / Fondation Rilke
9 / Géronde
Tribute to the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Permanent and special exhibitions. Lectures. Readings. Poetry walks.
Swimming, walks and relaxation blend gently at a well-preserved natural setting. Framed by hills and vineyards. Small idyllic lido, with lake and pools skilfully integrated.
Rue du Bourg 30 Sierre +41 (0)27 456 26 46 www.fondationrilke.ch
Montée du Château Sierre +41 (0)27 452 23 23 www.chateaumercier.ch
10 / Sierre-Montana-Crans funicular Ride from Sierre to Crans-Montana in 12 minutes. Panoramic view of the whole of Valais. Unique experience. Rue de Pradec 2 Sierre +41 (0)27 455 15 72 www.cie-smc.ch 71
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Delicious treats from the Leuk region
Cheese, Hauswurst sausage, Lärchenessig vinegar, handicrafts, and lots of other regional delicacies are on offer at INFO SOSTA in Susten, near Leuk train station. 10%74discount for purchases totalling CHF 30.00.
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Leuk Upper Valais
I
deally situated at the heart
Leuk Tourist Office
of the Pfyn-Finges regional
Bahnhof 6
nature park, Leuk is notable for
3952 Susten
its castles and its centuries-old vineyards.
info@leuktourismus.ch +41 (0)27 473 10 94 www.leuk.ch
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Leuk
1 / Bhutanese bridge
2 / Castle & village of Leuk
Suspension footbridge, 134 m long. Spans the wild Illgraben gorge. Link between Upper and Lower Valais.
13th-century castle. Restored by the architect Mario Botta. 15th-century village. Link between the past and the future. www.schlossleuk.ch
3 / Sculpture trail & Ringacker chapel Trail with 4 stops for 4 sculptures. From Leuk station to the village. Ringacker chapel along the way. One of the finest baroque buildings in Valais. www.galleriagraziosagiger.ch 76
4 / Caviar farm
5 / Turtmann
Facility covering 6,000 sq. m. 2nd farm in Switzerland. Unique method of harvesting.
Historical village. Stone buildings from the 17th century.
Industriestr. 120 3952 Susten +41 (0)27 452 42 42 www.kasperskian.com
+41 (0)27 932 34 18 www.altesturtmann.ch
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Find local and fresh products from the region of Visp.
16.0 Every Fr 16.0 0 – 19.0 iday: 0 0–2 0.00 hrs (wint hrs ( e sum r) mer)
Old town of Visp Discover the old city part of Visp by a local guide. The tours are on request and can be booked including wine tasting and church organ concert. Visp Tourismus Tel. +41 (0) 27 946 18 18 www.vispinfo.ch 78
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Visp Upper Valais
A
key railway hub, Visp is
Visp Tourist Office
home to traffic-free roads,
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flower-filled terraces, a wide
3930 Visp
variety of cultural and sports attractions, and a charming Old
info@visp.ch
Town that rewards leisurely
+41 (0)27 946 18 18
strolls.
www.vispinfo.ch
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Visp
guided tours
1 / La Poste – culture and conference centre Performances of operas, concerts and plays from all over the world. Productions by local associations.
2 / Farmers’ market Every Friday. Attractive showcase for local produce. Popular rendezvous for people from throughout the region.
La Poste Platz 4 Visp +41 (0)27 948 33 11 www.lapostevisp.ch
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3 / Old Town
4 / La Poste – art exhibitions
5 / Village of Raron
Well-preserved Old Town. Italian-style atmosphere.
Exhibition space with largescale works by artists from the region.
Charming historical village with the grave of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke. Near to the village of Niedergesteln.
La Poste Platz 4 Visp +41 (0)27 948 33 11 www.lapostevisp.ch
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Brig Upper Valais
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Brig Simplon
Pass, Brig is a lively town of
Tourist Office
flower-filled squares and gardens,
Bahnhofplatz 2
full of southern charm.
3900 Brig info@brig-simplon.ch +41 (0)27 921 60 30 www.brig-simplon.ch
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Brig
guided tours
1 / Stockalper Palace Built in the 17th century in baroque style. Tribute to Kaspar Stockalper, “King of the Simplon”, who made a fortune selling salt and trading goods over the Simplon Pass.
2 / Museum of the Swiss Guard and fortress Tribute to the community of Naters. Principal supplier of Swiss Guards to the Vatican for 500 years. www.zentrumgarde.ch
3 / Little Simplon Express
4 / Panoramic trail
Small tourist train. Route linking attractions and places of interest. Between Brig and Naters.
50 information panels tell the story of the region’s pioneering railways.
www.kleiner-simplon-express.ch
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5 / Shopping
6 / Farmers’ market
7 / Brigerbad
Tempting boutiques and stalls along the Bahnhofstrasse and throughout the Old Town.
Every Saturday. Vegetables, fruit, meat and dairy products. All supplied by organic producers of the region.
Thermal spa complex. 12 pools. Giant alpine slide. Wellness and beauty area. Spa. Grotto. Children’s pool.
www.gewerbe-brigglis.ch Thermalbad 1 Brigerbad +41 (0)27 948 48 48 www.brigerbad.ch
8 / Villages of Glis and Gamsen Historical place of pilgrimage. Church with a variety of architectural styles in Glis (Romanesque, Renaissance and Gothic). 14th-century defensive wall in Gamsen.
9 / Passage Simplon
10 / Visitor cheese dairy
Exhibition at the Stockalper Palace. Stories of the Simplon Pass.
Visitors can watch dairy products being made. Attractive shop. Gliserallee 166 Glis +41 (0)27 923 98 83 www.schaukaeserei-rhone.ch
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Eco-friendly travel As we have only one earth and must all look after it, as even the smallest gesture affects our future, and because nature is our most precious asset, we recommend that all visitors opt for eco-friendly travel wherever possible. For journeys by public transport, we suggest you refer to the official website of the Swiss Federal Railways – www.cff.ch – and the official website of PostBus in Valais – www.carpostal.ch/valais.
In the main Rhône valley, you also have the possibility to hire bikes free of charge from partners listed below: Tandem91 –
PubliBike –
Steg-Gampel
Sion
out the canton. All types of
Bikes specially adapted for
Self-service bikes.
bikes, for all ages.
people with disabilities or
www.publibike.ch
www.valaisroule.ch
elderly people.
Valaisroule 14 rental locations through-
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Detailed information on options for bike rides throughout Valais can be found on a free map available from your nearest tourist office.
Imprint Printed by Schoechli Impression & Communication SA, Sierre. Design & layout Molk & Jordan, Sierre. Print run 80,000 copies. Rights to maps Mappuls AG, Luzern. Rights to photographs Cover www.deetcheese.com; p. 1 www.lumiere.ch; p. 2, 3, 36, 49 & 63 www.nicolassedlatchek.ch; p. 6 www.rolandgerth.ch; p. 13 www.schnyder-werbung.ch; p. 28 www.omaire.ch; p. 32 (left) www.cparide.ch; p. 32 (right) www.maximdondyuk.com; p. 54 & 55 (1-9) www.bat-design.ch; p. 55 (10) www.swiss-images.ch; p. 76, 78 & 79 www.christianpfammatter. ch and Valais/Wallis Promotion: p. 5 David Carlier, p. 10, 14, 19, 36 (1) & p. 89 Pascal Gertschen, p. 20 Sedrik Nemeth, p. 24 & 25 Christian Pfammatter, p. 30 Silvano Zeiter; and all tourist offices concerned. Publication date The contents of this brochure were checked in February 2017 and we accept no liability for subsequent changes.
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