Colours and flavours of autumn
Recipes
Bisses
View of the Rhone Valley

Colours and flavours of autumn

Autumn in Valais is a season to be enjoyed with all the senses. After summer, with all its invigorating outdoor activities, and before the onset of winter, with its thrilling snow sports, autumn invites locals and visitors to enjoy the good things in life at a gentler pace.

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Preparation of an abricot's cake

Recipes

The great diversity and quality of products from Valais inspire cooks, both amateur and professional, to new creativity and send food lovers into raptures. In this section of the website, you’ll find traditional recipes as well as ideas for new creations using Valais products. Bon appetit!

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Bisses

Bisses are the historic irrigation channels of the Valais. A bisse is an open ditches delivering priceless water from mountain streams – often by daring routes – to arid pastures and fields, vineyards and orchards. 

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wine tourism, Marathon of Taste, Valais, Switzerland

Contest #MyAutumnInValais

Capture the moment with your smartphone and share it on Facebook or Instagram with #MyAutumnInValais until 10th November 2019 and try to win an unforgettable stay in Valais!
The Lac de Derborence with the reflections of the mountain in the water

Looking for the best photo spot?

Discover our selection of the best photo spots in Valais. From the Lac de Thaney to the famous Hôtel Belvédère in one of the hairpin bends of the legendary Furka Pass road, Valais has some beautiful surprises in store for you to remember.

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Fly & Dream

Brig-Glis from CHF 355 via stnetoffers

Water Wonder World Leukerbad

Leukerbad from CHF 283 via stnetoffers

Ski Safari Plus

Wallis / Valais from CHF 1129 via stnetoffers

Experiences

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Footbridges

Suspension footbridges are narrow walkways, suspended by cables, that allow you to pass high above an obstacle such as a glacier, valley, river or ravine.

Restaurants «Saveurs du Valais»

At the «Saveurs du Valais» (Flavours of Valais) restaurants, you can try seasonal local food and enjoy Valais specialities made from traditional recipes.

Dams and reservoirs

Bigger, higher and full of energy: Valais reservoirs and dams set world records. Find out more about it on an exciting visit!