Tour de France
Things to do alongside the Tour de France 2016
The world’s most legendary cycle race is coming to Valais! On 20 July 2016, the 17th stage of the Tour de France will head through the Trient Valley to Finhaut-Emosson – ideal natural terrain for all cycling and biking enthusiasts. But even setting aside the cycling adventures, the Trient Valley and surrounding area offer a wide variety of unforgettable experiences to meet all tastes and preferences. Here are a few suggestions.
Entertainment programme
Finhaut
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| Le Léamon From 17:00 to 20:00 Jazz concert Gypsy jazz with the Flèche d’Or Trio Playground From 18:00, music and dancing with Eight Is & Friend (concert at 21:00) Fan Zone Valais/Wallis 10:00 Fan Zone opens 11:45 - 21:00 Concerts 11:45 Swing Maniak 14:30 Overgrass 16:15 JulDem 19:45 Macaô From 21:30 Garden party with DJs |
In the cafés Variety of entertainment and giant screens Park and garden of the Grand Hôtel Family entertainment including zumba, face-painting and games Playground From 18:00 “Bal guinguette” with Emile and Ginette. Fan Zone Valais/Wallis 10:00 Fan Zone opens 11:00 - 13:00 Electroclette 14:00 - 18:00 Follow the stage on the giant screen From 18:00 Film screening “13 Faces” From 20:00 Garden party with DJs |
From 16 to 21 July
Old Hotel Mont Fleuri Exhibition:
"Par ici; Paris! When the history of the Tour de France becomes legend” by Valais collector Marc-André Elsig. Open daily from 10:00 to 19:00
Other destination
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Wednesday 20 July |
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Salvan |
Salvan |
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Vallorcine (F) |
Getting there
On 19 July shuttle buses will operate between Martigny-Croix and Finhaut.
