Testimonies

Montagne alternative, pays du st-bernard, commeire, valais

Came, and stayed

Whether alone, as a couple or as a family - many people from near and far have seized their chance and found a new home in Valais.

In no time at all, they have learned to appreciate the things we love. Namely, the opportunity to live and work in an environment close to nature with a positive influence on quality of life and well-being that should not be underestimated. It is the combination of natural beauty, excellent quality of life, active community and cultural and economic diversity that make Valais what it is. A special region that offers a unique living experience. People who have come to stay share their experiences with you.

Banque Cantonale du Valais (BCVs)

Alyson Cheviet

Moving from Tahiti to Valais would be quite a culture shock – or so you might think. But Alyson Cheviet is delighted with the mountains, the warmth of the people and the regional specialties. She even loves her job as a private customer advisor and has high praise for the working conditions at BCVs.

Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Sophie Tschan

Sophie Tschan saw the job offer from the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and knew immediately: "That's the job I want. That's where I'm going and that's where I'm staying." No sooner said than done. This mother of two enthuses about the peace and quiet, the natural surroundings, the perfect family environment and her job as a geomatics engineer.

Groupe Mutuel

Laurence Zimmermann

Laurence Zimmermann was lured to Valais by the call of freedom as well as her love for her husband, the mountains and her family. This human resources expert at Groupe Mutuel could not be more enthusiastic in describing the warm welcome she received from the locals.

Constellium

Marie-Anne Guyader

After an internship in Valais, Marie-Anne Guyader headed out into the big wide world, yet her heart yearned to return to the place she calls paradise. As a specialist in occupational health and safety at Constellium, she has found the perfect job and is beyond happy.

Idiap

Raphaëlle Luisier

Discover the life of Raphaëlle Luisier, researcher at Idiap Institute, who after several years abroad rediscovers Valais and its unique quality of life.

H55

André Borschberg

André Borschberg is the Swiss co-founder of the Valais start-up H55. This spin-off from Solar Impulse develops electric propulsion systems for aviation. It is no accident that Sion, capital of Valais, was chosen to be the site of the company’s headquarters.

EPFL Valais-Wallis

Wendy Lee Queen

The portrait of Wendy Lee Queen provides an overview of her research in the fields of sustainability at EPFL Valais-Wallis and shows how this American woman from South Carolina has found a new home in Valais.

Lonza

Torsten Schmidt

Torsten Schmidt from Germany, Head of Ibex Operations at Lonza in Visp, fell in love with Valais many years ago. He appreciates the diversity in the region, recharges his batteries by cycling, hiking and skiing, and appreciates the way work and social life flow into each other in Valais.

Recto Verso, Valais in mouvement

These video clips introduce you to some of the innovative ideas and fabulous projects that make Valais a region determined to face the future with confidence.