Storie | Vallese Svizzera

Zwei Mountainbiker in voller Anstrengung, die einen Mountainbikeweg hinunterfahren. Wallis, Schweiz.

Specially selected single trails through Valais

From Crans-Montana to Brig, passing through the Leukerbad region, the Moosalp and Grächen as well as the Lötschental and Val d’Anniviers valleys, the regional Valais Alpine Bike route traverses the best alpine single trails in Valais.

Bergwanderer, die in der Region Dents du Midi wandern. Wallis, Schweiz.

The secrets of wild Valais herbs

Anyone who wants to become part of nature rather than simply passively observing it should hook up with Guillaume Besson.

“I grew up on the slopes in Bruson”

A visit with ski star Justin Murisier in Val de Bagnes.

Merita anche uno sguardo alle nostre spalle, soprattutto man mano che ci si avvicina alla meta.

Lötschen Valley – where the world stops turning.

Winter hiking and sleeping in the place of power that is the Fafleralp.

The Meillards admire the sunrise on the slopes of Thyon, Valais.

Hérémence, un enorme parco giochi.

La gioia di sciare nella patria d’adozione dei professionisti dello sci alpino Mélanie e Loïc Meillard.

Sonnenuntergang in den Weinbergen von Salgesch, Nachhaltigkeit, Walliser Wein, Wallis, Schweiz

How the wines of the future will be made.

Sheep, worms and robots. Sustainability is playing an increasingly significant role in winemaking. Valais provides an excellent example of what all this will mean for Swiss winemakers in future.

Rosula Blanc e i suoi yak conoscono la Val d'Hérens come il palmo della mano, Vallese, Svizzera

“Yaks see and smell the world differently.”

Historic Valais buildings, wild nature, fascinating animals: the Val d’Hérens has everything. Rosula Blanc, who has explored practically every corner on her yak treks, reveals which hikes she would pa...

The cellar of Marie Thérèse Chappaz in the vineyard of Fully, Valais, Switzerland

On the wine trail.

Petite Arvine, Cornalin and Heida are just some of the best-known wines of the Valais winegrowing area. The grapes ripen in the Rhone Valley, which is crossed by the Chemin du Vignoble. In the heart of a unique wine landscape, winegrowers welcome vis...

Relaxation at its purest at the Berghotel Almagelleralp, 2,200 metres above sea level.

Trails packed with character

Venturing across suspension bridges and rocky sections reminiscent of a via ferrata, as well as through a magical fairy-tale forest, you finally reach the mountain hotel run by Urs Anthamatten, the hotel’s host – or, as he jokingly calls it, “hotel d...

Sciare a Zermatt con una fantastica vista dell'impressionante Cervino, Zermatt, Inverno in Vallese, Svizzera

Elia Zurbriggen and his new life as a restauranteur

Elia Zurbriggen has traded in his skis for plates and cutlery. The former ski racer runs the mountain restaurant @Paradise in Findeln, Zermatt, together with his wife, but that won't stop you finding...

Klaus Leuenberger, il pioniere della cucina alpina, Vallese, Svizzera

The trailblazer from Ernen

Klaus Leuenberger, pioneer of alpine cuisine, has reinvented himself once again: as village baker. The chef who once cooked for princes, sheikhs, heads of state and luxury cruise passengers now devotes himself to his passion: local delicacies.

Diverse pere dei ricercatori sul campo, Vallese, Svizzera

Researchers in the field

The Agroscope institute in Conthey carries out research on alpine plants and develops sustainable production methods. Successes include the tasty new Fred pear.

Un cervo ruggente fotografato da Marcel Grichting. È più eccitante in autunno, quando i cervi sono in calore, dice Grichting, Vallese, Svizzera.

On the king’s trail

The red deer is the monarch of the Valais forests. Marcel Grichting spends his free time tracking it down – for the perfect photo.

Sheep spend the summer at Chummibodmen, near the mountain hut. From there, a path leads to three small mountain lakes. In the background, the Zinalrothorn.

Seventh heaven, high above Zermatt

Renata Schmid is the guardian of the Täschhütte mountain hut, which overlooks the Zermatt valley

The graffiti artist Jasm One at work on his wall painting on the façade of the Foyer Sœur Louise Bron in Fully, Vallese, Svizzera

STREET-ART

Valais is creating an open-air museum spanning the entire region: a collection of innovative wall paintings that give new life to local heritage.

Nelle visite guidate con Jess Kroon, tutti arrivano a destinazione. Distribuisce generosamente consigli e suggerimenti, aiutando i partecipanti a godere appieno dell'esperienza, Vallese, Svizzera

A smile in heaven for mountain bikers

The Dutch mountain biker Jess Kroon first came to Valais to ski – but soon discovered that the snow concealed a paradise for mountain biking. She has turned her passion into a profession, and made Val...

La "Haute Route" è un termine magico per molti appassionati di montagna, Vallese, Svizzera

E-MTB Val d’Anniviers

Die «Haute Route» ist für viele Bergenthusiasten ein magischer Begriff. Die weltberühmte Ski- und Gletschertour führt vom französischen Chamonix mitten durch die Walliser Alpen bis nach Zermatt. Maxence Carron ist leidenschaftlicher Mountainbiker. Zu...

La cascata può essere ammirata al meglio dai due ripidi gradini, Vallese, Svizzera

Where water is king.

Leukerbad is widely known for its thermal spring water. On the well-designed thermal spring trek and thermal canyon walk, guests can experience the power of the healing water not in a swimming pool, but in the middle of the imposing Dala Gorge. Andy...

Ancient wisdom

Germaine Cousin-Zermatten is 95 years old but as fit as a youngster a fraction of her age. Her secret: using natural remedies to ward off illness.

Madeleine and Jean-Yves Mabillard-Fuchs at work in their cellar in Venthône

Genuine Valais grape varieties

The Valais brand stands for quality, authenticity and sophistication. The Heida wine made by Madeleine and Jean-Yves Mabillard-Fuchs is one of several that have joined this prestigious label.

Il RandoParc di Crans-Montana offre 15 percorsi diversi. Qui i principianti possono fare i loro primi passi sugli sci d'alpinismo, e i professionisti troveranno percorsi che sono il miglior allenamento per le grandi gare. I percorsi sono assicurati ma non battuti. Vallese, Svizzera

Back to the roots

Séverine Pont-Combe is one of the world’s top ski mountaineers. Enthusiasts can follow her tracks in Crans-Montana.

Escursione con le racchette da neve nell'Aletsch Arena, Vallese, Svizzera

Floating over the snow

Snowshoe tours in the Aletsch Arena

"Un giro con le racchette da neve domani? Mi piacerebbe, ho una bella idea. Sei mai stato nella foresta di Aletsch?", Vallese, Svizzera

Transitory art

From the suburbs of Paris to picturesque Evolène: Marcio Morais has found his own personal paradise here. He charms guests as a ski lift employee and with his snow sculptures as an artist.

Pierre-Yves Bonvin dirige l'azienda dal 2006, Vallese, Svizzera

Knitwear professionals

Have you purchased a knitted garment recently? If so, it was very like made on a machine from the Steiger company based in Vionnaz.

Flos e il suo nuovo copin al lago, Vallese, Svizzera

Flos neuer «Copain»

Florent Massy und Reck sehen dem Winter entgegen. Der Patrouilleur bildet seinen jungen Golden Retriever zum Lawinenhunde aus.

Morgane Seppey con le sue mucche di Héring sull'alpe Mandelon, Val d'Hérens, Vallese, Svizzera

Women power in Val d’Hérens

The people of Val d’Hérens in Valais are proud of three things: their “patois” dialect, the Dent Blanche peak and their Hérens cows. In summer, high on Alp Mandelon, enclosed by in the wild mountain environment you’ll find four of these proud and pug...

Ritratto dell'agricoltore biologico Franziska Schmid che innaffia il suo pendio.

A valuable heritage

Valais summers are hot and dry! Farmers in the region have constructed spectacular irrigation channels over the years to ensure a sufficient supply of water for their meadows and animals. These channels transport the precious commodity from the mount...

Il parco vinicolo della Svizzera, Vallese, Svizzera

Switzerland’s wine park

Valais is famous for the amount of sun it receives and its lovely wines. In the winegrowing village of Salgesch in the middle of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, Luc Mounir and his family grow top-quality wines. They primarily work with traditional varie...

Il gruppo di Patrik Z'Brun cammina sul ghiacciaio dell'Aletsch con ramponi e corda. Vallese. Svizzera

From majestic mountain peaks to majestic wines

On the glacier one day and among his vines the next. Patrick Z’Brun is a mountain guide and winegrower to his fingertips. What connects the two worlds is their dependence on nature – and a fascination...

Morand è l'acronimo della migliore arte della distillazione.

From digestif to aperitif

Morand has long been known for its superb spirits; for decades, people throughout Switzerland have served Williamine® AOP or Abricotine AOP to round off a meal. Today, mixologists are using the intense flavours to create refreshing new cocktails and...

Capesante con salsefrica e tartufo vallesano. Svizzera

Good taste

Bert De Rycker found success as a chef when he decided to follow his instincts. He still loves conjuring new dishes – and, with the help of winemaker Thierry Constantin, picking wines to match.

Relax alle terme di Leukerbad, benessere in Vallese, Svizzera

Time to really relax

Check in and bliss out: if we humans hibernated like bears, these hotels would be ideal hideaways. Here, the emphasis is on cosy comfort: you’ll never want to leave.

Freerider Samuel Anthamatten, Zermatt. Vallese, Svizzera

A free spirit in paradise

Samuel Anthamatten, from Zermatt, is one of the world’s top freeride skiers. His sport demands extreme technical skill as well as great respect for nature. His playground: a pristine winter landscape that he knows inside out, through long climbs as w...

Vecchio salotto, Hotel Bella-Tola. Vallese, Svizzera

The stars of Saint-Luc

The Bella Tola, grande dame of the region’s historical hotels, looks back on 160 years of history – and towards a sparkling future.

Sci alpinismo, Lötschental. Vallese, Svizzera

Pliés and deep snow

The door to a career as a prima ballerina on the great stages of the world was open to her, but her longing for ski tours in the Valais mountains was stronger. Now, Stephanie Schelling combines these two seemingly contrasting hobbies.

Piatto gastronomico di Pierre Crepaud. Vallese, Svizzera

Adopted home

He is French, but has spent nearly half his life in Crans-Montana: top chef Pierre Crepaud loves Valais and celebrates it in his cuisine.

The fruit of a summer

High in the Valais Alps, long hours of manual work go into the production of Raclette du Valais AOP cheese. The cows spend the summer grazing up on the alpine pastures, where experts turn the untreated milk into the finest cheese. A visit to the Mill...

Heaven for mountain biking

The Valais mountains offer a magnificent playground for mountain biking – and electric bikes now make this activity accessible to a wider public. Two top riders from Valais, Florian Golay and Steve Morabito, show the way forward.

Making the mountain your home

It’s a well-known fact that opposites attract, and the cosy, comfortable Turtmann Hut set in the rough and rugged terrain of the Valais mountains is a case in point. At a lofty 2,519 metres, the hut is run by Magdalena and Fredy Tscherrig and is popu...

Small village, great talent

With a population of barely 500, the “music village” of Ernen has just won the 2019 Culture & Economy prize of Valais. Its festival attracts performers from all over the world.

Jules-Henri Gabioud hat gerade seine Vorräte bei der Cabane d'Orny auf dem Trail Verbier St-Bernard erhalten. Vallese Suisse

Jules-Henri Gabioud: “Valais is heaven for trail running.”

Jules-Henri Gabioud from La Fouly in Valais fell in love with trail running in 2003; he has since turned his hobby into his career. He has taken part in many races and has won several including the Tr...

Mobili vallesani - Sgabello e letto in stile "Gütschi" Valais Wallis Schweiz Switzerland Suisse

A Valais tradition reborn

A Belgian architect is reinterpreting traditional Valais furniture. Designs cover the whole span of life – from cradle to coffin.

Un bambino piccolo impara a sciare nell'asilo di Bettmeralp con l'aiuto del suo istruttore

Sabine's dream job

In the resort of Bettmeralp, Sabine Haldemann is as well-known as the mascot Snowli. Over the years, the children’s ski instructor has introduced thousands of kids to the joys of skiing.

Ramon Zenhäusern Story Valais Wallis Ski in Saas Fee

Heights of achievement

Olympic medallist Ramon Zenhäusern tackles the ski racing season with confidence – thanks to training on his home glacier high above Saas-Fee.

The new life of the ice wizard

When the figure skater Stéphane Lambiel retired from competition, the two-time World Champion and Olympic silver medallist craved a new challenge.

Rösti, caviale e neve fresca

18 punti GaultMillau, 1 stella Michelin, nominato esordiente dell’anno: Franck Reynaud punta alle stelle. Le sue opere d’arte culinarie attirano esperti del gourmet di tutto il mondo a Crans-Montana.

A taste of nature

Natural goodness is the chief ingredient at the Castle restaurant in the Goms valley. No wonder, as talented chef Peter Gschwendtner finds all his inspiration in nature.

Hasty hike up the Barrhorn

The highest hike in the Alps culminates 3,610 metres above sea level at the panoramic summit of the Barrhorn. Pascal Bourquin has hiked thousands of kilometres of trail in Switzerland, and this climb is one of his favourites.

Trail of the glaciers

The Stoneman Glaciara trail leads along two glaciers, through historical villages and past 4,000-metre peaks, promising high adventure in a spectacular setting.

Vine nursery

No fewer than 24 steps are needed to produce new rooted vines from the selected cuttings. Once planted in the vineyard, they produce grapes for decades.

Mountainbiker auf Trails am Grimselpass, Wallis, Schweiz

62 hours of adventure – a short trip to the Swiss Alps

Imagine a round trip in the Swiss Alps, with epic trails, great company and unforgettable scenery. What could be better?

Best in the world

Eleven times world champion, 34 crystal globes and 133 World Cup victories - Amélie Reymond, the Telemark skier from Valais, is in a class of her own.

Tom Lüthi sulle piste di Verbier, Vallese

Verbier’s adopted son

Tom Lüthi has made it into the premier class of motor sports: as of next year, he will be racing in the MotoGP class. He pursues his love of heights in his leisure time too – especially on the 3330m Mont Fort above Verbier. Originally from Berne, he...

inverno, Freeride, guida alpina, Vallese, Val d'Hérens

Su due assicelle in Paradiso

40 chilometri a sud di Sion (Vallese), in fondo alla Val d’Hérens, si trova Arolla. Chi cresce qui vede soprattutto neve e montagne. Non c'è quindi da stupirsi che Dédé Anzévui sia diventato guida alpina. Ma il suo rapporto con la montagna è davvero...

Anenhütte Lötschental

Hotel-style service at 2,358 meters. Peter Tscherrig’s Anenhütte, where guests are treated like royalty, stands at the far end of the Lötschental.

Dessert, Crème brûlée, Spezialitäten, Valley Binn, ValaisWallis

Quietly creative

High up in Binntal, a talented chef is pushing cuisine to new heights: Mario Inderschmitten has returned to his roots.

Snow, nature, r, PDG, Zermatt, Arolla, Verbier, ValaisWallis, Vallese

The record-holder

The Patrouille des Glaciers is the toughest ski mountaineering race in the world. Florent Troillet holds the course record along with his two team members. He shared his knowledge with a Chinese patrol.

A prestigious Valais wine

Amigne is a grape variety cultivated exclusively in Valais, mostly within the boundaries of the village of Vétroz, a few kilometres from Sion. Romain Papilloud is one of 18 winemakers who devote their talents to this rare variety.

A caccia di minerali nella Valle di Binn

Tra pareti rilucenti e strane formazioni rocciose, la Valle di Binn è nota in tutto il mondo per la sua grande varietà rocciosa. Chi va in cerca di minerali con l'esperto René In-Albon ha modo di impa...

Mont Fort, Snowboard, Freeride, Geraldine Fastnacht, Verbier, Valais/Wallis, neve

Géraldine Fasnacht, the “bird woman”

There’s no slope too steep and no summit too high for her. Géraldine Fasnacht launches herself off the top of mountains equipped with skis, a snowboard, wingsuit or parachute. “I’m living my dream.”

The Power of the Alps

The players from FSV Mainz 05 spent the night in these tents at 2700 metres. Coach Martin Schmidt gave his team a dose of the Belalp spirit.

Dolce far niente in the mountains

Why stay under a blanket of fog when there are so many fabulous mountain terraces in Valais offering sunshine and panoramic views? They’re too nice to only visit during skiing holidays.

Symbiosis

Architecture blends into the landscape in the buildings of Bonnard und Woeffray. The centre in Saxon for people in difficult circumstances harmonises with its surroundings.

Exploring Valais wines and vineyards

Drinking wine is one of life’s great pleasures; discovering where the vines grow and the grapes mature makes the experience even more enjoyable. Visitors can explore the rich winemaking heritage of Va...

The Valais Mountain Flea

Steve Morabito is one of Switzerland’s most successful racing cyclists. His home and his training ground are Valais – or, more specifically, the hair-raising ups and downs of its winding mountain roads.

Boredom? We don’t know the meaning of the word here.

“When the doors open at the top station, 2,000 metres above sea level, and we breathe in the good, fresh mountain air, then we know we’ve arrived and immediately get into holiday mode”

The power of Alpine herbs

Edelweiss is good for bronchitis and sore throats; lemon thyme, aronia and elder have antiviral properties; zinc strengthens the immune system and acacia gum soothes mucous membrane irritations.

Snow of a century

No one knows the magic of winter better than those who have lived in Valais for 100 years.

Fondation Pierre Arnaud a Lens, arte nel Vallese

Place of reflection

Pearls grow imperceptibly inside oysters. It’s only when you prise open the shell that this miracle of nature is revealed. Much the same could be said of the Art Centre in Lens run by the Pierre Arnaud Foundation.

Ghiacciaio d'Aletsch da notte, Aletsch Arena, Vallese

Aletsch – a high-energy site

“Peace and tranquillity are a true luxury,” – of this, Art Furrer and Olympic snowboarding champion Patrizia Kummer are convinced. That’s why the Aletsch Arena is where they recharge their batteries.

Goms: glide to your heart’s content

Situated in the east of Canton Valais, the Goms high valley offers the perfect conditions for cross-country skiing. The trails lead through unspoilt villages, over gently sloping hills and along the b...

Skiing legend

Four-time World Champion, Olympic gold medallist, 40 World Cup victories, four-time winner of the overall World Cup title and 13 season titles in various disciplines:

Didier de Courten bei der Käsepflege, Wallis

Visiting the alchemist of the kitchen

Only those with solid roots reach the summit of their art: virtuosos such as the leading chef from Sierre, Didier de Courten. A day with the ambassador of Valais cuisine.

Giganti dal cuore tenero

Il sole brilla alto nel cielo, ma a 2500 metri di altitudine l’aria è piuttosto fresca anche in piena estate. Un clima ideale per Zoltan, Hesta e Cheyenne, tre cani San Bernardo dal pelo folto.

Nel regno della principessa del Vallese

La valle è inondata di luce e baciata dal sole. Lungo il corso del Rodano, tra Sierre e Martigny, tra le mele e le pere regna l’albicocca – la principessa del frutteto vallesano. Aline Défayes vive e...

200 anni pieni di gioia

200 anni fa il Vallese entrava a far parte della Confederazione. Quanto tempo è passato dagli eventi più importanti della storia del cantone e cosa c’entra il passo della Furka con il cinema? Scopriamolo con questo count-up dell’anniversario ricco di...

Gruppo di scialpinisti all'ascesa del Gandhorn alla Valle di Binn, Vallese

La tranquillità dell'esperienza

La calma della montagna avvolge le menti e i pensieri evadono in silenzio. L’escursione con gli sci sulle alture della Valle di Binn con la guida Hanspeter Berchtold sveglia un forte sentimento di lib...

L’acqua termale, forte come il fuoco

Oltre allo scenario alpino mozzafiato offerto dalla parete della Gemmi, la natura si è mostrata particolarmente generosa con Leukerbad.

Piste vincenti

L'assolata alta valle di Goms, costellata da antichi villaggi, è uno dei paradisi dello sci di fondo. Benjamin Weger, atleta di biathlon, ci presenta la sua patria.

Valligiani del nord

Nei cinque mesi invernali lo chalet dei Bekker è sempre pieno. Essendo pratici del posto, il loro aiuto viene spesso richiesto: da quattro anni sono considerati veri conoscitori del Cantone.

La forza dell'acqua

Karl Sarbach lavora da sempre nel settore dell'energia: l'acqua è il suo elemento. E la Saastal il suo ambiente di lavoro.

Produzione della più piccola macchina a caffè in Vallese, Svizzera

Tecnica all'avanguardia nel cuore delle Alpi

KISS, fusione tra tecnica e innovazione, è nata dalla grande inventiva dell'azienda vallesana Gotec. Alla scoperta dei segreti della più piccola macchina da caffè al mondo.

Lottatrice e icona: la mucca di razza Eringer

Déborah Métrailler alleva con passione le mucche da combattimento di razza Eringer. E non è solo questo a renderla una persona così speciale.

Bruno Jelk, salvatore di montagna in Vallese et Himalaya

Dal Cervino all'Himalaya

Per salvare gli altri Bruno Jelk si espone a situazioni limite – e ogni volta è una crescita. Il soccorso alpino è la sua vita.

Pecore e pascoli sconfinati

Dani e Karin Ritler allevano pecore sui pascoli alpini della Lötschental. Fortunati loro e fortunate le pecore.

Roman Pfammatter, Organisator Openair Gampel

Il Vallese è rock

Roman Pfammatter era batterista in una piccola band. Oggi organizza il più bel party festival in Svizzera. Sa bene come far divertire le persone.

Martin Engstroem hat sich bei einem Skiurlaub in Verbier verliebt

Musica in alta montagna

Martin Engstroem propone a Verbier momenti indimenticabili di musica classica. Ogni estate porta sulla montagna magica grandi musicisti e nuovi talenti.

Direttrice Hotel Guarda Golf, Crans-Montana, Vallese

Ospiti in paradiso

All'Hotel Guarda Golf Nati Felli unisce la generosità brasiliana all'amore tutto svizzero per i dettagli: una combinazione superlativa.

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