La Forclaz

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Magnificent downhill pistes in Evolène, La Forclaz and Arolla, ice rinks, cross-country ski trails, the Haute Route, glacier flights, so many highlights for your winter season.

Alpinism or tennis, rock-climbing or mountain biking, excursions on marked trails, hang-gliding, sport fishing or guided visits, paragliding or a photo safari will set the adrenalin flowing and bring pleasure to team sport fans and individualists. Exhibitions, concerts and festivals complete the tempting range of activities on offer. It is the place to come for a captivating return to nature.

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Stories

Morgane Seppey with her Herens cows on the Alp Mandelon, Val d'Hérens, Valais, Switzerland

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...

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.

"A snowshoe tour tomorrow? I'd love to, I have a nice idea. Have you ever been to the Aletsch Forest?", Valais, Switzerland

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.

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Skier in the ski region of La Forclaz winter, Valais
Ski areas

La Forclaz, Espace Dent-Blanche

The ski area of La Forclaz has 3 pistes with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains including the Dent Blanche and Dents de Veisivi. At the foot of the slopes, the restaurant Le Grenier is the ideal place for convivial après-ski. In the centre of the village, the beginner lift allows young children to have their first experience on skis.  At the top of the pistes, the Tsaté refreshment bar enjoys a sunny setting and offers ski tourers and snowshoeing enthusiasts a well-deserved break. The whole ski area of La Forclaz boasts nearly 460 m of vertical drop, and forms part of the Espace Dent-Blanche, which also includes the ski areas of Evolène and Arolla.

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Ferpecle glacier in summer, glacier touring in Valais in Evolene, Val d'Herens
Glaciers

Ferpècle Glacier

The upper part of the relatively flat glacier field is also called Plateau d'Hérens and lies south-east of Evolène. The glacier is flanked by the Dent Blanche (4357m). In the days of ancient Rome, this well-travelled mule path led from Val d'Hérens to Valpelline on the Italian side of the Alps. Partial vestiges of this high-alpine route are still visible today.

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