St-Martin

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Situated on the steep eastern flank of the Val d’Hérens, St-Martin is a borough consisting of several villages and hamlets. Alpine farming and dairy dominate the local economy. And traditions such as communal ovens, bringing the community together several times a year, remain an integral part of daily life here. The people of St-Martin have always cultivated ties to far-off places like the Piedmont. This exchange has endowed locals with a certain reserved dignity towards strangers – an attitude that today’s vacationers see as special and pleasant.

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.

Activities

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The Ossona footbridge, St-Martin, Valais, Switzerland
Footbridges

The Ossona footbridge

The Ossona footbridge lies below St-Martin, along the path that leads from Les Prixes to La Luette via the charming agritourism hamlet of Ossona. The walkway measures 130 metres in length and spans a steep mountain slope, passing 30 metres off the ground. From the footbridge, you enjoy a superb view of the famous rock pyramids of Euseigne.

Footbridges
Interpretive trails

Maurice Zermatten Trail

Walk to the rhythm of Maurice Zermatten's quotes inspired by local life. The brochure also features descriptions of fauna, flora and architecture in the Val d'Hérens.

Interpretive trails
Lac de Louché, mountain lake at the Vallon de Réchy, St-Martin, Valais
Mountain lakes

Lac du Louché

Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the diverse flora and fauna that this area has to offer! This natural treasure includes moorland, streams and the Lac du Louché, drawing hundreds of enthusiastic hikers. The lake lies in the heart of the valley at 2567m, and is of national importance. Starting from the villages of Nax, Vernamiège, Mase and St-Martin, the hike offers an unforgettable experience.

Mountain lakes