In the heart of the Orsières Dairy, Espaces Terroir is the ideal place to sample raclettes, fondues and regional platters in a modern and relaxed atmosphere. Plus points: a sales point for purchasing local produce next door and the option to visit the cheese dairy.

Relax on the terrace or dine in the rustic setting of this charming, chalet-style restaurant in La Douay, near Orsières, and savour a three-cheese raclette of your choice or enjoy delicious Hérens beef as a steak tartare or grilled on soapstone.

Nestled deep in the Val Ferret at 2,071 metres in altitude, this simple, authentic alpine pasture offers an introduction to how artisanal butter, raclette and tomme cheese are made. After sampling typical alpine dishes such as “croûte au fromage” (oven-baked cheese toasties) and the essential “assiette valaisanne” (a selection of cheeses and cold meats), spend the night on a bed of hay for an unforgettable conclusion to your stay.

Having just been appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, Sigeric the Serious had to travel to Rome through France and Switzerland to receive his investiture from the Pope. The oldest description of the ViaFrancigena dates from his return journey in 990. Today, the route is considered a "Great Cultural Route of the Council of Europe". With a total length of more than 3,000 kilometres divided into 79 stages, the ViaFrancigena crosses about 65 kilometres of Valais territory between St-Maurice and the Grand St. Bernard pass at an altitude of 2,450 metres. Along country roads, stone or grass paths winding through green meadows dotted with dense woods, mountain paths, along shimmering lakes, in the shade of fragrant pines, the crossing of the Valaisan Alps offers superb landscapes.

Il Rallye International du Valais è una corsa automobilistica che si tiene nel Vallese tutti gli anni. Il percorso e il contesto, la sicurezza e l’eccellente organizzazione fanno di questa gara una delle più spettacolari e notevoli dell’intero panorama europeo.