For those in search of a little culture,
you should visit the picturesque villages in the Vallais, such as Evolene,
Heremence, Saillon etc. and the old (roman) towns Sion, Martigny etc.
Sion, only 15 km away from L'Etoile de
Neige, is Switzerland's oldest town and offers historians exciting medieval
tales set in the Valère and Tourbillon Hills, ancient chateaux, churches and
museums.
The Valaisans have a multitude of local
traditions and festivals which take place throughout the spring and summer
months: the famous Combat des Reines (a natural cow fight) is a memorable and
enchanting experience.
From ancient hamlets, authentic alpine
villages, and Roman towns like Martigny to the dazzling lake-side Montreux,
made famous by the Jazz festival, those wishing to explore further than Les
Masses have a truly diverse and rich region at their fingertips!
- Charmonix: Mont Blanc
- Crans Montana - Mountain resort and golf paradise
- Evolene - idyllic swiss hamlet
- Grande Dixence Dam - largest dam in Europe
- Lake Geneva: Beautiful historic towns, water sports, casltles, shopping
- Martigny - roman town with museums and art Galleries
- Montreux: Jazz festival and lake side glamour
- Ovronaz, Leuk, Saillon: Pittoresque villages with thermal hot springs
- St. Leonard: Subterranean lake
- Zermatt: Matterhorn
and so much more!
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