Presentation of the Canton Valais
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May 2008 2
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region situated in the heart of the Alps
150 km Rhone valley: from glacier to Lake Geneva
1 hour gain on travelling time: new Lötschberg tunnel
→ since December 2007
300 sunny days per year
2 cultures and languages: French and German
Valais Region
Situation
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47 summits above 4000 m, like Matterhorn
longest glacier in Europe: Aletsch
largest wellness resorts in the Alps
13 resorts with label « Families Welcome »
cow fighting tradition (unique breed: Hérens)
lively popular traditions and culture
Valais Region
Highlights
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Valais Region
121 winter resorts
snow cover garanteed, thanks to high altitude→ 9 ski regions extend over 3000 m
Valais Ski Card: 50 ski areas, 2’500 km of slopes
42 km of night ski slopes
1’300 km for cross-country skiing
900 km for snowshoeing
more than 50 sledge slopes
Winter
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Valais Region
8’000 km of trails: hiking, waterside walks, thematic trails
2’700 km signposted trails for mountain bike
sport & adventure: canyoning, river rafting, paragliding, bungy jumping
summer and autumn ski in 2 areas
8 golf courses
uncountables mountain lakes
Summer
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Valais Region
Largest wine-growing region in Switzerland
More than 50 varieties of grapes→ 90% of surface is taken by Chasselas,
Gamay, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner
Local products: asparagus, apricot, pears, grapes, chestnut
Typical specialities: cheese, raclette,rye bread, air-dried meat, Brisolée, wine
Gastronomy & Wine
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Thank you for your attention!
We hope to see you soonin our Valais region!