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Valais (UK: /ˈvæleɪ/ VAL-ay, US: /væˈleɪ/ val-AY, French: [valɛ] ), more formally the Canton of Valais, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation

Valais-Sion, Switzerland

Sion (French: [sjɔ̃] ) is a Swiss town, a municipality, and the capital of the canton of Valais and of the district of Sion. As of December 2020[update]

Valais-Valais Blacknose

The Valais Blacknose, German: Walliser Schwarznasenschaf, is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the Valais region of Switzerland. It is a dual-purpose

Valais-Romandy

boundary then separates the French-speaking Lower Valais from the Alemannic-speaking Upper Valais beyond Sierre. It then cuts southwards into the High

Valais-Valais Republic

The Valais Republic (French: République du Valais; German: Republik Wallis) or Vallais was a sister republic of France that existed between 1802 and 1810

Valais-Languages of Switzerland

cantons of Freiburg, Bern, and Valais are officially bilingual; Grisons is officially trilingual. The main languages of Swiss residents from 1950 to 2015

Valais-Brig-Glis

town and municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The current municipality was formed in 1972 through the merger

Valais-Raclette

originating from the canton of Valais in Switzerland. This cheese from Valais benefits from an AOP. Raclette cheese is also a Swiss-type cheese marketed specifically

Valais-Albinen

Albinen is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Albinen is first mentioned in 1224 as Albignun. Later, it was known

Valais-Valais witch trials

The Valais witch trials consisted of a witch-hunt and a series of witch trials which took place in the Valais (the House of Savoy and the prince-bishopric

Valais-Saint-Maurice, Switzerland

Saint-Maurice is a city in the Swiss canton of Valais and the capital of the district of Saint-Maurice. On 1 January 2013, the former municipality of Mex

Valais-Valais Blackneck

The Valais Blackneck is a breed of domestic goat from the canton of Valais, in southern Switzerland, and neighbouring areas of northern Italy. The largest

Valais-Pennine Alps

Latin: Alpes Poeninae), sometimes referred to as the Valais Alps (which are just the Northern - Swiss - part of the Pennine Alps), are a mountain range in

Valais-List of countries and territories where French is an official language

Senegal Togo Geneva, Switzerland Jura, Switzerland Neuchâtel, Switzerland Quebec, Canada Vaud, Switzerland Valais, Switzerland In many countries, French

Valais-Geography of Switzerland

of Topography Italian regions of Aosta Valley (canton of Valais), Piedmont (cantons of Valais and Ticino), Lombardy (cantons of Ticino and Graubünden)

Valais-Walser German

Upper Valais – that is, the upper Rhone valley. In a series of migrations during the Late Middle Ages, people migrated out of the Upper Valais, across

Valais-Rhône

Oberwald (Valais) Brig (Valais) Visp (Valais) Leuk (Valais) Sierre (Valais) Sion (Valais) St. Maurice (Valais) see Lake Geneva for a list of Swiss and French

Valais-Ardon, Switzerland

Ardon is a municipality in the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Ardon is first mentioned at the end of the 11th Century as Ardunum

Valais-Raclette du Valais

native to Valais and benefits from an AOP. Non-AOP versions are made in various regions and countries of the world, including Switzerland, France (Savoy

Valais-Appellation d'origine protégée (Switzerland)

d’abricot du Valais Berner Alpkäse / Berner Hobelkäse Boutefas Cardon épineux genevois Cuchaule Damassine Eau-de-vie de poire du Valais Huile de noix

Valais-Martigny

Napoleonic Republic of Valais, then in the Rhodanic Republic, which passed to France from 1810 to 1814. The Valais/Wallis passed to Switzerland in 1815. In the

Valais-List of cultural property of regional significance in Switzerland: Valais

property of regional significance (class B) in the canton of Valais from the 2009 Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance

Valais-Banque cantonale du Valais

Cantonal Bank of Valais (French: Banque Cantonale du Valais; German: Walliser Kantonalbank) is a Swiss cantonal bank of the Swiss canton of Valais. It is part

Valais-List of universities in Switzerland

Dipartimento ambiente costruzioni e design, Canobbio (part of the SUPSI) HES-SO Valais-Wallis – Edhéa Ecole de design et haute école d’art, Sierre (part of the

Valais-History of Valais

different from those of the Swiss Plateau, and the Valais civilization is referred to as the Early Neolithic culture of the Valais. Some authors see the importance

Valais-Swiss wine

mainly produced in the west and in the south of Switzerland, in the cantons of Geneva, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Valais and Vaud. White grape varieties are grown on

Valais-Tourism in Switzerland

St. Moritz Scuol Davos Arosa Central Switzerland Engelberg Andermatt Eastern Switzerland Appenzell Wildhaus Valais Aletsch Verbier Crans-Montana Saas-Fee

Valais-Cantons of Switzerland

Ort und Stand durchzusetzen. "Constitution du Canton du Valais". Swiss Federal Council. Le Valais est une république démocratique, souveraine ... incorporée

Valais-Early history of Switzerland

which was martyred near Saint Maurice-en-Valais in Valais, figures into the histories of many towns in Switzerland. The first bishoprics were founded in

Valais-Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. On 1 January 2017 the former municipalities of Chermignon, Mollens

Valais-2024 in Switzerland

des footballeurs en Valais et poète, est décédé". Carnet noir: Jacques Guhl, pionnier de la formation des footballeurs en Valais et poète, est décédé

Valais-Swiss cuisine

Among famous Swiss chefs are Frédy Girardet and Anton Mosimann. Wine is produced in many regions of Switzerland, particularly the Valais, the Vaud, the

Valais-Swiss sausages and cured meats

specifications. "Viande séchée du Valais (IGP)". Culinary Heritage of Switzerland. Retrieved 25 January 2023. En Valais, la première attestation détaillée

Valais-Switzerland in the Napoleonic era

territory of Switzerland was increased for the last time, by the new cantons of Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva. The Restoration, the time leading up to the Sonderbundskrieg

Valais-Le Nouvelliste (Valais)

Le Nouvelliste is a Swiss French-language daily newspaper, published in Sion, Valais, by the publishing company Éditions Le Nouvelliste SA. A regional

Valais-Agriculture in Switzerland

The best-known system of channels is that of the bisses in Valais (Suonen in Upper Valais). These are attested since the 11th century and they were numerous

Valais-Switzerland

(called Fendant in Valais) and Pinot Noir. Merlot is the main variety produced in Ticino. Switzerland portal Europe portal Index of Switzerland-related articles

Valais-Telephone numbers in Switzerland

assistance (TCS) 1414 – Air ambulance (REGA - outside Valais) 1415 – Air ambulance (Air Glaciers - Valais only) 143 – Psychological assistance ("the Helping

Valais-List of cultural property of national significance in Switzerland: Valais

property of national significance (class A) in the canton of Valais from the 2009 Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance

Valais-Salvan, Switzerland

municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Salvan is first mentioned in 1018 as cum Silvano. Around 1025-31

Valais-Zermatt

Swiss Standard German: [tsɛrˈmat]) is a municipality in the district of Visp in the German-speaking section of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It

Valais-Visp

Viège) is the capital of the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Visp lies in the Rhône valley, at the confluence of the Vispa and

Valais-University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland

d'art du Valais (ECAV) Haute école de gestion & Tourisme (HEGT) Haute école de travail social Valais (HETS-VS) Haute école de santé Valais (HEdS-VS)

Valais-Monte Rosa

Alps, on the border between Italy (Piedmont and Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais). The highest peak of the massif, amongst several peaks of over 4

Valais-Swiss Alps

region of Switzerland, conventionally referred to as the Swiss Alps, represents a major natural feature of the country and is, along with the Swiss Plateau

Valais-Chancellor of Switzerland

Confederation. The two current Vice-Chancellors are André Simonazzi from Valais (Independent) since 2009 (also spokesman of the Federal Council) and Jörg

Valais-Täsch

of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is located about 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Zermatt. The local language is Swiss German. Täsch is first mentioned

Valais-Saillon

is a municipality in the district of Martigny in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Saillon is first mentioned in 1052 as castellum Psallionis. The

Valais-France–Switzerland border

Congress of Vienna of 1815, with the accession of Geneva, Neuchâtel and Valais to the Swiss Confederation, but it has since been modified in detail, the last

Valais-Coat of arms of Valais

The coat of arms of the Swiss canton of Valais is in red and white, divided vertically with thirteen five-pointed stars in opposite colours (Per pale argent

Valais-Grand Council of Valais

Council of Valais (French: Grand Conseil du Valais) (German: Grosser Rat) is the legislature of the canton of Valais, in Switzerland. Valais has a unicameral

Valais-Roux du Valais

The Roux du Valais is an endangered breed of sheep native to Switzerland. The Roux du Valais is indigenous to Switzerland, and has survived despite the

Valais-German-speaking Switzerland

of Switzerland (North Western Switzerland, Eastern Switzerland, Central Switzerland, most of the Swiss Plateau and the greater part of the Swiss Alps)

Valais-List of highest mountains of Switzerland

over 250 such summits exceeding 3,600 m in Switzerland, all located in the High Alps, in five cantons: Valais, Bern, Graubünden, Uri, and Glarus. All mountain

Valais-Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area

protected area (officially Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch) is located in south-western Switzerland between the cantons of Bern and Valais. It is a mountainous

Valais-Grächen

Grächen is a municipality in the district of Visp in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The village is situated at an altitude of 1,620 meters (5,310 ft)

Valais-Municipalities of the canton of Valais

There are 122 municipalities in the canton of Valais, Switzerland (as of January 2021[update]). Agarn Albinen Anniviers Arbaz Ardon Ausserberg Ayent Baltschieder

Valais-Champéry

Champérié) is a municipality in the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Champéry is first mentioned in 1286 as Champery The Hotel Dent-du-Midi

Valais-Restoration and Regeneration in Switzerland

territory to newly formed ones) and the recognition of Valais, Neuchâtel and Geneva as part of Switzerland, while the Valtellina, Chiavenna and Bormio were

Valais-Republic of the Seven Tithings

of Switzerland. von Roten, Hans Anton (2008). Les Grands Baillis du Valais 1388 - 1798. Cahiers de Vallesia. Stoddart, J. M., ed. (1889). "Valais". Encyclopædia

Valais-Omega European Masters

"Succès Italien á Open de Crans". Feuille d'Avis du Valais (in French). Sion, Valais, Switzerland. 5 September 1966. p. 5 – via Newspaper Archive. "Open

Valais-List of Swiss cheeses

This is a list of the varieties of traditional cheeses made in Switzerland. Switzerland produces over 475 varieties of cheese, a milk-based food produced

Valais-Cholera (food)

potatoes, vegetables, fruits and cheese, originated from the Valais region of Switzerland. Originally, the local ingredients for such a dish were apples

Valais-UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

Leogang 2021 Italy Val di Sole 2022 France Les Gets 2023 United Kingdom Glasgow 2024 Andorra Vallnord 2025 Switzerland Valais 2026 Italy Val di Sole

Valais-Pinot gris

Africa Slovakia – about 285 hectares Slovenia – Primorska, Podravje Switzerland – Valais. About 214 hectares (as of 2007[update]). Turkey – Thrace Region

Valais-Rhône Glacier

Swiss Alps and the source of the river Rhône and one of the primary contributors to Lake Geneva in the far eastern end of the Swiss canton of Valais.

Valais-HC Valais-Chablais

HC Valais-Chablais is a Swiss professional ice hockey team who play in Martigny in the canton of Valais. They have played in the Swiss League (SL) since

Valais-Subdivisions of Switzerland

subdivisions. For statistical purposes, Switzerland is subdivided into seven regions at the NUTS-2 level: Valais Ticino Grisons Geneva Vaud Neuchâtel Jura

Valais-Saint-Luc, Switzerland

pronunciation: [sɛ̃ lyk] ) is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009

Valais-Jungfrau

located between the northern canton of Bern and the southern canton of Valais, halfway between Interlaken and Fiesch. Together with the Eiger and Mönch

Valais-Women's suffrage in Switzerland

first community in Switzerland to establish the communal voting and election rights for women – in spite of the ban by the Valais (Wallis) executive council

Valais-Valais Monster

Valais Monster (French: Monstre du Valais), also known as Eischoll Wolf, and Mysterious animal of Leuk (French: Animal mystérieux de la Loèche), is the

Valais-Valère Basilica

canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is situated on a hill and faces the Château de Tourbillon, located on the opposite hill. It is a Swiss heritage site

Valais-Viola Amherd

notary's diploma of the canton of Valais and in 1991 the lawyer's diploma and the bar exam of the canton of Valais. Since 1991, she has worked as a self-employed

Valais-Sodomy law

1795: Belgium 1798: Geneva, Switzerland Ticino, Switzerland Vaud, Switzerland Valais, Switzerland 19th century List 1811:

Valais-Leukerbad

Baadu) is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The story of Leukerbad dates back to the 4th century B.C. Graves

Valais-Nordend

Nordend Swiss (Valais) - Italian (Piedmont) border Show map of Alps Nordend Nordend (Piedmont) Show map of Piedmont Nordend Nordend (Switzerland) Show map

Valais-Switzerland in the Roman era

north-west Switzerland centered on Basel, and the Allobroges around Geneva. South of the Swiss plateau were the Nantuates, Seduni and Veragri in the Valais, the

Valais-Lepontine Alps

range in the north-western part of the Alps. They are located in Switzerland (Valais, Ticino, Uri and Graubünden) and Italy (Piedmont and Lombardy). The

Valais-Abbey of Saint-Maurice d'Agaune

Saint-Maurice d'Agaune or Saint-Maurice-en-Valais) is a Swiss monastery of canons regular in Saint-Maurice, Canton of Valais, which dates from the 6th century

Valais-Data codes for Switzerland

levels, there are two LAU levels (LAU-1: districts; LAU-2: municipalities). Valais Ticino Grisons Geneva Vaud Neuchâtel Jura Bern Thurgau Zürich Aargau Lucerne

Valais-Roman Catholic Diocese of Sion

Sitten) is a Latin Catholic ecclesiastical territory in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is the oldest bishopric in the country and one of the oldest

Valais-Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland

Catholic rural areas, particularly Central Switzerland and Valais. In 1912 the Catholic-Conservative Party of Switzerland (German: Katholisch-Konservative Partei

Valais-Swiss franc

silver, and Swiss francs of 4.5 g fine silver. The livre of Bern and most western Swiss cantons like Basel, Aargau, Fribourg, Vaud, Valais, Lausanne, Neuchâtel

Valais-List of political parties in Switzerland

Politics of Switzerland List of political parties by country Includes seats held by the FDP and by the Liberal Party in Vaud and Valais where cantonal

Valais-Growth of the Old Swiss Confederacy

controlling the upper Valais and the Savoyards the lower part), broke out again. Twice the Savoyards temporarily occupied the whole Valais, but both times they

Valais-Jungfraujoch

and Fiesch in Valais in the late medieval period, later lost to the advancing glaciers. With the early development of tourism in Switzerland and the exploration

Valais-Poire Williams

grow inside it. Since 2001, Eau-de-vie de poire du Valais produced in the Canton of Valais, Switzerland has been protected as an Appellation d'origine protégée

Valais-The Liberals (Switzerland)

(FDP/PRD) and the smaller Liberal Party (LPS/PLS), united. In Vaud and Valais, the parties retain separate organisations. Its youth organisation is Young

Valais-List of cantonal executives of Switzerland

Valais Ticino Grisons Geneva Vaud Neuchâtel Jura Bern Thurgau Zürich Aargau Lucerne Solothurn Basel-Landschaft Schaffhausen Uri Schwyz Glarus St. Gallen

Valais-Arco stelae

and Gender on the Copper Age Statue-Menhirs of Northern Italy and the Swiss Valais". European Journal of Archaeology. 17 (2): 264–285. doi:10.1179/1461957114Y

Valais-1946 Valais earthquake

The 1946 Valais earthquake struck on 25 January at 17:32 local time with an epicenter region in Sierre, near the capital city of Sion in Valais, a canton

Valais-Les Roches International School of Hotel Management

hospitality school owned by Eurazeo and located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Les Roches is a hospitality school founded in 1979. Approximately

Valais-Postal codes in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Monthey, St. Maurice VD/VS) 19xx - Lower Valais (Martigny, Sion) without Region Sierre 2xxx - Region Western Switzerland (North) 20xx - Region Neuchâtel 21xx

Valais-Sierre

municipality of the district of Sierre, located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It has a population of 16,332. Sierre is nicknamed City of the Sun

Valais-Port-Valais

Port-Valais (French pronunciation: [pɔʁ valɛ]) is a municipality of the district of Monthey in the French-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland

Valais-List of adoption dates of the Gregorian calendar by country

calendar Switzerland Lower Valais 1623 10 Switzerland Graubünden (Catholic parts) 1623–1624 10 Switzerland Valais 1655 28 Feb 11 Mar 10 Switzerland Switzerland

Valais-Swiss cheeses and dairy products

cheese in Lower Valais and the Gruyères region. Archaeologists have identified in medieval alpine settlements (mainly in central Switzerland) equipment for

Valais-List of cantonal legislatures of Switzerland

Valais Ticino Grisons Geneva Vaud Neuchâtel Jura Bern Thurgau Zurich Aargau Lucerne Solothurn Basel-Land Schaffhausen Uri Schwyz Glarus St. Gallen AI AR

Valais-List of mountains of Valais

of mountains of the Swiss canton of Valais. Valais is a very mountainous canton and includes the highest mountains of Switzerland. The highest mountain

Valais-List of prominent mountains of Switzerland

These 451 major summits are found in 22 different cantons. 3 cantons (Valais, Bern and Graubünden) have summits above 4000 m, 9 cantons have summits

Valais-List of lakes of Switzerland

total area of the lake is indicated). Four of the cantons (Grisons, Bern, Valais, and Ticino) have more than 10 of the lakes, apiece, and just over one-half

Valais-Evolène

Evolène is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It includes the villages of Evolène, Les Haudères, La Sage, Villa

Valais-List of battles of the Old Swiss Confederacy

in the Valais was not a "Battle of the Old Swiss Confederacy" in the narrow sense, as Valais was not a member of the Old Confederacy. The Valais formed

Valais-Hórreo

England. Espigueiros from Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal Raccards in Valais, Switzerland Stabbur originally from Bergsrud in Sør-Aurdal, Norway later relocated

Valais-Swiss people

Bernese Oberland, Upper Valais and the Walser settlements in Central Switzerland, Grisons and Ticino. The French-speaking Swiss (Romands), traditionally

Valais-Verbier

village located in south-western Switzerland in the canton of Valais. It is a holiday resort and ski area in the Swiss Alps and is recognised as one of

Valais-Münster, Valais

Münster is a village situated in the municipality of Goms, Canton of Valais in Switzerland, at the river Rhône or Rotten. 46°29′13″N 8°15′49″E / 46.4869°N

Valais-Jungfraujoch railway station

underground railway station situated near the Jungfraujoch, in the canton of Valais, a few metres from the border with the canton of Bern. At 3,454 metres (11

Valais-Social Democratic Party of Switzerland

conferences. Each of the 26 cantonal sections (Valais is divided into two sections, namely Oberwallis and Valais Romand) elect delegates for national party

Valais-Williamine

eau de vie produced with Williams pears, in Martigny, Canton of Valais, Switzerland. The trademark Williamine belongs to the Distillerie Louis Morand

Valais-Simplon Pass

between the Pennine Alps and the Lepontine Alps in Switzerland. It connects Brig in the canton of Valais with Domodossola in Piedmont (Italy). The pass itself

Valais-Monthey

Montê) is the capital of the district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The castle in the town center was built in 950 on a hill, the first

Valais-Lake Geneva region

name of the region of Switzerland encompassing the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais. It is one of the NUTS-2 regions of Switzerland. The Lemanic Arc[citation

Valais-Vehicle registration plates of Switzerland

returned and retired, they are made available again after a certain time. Valais Ticino Grisons Geneva Vaud Neuchâtel Jura Bern Thurgau Zürich Aargau Lucerne

Valais-Sonderbund War

Guillaume de Kalbermatten of Valais. After Kalbermatten declined the appointment (he would later command the troops of Valais), Colonel Jean-Ulrich de Salis-Soglio

Valais-Grimentz

Grimentz is a village in the district of Sierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. An independent municipality before, it merged on 1 January 2009 with neighboring

Valais-List of wars involving Switzerland

Wars and conflicts involving Switzerland since the creation of the Old Swiss Confederacy include: Military history of Switzerland Swiss Army

Valais-Saas

in the Canton of Valais Saas-Balen, in the Canton of Valais Saas-Fee, in the Canton of Valais Saas-Grund, in the Canton of Valais Saastal, a valley in

Valais-List of largest power stations

March 2014. Retrieved 9 March 2014. "Hydroelectric Power Plants in Switzerland – Valais". Gallery. Power Plants Around The World. 8 June 2014. Archived from

Valais-Écône

the municipality of Riddes, district of Martigny, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is the location of the International Seminary of Saint Pius X

Valais-Alphorn

annually in Oensingen, Canton Solothurn, Switzerland International Alphorn Festival at Nendaz, Canton Valais, Switzerland VSP orkestra & Arkady Shilkloper alphorn

Valais-Great St Bernard Hospice

Italy. It is part of the municipality of Bourg-Saint-Pierre in the Swiss canton of Valais. The first hospice or monastery was built in the 9th century at

Valais-François Isaac de Rivaz

automobile". Isaac was born in Paris to a family from the Valais, now the canton of Valais in Switzerland. His father, Pierre de Rivaz, born in Saint-Gingolph

Valais-Religion in Switzerland

Catholic cantons of Fribourg and Valais had a state church. "Religions" (official statistics). Neuchâtel, Switzerland: Swiss Federal Statistical Office. Retrieved

Valais-National Council (Switzerland)

are apportioned to the Swiss cantons in proportion to their population. Both houses meet in the Federal Palace of Switzerland in Bern. With 200 members

Valais-Old Swiss Confederacy

The Old Swiss Confederacy, also known as Switzerland or the Swiss Confederacy, was a loose confederation of independent small states (cantons, German

Valais-World Radio Switzerland

revolutionary Egypt, a newscast after a tragic bus crash in Valais, and continuing coverage about Swiss banks, among others. In the summer of 2013, WRS was awarded

Valais-Municipalities of Switzerland

of administrative division in Switzerland. Each municipality is part of one of the Swiss cantons, which form the Swiss Confederation. In most cantons

Valais-Swiss French

Swiss French (French: français de Suisse or suisse romand) is the variety of French spoken in the French-speaking area of Switzerland known as Romandy

Valais-Grande Dixence Dam

the Dixence at the head of the Val d'Hérémence in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 285 m (935 ft) high, it is the tallest gravity dam in the world

Valais-Economy of Switzerland

14% of hotels were in Grisons, 12% each in the Valais and Eastern Switzerland, 11% in Central Switzerland and 9% in the Bernese Oberland. The ratio of lodging

Valais-French invasion of Switzerland

invasion of Switzerland (German: Franzoseneinfall) occurred from January to May 1798 as part of the French Revolutionary Wars. The independent Old Swiss Confederacy

Valais-Miss Switzerland

Universe competition. Between 1975 and 1976 Miss Switzerland was handled by Sylvia Grivelli (Valais) and founded the "Miss Suisse Organisation AG" (also

Valais-Sphinx Observatory

the highest such train station in Europe. The building is located on the Valais side of the border, only a few metres from the canton of Bern, although

Valais-Sanetschhore

Bernese Alps, overlooking the Sanetsch Pass in Switzerland. It is located between the cantons of Valais and Bern northeast of the main summit of the Diablerets

Valais-Testa Grigia

Theodul Pass, located on the border between Italy (Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais). It overlooks the Plateau Rosa section of the Theodul Glacier on

Valais-Flags and arms of cantons of Switzerland

cantons show the Swiss cross, for Schwyz on solid red, and for Neuchâtel in the corner of the "revolutionary" tricolour two with stars, Valais and Aargau,

Valais-Diablerets

sea level and almost straddling the border between the Swiss cantons of Vaud (VD) and Valais (VS). The northeastern part of the massif stretches also

Valais-Noémie Schmidt

From 2004 to 2008 she sang in the choir of the Schola de Sion (in Valais, Switzerland), developing her vocal technique and training in classical singing

Valais-Swiss Vapeur Parc

The Swiss Vapeur Parc is a miniature park in Le Bouveret, a village on Lac Léman, Switzerland. It was opened on June 6, 1989, by an International Festival

Valais-Émosson Dam

located in Switzerland in the canton of Valais. A company (Électricité d'Émosson SA) was created in 1954 to build the dam. The Franco-Swiss development

Valais-Furka Pass

a 2,429 m (7,969 ft) high mountain pass in the southern Swiss Alps connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri via the seasonal Furkapassroute. The Furka

Valais-Mollens

Mollens may refer to: Mollens, Valais, Switzerland Mollens, Vaud, Switzerland This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations

Valais-Biel, Valais

Biel is a village in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It was an independent municipality until 2001, when it merged with Ritzingen and Selkingen into

Valais-Leuk

Loèche-Ville) is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On 1 January 2013, the former municipality of Erschmatt merged

Valais-Swiss Shooting Sport Federation

"Federal Shooting Festival | Valais Switzerland". Valais.ch. Retrieved March 19, 2016. Department of Rifle 300m (G300) | Swiss shooting sport federation

Valais-Territorial evolution of Switzerland

Associates of the Swiss Confederacy, notably those of the Abbey of St. Gall and the Three Leagues. The territories of the Valais, the Swiss Jura and Geneva

Valais-Banknotes of the Swiss franc

Banknotes of the Swiss franc are issued by the Swiss National Bank in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 1,000 Swiss francs. Between 2016 and 2019

Valais-Catholic Church in Switzerland

do not belong to any bishopric, are St. Maurice's Abbey in the Canton of Valais, which is the longest continuously inhabited monastery in Europe, whose

Valais-Orsières

is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Orsières is first mentioned in 972 as Pons Ursarii. In medieval

Valais-Television in Switzerland

the end of analogue broadcasting in Valais and Chablais completed the digital television transition in Switzerland. In September 2018, SRG SSR announced

Valais-Breithorn (disambiguation)

on the border between Switzerland (Valais) and Italy (Aosta Valley). It is also the name of several other mountains: Switzerland Breithorn (Lauterbrunnen)

Valais-List of airports in Switzerland

the busiest airports in Switzerland Swiss Air Force Transport in Switzerland List of airports by ICAO code: L#LS – Switzerland and Liechtenstein Wikipedia:

Valais-Brig, Switzerland

known as Brig in German and Briga in Italian, is a town in the canton of Valais, in the commune of Brig-Glis. The name Brig comes from the Celtic Briga

Valais-Vollèges

former municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. On 1 January 2021 the former municipalities of Bagnes and Vollèges

Valais-2021 Swiss same-sex marriage referendum

children" was launched by members of parliament of the SVP from the Canton of Valais; they also called themselves "For the Family Foundation". On 12 April 2021

Valais-The Centre (political party)

name within five years of the national change. The party in the Canton of Valais rejected the change, voting to remain as the CVP. The CVP of Aargau, however

Valais-Raiffeisen (Switzerland)

Raiffeisen Switzerland is a cooperative of cooperatives – the union of all independent Swiss Raiffeisen banks. It bears responsibility for the business

Valais-Vernayaz

municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice, in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. In 1913 the municipality was created when it separated from Salvan

Valais-Dammastock

Urner Alps in Switzerland and is part of the Winterberg massif. Its summit ridge forms the border between the cantons of Uri and the Valais. It is the highest

Valais-Ernen

Ernen is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 2005 Ernen incorporated the formerly independent municipalities

Valais-Aigle

in France, the Chablais Valaisan is in the Swiss canton of Valais, and the Chablais Vaudois is in the Swiss canton of Vaud. The Chablais Alps is the mountain

Valais-Dufourspitze

located between Switzerland (Canton of Valais) and Italy (Piedmont and Aosta Valley). The peak itself is located wholly in Switzerland. Following a long

Valais-Anzère

of Valais, Switzerland, located in the municipality of Ayent and close to Sion and Crans. A south-facing purpose-built resort in traditional Swiss architectural

Valais-History of Switzerland

recognize permanent Swiss neutrality. At this time, Valais, Neuchâtel, and Geneva also joined Switzerland as new cantons, thereby extending Swiss territory to

Valais-Lac de Moiry

Lac de Moiry is a reservoir in the municipality of Grimentz, Switzerland. The lake has a surface area of 1.40 km² and an elevation of 2,249 m. The maximum

Valais-Cannabis in Switzerland

others had already done so earlier. However, the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Jura, Ticino, St. Gallen and both Appenzell still retained their

Valais-Le Châtelard, Valais

Châtelard (altitude 1,120 m or 3,675 ft) is a locality in the canton of Valais, Switzerland near the border with France. It is part of the municipality of Finhaut

Valais-2014 Valais Cup

The 2014 Valais Cup was an international football tournament that is part of the Valais Football Summer Cups. Matches being played on 6 July, 30 July and

Valais-Grenzgipfel

Rosa Massif (Pennine Alps), located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The Grenzgipfel is the highest summit on the Italian side of the Monte

Valais-Saint-Léonard, Switzerland

Saint-Léonard is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The Saint-Léonard underground lake situated there is a tourist

Valais-Chelin, Switzerland

Sierre in Switzerland. Chelin is located on the slope of the hill Châtelard, on the right side of the Rhone Valley, in the canton of Valais. The village

Valais-Binn

Bìi) is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The Binn Valley is known for its rich mineral deposits, some types

Valais-Bisse d'Ayent

The Bisse d'Ayent is a bisse (traditional irrigation channel) in Valais. It takes its source at the Tseuzier reservoir and irrigates vineyards and meadows

Valais-Politics of Switzerland

The government of Switzerland is a federal state with direct democracy. The legislative branch is the Federal Assembly. The Federal Assembly has two parts:

Valais-Bellwald

Bellwald is a municipality in the district of Goms in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Bellwald was first used to refer to the nearby mountain 1273 Beliwalt

Valais-Valais Ocean

oceanic crust have been obducted and can be found as ophiolites in the Penninic nappes of the Alps. The Ocean was named after the

Valais-St Bernard Pass

Pass may refer to: Great St Bernard Pass crosses the Valais Alps between Martigny, Switzerland and Aosta, Italy Little St Bernard Pass lies between Mont

Valais-Simplon, Valais

Simpeln, is a municipality in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The area was part of Italy since the Roman Empire, but it was colonized

Valais-Les Marécottes

Les Marécottes is a village in the Swiss Alps, located in the canton of Valais. The village is situated in the western part of the canton, in the Trient

Valais-Rottalhorn

mountain of the Bernese Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais. It lies 600 m south of the Jungfrau, between the small valley

Valais-Valais Women's Cup

The Valais Women's Cup was a Swiss invitational women's football tournament played each year in Châtel-St-Denis and Savièse. It was part of the Valais Summer

Valais-2015 Valais Cup

2015 Valais Cup was an international football tournament that is part of the Valais Football Summer Cups. Matches were played in July in Switzerland and

Valais-La Tzoumaz

(formally known as Les Mayens-de-Riddes) is a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, in the canton of Valais. It is part of the "Four Valleys" ski area, which consists

Valais-Reformation in Switzerland

The Protestant Reformation in Switzerland was promoted initially by Huldrych Zwingli, who gained the support of the magistrate, Mark Reust, and the population

Valais-Mönch

visible from far away. The Mönch lies on the border between the cantons of Valais and Bern, and forms part of a mountain ridge between the Jungfrau and Jungfraujoch

Valais-President of the Swiss Confederation

of the Swiss Confederation, also known as the president of the confederation, federal president or colloquially as the president of Switzerland, is the

Valais-Saint-Gingolph, Switzerland

district of Monthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. In 2018, it had a population of 981. The municipality is the Swiss portion of the town of Saint-Gingolph

Valais-Firearms regulation in Switzerland

addition to this, many cantons (notably the alpine cantons of Grisons and Valais) have strong traditions of hunting, accounting for a large but unknown number

Valais-Battle on the Planta

Hasli in the Canton of Bern. The Upper Valais was loosely allied with the Swiss, especially with Bern. The Lower Valais (the western, lowlands of the valley)

Valais-Furggen

Pennine Alps, located on the border between Italy (Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais). It is the culminating point of the ridge named Furgggrat stretching

Valais-Swiss German

living in Valais, the Walliser, and those who have migrated, the Walsers. The latter can mainly be found in Grisons and Ticino in Switzerland, Vorarlberg

Valais-Peter Bodenmann

movement Critical Upper Valais merged with the SP Upper Valais. In 1985 Bodenmann was elected into the Grand Council of Valais and by November 1987 into

Valais-Rail transport in Switzerland

The Swiss rail network is noteworthy for its density, its coordination between services, its integration with other modes of transport, timeliness and

Valais-Grône

Grône is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Grône is first mentioned around 1001-1100 as in Gruona. The municipality