Vaas | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - This tiny hamlet just below Flanthey is, like its neighbour, part of the municipality of Lens. You can visit the Castle of Vaas, a beautiful mansion that has become the "House of the Cornalins", where you can learn all about this emblematic Valais grape variety. |
Valtellina | |
Region of Lombardy (Italy) - The Valtelline, a long valley (some 120 km) in the south of Graubünden, roughly corresponds to the valley of the river Adda, which rises near the Stelvio Pass and flows into Lake Como. |
Valtournenche | |
Autonomous Region of Valle d´Aosta (Italy) - The Valtournenche valley, in Val d'Aoste, is the Italian side of the Matterhorn, named here Cervino. South of Mattertal valley, on the Swiss side, you have Zermatt, north of Valtournenche you have Cervinia-Breuil, right at the foot of the famous mountain. |
Varen / Varonne | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Situated between Salgesch and Leuk, Varen (Varonne in French) is a small wine-growing village whose vintages have nothing to envy those of its famous neighbour Salgesch, even if they are much less well-known. |
Venthône | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Together with its neighbours Miège and Veyras, Venthône forms the Noble-Contrée ('Noble Country'), a municipality above Sierre. It is a wine-growing village with panoramic views of the Valais Alps, and some fine, well-preserved medieval buildings. |
Vercorin | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - A typical village built on a plateau 1,320 m (4,330 ft) above the sea, overlooking the Rhône Valley above Sierre. Beautiful winter sports and summer hikes destination. |
Vernex | |
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - Vernex is one of the old hamlets of Montreux, now totally included in the urban area, just west of the train station. |
Vevey | |
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - The old city of Vevey is dotted with historical monuments and museums bearing witness to its rich heritage. In addition, a large variety of boutiques and craftsmen can be found in the narrow paved streets, displaying their know-how and wares. |
Veyras | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Together with its neighbours Venthône and Miège, Veyras forms the Noble-Contrée ('Noble Country'), a municipality located above Sierre. It is a village built on a south-facing plateau, ideal for growing vines, which has inspired many artists and delights the taste buds of lovers of fine wines. |
Veytaux | |
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - Believe it or not, the Castle of Chillon is not situated in Montreux, but in Veytaux, the only village that refused to join the new Commune of Montreux back in 1962. |
Villeneuve | |
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - The last town on the northern shore of Lake Léman (Lake of Geneva), gate to the Chablais area. Natural reserve of Les Grangettes just nearby, for nice hikes. |
Vissoie | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - The former capital and religious centre of the entire Val d'Anniviers, Vissoie is not a winter sports resort, so this large village is much less well-known than Grimentz, Chandolin or Zinal, but it is well worth a visit. |
Vitznau | |
Canton of Luzern (Switzerland) - This small village is built on a narrow strip of land on the shores of Lake Lucerne, facing the eastern end of the Bürgenstock peninsula and at the foot of the steep slopes of the Rigi. |
Vosges | |
Region of Grand Est (France) - The Vosges are a medium-altitude mountain range located between the Lorraine plateau and the Alsace plain, north of the Jura chain. They reach an altitude of 1424m at the Grand Ballon and are a heavily wooded massif. |