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| To the south of Sierre lies the Val d'Anniviers (Anniviers Valley), with its peaks topping out at over 4,000m. The most famous tourist destinations are Vercorin, Grimentz and Zinal, which attract visitors all year round, but they are not the valley's only assets. The whole of the Val d'Anniviers has retained its authenticity, leaving a lasting impression on all visitors. |
| Col du Sanetsch | |
| The Sanetsch Pass is located in the western Bernese Alps, but entirely within the territory of the canton of Valais. It is only accessible by car from Savièse, above Sion, to Lake Sénin. On the Bernese side, it can only be reached on foot or by cable car from Gsteig, above Gstaad. |
| Euseigne | |
| The village of Euseigne in the Val d'Hérens is famous for its "pyramids", under which the main road in the valley passed through a small tunnel. These cone-shaped rock formations are 10 to 15 m high and crowned with a block of stone. They were formed by the degradation of moraines from the ice ages. |
| Evolène | |
| A very typical village high in Val d'Hérens (Valais), the valley where cows are so aggressive that they fight each other... Every spring, such fights are publicly organized and the winner becomes the Queen of the Cows! |
| Martigny | |
| Built in the early 2nd century AD, this amphitheatre could seat up to 5,000 spectators. Measuring 75.5m by 63.7m, its construction was very simple, without aisles, with six ramps to access the stands and two to access the arena. It was abandoned at the end of the 4th century and restored at the end of the 20th century. Today, it is used for cultural events and traditional Valais shows such as "queen fights" (battle of cows). |
| Morgins | |
| Above the Valais resort of Morgins, just before the border between Switzerland and France, Lake Morgins is a lovely spot for a picnic and an easy family walk. |
| Noës | |
| An old Valaisan hamlet, at the gates of Sierre, which once served as a pied-à-terre for the inhabitants of the Anniviers Valley (Val d'Anniviers) who practised transhumance between the vineyards of the plains and livestock and mountain agriculture. |
| Saillon | |
| The medieval town of Saillon, perched on the rock, stands on the right bank of the Rhône between Martigny and Sion. It is an integral part of Switzerland's national heritage, both for its traditional architecture and for having been the home of the famous counterfeiter Farinet, who became a popular Valaisan hero. |
| Saint-Gingolph | |
| Overlapping the border between Switzerland and France, Saint-Gingolph is divided in two by a small river. Except on the main road, we go from one country to another without even realizing it! |
| Saint-Maurice | |
| Standing on the edge of a rocky defile dug by the Rhône River, the Castle of Saint-Maurice locks the passage between Chablais and Valais. The highway passes this lock through a tunnel, and unless you exit it, you won't see much of this historic fortress nestled in the shadows. |
| Saxon | |
| All that remains of Saxon's medieval castle are the keep and the chapel, perched high above the old village. For a spectacular view of the Rhône plain, climb to the top of the tower! Our virtual stroll starts here, and to move from one view to the next, follow the Street View arrows embedded in each panorama. |
| Sierre | |
| The Sierre region has the (deserved) reputation of being the sunniest in Switzerland. It's also an extraordinary wine-growing region where you'll be able to taste very fine vintages! |
| Val d´Hérens | |
| The Borgne is the river that flows at the bottom of Val d'Hérens. Our panoramas were shot along the alluvial zone of Lotrey, a biotope of national importance. |
| Venthône | |
| 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. |
