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Natural landscapes full of colour, unique experiences, fascinating stories and exciting competitions: welcome to spring in Valais!

| View in browser Spring dance through Valais Dear , Watch closely and you can see the landscapes becoming more colourful and full of life by the day. Flowers are filling the green meadows as the higher snowfields melt in the spring sunshine. The familiar sound of cowbells is returning to the pastures. As the natural world transforms, the options for outdoor activities grow. While plenty of hikes, trails and excursion destinations are already accessible, others remain on the “To Do” list for the summer. Sports, adventure, culture, gastronomy: take your pick to create your own personal spring dance through the landscapes of Valais. Best wishes from Valais, Valais/Wallis Promotion Top Story Secrets of our natural world Apricots for when you’re tired, onion tea for colds, agrimony and herb robert for sore throats, masterwort and thuya for blocked noses: folk medicine relies on extensive knowledge and people like Germaine Cousin-Zermatten, who have a passion for the subject and gather this wisdom and pass it down the generations. Read her fascinating story, discover some of the uses of herbs, roots and flowers in Valais, and find out why she says that the best time of day to die is in the evening. Trip to the Val d'Hérens Inspiration from Valais Valais in summer mode From mountain biking and hiking to relaxing by a lake: when it comes to choosing summer activities, Valais is like a flower-filled alpine meadow, full of colour. Pick out some ideas and inspiration for your next holiday in the region. Top tips Here’s to summer! The days are getting longer and warmer. Finish the day in style, relaxing over a glass of wine certified Valais brand – in the golden evening sunshine, on the balcony or a terrace or in the garden, in the company of your partner, family or friends. Certified wines Activities Valais treasure hunts Armed with a treasure map and a spirit of adventure, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring the many facets of Valais “blue gold”: water. Meet the little witch Vero, Gogwärgini dwarfs – and try to solve the tricky puzzles! Find the treasure A dream ride every time Calling all road cyclists: fabulous prizes are waiting to be won with our Strava competition 2021. Followed marked routes to mighty dams, dramatic glaciers and idyllic mountain passes – and you could win the draw! Start cycling Get cooking Love asparagus, Raclette and other Valais delicacies? Make a Valais dish (traditional or your own creation), take a photo and share with #ValaisCookingChallenge on Instagram to enter our competition. Bon appétit!  Special deals Legendary Valais passes Top road bike routes Conquer the iconic mountain passes of Valais during four unforgettable days. \| From CHF 231.00 Book now Slow Food Travel Sensual journey of discovery Explore the vineyards and gastronomic highlights of Central or Lower Valais. \| From CHF 410.00 Options Events 6, 11 & 19 June and 12 Sep 2021 Climb the Giants  “Climb the Giants” is a series of four cycle rides up to Valais mountain passes on traffic-free roads, through glorious scenery.  6 June 2021 - 13 June 2021 Tour de Suisse The route leads via Aigle into Valais, along the Rhône valley to Leukerbad, and from Fiesch over the Nufenen Pass, the highest road pass within Switzerland.   20 June 2021   MTB Marathon European Championships Ride the scenic alpine roads and forest trails around the mountain village of Évolène at the Raid Evolénard, the second-largest mountain bike event in Valais. Go to website » Valais/Wallis Promotion Rue Pré Fleuri 6 1950 Sion Valais Switzerland Tel +41 (0) 27 327 35 90 info@valais.ch This newsletter was sent to . It has been sent to you with your prior consent. You can update your preferences or cancel your subscription at any time: Update preferences \|  Unsubscribe now As part of the roll-out of our eShop, we have adapted our data protection policy, which is available to read here |
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