Confetti, love, winter sports and raclette. February promises to be a busy month in Valais.
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A festive air

A festive air

Dear

It looks as though there's a bit of a festive air in Valais. And with good reason! In just a few days' time, the canton will be getting ready to celebrate Carnival and Valentine's Day in a whole host of wonderful ways. Discover the best activities, recipes and places to enjoy these special occasions. And for all those who love white gold, there's good news: conditions in the mountains are ideal for enjoying downhill or cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or winter walking. 

Greetings from Valais
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Celebrate love

Declare your passion

Declare your passion

Is Valais engraved on your heart? Are you in love with its bewitching peaks, crystal-clear lakes, unrivalled friendliness and delicious local produce? Don't be shy! Confess your passion in a love letter! All you have to do is send the most beautiful possible text by 13 February to love@valais.ch for a chance to win a CHF 150 voucher for a Saveurs du Valais restaurant. Best of luck!

Valais, my lovely Valais

For party-goers and romantics

Peluches or Tschäggättä ?

Peluches or Tschäggättä ?

Confetti, floats and Guggenmusik are all set to bring our canton to life for six days. Make the most of this event along with the many processions taking place in Valais to discover the traditions in some valleys, such as Evolène or the Lötschental.


Celebrate Carnival
Love, always

Love, always

Enjoy activities for two in a romantic setting away from the frenzy of Carnival. Whether you're a sporty couple, or more interested in relaxation or gastronomy, Valais offers the ultimate dream setting and activities for celebrating love.


Celebrate Valentine's Day

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Lovers' paradise

Generous sunshine, idyllic surroundings, tasty dishes, oases of well-being... make the most of your holiday as a couple to relax and pamper yourselves. We've got everything you need!

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Time for tasting

Dry January’s over! Why not celebrate the good news by opening a bottle of Valais wine? Become the star of the aperitif with our elegant Valais-design six-pack of glasses.

Santé !

Fine weather and snow

Whether on skis, snowshoes or sealskins, a chance to trek through Valais’ snow-covered and sunny landscapes often turns into an immersion in a magical world. Don’t miss out...

Give it a try

In pictures

A dog unlike any other
A dog unlike any other

Chulu is an avalanche dog. This super doggie, trained to detect victims buried under the snow, amazes us with his know-how. Watch him in action during a training session with his owner Christine Oguey. 

 

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A true paradise for those who love...

Winter sports

... winter sports

Make the most of the opportunities offered by the mountains in Valais and the perfectly prepared slopes for a weekend, ideal for getting the adrenalin pumping for sports fans in love with white gold.

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Ski touring

... ski touring

Feel like getting away from it all? Far from the ski crowds, ascents through immaculate landscapes are just what you're looking for. In Valais, there are a number of safe touring tracks making this sport accessible to all levels.

Discover
a peaceful setting

... a peaceful setting

A number of smaller resorts offer an ideal setting for winter sports, away from the crowds of skiers. Take advantage of the peace and quiet to recharge your batteries during the Carnival holidays, for example!

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Treat your taste buds

Carnival specialities

Carnival specialities

Desserts go hand in hand with festivities. Learn how to make delicious dessert recipes typical of certain regions during Carnival, such as Chiächlini, Chräpflini, Chruchtele or Ponscheggla.


Get cooking
Raclette at its best

Raclette at its best

Are you a fan of melted cheese? Look no further. Forty-eight restaurants bearing the "Saveurs du Valais" label celebrate this traditional dish, offering the best raclette in the canton.


Pick a restaurant

Top Events

European Cup Women’s Alpine Skiing

European Cup Women’s Alpine Skiing – 10 and 11 February

Crans-Montana welcomes the women's elite of European alpine skiing for two Downhill runs and a Super-G on the famous Mont Lachaux piste.

Audi FIS Women's World Cup

Audi FIS Ski Worldcup Women – 16 to 18 February

It's the same scene a week later, with this event bringing together the best female skiers in the world.

Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup

Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup – 12 and 16 March

Veysonnaz and its legendary Piste de l'Ours will once again serve as the playground for the best athletes on the circuit. 

Maxi-Rires Festival

Maxi-Rires Festival – 16 to 23 March

This festival promises a week of laughter, with the crème de la crème of Francophone comedians.

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