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IMPReSSUM Official brochure of Sierre Tourisme. Circulation: 20,000 copies, divided into 3 editions, one for each language (French, German and English). Editorial, publishing, distribution and advertising sales: Sierre Tourisme (Vincent Courtine) in conjunction with its partners. Graphic design and layout: Molk & Jordan, Sierre. Printing: Imprimerie Schoechli, Sierre. Maps copyright: Mappuls AG, Lucerne.

Photographic rights: Sierre Tourisme, Sierre-Anniviers Marketing, Valais/Wallis Promotion – Sedrik Nemeth/Thomas Andenmatten, Vinea, swiss-image.ch, Luciano Miglionico – photographiehd.ch, Federico Berardi – fberardi.ch, Kevin Manand – kevin-manand.com, Romain Vuille – lindaphoto.ch, Olivier Maire – omaire.ch, Alban Mathieu – exagram.ch, and Paul Cardi – lumiere.ch. The partners named in this brochure are members of the Société de Développement de Sierre, Salgesch et Environs.

The content of this brochure was verified in October 2017. Sierre Tourisme does not accept any liability in the event of subsequent amendments.

Cette publication existe en fran ais.

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Diese Broschüre liegt auch in deutscher Sprache vor.

Fragen Sie bitte danach.

Marche des Cépages Rainer-Maria Rilke

Early September, the “wine, folklore and walks” event!

On the wine trail, a guided walk plus wine-tasting, music and a meal.

Ville de Sierre Veyras Salgesch Miège www.marchedescepages.ch

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We'Re HeRe TO INSPIRe YOU.

INTRODUCTION

LeISURe ACTIVITIeS

Vincent Courtine From words to action 6

Katia Clavien A history of time

About this brochure

7

Family attractions and places to play 50-51

8-9

Scootering 53

Key statistics

Languages 10-11

Spaces for meeting, learning, living

48-49

54-57

Access 12-13 Transport 14-15

SPORT

WINe TOURISM

Fanny Clavien The magic of sport

58-59

Guy Loye The pleasures of wine 16-17

Cycling 60-61

Wine, a way of life

18-19

Swimming 64-67

The Vinum Montis concept

20-21

Tennis and fitness

68-69

Places that focus on wine

22-26

Extreme sports

70-72

Main events

27-29

Winter sports

Themed walks

30-31

Wineries, wine shops and wine bars

32-33

Local products

34-37

Golf 62-63

74

CULTURe Alexandre Doublet Sources of inspiration

76-77

Historic monuments and museums 78-79

THe GReAT OUTDOORS

Cultural venues

Marlène Galletti Nature with a capital N

38-39

Stages, screens and exhibition spaces 86-89

Hikes nearby

40-41

80-85

THe eSSeNTIALS

Pfyn-Finges Nature Park

42

Top 10 things to see or do 90-91

Bisses and the river Rhône

43

Useful information

92-95

Lakes & nature reserve

44-45

Index 96-97

Underground lake

46-47

Local map showing places of interest 98-99

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FROM WORDS TO aCTION - VINCENT COURTINE Sierre Tourisme

I have to be brief and to the point. Find the right words. Somehow manage, in a few seconds, to stir your emotions and make you feel the human warmth that characterises us. Us, the people of Valais. Us, the people of Sierre. In short, to inspire in you an overwhelming longing to come and discover our little hidden gems. I'll give it a go.

We are a people devoted to the good

to embrace you with its warming rays.

things in life, to our region and our roots.

Savour our delicious local products. Feast

A people with a strong sense of identity,

your eyes on soul-stirring alpine land-

often sensitive, always proud, sometimes

scapes. Succumb to the allure of a wine

provoking, definitely bons vivants.

with an unfamiliar name. Quite simply, enjoy some unique experiences.

What awaits you when you visit our region? An invigorating mix of emotions

But that's enough fine words, enough

and surprises to make you‌ take your

virtual contact. It's time for the real thing.

time. Dare to become infatuated.

So come... taste... enjoy. It's all here for your pleasure. We'd love to meet you

You can explore the natural beauty of our

face to face and say "SantĂŠ! Welcome to

surroundings. Allow the ever-present sun

Sierre!"

This brochure is intended

HeY!

to be informative and easy to use. It introduces the main features of our region, using a magazine format.

IN THeIR OWN WORDS‌

ReAD THeSe 3 TIPS A number = a partner This helps you find them

In this brochure, we wanted to give

more easily on the map

some of the local personalities who

on pages 98-99.

contribute to the life of our region the opportunity to say what they like most, what draws them to this particular part of

Look it up

the world, and to share something of their

Use the alphabetic list of

love of it with you.

subjects to help you find what you want.

SO, We'Re GOOD FRIeNDS ALReADY? No, not just yet! In the French version

Symbols

of this brochure, we've used the more

These are used to help you

polite vous form, out of respect. But we're

find basic information quickly.

sure it's only a matter of time before tu will seem perfectly natural.

IT'S GOOD, BUT I'D LIKe MORe

HeLLo?

There are two more brochures that ers accommodation and places to eat and

What if I'm phoning from outside Switzerland?

drink, and one details the main events,

Dial +41, then the Swiss number

complement this magazine. One cov-

with their dates.

without the first 0.

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OUR ReGION IN FIGUReS 6 90 8,

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16 DaYS 68 DaYS

when the maximum temperature is at least 30째C

when the maximum temperature is at least 25째C

2093 HOURS 300 DaYS of sunshine per year

of sunshine per year

VaLaIS IN FIGUReS 1815

Valais joined the Swiss Confederation

253,040 Central Valais and Bas-Valais

82,656 Haut-Valais

335,696 inhabitants

24.6% 75.4% Frenchspeaking

4634m 372m

highest point (Pointe Dufour)

lowest point (Lake Geneva)

47 42

peaks over 4000m high

dams

Sources: MeteoSwiss, www.vs.ch and the municipal authorities concerned.

Germanspeaking

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WHaT LaNGUaGE DO We SPeAK?

Switzerland is both unusual and fortunate in having 4 official languages which are, in order of the number of speakers, German, French, Italian and Romansch.

What's more, Sierre lies exactly on the linguistic boundary between French-speaking western Valais and the German-speaking eastern part. This boundary is marked by the Raspille, a small stream running between Sierre and Salgesch.

So don't be surprised when you see that several places have two names. For example, Sierre is Siders in German, and Salgesch is Salquenen in French.

GERMANY

LIECHTENSTEIN

FRANCE

AUSTRIA

ITALY

VaLaIs / WaLLIs French

German

Italian

Romansch

Despite this linguistic division, you shouldn't have any problems in communicating because many people can speak more than one language. However, just in case you need it, this little dictionary gives you a few basic phrases:

Bonjour

Guten Tag

Hello

Bonsoir

Guten Abend

Good evening

Salut

Hallo

Hi

Merci

Danke

Thank you

S’il vous plaît ?

Bitte

Please

Au revoir

Auf Wiedersehen

Goodbye

Comment allez-vous ?

Wie geht es Ihnen?

How are you?

Bonne nuit

Gute Nacht

Good night

Combien cela coûte-t-il ?

Wie viel kostet das?

How much does it cost?

Excusez-moi, pardon

Entschuldigung

Excuse me, sorry

Je ne parle pas français

Ich spreche kein Französisch

I don’t speak French

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HOW IS OUR ReGION REaCHED?

BY CaR

BY TRaIN

Via the A9 motorway also known in French as the Autoroute du

Via tunnels on routes offering motorail services:

Rhône, taking either exit 28 (Sierre-Ouest)

Lötschberg (Goppenstein-Kandersteg),

or exit 29 (Sierre-Est).

Furka (Oberwald-Realp) or Simplon (Brig-Iselle).

Via mountain passes open all the year round

From Switzerland: direct links from

Col de la Forclaz, Pas de Morgins, Simplon

all major towns and cities.

Pass or the Great St Bernard road tunnel.

From outside Switzerland: direct connections with the European rail network.

Via mountain passes open in the summer only Grimsel Pass, Furka Pass, Nufenen

BY aIR

Pass or the Great St Bernard Pass.

Links via the following airports For further information:

Basel-Mulhouse, Bern-Belp, Zürich-Kloten,

www.tcs.ch or 0900 57 1234.

Geneva-Cointrin and Milan-Malpensa.

(in French or German only, CHF 0.86 / min)

Charter and private flights from the airport at Sion.

Sierre has 768 parking spaces, of which

FRee

568 are under cover, at the following car parks: Gare-Sud (218), Forum (65), Beaulieu

These car parks are free

(109), Europe (176), Plaine Bellevue (200, not

for the first hour, and on Saturdays

under cover).

between 07:30 and 19:00.

Amsterdam Hamburg Strasbourg München Wien Zürich Basel

London Bruxelles

Luzern

TGV London-Paris Lausanne-Brig Paris Dijon

Bern

Chur

Fribourg St. Gotthard

Lausanne

Lötschberg

Furka

SIeRRe

Genève

Brig

A9

Simplon

Sion

Martigny

Saas-Fee Zermatt

Lyon Marseille

Lugano

Grand-Saint-Bernard

Milano Roma Torino Genova Firenze

SIeRRe IS THe CeNTRe OF THe WORLD, BECaUSE WE aRE

264km from Basel

199km from Lugano

169km from Bern

44km from Martigny

37km from Brig 139km from Fribourg 175km from Geneva

229km from Milan 55km from Saas-Fee 17km from Sion

109km from Lausanne

58km from Zermatt

277km from Lucerne

290km from Zürich

AND 149,600,000 KM FROM THe SUN! 13

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HOW DO PeOPLe TRaVEL? Because we've only got one planet and we have to look after it, because even the smallest action affects our environment, and because wildlife is our most valuable asset, we recommend sustainable travel and the use of public transport.

ON FOOT

will give you some outstanding panoramic

If you look at the map on pages 98-99, you'll

views over the vineyards of Valais. www.suissemobile.ch

see that everything is very close. If possible, walk to your destination.

BY BUS

BY PUBLIC TRaNSPORT With our partners, travelling is easy.

Local bus company Bus Sierrois runs an efficient and inexpensive travel network.

• SBB

www.sbb.ch

Ask for the map and timetables at the

• RegionAlps

www.regionalps.ch

• Bus Sierrois

www.sierre.ch

Tourist Office.

BY BIKe

• Compagnie SMC www.cie-smc.ch

From the Sierre area, you can access 2 official,

• Cars Ballestraz

www.ballestraz.ch

waymarked cycle routes. The easier of the

• PostBus

www.postauto.ch

two is the Rhône Route (Cycling in Switzer-

• Bus Marty (LLB) www.llbreisen.ch

land - No. 1), a quiet path that runs along the river through the Valais canton, between the

• Funi SMC

www.cie-smc.ch

If you want a route where the gradient varies

• Taxi Sierrois

0900 39 60 00

a little more, the Chemin du Vignoble (Cycling

CHF 0.60/min

Rhône glacier and Lake Geneva.

in Switzerland - No. 72) from Martigny to Leuk

SBB FROM CHF

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AN UNBeATABLe OFFeR

CaRDS

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FROM CHF

DAY TRAVeLPASSeS

If you don't have a car and are staying

Save money by using the SBB travel-

in Valais for a few days, then you need

passes available from the Tourist

an Easy Card.

Office.

A 2-, 3- or 5-day Easy Card gives you free travel

We sell one-day travelpasses that offer un-

by public transport services over an 1100-kilo-

limited travel on all public transport services

metre network (see map below) that extends

for one day throughout Switzerland.

from Lake Geneva in the west to the Lötschental valley in the east. And that's not all – the

www.sierretourisme.ch/cff

Easy Card gives you a 50% discount on lots of activities and ski lift services as well.

On sale at the Tourist Office.

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Before tasting the wine, you need to follow the paths among the vines if you want to really understand something of this little corner of the country.

It's a land of tradition, whose soul takes time and patience to discover.

An intense moment in which to look closely at a vine and grasp its intimate relationships with its environment, or to be still and contemplate the landscape.

A walk that becomes a quest for radiant beauty, for walls steeped in history, for meetings with real wine-growers who nurture the grapes that will produce good wine.

THE PLEaSURES OF WINe

This wine of our homeland, this wine from Valais – it slips down the throat like a gorgeous nectar, making life itself taste more lovely. A path of life with celestial ambitions that Rainer Maria Rilke described so well: "A Path that, like a scarf in the wind, in the clear space of this lovely land, winding through the vines, above the old towers and the hills, climbs toward the heavens".

GUY LOYE

In Vino Veritas – Marche des Cépages (vineyard walk)

When you know this very special terroir (even if yours is not the soul of a poet), you will finally appreciate life's pleasures, glass in hand. Santé!

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WINe, a WaY OF LIFE - AN INCREDIBLE DIVERSITY -

Wine is far more than just something to attract visitors – it's a way of life, an everyday pleasure. So it's quite natural that, over time, the Sierre region has developed a host of offers related to this subject. In museums, wine is a cultural feature; on footpaths, it's an educational topic; but in cellars, wine shops, cafés and restaurants, it's simply a pleasure.

When you taste our wines, their diversity will amaze you. There are more than 60 grape varieties in Valais, whose names are as evocative as they are mysterious.

Among the whites, there's Petite Arvine, Fendant, Amigne, Ermitage and Païen, while the red varieties include Humagne Rouge, Cornalin, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. And those are just a few!

SIeRRe, SWITZERLaND'S WINE CaPITaL

THE GRaNDS CRUS, FROM eARLY DAYS TO THe PReSENT

As Switzerland's leading wine region, Sierre

The term Grand Cru indicates a top-quality

has benefited from the activities of the

wine, and has been applied to some of the

VINEA organisation since 1994. In addition

region's wines for 30 years.

to organising the VINEA Swiss Wine Fair (see page 28), it also manages a number of

In 1988, Salgesch was effectively the first

competitions such as the Mondial des Pinots,

place in Valais to establish the requirements

the Mondial du Merlot et Assemblages and

a Grand Cru wine must fulfil. Its Pinot Noir

also the Grand Prix du Vin Suisse.

Grand Cru is therefore subject to limits on yield (800g/m2) and to strict rules governing

The VINEA organisation is a centre of excel-

vinification (the addition of sugar, and

lence and communication, and also coordi-

vinification and maturing in barrels are

nates the VINEA Swiss Wines app.

prohibited).

COTEaUX DE SIERRE, SWITZeRLAND'S LARGeST AOC AReA

In 1994, Saint-Léonard followed suit, with 2 wines: Chasselas (Fendant) and Pinot Noir.

Finally, in 2015, Sierre Grand Cru began

Just one of the many statistics concerning

offering Grand Cru wines made from the

the scale of the region's wine-growing: the

following 4 grape varieties: Arvine, Marsanne

Coteaux de Sierre appellation d'origine con-

Blanche (Ermitage), Cornalin and Syrah,

trôlée (AOC) is the largest in Switzerland, with

grouping together 6 different towns and

approximately 1200 hectares of vineyards.

villages (Sierre, Miège, Venthône, Veyras, Lens and Crans-Montana), a first in Valais.

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VINUM MONTIS - PROMOTING WINE TOURISM -

Initiated by Sierre Tourisme, Vinum Montis (literally "wine from the mountain") is a simple, original and innovative approach aimed at wine-lovers. In no time at all, you can start exploring the full range of viticultural treasures to be found in the Sierre region and central Valais.

There are lots of ways to discover Valais wines, including: Joining our Club offering special benefits and exclusive services

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CHF

TaSTING PACKAGe

(CHF 49/year); Attending our high-quality wine tasting events; Visiting our website (vinum-montis.ch) devoted entirely to wine, featuring an online shop and special offers; Daily updates via the main social media, including Facebook and Instagram;

Thanks to Vinum Montis, you can take advantage of a fixedprice wine tasting package that includes a guided tasting of 6 wines, available at more than 60 wineries in central Valais.

Accessing some unique services related to wine tasting.

On sale at the Tourist Office or online at www.vinum-montis.ch/package

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PLaCES THaT FOCUS ON WINe - QUALITY AND DIVERSITY -

WINe MUSeUM 1-2 SIERRE & SaLGESCH Vines have been grown in Valais for

Rue Sainte-Catherine 6, 3960 Sierre

thousands of years, and the canton's

wines are distinguished by their quality

and diversity.

The Wine Museum traces the history of

For Sierre

12 mins Bus Sierrois Route 2 - Stop: Villa

Museumsplatz, 3970 Salgesch

For Salgesch

12 mins

this unusual mountain viticulture, which

From March to November

enthusiasm. It has two exhibition spaces:

Wednesday to Friday

14:00 - 18:00

one near the Château de Villa in Sierre, for

Saturday and Sunday

11:00 - 18:00

Ticket valid for both sites

The two sites are linked by the Wine Trail,

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 6

which runs across the vineyards.

Child (age 7+)

CHF 5

Senior/Student/Apprentice

Family

Group (10+) CHF 5 per person

thrives through tradition and passionate

temporary exhibitions, and a permanent space in the Maison Zumofen in Salgesch.

027 456 35 25 (Sierre) 027 456 45 25 (Salgesch)

contact@museeduvin-valais.ch www.museeduvin-valais.ch

The walking time is calculated from the nearest train station (Sierre or Salgesch).

CHF 5 CHF 14

Another way of looking at wine ...

Temporary exhibitions, Wine Museum – Sierre

eddy pelfini.ch // Photos: R. Hofer

Wine and the land ...

Vineyards Trail, 6 km among the vines between Sierre and Salgesch

Wine forever ...

Permanent exhibition, Wine Museum, Salglesch Valais Wine Museum, Sierre and Salgesch Tel: +41 27 456 3525 and +41 27 456 4525 www.museeduvin-valais.ch

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SeNSORIUM SaLGESCH

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The Sensorium provides an opportunity to discover the world of wine, nature and growing through sensory learning.

It gives you the unusual experience of appreciating wines through their aromas, the place in which they grow (between rootstock and stone), and also through a judiciously-chosen selection of pictures and sounds. Using your nose, mouth, hands, eyes and ears, you explore the diverse natural environment of a wine-growing region to the full.

Cour de Salgesch

3970 Salgesch

12 mins

Monday to Friday

14:00 - 17:00

Saturday and Sunday

14:00 - 17:00

From 2018, open on weekdays only

027 452 60 60 admin@pfyn-finges.ch www.salgesch.ch

8:30 - 12:00

THE FIRST OENOPARK IN THE HEART OF WALLIS DISCOVERY TOURS INDOOR & OUTDOOR W I N E TA S T I N G - W I N E B A R - S H O P

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ESPaCE TERROIRS MIèGE

CHÂTeAU De VAAS – LA MAISON DeS CORNALINS FLaNTHEY

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The Espace terroirs offers an unusual and fun way to learn about local climate, land-

The Cornalin grape variety is emblematic of

scapes and geology.

the region because of its history, and this very special relationship has earned it an

You will discover how time, water and the

exhibition of its own, which occupies two

earth have worked together to form the soils

floors of the chateau.

of the Valais and create this very specific, fertile area. You will see nature's patient,

It is based on scientific data, but takes an

gradual work as you journey through the

interactive approach and aims to be fun for

periods of the "Land of glaciers" and the

everyone.

"Land of ancient rocks", travel across the Chemin du Tsaretton 46

"Land of slopes and floors", and listen to the

"Land of the winds".

3978 Flanthey

Cars Ballestraz,

Ruelle de la Calattra 1

3972 Miège

SMC bus

to Crans-Montana via Mollens -

Stop: Miège, église (Church)

From March to November Every day

to Granges VS, Grand Canal

PostBus, Lens service,

Stop: Vaas d'en bas

027 458 11 74 info@chateaudevaas.ch www.chateaudevaas.ch

11:00 - 17:30

079 319 03 66 espaceterroirs20@gmail.com www.espaceterroirs.ch

MaIN eVeNTS - REL ATED TO WINE -

VINUM MONTIS eVeNTS Vinum Montis organises high-quality wine

wine-growers, and also enjoy a visit to one

tasting events five times a year. Each one

of the region’s iconic locations.

is held at a different venue and enables participants to taste 6 different wines, savour

Venues and dates vary from year to year

the carefully-chosen canapés, talk to some

www.vinum-montis.ch/events

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Le PRINTeMPS DU VIN SaLGESCH To celebrate the arrival of spring, the wine-makers of Salgesch invite you to watch their barrel race in the morning (the only such race in the world) and then taste their latest vintage.

In the centre of the village of Salgesch

3rd Saturday in April

www.salgesch.ch/weinfruehling

VINEa SWISS WINE FaIR SIeRRe Launched in 1994, the VINEA Swiss Wine Fair is the leading outdoor festival devoted exclusively to Swiss wines. Nowadays, the event is attended by almost 130 producers from Switzerland's 6 main wine-growing regions.

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville - Sierre

1st Friday and Saturday in September

www.vinea.ch

La MaRCHE DES CÉPaGES SIeRRe-SALGeSCH A pleasant combination of an educational walk, tastings of wines and local products, and traditional entertainments, the Marche des Cépages (Vineyard Walk) takes place along the Wine Trail between Sierre and Salgesch (see page 31).

Between Sierre and Salgesch,

2nd Saturday in September

www.marchedescepages.ch

along the Wine Trail

Le TeMPS DU CORNALIN FLaNTHEY Taking place in the centre of the village of Flanthey, Le Temps du Cornalin is an opportunity to taste Cornalin wines (and others) in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Village of Flanthey

3rd Saturday in September

www.letempsducornalin.ch

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THeMeD WaLKS - ACCESSIBLE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR -

SeNTIeR VITICOLe

SeNTIeR DeS TeRROIRS

CHeMIN DU VIGNOBLe

This waymarked 6km wine trail

Using

winds among vineyards and

system,

and

tigny and Leuk offers a harmo-

groves of trees, enabling visi-

Grapes Trail” (1.7km) helps you

nious combination of terraced

tors to explore wine-growing

to discover the history of the

vineyard landscapes and ex-

villages and find out about viti-

movement of the Rhône glacier,

ploration of the world of wines

cultural techniques. There are

the large rockslide at Sierre, the

and vines. You can choose from

80 information boards along

different types of rock found

3 different waymarked routes:

the route, giving details about

in Valais, the different grape

a pedestrian route (66km), a

the vines, the landscapes, and

varieties, and the region's bio-

cycle route (83km) or a motor

the local way of life.

diversity.

vehicle route (55km).

an

original

this

signage

“Geology

The wine trail between Mar-

027 456 35 25 (Sierre)

079 319 03 66

027 327 35 80

027 456 45 25 (Salgesch)

espaceterroirs20@gmail.com

chemins@cheminduvignoble.ch

contact@museeduvin-valais.ch

www.espaceterroirs.ch

www.cheminduvignoble.ch

www.museeduvin-valais.ch

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WINeRIeS, WINe SHOPS aND WINE BaRS - IN OUR REGION -

The website vinum-montis.ch gives

WOW!

a series of portraits of the different wineries, which can be sorted by grape variety or by region. These portraits mention any special features and "musttry" specialities.

Our wine shops offer a selection of the re-

MORE THaN JUST SPECIaL OFFERS: WINe TOURISM eXPeRIeNCeS

gion's best wines to help guide you through the very diverse range available.

Discover the delights of wine tourism in Sierre via a special

They provide an ideal opportunity to com-

search engine.

bine socialising with wine tasting.

Simply enter a few search Details of our wine shops and wine bars can

criteria, and we'll come up with

be found on the vinum-montis.ch website

an offer to suit you, which you

or in the "MM! - Accommodation & Where to

can buy online immediately.

Eat and Drink" brochure. www.vinum-montis.ch

Much more

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ca stl e

www.chateaudevilla.ch - +41 27 455 19 01 Rue de Ste-Catherine 4 - 3960 Sierre

R E S TAU R A N T V I N OT H EQ U E BA N Q U E T S A N D G RO U P S EVENTS S E M I N A RS LOCAL PRODUCE BOUTIQUE

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LOCaL PRODUCTS - UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL -

CRAFT BeeRS

La Sierrvoise www.sierrvoise.ch

Hoppy People www.hoppypeople.com

L’Echappée www.rouvinez.com

Founded in 1997,

Founded in 2016, the

First produced in 2017,

the "La Sierrvoise" craft

"Hoppy People" craft

l’Echappée is the newest

brewery has developed

brewery produces beers

addition to the range of

a characterful range that

that stand out because of

local craft beers. Brewed

includes pale, dark, white,

their expressive aromas.

by Domaines Rouvinez,

and red beers. Each beer

The company's secret lies in

one of the region's leading

develops its own particu-

its liberal use of American

wineries, this unfiltered

lar flavours – you should

hops. Grapefruit, lychee,

beer takes your tastebuds

definitely try one.

passion fruit, and also

by surprise with its

violet, coffee, pineapple

unusual citrus notes.

– the flavour notes are always intriguing.

An age-old recipe, traditional shapes, or the boldness of each producer: local products represent our real character.

RYe BReAD

DRIeD MeAT

www.paindeseiglevalaisan.ch

www.viandesechee.ch

The special features of Valais AOP rye bread

Valais dried meat holds PGI (Protected Geo-

result from its traditional recipe, and also

graphical Indication) status and is a dried

from the use of a particular yeast that keeps

product, it is never smoked. Pieces of meat

the bread fresh for a longer period and gives

(legs of beef) are coated with a carefully-

it a unique acidity.

chosen mixture of spices (each producer has

Its crust is very cracked because of the

their own recipe) and hung up to dry for a

lengthy rising time required, and it tastes

period ranging from five to sixteen weeks.

just as good with butter and honey as it does

The pieces are then pressed several times

with a plate of dried meat.

and take on their famous rectangular shape.

A glass of Cornalin or Pinot Noir makes the

AOP bakers in our area:

perfect accompaniment for this flavoursome

Alcide Epiney SA, Sierre

meat.

Centre commercial Manor, Sierre Chez Zenhäusern, Sierre

Local PGI producers:

Werner Moreillon, Sierre

Alexandre Dubuis, Sierre

Boulangerie Mathieu, Salgesch

Fabrice Clavien, Miège Gabriel Fleury SA, Granges Stephan Müller, Salgesch

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YeS! LOCAL PRODUCTS - A DeLICIOUS TReAT! Looking for a gift or a souvenir? You can order local products (fruit juice, honey, chocolate, etc.) from the Tourist Office.

RaCLETTE CHEESE

CHOCOLaTE

www.raclette-du-valais.ch

The cheeses are made in village dairies in

Divine, sensual, deep, sumptuous, powerful,

Valais and are then entrusted to cheese-

intense, seductive, evocative, extravagant,

ripeners. These are true professionals, heirs

silky, smooth, luxurious, heavenly. There's

to centuries of cheese-making knowledge,

no shortage of words to describe the delight

who maintain an unrivalled level of product

of a chocolate tasting. That magical moment

quality. Each cheese comes from a well-

when time stands still, when your senses

defined terroir, the name of which (Anniviers,

are heightened and begging for more. Again

Bagnes or Simplon, for instance) is moulded

and again.

around the edge of each round.

HeRBS www.massereyplantes.ch

Our local chocolatiers: Chocorama - Chocolatier Moreillon, Sierre La Chocolaterie - Jérémy Ramsauer, Sierre Vincent Christille - Pâtissier Chocolatier, Sierre

Official supplier to Ricola, who produce the famous sweets, and to the Bio Alp Tea company, the Masserey family grows 40 different plant species on their 4-hectare herb farm at Venthône.

CHF 59 p er PER .m o S. fr ers.

P 2

| 15.15 0 0 .

10 7.00 1

Sion & Wine Tour

Guided tour in the old town offering:

. Tasting of 5 wines and a Valais-style selection of cold cuts . Discovery of one of the oldest cities of Switzerland (Place de la Planta: 7000 years of history from Sion, Sorcerers’ tower, roman baths) Starts 3 times a day - Monday to Friday - duration 1h30 Reservation up to 2 hours in advance Tourist Office T 027 327 77 27 siontourisme.ch

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And yes, Nature with a capital N. She's so vast. Frontiers mean nothing to her, and a capital letter is the least she is due, given our intimate and

NATURe WITH A CaPITaL N

age-old relationship with her.

Her generosity is boundless. She gives us everything. We drink good wines and delicious fruit juices. We eat superb local products. We can even clothe ourselves thanks to her. All over the world, we admire her for her oases of beauty, for landscapes that revitalise us – again and again.

MARLÈNE GALLETTI

She has something to delight everyone.

Mountain guide – herbalist

Mountains that inspire bold climbers and casual strollers alike with their mesmerising beauty. A sunrise over the glacier at La Plaine Morte when time stands still and the heart fills with joy. A rainbow after a storm in the Pfyn Forest.

The colour of vines in autumn, along a bisse. A waterfall in bright sunlight.

It's Nature that gives us strength, revives our innermost being.

She offers us a simple happiness. It's up to us to seize it because, as the famous Swiss physician and alchemist Paracelsus said, "It is not Nature that needs mankind, but mankind that needs Nature".

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From gentle hills to snowy peaks, from the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park to the banks of the RhĂ´ne, there's an almost endless choice of places for you to visit, with

SOMeTHING FOR eVeRYONe.

HIKeS NEaRBY Perfectly placed Our strategic position, in the heart of Valais, gives you easy access to areas such as CransMontana (15km), the Val d'Anniviers (20km) and Leukerbad (24km), all of which offer myriad possibilities for hikes.

I want to do the tour of the Val d'Anniviers An excellent choice, the Val d'Anniviers Tour package includes an Ă la carte hiking tour that starts from Sierre, with 4 or more nights in a hotel/mountain hut, and a luggage transport service. www.sierretourisme.ch

SNUKR!

Behind this odd name lies a system that produces truly customised hikes.

You specify your interests, the time available or your geographic area, and SNUKR then suggests an itinerary for you. www.snukr.com

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HISTORY, HeRITAGe AND HaVENS OF COOLNESS

PFYN-FINGeS NATURe PARK Situated in the heart of Valais, encom-

Landscape Centre at Salgesch (see page 80)

passing 12 villages and representing 2

is its administrative and educational centre,

different linguistic cultures, the Pfyn-

welcoming visitors and providing more

Finges Nature Park is full of culinary and

detailed information.

cultural as well as ornithological interest.

organises several informative tours tailored

  027 452 60 60 admin@pfyn-finges.ch

to different interests. The Nature and

www.pfyn-finges.ch

From February to November, the park

BISSeS These channels take water from various sources and convey it along the hillsides to irrigate the crops that grow there.

The gently-sloping footpaths that run alongside bisses make excellent, easily-accessible walks. You can find these routes in the special walks brochure.

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From its source in the eponymous glacier, the Rhône travels 140km through Valais, before continuing on its way to Lake Geneva and beyond, towards the Mediterranean.

Its banks offer many cool, peaceful walks with idyllic views.

As it was in the beginning If you want to imagine the Rhône as it was in its early days, then visit the last wild part of the river, near Sierre.

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Magical places for which the region is famous.

A FASCINATING, PROTeCTED NATURAL eNVIRONMeNT.

LAKeS AND NATURe ReSeRVe

GĂŠronde, a magical spot

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This little resort lies among hills and vineyards and is just 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Sierre. With its lake and swimming pools, it's a superb place to relax and enjoy yourself. The nearby Petits Lacs are definitely among the most magical spots in the whole area.

Lac de la Brèche & Lac de la Corne, timeless beauty Ideally situated between Sierre and Sion, next to Sierre Golf Club, these two lakes are little hidden gems. The former is famous for its beautiful scenery, the latter because it is a nationally-important breeding site for amphibians.

Pouta-Fontana, a haven for wildlife The 32-hectare Pouta-Fontana nature reserve is the largest area of wetland in Valais. It consists of several small lakes fringed with reed beds, and of channels, marshes and riparian forests. Approximately 190 bird species have been seen in the reserve, and it continues to be the main breeding site for beavers in Valais.

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OH! Quite simply

THE LaRGEST NaVIGaBLE UNDERGROUND LaKE IN EUROPE.

A unique natural underground lake Dating from the period when the Alps were

Rue du Lac 21

formed, the Saint-Léonard underground lake

lies beneath vineyards. Its depth varies

RER Valais/Wallis

Stop: Saint-Léonard

between 30 and 70 metres, and it is an amazing 300 metres long.

1958 Saint-Léonard

Cars Ballestraz Stop: Saint-Léonard, Le Lac

From mid-March to early November Every day

10:00 - 17:00

July and August

09:00 - 17:30

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 10

Child (age 5+)

CHF 6

Group (20+)

10% reduction

027 203 22 66 admin@lac-souterrain.com www.lac-souterrain.com

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discover

The largest underground lake of Europe.

10 minutes from Sierre

Guided boat trip daily from mid-March until early November. www.lac-souterrain.com

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What if I took the time? Free time.

Stepped aside, took a little break …

a HISTORY OF TIMe

I'd let my childhood heart guide my adult feet.

I'd go and lose myself among the shady paths in the Pfyn Forest, I'd listen, see, feel the natural world to be in exactly the right place and myself to be delightfully tiny. I'd stop to flutter my fingers in the tranquil

K ATIA CL AVIEN

waters of its pools. I'd watch the insects,

La Cerise sur le Gâteau

the frogs, the birds, I'd listen to their calls, their songs, and the silence.

I'd go to the gardens at the Château Mercier, sit on a bench and gaze at the building and at the town below. I'd remember how, when I was little, I used to sit on the bronze dogs by the fountain, how I used to shudder at the idea of entering the little grotto, and roam the paths as if they were secret and full of mysteries.

I'd go – definitely – to tell my children stories and show them these forever places, I'd go with them, go like them, to be filled with wonder, to run, and to laugh.

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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS aND PLACeS TO PLAY - SPECIAL TIMES -

HaPPYLaND GRANGeS

OBaBaO VeNTHÔNe

This family amusement park offers a won-

This fun, outdoor space is family-focused.

derful mix of activities, fun and thrills. Its

Entry is free and there's a picnic area nearby.

2.5 hectares contain a host of different

Within its 9000m2, there are 100 boxes,

attractions for you to enjoy, such as Nautic

forming a life-size game similar to snakes

Jet, Montgolfières, Hélico Low G, Auto Moto,

and ladders. You have to travel up the boxes

Big Toboggan, Montagne Tropical Track, as

and reach the top of the ladder as quickly as

well as a restaurant with a terrace.

possible. To get from one box to another, you

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travel along slides, zip wires, sets of ropes, 3977 Granges

bridges, tunnels and balance beams.

Cars Ballestraz

Lieu-dit Cratogne, 3973 Venthône

Stop: Granges VS, Grand Canal

From mid-March to the end of October Every day

11:00 - 17:00

SMC bus to Crans-Montana via Mollens Stop: Venthône, village SMC funicular railway -

July and August

Every day

Adult (age 12+)

CHF 25

Child (age 3+)

CHF 22

027 455 76 33 commune@venthone.ch www.venthone.ch

11:00 - 18:00

Senior/Disabled/Student

CHF 22

Groups (12+)

CHF 20

027 458 34 25 info@happyland.ch www.happyland.ch

Stop: Venthône

IN A GRoUP?

There's a lot of us, can we come?

Yes, but if there are more than 10 of you, you must book in advance using the telephone number given.

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Only es inut m e 35 Sierr from

L’HO’HO’HO GRANGeS This unusual business cleverly combines a crêperie with a kick-bike hire service, so you can enjoy yourselves outdoors with the bikes and indoors over a meal or snack. There are 5km of paths along the banks of the Rhône that are closed to traffic, with beautiful scenery that includes the Pouta-Fontana nature reserve (p. 45), Sierre Golf Club (p. 63) and the La Brèche and La Corne lakes (p. 45).

Avenue de la Gare 50, 3977 Granges Cars Ballestraz

Stop: Granges VS, Grand Canal

From the end of March to mid-September Every day

10:00 - 22:00

Closed on Mondays in

March, April, May and September

OH'HO!

Kick-bike hire ½ day

CHF 5

Happy children, delighted parents!

027 456 54 14 info@lhohoho.ch

Here's why: besides the crêpes

www.lhohoho.ch

and kick-bikes, L'HO'HO'HO has a 1200m 2 play area.

Everything to keep your children happy, in fact!

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SPaCES FOR MeeTING, LeARNING, LIVING La FORÊT DES ENFaNTS SIeRRe

CaFÉ PaPILLON SIeRRe

This non-profit organisation organises a

This family space is the ideal place to enjoy a

range of outdoor, nature-focused activities for

drink or a snack, go through your emails, read

children aged 4-11, including wildlife obser-

a newspaper, or have an uninterrupted chat

vation while pretending to be detectives, and

with friends, while your children are playing

listening to birds.

in complete safety.

The programme changes with the

Avenue Max-Huber 12

seasons and the number of places

3960 Sierre

varies according to the activity.

5 mins

CHF 30 Child (snack included) 079 754 80 35 laforetdesenfants@gmail.com www.la-foret-des-enfants.ch

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Child (for the play area)

078 900 86 91 cafepapillonsierre@gmail.com www.cafepapillonsierre.com

CHF 3

L’ARCHe DeS CRéTILLONS CHaLaIS

This 40-hectare agritourism farm is home

Accessed from the Route de Briey

to over 200 animals – cows, goats, sheep,

Follow signs for "Ferme agritouristique"

donkeys, pigs, rabbits, ponies, tortoises, dogs

3966 Chalais

and poultry.

From 19th March to 1st November

It is set in a peaceful natural environment with a magnificent panoramic view over the

Saturday, Sunday and every day

Rhône valley, yet is only few minutes from

in July and August

Monday to Friday

14:00 - 18:00 11:00 - 18:00

the town of Sierre. The farm also has a resgroups of up to 150 people, and lots of fun

027 458 30 08 azappellaz@hotmail.com

activities suitable for children.

www.cretillons.ch

taurant/snack bar, a covered picnic area for

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Our region is fortunate in having several play areas that can be used free of charge and are superbly equipped for your children's enjoyment. You can find them on the map on pages 98-99 by looking for this symbol .

La MaISON-SOLEIL SIeRRe

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This welcoming meeting place is for children up to 5 years old, accompanied by an adult carer (father, mother, grandparent, childminder, babysitter, etc.).

It's an open place where adult and child can spend time together, without making an appointment, taking out a membership or making a special request. You come here to get away from it all, to spend some special time with your child(ren), outside the home.

There's a playroom, a reading area, a craft room and an area in which you can have a snack.

Avenue des Ecoles 13, 3960 Sierre

5 mins

Tuesday

Child

Wednesday and Friday

14:00 - 17:00 09:00 - 12:00 CHF 2

info@lamaisonsoleil.ch www.lamaisonsoleil.ch

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I love to be active and I'm passionate about sport, so what more could a woman like me want than to live in a region where sport is synonymous with freedom, pleasure, and pride?

THE MaGIC OF SPORT

Yes, sport, at whatever level, is part of daily

FANNY CLAVIEN

successfully alongside the best of the world's

European karate champion

sporting talent, but what has influenced me

life for everybody.

So I could talk to you at length about how our region believes in and supports sportspeople, how everyone feels a great sense of pride when they see someone local performing

most, and still does, is a world away from all that competition.

My greatest arena is right here in this region, with its power, its gentleness and its diversity.

I was born in these mountains and still live among them, and sport isn't just for athletes here, it's part of our culture. In fact, I think that here, people tend to associate a completely different value with the word ‘sport’: sharing.

We enjoy sport with family, with friends, or just alone in the great outdoors, among these peaceful but sometimes fast-changing landscapes. Whether they walk or cycle, play tennis, go skiing, hiking, swimming, paragliding, fencing, riding or even practise karate, everyone enjoys and can enjoy this small (or great) pleasure in their own way.

I think quite a lot of people here get hooked on sport at an early age. Maybe there's something in the water!

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CYCLe ROUTeS From the Sierre area, you can access 2 official, waymarked cycle routes. The easier of the two

oH! PLeASe NOTe

is the Rhône Route (Cycling in Switzerland -

Several other cycle routes are

No. 1), a quiet path that runs along the river

suggested, via various media

through the Valais canton, between the

(including a map available

Rhône glacier and Lake Geneva.

from the Tourist Office).

However, please note that

If you want a route where the gradient varies

these are not official

a little more, the Chemin du Vignoble (Cycling

waymarked routes, and

in Switzerland - No. 72) from Martigny to Leuk

you should take care if

will give you some outstanding panoramic

you use them. We do not

views over the vineyards of Valais.

www.suissemobile.ch

accept any liability in the event of an accident.

Travel by funicular railway up to Crans-Montana then enjoy the 1000m descent, which has

AN INCReDIBLe PANORAMIC VIeW OF THe RHÔNe VALLeY.

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By living or staying in Sierre, you put yourself in a strategic position,

LeSS THAN 20KM FROM THe SIeRRe, CRANS-MONTANA, LeUK AND SION GOLF COURSeS.

HeY!

GOLF COURSe GRaNGES This natural 18-hole (par 72) golf course offers players a unique round in a magnificent setting. The varied design of the flat course

CHF

will satisfy the most demanding of golfers.

The restaurant is open every day.

ARe YOU FRee ON MONDAYS? A special low rate

3977 Granges

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is available to golfers

Cars Ballestraz Stop: Grône, poste (post office)

who play on a Monday (except on public holidays).

From March to December

115 FROM CHF

027 458 49 58 info@golfsierre.ch www.golfsierre.ch

GReeNFIT INDOOR GOLF SaLGESCH

AFTeR YOUR ROUND The GG (golf and gastronomy) 10

offer includes a green fee, a wine tasting and a meal at the Château de Villa (overnight

The specially-adapted indoor golf space

stay available as an option).

offers top-class facilities, including latestgeneration simulators, and advice from golf professionals.

CHF

170

Industriestrasse 16, 3970 Salgesch

AN IDeAL COMBINATION

Monday to Friday

08:30 - 21:00

Throughout the year,

Saturday

09:00 - 21:00

you can combine your

Sunday

10:00 - 17:00

use of the golf courses at Sierre and Sion.

027 565 41 31 info@green-fit.ch www.green-fit.ch

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BaINS DE GÉRONDE SIeRRe

7

Chemin du Grand Lac 14, 3960 Sierre 12 mins

Bus Sierrois - Route 3 Stop: Petit-Lac or Sous-Géronde

From May to September Every day

10:00 - 19:00

July and August

Every day

10:00 - 20:00

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 8

Child (age 6+)

CHF 4

Senior/Disabled/

Student/Apprentice

CHF 6

Ha!

Brigerbad, a unique thermal spa, is less than half an hour from Sierre.

You can obtain special discounted tickets from

027 452 02 70 piscine@sierre.ch www.sierre.ch

the Tourist Office.

a atural sp n t s e g r la f is a lot o rbad, the In Leuke the Alps, there over! resort in g water to disc amazin

· · · · ·

hot - hot springs with water temperatures up to 51°C cold - fresh, bubbling mountain streams frozen - at the foot of the Wildstrubel Glacier floating - from the depths of the Dala canyon still – mountain lakes in the hiking regions of Torrent and Gemmi

Leukerbad, a world of outdoor adventure among mountains and water Leukerbad Tourismus, Rathaus, CH-3954 Leukerbad Telefon +41 27 472 71 71, www.leukerbad.ch, info@leukerbad.ch

4 HOTEL THERMALPOOLS WATER SLIDES CARPE DIEM SPA SAUNAS AND HAMMAMS THERMAL RIVER FITNESS ZONE AND GROUP LESSONS ROOM RESTAURANTS AND BARS bainsdesaillon.ch

+41 27 602 11 11

GUILLaMO SWIMMING POOL SIeRRe

INDOOR POOL GRÔNe

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Rue de Guillamo 3, 3960 Sierre

Bus Sierrois - Route 2 -

Stop: Piscine Guillamo

Rue de la Piscine 2, 3979 Grône

15 mins

September to May Monday

10:00 - 13:00

Cars Ballestraz Stop: Grône, écoles (schools)

During term-time Tuesday and Thursday

17:30 - 21:00

Wednesday

14:00 - 21:00 17:30 - 20:00

Tuesday to Friday

10:00 - 21:00

Friday

Saturday

10:00 - 18:00

Opening times will be different during

Sunday and public holidays 10:00 - 17:00

school holidays

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 8

Child (age 6+)

CHF 4

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 6

Child (age 5+)

CHF 3

Senior/Disabled/

Student/Apprentice

027 452 02 70 piscine@sierre.ch

CHF 6

027 458 25 64 piscine@grone.ch www.grone.ch

www.sierre.ch

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FITNeSS & SPORTS CeNTReS - WELL-BEING THROUGH SPORT -

TENNIS-CLUB SIeRRe

SPORTFIT SALGeSCH

4 outdoor clay courts, 3 indoor carpet courts

Tennis, badminton, squash, beach volley-

and 4 badminton courts.

ball, fitness and wellness facilities, and a

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climbing wall.

Rue Pont-Chalais 30, 3976 Noës

Bus Sierrois - Route 1 Stop: Noës, village

Monday to Friday

08:00 - 22:30

Saturday and Sunday

08:00 - 18:00

027 458 11 69 info@tcsierre.ch www.tcsierre.ch

Littenstrasse, 3970 Salgesch

Bus LLB Stop: Salgesch, Swiss-Plage

Monday to Friday

09:00 - 21:00

Saturday and Sunday

09:00 - 12:00

027 456 30 02 info@sportfit.ch www.sportfit.ch

MEDSPORT-THÉRaPIE SIeRRe

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2 indoor fitness areas. One for endurance training (treadmill, cross-trainers, exercise bikes, upper body ergometer and rowing machine), the other for muscle-strengthening activities.

Avenue du Rothorn 11, 3960 Sierre 4 mins

Bus Sierrois - Route 1 Stop: Bourgeois

Monday to Friday

07:30 - 20:00

Saturday

08:00 - 12:00

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eXTReMe SPORTS - S I E R R E , YO U R P L AYG R O U N D -

There are several places within easy reach of Sierre where you can take part in extreme sports. Whether you like bungee jumping, treetop adventure trails, downhill scootering, waterfall climbing, paragliding, paintballing, white-water rafting, canyoning or diving, it's the ideal destination for thrill-seekers who also want to be safe.

HeAD FOR THe HeIGHTS NIOUC

ADReNATUR CRaNS-MONTaNa

PaINTBaLL BRIeY

With a particularly

Adrenatur offers fun for

Set in almost 3 hectares

spectacular suspension

everyone (from age 4) with

of woodland, Paintball

bridge, Bungy Niouc offers

an incredible range of exciting

Valais offers outdoor

an enormous range of

activities that includes downhill

fun in a superb natural

extreme activities, including

scooter rides from Crans-

environment. It's ideal

bungee jumping (from

Montana to Sierre, climbing

for birthdays, family

190 metres), pendulum

and abseiling in the Tièche

days out or company

jumping, and a 200-metre

waterfalls, treetop adventure

outings.

zip line.

trails in the Fun Forest and paragliding above the Alps.

3960 Niouc, 8km from Sierre,

3963 Crans-Montana,

3966 Briey, 5km from Sierre,

towards Val d'Anniviers

15km from Sierre

travelling towards Vercorin

PostBus to Val d'Anniviers

SMC bus to Aminona -

Stop: Niouc

Stop: Centre valaisan

via Chippis PostBus Stop: Briey From April to October

From May to October (depending on the activities)

From April to October

079 447 28 00 info@bungyniouc.com

027 480 10 10

078 604 09 90

www.bungyniouc.com

contact@adrenatur.ch

info@paintball-vs.ch

www.adrenatur.ch

www.paintball-vs.ch

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AQUATIC ACTIVITIeS

Valais/Wallis Adventures

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In the heart of the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, you can experience the power and beauty of the wild Rhône and some of its tributaries, as you travel by raft, kayak or inflatable craft.

Safely led by qualified instructors, you'll have an unforgettable adventure.

Campingweg 2, 3970 Salgesch Bus LLB

Stop: Salgesch, Swiss-Plage

078 738 80 53 valaiswallis@funswitzerland.com www.funswitzerland.com

Diving club - Le Palier au soleil Using a swimming pool or lake, the club organises introductory sessions in diving and free-diving, and offers internationallyrecognised CMAS courses for divers of all abilities, all in complete safety.

3960 Sierre 079 274 97 67 lepalierausoleil@gmail.com

7,000 M² OF COVERED ATTRACTIONS IN THE WINTER / 20,000 M² WITH A FINE SANDY BEACH IN THE SUMMER / A WELLNESS AREA RESERVED FOR ADULTS

AT E M I L C N A E B B A CAR I at 29° all year round !

1 HOUR FROM SIERRE

From C H F

29.-

w w w.aqua pa

rc.c h

AQUAPARC Route de la Plage 122 - 1897 Le Bouveret - Suisse - Tél. +41 24 482 00 00 - delphy@aquaparc.ch

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WINTeR SPORTS Skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing

Skating

There are more than 410km of pistes that are

The skating rink at the town hall (Hôtel de

just minutes away from the Sierre region.

Ville) has an urban, New York-style ambiance,

We are 15km from Crans-Montana, 20km

and entry is free.

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from the Val d'Anniviers, 24km from Leukerbad and 58km from Zermatt. Stay in Sierre, you'll save a lot of money and you'll be able

Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, 3960 Sierre

2 mins

to visit a different resort each day.

From December to February

027 452 02 32 ville@sierre.ch www.sierre.ch

The SMC funicular

the panOramic experience from Sierre to Crans-Montana in 12 minutes!

+ TRAVEL & SKI*

57 Š Luciano Miglionico

FROM CHF

027 481 33 55 www.cie-smc.ch * Includes: return travel from Sierre to the pistes by funicular railway and bus, and a one-day or half-day skipass.

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SOURCeS OF INSPIRaTION ALEXANDRE DOUBLET

TLH - Sierre

To enjoy the cultural life of Sierre

listen to classical music at the concerts

means to embrace its diversity,

organised by Art et Musique Sierre or

building

your

own

collection

of

unforgettable moments.

boogie on down to one of the musical happenings from Artsonic, Jazz Station or Fun & Floor at the Anciens Abattoirs.

To experience those moments, all you need to do is…

…stroll through Zone 30 to admire works of art in an urban setting, settle down in

…take advantage of the programme at

your cinema seat to enjoy the DreamAgo

the Théâtre Les Halles (TLH - Sierre) to

film festival, or one of Ecran Total's live

find out more about the performing arts

opera broadcasts, or a short from one of

in Valais, appreciate the work of local

the film-makers of the future, courtesy

groups and companies, and see some of

of Arkaos.

the best Swiss and international artistes. …take

your

children

to

clap

…explore the public library in Sierre,

enthusiastically at one of the shows

discover what is offered by the Rilke

organised by Magimalice! And even after

Foundation, attend the programme of

all this... there are still so many other

cultural events at the Château Mercier,

wonderful moments to be experienced!

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS aND MUSeUMS - EACH HAS A (HI)STORY -

Sierre is full of interesting buildings. Here are just a few examples, by quartier (district): in the quartier du Bourg, there's the town hall (Hôtel de Ville), the Château des Vidômes (15th century), the church of St Catherine, and the Maison de Courten. In the quartier de Tservetta, you can visit the 15th-century church of Notre Dame des Marais and the Maison du Remuage.

The quartier de Muraz contains the Château Mercier. The quartier de Villa has the Chapelle de Saint-Ginier and the Château de Villa (16th century), and in the quartier de Géronde there's the Colline de Géronde convent.

Ho! GOT AN HOUR TO SPARe? The Tourist Office has devised a heritage trail that takes you through the different quartiers, so you can see most of these buildings for yourself. Ask for the free leaflet.

INTeReSTeD IN HISTORY? We

organise

guided

tours

(on request) of the different quartiers, and of most of the places mentioned in this brochure. Please ask us for further details.

INCReDIBLe BUT TRUe! It's possible to visit some very unlikely-sounding places in the local area: a collection of bicycles, stringed instruments or old gondola lifts ‌ a mediaeval quartier, an aluminium works, a restored company welfare centre dating from 1909. Ask at the Tourist Office to find out more.

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MUSée CHARLeS-CLOS OLSOMMeR VEYRaS 17 In 1912, at the age of 29, the Neuchâtelborn artist Charles-Clos Olsommer moved to Veyras, where he lived until his death in 1966.

His paintings, clearly influenced by both Symbolism and Art Nouveau, are displayed

NATURe AND LANDSCAPe CeNTRe SaLGESCH

in the place in which they were created.

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The museum not only mounts temporary exhibitions that focus on Olsommer's work, but also offers educational activities for

Situated in the centre of the village of

children.

Salgesch, this space, originally focused on Rue Charles-Clos Olsommer

nature and on showcasing the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, now offers themed exhibitions.

3968 Veyras

SMC bus to Crans-Montana via

Kirchstrasse 4, 3970 Salgesch

Mollens - Stop: Veyras, Pontet

12 mins

Monday to Friday

08:30 - 12:00

Saturday and Sunday

13:00 - 17:00

From 2018, open on weekdays only

From April to December

Adult (age 18+)

CHF 5

Child (age 6+)

CHF 4

Saturday and Sunday

14:00 - 17:00

14:00 - 17:00

Senior/Disabled/ 027 452 60 60 admin@pfyn-finges.ch

Student/Apprentice

Family (2 adults, 2 children)

www.pfyn-finges.ch 078 820 62 56 info@musee-olsommer.ch www.musee-olsommer.ch

CHF 4 CHF 15

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Luxury Living Organise your private and professional events in the sumptuous and tranquil setting of the Château Mercier castle in Sierre.

Aperitifs Civil marriage ceremonies and/or wedding receptions Cocktail dinners – family celebrations Seminars Accommodation in the castle with bookings of 10 rooms per night or more (23 rooms/44 people) Meals from 15 to 80 people prepared by the castle’s own chef

The exception to everyday life

Château Mercier PO box 403 - 3960 sierre / suisse - t. 027 451 22 22 f. 027 451 22 19 administration: t. 027 452 23 23 f. 027 452 23 33 fondation@chateaumercier.ch

www.chateaumercier.ch

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WINe MUSeUM 1-2 SIERRE & SaLGESCH Vines have been grown in Valais for thou-

From March to November

sands of years, and the canton's wines are

Wednesday to Friday

14:00 - 18:00

distinguished by their quality and diversity.

Saturday and Sunday

11:00 - 18:00

Ticket valid for both sites

through tradition and passionate enthusiasm. It has two exhibition spaces: one near

Child (age 7+)

CHF 5

the Château de Villa in Sierre, for temporary

Senior/Student/Apprentice

CHF 5

The Wine Museum traces the history of this unusual mountain viticulture, which thrives

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 6

exhibitions, and a permanent space in the

Family

Maison Zumofen in Salgesch. The two sites

Group (10+) CHF 5 per person

are linked by the Wine Trail, which runs across the vineyards.

Rue Sainte-Catherine 6, 3960 Sierre

For Sierre 12 mins

Bus Sierrois - Route 2 - Stop: Villa

Museumsplatz - 3970 Salgesch

For Salgesch 12 mins

027 456 35 25 (Sierre) 027 456 45 25 (Salgesch)

contact@museeduvin-valais.ch www.museeduvin-valais.ch

CHF 14

Take a guided tour and follow in the footsteps of Rainer Maria Rilke, discovering how his home and surroundings inspired his work. For further information and bookings, contact the Tourist Office.

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MUSÉE LE GRaND LENS LeNS

From 1921 to 1926, Rainer Maria Rilke lived

Occupying a house that is typical of the

at the Château de Muzot above Sierre. It was

region's rural dwellings, the Musée Le Grand

here that he completed the Duino Elegies

Lens was created as a multi-faceted snapshot

and wrote the Sonnets to Orpheus.

of the shared history of the villages of Montana, Chermignon, Icogne and Lens.

The Rilke Foundation has a permanent Rue Principale 9, 1978 Lens

exhibition at the Maison de Courten, which presents Valais as seen by the poet. A library

SMC bus to Crans-Montana

and archive are available to those with a

via Chermingon - Stop: Lens,

particular interest in Rilke.

Fondation Pierre-Arnaud

Rue du Bourg 30, 3960 Sierre

5 mins

Tuesday to Sunday

14:00 - 18:00

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 6

Child

Free

Senior/Disabled/ Student/Apprentice

Group (10+) CHF 4 per person

027 456 26 46 info@fondationrilke.ch

the Christmas/New Year period

Friday to Sunday

Adult (age 16+)

CHF 5

Child (age 6+)

CHF 3

15:00 - 18:00

Senior/Disabled/

Late June to mid-October and during

Student/Apprentice

CHF 3

CHF 4 076 587 36 01 info@les-amis-du-patrimoine-de-lens.ch www.les-amis-du-patrimoine-de-lens.ch

www.fondationrilke.ch

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PIeRRe ARNAUD FOUNDATION LENS / CRaNS-MONTaNa The Pierre Arnaud Foundation organises

Route de Crans 1, 1978 Lens

temporary exhibitions in its art centre in

SMC bus to Crans-Montana

the village of Lens, a magnificent modern

via Chermingon - Stop: Lens,

building equipped with the latest technolo-

Fondation Pierre-Arnaud

gy. Boasting two exhibition galleries, a restaurant (L'Indigo) with a waterside terrace,

Wednesday to Sunday

10:00 - 18:00

Adult (age 16+)

setting. With its mirror-like exterior, it fits perfectly into the surrounding landscape.

Student/Apprentice

CHF 8

Senior/Disabled

CHF 10

Family (2 adults, 2 children)

CHF 30

Group (10+) CHF 10 per person

and a bookshop/boutique, the Centre combines art, culture and pleasure in an idyllic

CHF 12

Child (age 10+)/

027 483 46 10 info@fondationpa.ch www.fondationpierrearnaud.ch

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WHeRe CReATIVITY TaKES CeNTRe STAGe

TLH - SIeRRe SIeRRe

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SaLLE RECTO VERSO GRÔNe

TLH - Sierre (Théâtre Les Halles) offers the

The Salle Recto Verso is a 2700m2 multipur-

best in contemporary creativity. This means

pose complex that can be used for sporting

that, while remaining true to its roots, TLH -

events, shows, concerts, plays, large meetings

Sierre is as much about life as it is about art.

or gala meals.

Its scheduling is based around 9 two-week "Episodes", 7 of which take their themes from the arts or society and 2 of which are aimed at young people and families.

Rue des Maraissettes 28 3979 Grône 027 458 10 24

Route de l’Ancien Sierre 13

info@salle-recto-verso.ch

3960 Sierre

www.salle-recto-verso.ch

027 452 02 90 theatreleshalles@sierre.ch www.tlh-sierre.ch

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LOTS OF OTHeR CULTURAL ACTIVITIeS THROUGHOUT THe YeAR. Make sure you don't miss out – get the monthly calendar of events (and the Top Events list) from the Tourist Office. You can also register to receive our newsletter – visit www.sierretourisme.ch/newsletter

CINEMaS SIeRRe

PUBLIC LIBRaRY SIeRRe

Besides bringing the best new films to

The Bibliothèque-Médiathèque in Sierre pro-

Sierre's cinemas, the non-profit organisation

vides informational, social, cultural, educa-

Ecran Total also screens live broadcasts of the

tional and fun activities for all. It makes do-

world's top opera productions.

cuments available free of charge on different

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physical or digital media and organises a host Cinéma Casino

of different events throughout the year, inclu-

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Avenue Général-Guisan 19, 3960 Sierre

ding reading groups, meetings with writers,

Cinéma du Bourg

workshops, themed exhibitions and seasonal

Avenue Max-Huber 1, 3960 Sierre

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events.

Casino 027 455 14 60

Le Bourg

027 455 01 18

www.cinesierre.ch

Rue Notre-Dame des Marais 5

3960 Sierre

027 452 02 51 biblio.bms@bms.sierre.ch www.bms.sierre.ch

For live opera broadcasts, visit

www.ecrantotal-billeterie.ch

GaMES LIBRaRY SIeRRe

ZONe 30 SIeRRe

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The games library contains over 1300 games

Zone 30 takes contemporary art out of the

and toys (board games, construction toys,

usual exhibition spaces and onto the street.

jigsaws, etc.) of all types and for all ages, as

Works of art are sited in a public space in the

well as a games room.

centre of Sierre, to surprise passers-by and encourage them to pause and reflect.

Avenue des Ecoles 13, 3960 Sierre Rue Centrale, 3960 Sierre

Tuesday

15:00 - 17:30

Thursday

16:30 - 19:00

Saturday

10:00 - 11:30

027 455 55 03 info@ludosierre.ch

ART MéTRO SIeRRe SIeRRe

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Art Métro Sierre is an art gallery open to all

www.ludosierre.ch

which uses 12 shop windows to display the work of one or more artists. Each exhibition

HUIS CLOS EXHIBITION SPaCE SIeRRe

lasts for four months.

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Avenue Général-Guisan 30, 3960 Sierre

The Huis Clos exhibition space is accommodated within the premises used by Pierre Zufferey. It provides an opportunity to visit his studio and also to view works by a guest artist.

Chemin de la Métralie 41, 3960 Sierre

Thursday to Saturday

16:00 - 19:00

079 221 07 46 www.huisclos.ch

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If you can't do it all and have to choose where to go, here's a TOP 10 of the things you really must see or do.

UNDeRGROUND The Saint-Léonard underground lake, to see the largest such lake in Europe.

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THe QUARTIeRS The quartiers (historic districts) of Sierre, to walk through them and learn about the history and significance of transhumance.

THe ARCHITeCT OF TASTe The Restaurant Didier de Courten, for its 19 points in the Gault&Millau guide and 2 Michelin

TOP

stars. A true architect of taste, Didier de Courten constructs his dishes in three dimensions (texture, flavour and emotion) to give you a totally unique gastronomic experience.

THe WINe SHOP The wine shop at the Château de Villa, for the hundreds of wines to taste and for its sunny, flower-filled terrace.

THe LAKes The Lac de Géronde, for the walk around it, the harmonious landscape of lake, hills and vineyards, and (in summer) for a little trip to the Petits Lacs or the Bains de Géronde.

THe AMUSeMeNTS The Happyland amusement park, to have a great time with your children.

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THe NATURe PARK The Pfyn-Finges Nature Park, to discover the incredibly diverse fauna and flora there, in ponds, on hillsides, or by the wild Rhône.

THe WINe TRAIL The wine trail between Sierre and Salgesch, for a pleasing combination of culture (Wine Museum, Espace terroirs, and 80 information boards), walking (views of the Les Bernunes vineyard and the Raspille pyramids, and from the Clos de Schachtalar), and gustatory pleasure (Château de Villa, the Espace terroirs and the wineries along the route).

THe FUNICULAR The SMC funicular railway that runs from Sierre to Crans-Montana, to enjoy a 360-degree view over the Valais Alps and the Rhône valley.

THe RHÔNe A bike ride along the banks of the Rhône, to enjoy the picturesque view of La Brèche lake and the 7th hole of the Sierre golf course.

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NeeD HeLP OR INFO?

CURReNCY eXCHANGe

GUIDeLINe eXCHANGe RATe

In any bank, and at the SBB

October 2017

train station in Sierre.

HOSPITaL

TaXIS

Sierre-Loèche regional hospital

Taxi service

027 603 70 00

0900 39 60 00

CAR HIRe

eMeRGeNCY SeRVICeS

Atlas Automobiles

Emergency medical service

027 322 55 54

Police

117

Europcar, Garage Olympic

Fire

118

027 455 33 33

Ambulance

144

1 euro = 1.14 CHF 1 CHF = 0.87 euro

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Mobility, SBB train station 0848 824 812

PUBLIC TOILeTS At the SBB train station in Sierre.

LOST PROPeRTY Sierre municipal police

WeBCORNeR AND WIFI

027 452 01 17

Tourist Office 027 455 85 35

POSTAL SeRVICe La Poste Suisse

WIFI ANYTIMe, ANYWHeRe

0848 888 888

The Tourist Office hires portable wireless routers by the day.

Please ask us for further details.

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7/7 CeRTIFIeD AS eXCeLLeNT!

Every day, all year round.

No, you're not dreaming!

We really are open 7 days a week‌ waiting to welcome you with a smile.

That means what it says. We have met all the requirements to be awarded the "Valais Excellence" quality label. This prestigious certification was created to distinguish Valais businesses that are not only high-performing but also the most socially responsible, demonstrating a concern for their social and environmental role and a determination to continually improve their products and services.

Place de la Gare 10

Case postale 706

3960 Sierre

THe TOURIST OFFICe IS ReALLY USeFUL! We offer: wifi, portable wifi,

Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00

webcorner, left luggage service,

Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

Sunday and 09:00 - 13:00

and their wines, public transport

public holidays

travelcards, maps showing walks

restaurant menus, list of wineries

and even gift boxes of wine - and 027 455 85 35 info@sierretourisme.ch www.sierretourisme.ch

we accept all major payment cards.

What more could you want?

Full mobility service provider

www.postbus.ch

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INDeX A

Coach companies

Access 13

Contents 5

Happyland 51

Accommodation 32

Craft beers

Heritage trail

Agritourism 55

Cultural venues

Air travel

12

Currency exchange

Amusement park

51

Cycling 60

Historic monuments

D

Hospital 93

14-15 34 80-89 93

Animals 55 Arche des Crétillons

55

Art 89

Dialling code

7

Distances 13 B

Diving 72

Banks 93

Dried meat

35

Bisses 43

H 79

Hiking

41

Historic districts

79

78-79, 82-83

Hotels 32 I Internet 93-94 K

B&B 32

E

Bungee jumping

71

Emergency services

93

Bus companies

14

Espace terroirs

26

Key statistics Kick-bikes

8-9 53, 71

Events 27-29 C

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Exchange rate

Lac de la Brèche

45

Café/Restaurant 32

Extreme sports

Lac de la Corne

45

Lac de Géronde

45

93 70-72

Camping 32 Canyoning 72

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Car hire

93

Fitness 68-69

Library

88-89

Charles-Clos Olsommer

80

Funicular railway

Local products

34-36

Local travel

14-15

Château Mercier

78, 81

Château de Vaas

26

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Château de Villa

33

Games library

Languages 10-11 75

Lost property

Cheese 36

Golf 63

M

Chemin du vignoble

Grand Cru wines

19

Map of Switzerland

Chocolate 36

Group accommodation

32

Map of the area

Cinemas 88

Guided tours

79

Marche des Cépages

31

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Motorway access

12

Rail travel

Mountain passes

12

Mutimedia library

89

Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation 83

22, 82-85

Restaurants 32

Museums N

Nature 38-47

12

Trains to Valais

12

Treetop adventure

71

Tunnels 12-13

RhĂ´ne 43

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Rye bread

Underground lake

46-47

Useful numbers

93, 94

35

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Nature & Landscape Centre

80

Salgesch

Nature park

42

Salle Recto Verso

Nature reserve

45

Scooters

22, 28-29, 82 87 53, 71

Sensorium 24 O

Sentier des terroirs

31

Obabao 51

Sentier viticole

31

V Valais wines

21, 32

VINEA 28 Vinum Montis

20-21, 27

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Skating 74 P

Weather 8

Skiing 74

Webcorner 93

Paintballing 71

Sports facilities

Wellness 64-66

Paragliding 70-71

Sunshine 8

Wifi

Parking 12

Sustainable travel

14, 60

Wine 16-37

Pfyn-Finges Nature Park 42

Swimming pools

64-67

Wine bars & wine shops 32

Pierre Arnaud Foundation 85

Symbols 7

68-69

Plants 36 Post Office

93

T Taxis

93

Printemps du vin

28

Temps du Cornalin

29

Public toilets

93

Theatre 87 Themed walks

31

Thermal baths

64-66

Raclette 36

Top 10 attractions

90-91

Rafting

Tourist Office

70, 72

Wine tasting

21, 32

Wine tourism

16-37

Wineries 32

Pouta-Fontana 45

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1. Wine Museum – Sierre (C2)

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Hôtel La Grotte (D4)

strasse Gemmi

8. Obabao (A3) 9. Café Papillon (C4)

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Maison Soleil (C4)

Public library and media library (C4)

Games library (C4)

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19. TLH - Sierre (D3) 20. Huis Clos exhibition space (C4) 22. Technopôle (E4) 23. HES-SO Valais (C4)

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25. Hôtel La Promenade (D4)

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21. Château Mercier (C3)

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27. Hôtel Panorama (A3)

Municipal boundary Pfyn-Finges Nature Park

For more information about accommodation

HeY!

and where to eat and drink, take a look at the MM! brochure.

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D'ANNIVIERS

Play area B&B

Wine-tasting cellar Opening hours Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 & 1:30 P.M. to 5:30

Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 12:30

Domaines Rouvinez Colline de GĂŠronde, Chemin des Bernardines 45 CH-3960 Sierre T +41 (0)27 452 22 52

www.rouvinez.com

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