The Foire du Valais is a massive event annual in the canton. This fair (with over 400 exhibitors) is held in Martigny and welcomes over 220,000 visitors each year. The fair began on the 28th September and continues until Sunday 7th October 2018. There is a wide and varied programme and each day comes with […]
Zermatt or Bust – Walking the Haute Route by the “Grimentz Rambler”
It has been a long-held dream of the “Grimentz Rambler” since her arrival in Switzerland 10 years ago to walk the Haute Route. In 2018, the intense heatwave in Europe and long periods of settled weather meant that the goal of hiking the route appeared to be a sudden possibility for this keen hiker. Read her […]
Street Artists Festival Sion 1-2 June – Acrobats, puppets, clowns and more
Two days of fun in the heart of Sion’s old town. Whether you are a family with children, or you are simply a big kid at heart, the 20th Sion Street Artists Festival should amuse all ages. From the 1st -2nd June there will be all kinds of street artists performing in Sion during the […]
The Old Town of Sion in the Sun
Sion is a riot of colour at the moment and the current warm weather has brought lots of trees and flowers into bloom. The painted balconies, shutters and doors are all looking lovely and the sun and blue sky add a Mediterranean feel to the place! If you plan on visiting any of the museums […]
The Thermal Baths at Brigerbad – Warm waters and a Warm welcome
The Thermal Baths at Brigerbad by the Grimentz Rambler When Living in Sion commissioned me to test out the thermal baths at Brigerbad—a place I’ve never visited in my 10 years of living in Switzerland—I jumped at the chance. After a brief exchange of emails with Olivier Foro, the affable Director of the baths, we settled […]
