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When Santa swings between the Chalets – Christmas Market in Grimentz 9/10 December

November 20, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard Leave a Comment

When Santa swings between the Chalets – Christmas Market in Grimentz 9/10 December

Date for your diaries – Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th December Les Fééries de Noël is a Christmas market which is set in Grimentz, a traditional Alpine village in the Val d’Anniviers. With stalls selling local and international goods, handcrafted goods, toys, food stands and more, it’s a perfect place to visit for a winter’s day out. […]

Filed Under: Events, Surrounding Villages Tagged With: Alps, Christmas market, Grimentz, Les Fééries de Noël, sion, switzerland, tradition, Valais

A Lac for all Seasons and for all Hikers – The Lac de Moiry

August 4, 2017 by Catherine Nelson-Pollard 3 Comments

A Lac for all Seasons and for all Hikers – The Lac de Moiry

Living in Sion is delighted to welcome an article from the “Grimentz Rambler”.  This article is authored by Caroline Thonger, a British writer who lives in the picturesque village of Grimentz in the Val d’Anniviers, around 50 minutes from the centre of Sion. Caroline is a keen hiker and in this post, she suggests different […]

Filed Under: Hiking/Skiing, Surrounding Villages Tagged With: Barrage de Moiry, Caroline Thonger, Grimentz, Lac de Moiry, Val d'Anniviers

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