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Cobra – the Queen of the Queens

At least 16‘000 spectators found their way during a bright sunny day to the annual finals of the cow fights in Aproz (Valais). After a brief but very impressive last fight, Cobra surprised the public and beat all of her opponents. Ranked fifth in the previous Haut-Valais battle this spring, Cobra wasn’t logically among the favorites. Especially as others better classified fighter...

Fights of the Queens in Valais

As soon as winter takes its leave cow-fighting fever takes a hold on Valais. Released from their stalls, the cows are ready to face any challengers in order to establish the hierarchy within the herd. Fighting cows are unique in their kind, just as much as the joyful folk festivals that surround the cow-fighting competitions. Regional elimination heats are held from the end of March culminating...

Valais wine: calendar of events

A lot of events in relation to the wine take place all year long. Do not hesitate to consult the Valais wine calendar regularly! Calendar >>

Products with Valais brand

The Valais brand is a mark of recognition of the origin and quality of products which are emblematic of the Canton of Valais. With the Valais brand, the consumer must have the certainty that they are purchasing a quality product which, in addition, comes from an enterprise that is conscious of the values inherent in its production methods together with respect for environmental and social...

Valais Fondue

Ingredients For 4 persons 600g AOC Valais raclette cheese (Bagnes, Conches,…) 3 dl of Fendant wine Garlic 1 teaspoon of corn flour A small glass of AOC Valais William pear eau-de-vie Williams pears Bread Pepper ... To the recipe...

Matching food and wine

Valais has such a great variety of wines that countless pairings of food and wine are possible. Whether these are classic matches or highly original, the numerous possibilities are well worth trying. Internet: http://www.lesvinsduvalais.ch/wine-producer/matching-food-wine.html

Croustilles de Sion

Crunchy and fruity, the Croustilles de Sion are made from a mix of the emblematic rye of Valais and Canada Reinette apple juice from the orchards of Sion. At the behest of the Town of Sion, the Zenhäusern Frères SA company has created these crisps with a unique taste, guaranteed to brighten up your aperitif. To be eaten without moderation! On sale at Sion Tourist Office at the price...

Apero Time

You will get the best wines of the month at our oenotheques and wine bars so as the most delicious regional specialties. Cheers! Our wine bars : lower Valais, central Valais, high Valais Addresses of the Wine path association

Authentic Valais, a source of pleasure on your iPhone

The iPhone Application Authentic Valais is a dynamic pocket guide and a geolocalization tool of the agriculture of Valais. With an address book of more than 240 producers, agritourism and restaurants and a search function "Around me" it allows you to find addresses of Authentic Valais providers and direct selling points nearby according to your geographical position and gives you...