The region
«Between plains and mountains»
A "frontier" town between German Haut-Valais and French Bas-Valais, Sierre is a small town with 35,000 inhabitants. Situated at an altitude of 533 metres, it enjoys a privileged climate which has given it the title of “the town of sunshine”.
The town contains several houses which are worth visiting. The 18th century Maison de Courten houses the Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation and the Caves de Courten cultural area.
Built in the 16th Century the Château de Villa has been converted into a cheese and wine restaurant showcasing Valais wines. The nearby Musée de la Vigne et du Vin traces the evolution of wine growing in the Valais region.
As an area for pleasure and relaxation, the lake at Géronde attracts water sports enthusiasts as well as those who enjoy romantic walks.
Those who play golf can use the excellent 18 hole Brèche course at Sierre. The course is a true gift of nature with viewpoints over the Alps and the surrounding area, with numerous varieties of flowers and trees as well as fish, birds and other fauna.
Attached to the right bank of the Rhone the Val d'Anniviers displays true authenticity. Walking or mountaineering in summer, as well as snowy slopes for piste or cross-country skiing...Nature truly holds the key to life’s pleasures.
On a plateau overlooking the plains, Crans-Montana is home to all the finest attractions of the right hand bank. This small mountain town is a capital of deluxe shopping which boasts ski slopes of 1500 to 3000 metre altitude as well as the world’s most beautiful alpine golf course. Those who are less sporty can enjoy walks in the grandiose scenery or profit from visits to numerous art galleries