| Derborence |  |
| Derborence is one of the most spectacular places in the Swiss Alps. Two landslides occurred there in the 18th century, caused by the collapse of the cliff beneath the Diablerets glacier. This natural disaster gave rise to a lake and a rocky chaos that today attract visitors from all over the world. |
| Isérables | |
| The parish church of Saint-Théodule is named after the first known bishop of Valais, the patron saint of winegrowers. It was built in 1827 on the foundations of a chapel dating from 1613, of which the choir and bell tower remain. Restored at the end of the 20th century, it has retained the altars and baptismal fonts from the former 17th-century sanctuary. |
| Martigny | |
| Built in the early 2nd century AD, this amphitheatre could seat up to 5,000 spectators. Measuring 75.5m by 63.7m, its construction was very simple, without aisles, with six ramps to access the stands and two to access the arena. It was abandoned at the end of the 4th century and restored at the end of the 20th century. Today, it is used for cultural events and traditional Valais shows such as "queen fights" (battle of cows). |
| Morgins | |
| Above the Valais resort of Morgins, just before the border between Switzerland and France, Lake Morgins is a lovely spot for a picnic and an easy family walk. |
| Saillon | |
| The medieval town of Saillon, perched on the rock, stands on the right bank of the Rhône between Martigny and Sion. It is an integral part of Switzerland's national heritage, both for its traditional architecture and for having been the home of the famous counterfeiter Farinet, who became a popular Valaisan hero. |
| Saint-Gingolph | |
| Overlapping the border between Switzerland and France, Saint-Gingolph is divided in two by a small river. Except on the main road, we go from one country to another without even realizing it! |
| Saint-Maurice | |
| Standing on the edge of a rocky defile dug by the Rhône River, the Castle of Saint-Maurice locks the passage between Chablais and Valais. The highway passes this lock through a tunnel, and unless you exit it, you won't see much of this historic fortress nestled in the shadows. |
| Sanetsch (Lac de Sénin) | |
| The Sanetsch Pass is located in the western Bernese Alps, but entirely within the territory of the canton of Valais. It is only accessible by car from Savièse, above Sion, to Lake Sénin. On the Bernese side, it can only be reached on foot or by cable car from Gsteig, above Gstaad. |
| Saxon | |
| All that remains of Saxon's medieval castle are the keep and the chapel, perched high above the old village. For a spectacular view of the Rhône plain, climb to the top of the tower! Our virtual stroll starts here, and to move from one view to the next, follow the Street View arrows embedded in each panorama. |
| Sierre Region | |
| The Sierre region has the (deserved) reputation of being the sunniest in Switzerland. It's also an extraordinary wine-growing region where you'll be able to taste very fine vintages! |
| Sion Region | |
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| Val d´Anniviers | |
| To the south of Sierre lies the Val d'Anniviers (Anniviers Valley), with its peaks topping out at over 4,000m. The most famous tourist destinations are Vercorin, Grimentz and Zinal, which attract visitors all year round, but they are not the valley's only assets. The whole of the Val d'Anniviers has retained its authenticity, leaving a lasting impression on all visitors. |
| Val d´Hérens | |
| Located south of Sion, this long valley climbs towards Evolène, Arolla and the Grande Dixence dam, passing through many picturesque places such as Vex and Hérémence. This is the region where the famous fighting cows originate. |
