Walk to the "Pierres à cupules"

Theme and discovery trails – Stones like these, with round or oval hollows measuring from 1 – 30 cm are not only found in the Alps but also in Australia and South Africa. Were they made by man? For what purpose? The 11 km round trip to the "Pierres à cupules" goes from Evolène via Villa, Mayen de Cotter and Volovron back to Evolène. It takes about five hours. It climbs 800 m and then goes down again.

Valais rye bread AOC: the real thing

Culinary highlights – Rye bread from Valais is the only bread in Switzerland that can proudly bear the AOC label. This carries an obligation: only rye that has been grown, milled and processed in Valais can by used to make Valais rye bread AOC. The rustic sourdough bread tastes best when it has been kept for two or three days. It can also be made with walnuts or dried fruit.

Rye bread from Valais is the only bread in Switzerland that can proudly bear the AOC label.

St. Christopher Chapel

Abbeys & churches – A beautiful walk that will take approximately two hours after leaving Haudères.

You will take the road to La Sage and then go in the direction of the chapel.