Events: Customs, Market in Valais

The Hérens breed of cattle move up to the mountain pastures for summer grazing where the instinctively fight against each other to establish a natural hierarchy within the herd.

You can visit the weekly market in the old town of Brig every Saturday between 08:00 and 12:00.

Valais Cantonal Wrestling Festival - with wrestling, Valais tradition, a festival restaurant and entertainment.

The exhibition "Women and the alpine season" provides an insight into traditional alpine farming in the region of the municipality of Naters and highlights the still little-known role played by women in this

Experience a pleasure hike through the sunny vineyards of Varen - accompanied by Valais specialties and wines from the Soleil de Varone winery Meeting point

As summer approaches, our proud Hérens cows will be returning to their summer holiday pastures! Come and join them at the Alpage de Corbyre Inalpe.

Join us for this year's ascent to the Majingalp. For the 20th anniversary, the cows will be decorated. Remarks

WOMEN AND THE ALPINE SEASON

Martigny's weekly market welcomes you every Thursday on Avenue de la Gare!

In summer, live concerts are held on the terrace of the Tambourin on rue Marc-Morand from 6pm.

Experience this historic custom when the cows are brought to the alp for the summer. Location: Saas-Almagell, Zermeiggern (South of the balancing basin) Date: 13.06.2026

Save the date in your calendar and plan your Grächen-Time.

The Hérens breed of cattle move up to the mountain pastures for summer grazing where the instinctively fight against each other to establish a natural hierarchy within the herd.

The alpine ascent (Inalpe) is the highlight that marks the start of the summer season

Alpine arc market in Bruson

Tradition, culture, conviviality

On June 13–14, 2026, Evolène celebrates mountain guides with convivial activities on Saturday and traditions, a parade, and award ceremonies on Sunday, in the heart of Val d’Hérens.

Traditional alp ascent with the goats from Saas-Fee to Alpe Hannig Gathering of participants: P1 (Wildi exit) at approx. 09.00 a.m. Arrival of the goats: from approx. 09.00 a.m.

This historical custom is still lived today. The cows are brought to the alp for the summer, where afterwards the cow fights take place to win the queen. Location: Zermeiggern, Saas-Almagell

Cows of the Hérens breed fight each other instinctively to establish a hierarchy within the herd.

a traditional Valaisan cow fight

Join us on Sunday June 14, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Panwall Stables for an equestrian fashion sale.

traditional parade

VINEA On Tour invites you to discover around twenty producers from all over Switzerland who are members of the VINEA association.

The Hérens breed of cattle move up to the mountain pastures for summer grazing where the instinctively fight against each other to establish a natural hierarchy within the herd.

On June 21st, join us at the Serin alpine pasture for the traditional inalpe. Come and watch the Hérens cows as they naturally fight to establish their hierarchy within the herd.

Traditional ascent of the Hérens cows to the Tracui mountain pasture.

An evening dedicated to tradition and culture. Let yourself be enchanted by the diverse programs of local music associations. Location: Village square, Saas-Almagell Time: 8.30 p.m.

Photographs by Romano P. Riedo

Once hearing an alphorn or a Schwyzerörgeli being played in the village – that is Zermatt and its Folklore Music Weeks.

Inalpe: a simple word that resonates deeply in the hearts of the people of the Valais. You too can take part in this not-to-be-missed traditional event.

Hérens cows - strong, expressive and lovable.

Experience the eventful past of Oberwald. Tour of the local history museum, every Thursday from8. January - March 12, 202614.00 - 17.00 h Or by appointment: +41 78 775 17 18

Saxon celebrates the star of the orchard for 3 days! The festivities include a large craft market, a pie contest, activities for young and old, and free concerts.

Join us on July 3, 4 and 5, 2026 for the next edition of the Fête Nationale de l'Abricot, with the highlight on Saturday July 4 being the traditional gourmet stroll.

100 years of the Furka-Oberalp RailwayFrom 3 to 5.