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Relais Bayard - Hotel / Restaurant / Pizzeria / Catering

The Hotel Relais Bayard is the perfect place for young and old. In our relaxing hotel rooms you will feel at home very quickly.

RestaurantHotelGroup accommodation
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Rhone Route

The main valley in the Valais widens, sun warms the dry mountain slopes. Between Leuk and Sierre an unruly part of the Rhone, and the Pfynwald, a nature reserve on a huge mound of glacier detritus; a motorway will be built here.

Bicycle tour
Length: 42.00km
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Rilke museum

In 1987 the Rilke Foundation moved into the Maison Pancrace de Courten in Sierre and set up their museum.

Museum / Exhibition
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Ring Acker Chapel

The Ring Acker chapel is considered one of the most magnificent baroque buildings in Valais. It stands on a plateau between Susten and Leuk-Town. Nothing is known about its architects.

Historical building
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Rosensee

Groundwater pond in the heart of Pfyn forest

FloraNatural landscape / HabitatWaters
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Rosutrukelti

The name reflects the concept of the house. The rose symbolises something beautiful and artistic. The designation “Trukelti” (wooden box) symbolises artisan skills.

Cultural landscapeHistorical buildingMuseum / Exhibition
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Rye World of Experience

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - bakehouse

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - threshing and cleaning

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - Variety garden

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye World of Experience - workshop milling

We care about the natural and cultural heritage of rye and rye bread. We are offering: Baking experience for groups, companies etc., “Choru-Werkstatt” (corn workshop) for school classes, guided tours around the village and the variety garden.

Culture experienceOffer for classesOffer for groups
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Rye-experience

People work alongside nature. Out of this, a variety of cultivated plants have emerged and continue to evolve today. We will show you the plants and how people use them. You can only experience this in Erschmatt.

Museum / Exhibition
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Savurando - treasure hunt

Wide views and exciting insights into wine in the Pfyn-Finges Nature Park await you on the Savurando.
The southern ambience in central Valais and the diverse landscape values invite you to discover the nature park with all your senses.

Hiking trail
Time required: 6 hoursLength: 9.50km
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Scenic Overlook Varen

The parish church in Varen is not only architecturally interesting. Its location offers a unique viewing point. Enjoy the view from the church of the Rhone valley and the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.

Viewpoint
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Schatzsuche (5H - 8H)

Den Weg suchen die Kinder. Mit Kniffligen Rätseln, lustigen Aufgaben und Teamgeist gewinnen sie Indizien, welche sie zum Schatz führen. Gleichzeitig lernen sie viel über die hohe Biodiversität im Schutzgebiet Pfynwald.

Offer for classes
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Schauacker Brentjong

Zwischen traditionellem und modernem Roggen werden hier gezielt seltene Pflanzen erhalten und gefördert.

FloraNatural landscape / HabitatCultural landscapeLiving tradition
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Schnydi

Viewpoint Schnydi

Viewpoint
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Schreeund Bach (Howling Stream)

In many parts of Susten it can be heard day and night: the water flowing down north of the River Rhone behind the railway station that we call the “schreeund Bach” (the word “schreeu” was also used earlier to mean loud talking or shouting).

Waters
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Sosta Shop

This is where the Leuk Tourism information platform is located, where in addition to tourist information, you can also purchase regional products from the region.

Shop for regional products
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Soundwalk Illgraben - total immersion in the surroundings

Staging Illgraben - a powerful landscape experience, performed live here on site on 7 September 2019. Alternating between exciting geology and music composed and played on site. Simply marvel!

Hiking trail
Time required: 2 hoursLength: 7.00km
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 1: Musik Erosion

Beim Brunnen (ca. 100 Meter unterhalb der Bhutanbrücke) die Hördatei «Musik Erosion» starten. Mit der Hördatei bis hoch zur Bhutanbrücke «schlendern» und in die Klangwelt eintauchen.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 2: Geologie Erosion

Beim Betreten der Bhutanbrücke (Ostseite) die Hördatei „Geologie Erosion“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf die Felswände zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 3: Musik Bewegung

Auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei «Bewegung» starten. Den Klängen beim Gang über die Bhutanbrücke zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 4: Geologie Murgang

In der Mitte auf der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Murgang“ starten. Blick auf das Bachbett Illgraben/Illbach.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 5 Musik Sédiments / Ablagerungen

Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Sédiments“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick über den Illgraben und den Rand des Illgrabens zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Soundwalk Illgraben – Datei 6: Geologie Erosionskegel

Auf der Westseite der Bhutanbrücke die Hördatei „Geologie Erosionskegel“ starten. Den Klängen mit Blick auf den Rand des Bachbetts des Illbachs / Illgrabens zuhörend.

Natural monumentHistorical placeGeologyWaters
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Springs way and footbridge

Dramatic and poetic through the Dala Gorge, source of many springs
Distance 3.5 km
Time required 1 h 30
Height difference ascent 180 m
Height difference descent 180 m

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 3.50km
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St. Stephen's Parish Church

The parish church of St Stephen is in the centre of Leuk. The towering and imposing bell tower draws the visitor's attention to the stately building.

Historical building
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Steppes in the Pfyn Forest

Living conditions in the steppe landscape are extreme for plants. The soil is stony and dry and it can get extremely hot in summer. In the Rottensand temperatures of up to 65 °C have been measured.

Natural landscape / Habitat
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Sunshine Trail

Discover unspoilt centuries-old village centres on the sunny mountain:
Leukerbad - Albinen - Sämsu - Brentschen - Engersch - Jeizinen
Distance 17 km
Time required 5 h 15
Altitude difference: Ascent 760 m
Altitude difference: Descent 630 m

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 17.00km
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Susten - Leukerfeld - Agarn

Experience Leukerfeld! Leukerfeld contains a unique ecological variety within its ponds and dry grasslands.

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 2 - 4hLength: 9.84km
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Susten, Illgraben

The fascination of the Illgraben, the spicy fragrance of the forest, birdsong and the spectacular Bhutan Bridge

Theme trailHiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 4.89km
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The Cable-Car Gemmi

Enjoy the superb ride on the hotel owned Gemmirail with a panoramic view of the highest Swiss peaks (Mischabelgruppe, Monte Rosa, Weisshorn, Matterhorn) and the Berner Alps.

Funicular
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The forest fire area Leuk

After the fire above Leuk different stages of revegetation can be observed. In many places the flower carpets of the red soapwort have made way for young forests, while other locations are still bare.

Flora
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The Hot Spot Gemmi

It is directly adjacent to the terrace of Wildstrubel mountain restaurant.
From here the filigree trapezoidal steel structure extends around ten metres out over the rock face. (Source: www.gemmi.ch).

Viewpoint
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The pfyn forest, a bicycle and a lots of energy

Small trip on two wheels to discover the value, dangers and richness of water in the forest of Pfyn/Finges nature reserve.

Nature experienceGuided tour / ExcursionOffer for groups
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The pond at Leukerfeld

Leukerfeld has blossomed into a paradise for bird watchers in the last few years as a result of upgrading by the A9 motorway compensation measures.

Fauna
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The Raspille

The Raspille is the river which officially separates the two language regions of the Canton of Valais, the Lower Valais and the Upper Valais.
The river originates in the Plaine-Morte glacier and flows into the River Rhone between Salgesch and Sierre

Waters
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Tondatei 1: Dinosaurier - Naturparkweg Jeizinen - Siders

Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich….ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.

Natural landscape / HabitatViewpointGeology
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Tondatei 2: Eiszeit - Naturparkweg Jeizinen - Siders

Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.

Natural landscape / HabitatViewpointGeology
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Tondatei 3: Nationalparks - Naturparkweg Jeizinen - Siders

Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.

Natural landscape / HabitatViewpointGeology
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Tondatei 4: Olympia ahoi - Naturparkweg Jeizinen - Siders

Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.

Natural landscape / HabitatViewpointGeology
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Tondatei 5: Forfait - Naturparkweg Jeizinen - Siders

Es ist eine grosse Kunst, über Geologie zu schmunzeln. Rolf Hermann macht es möglich...ob nun mit halbfalschen Wahrheiten oder halbwahren Lügen.

Natural landscape / HabitatViewpointGeology
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Torrent

On Torrent in winter, you will find a 50 km alpine skiing area going up to 2610 m with blue to black ski runs.

In summer on Torrent there is a network of hiking and mountain-bike trails and much more!

Infrastructure SummerInfrastructure WinterSki resort
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Torrenttrail Bike

High above the Rhone valley, along magical Valais singletracks, discover hidden Alpine charms as you ride past idyllic mountain villages and through cultural landscapes.

Mountainbike trail
Time required: 3 hours 5 minutesLength: 29.20km
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Tour around the ponds

Open pine forests, picturesque pools and rare flowers
Distance 1.5 km
Time required 0 h 30
Height difference: ascent 50 m
Height difference descent 50 m

Hiking trail
Time required: 1 hour 30 minutesLength: 1.50km
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Town of Sierre

The town of Sierre lies on the border between the Upper and Lower Valais and is thus also the language boundary for the German and French speaking parts of the canton. Sierre lies on hills between vineyards in the heart of Valais in the Alps

Historical place
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Trekking Aminona-Gemmi

An extremely demanding trek, which should not be taken lightly. But it is one of the most beautiful tours ever and worth the effort.

Hiking trail
Time required: > 6hLength: 18.00km
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Trekking Torrent - Lauchernalp

This wonderful trek through alpine mountains will take you through various Alps as well as over the Resti Pass. On the way from Leukerbad to the Lötschental Valley you will benefit from the magnificent view.

Hiking trail
Time required: 4 - 6hLength: 15.00km
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Trekking Via Cook

Leuk-Leukerbad
Distance 10km
Duration 4h
Altitude diff. Ascent 950m
Altitude diff. Descent 200m
Leukerbad-GemmiPass
Distance 5km
Duration 2h30
Altitude diff. Ascent 950m
Gemmi Pass-Kandersteg:
Distance 15km
Duration 4h
Altitude diff.

Hiking trail
Time required: > 6hLength: 30.00km