Inalpe at the Léchère’s pasture Cow fights start at à 9.30am Food & drinks on site Info: +41 (0)27 775 23 84

Participants : Josette Taramarcaz, Fully VS - Edouard Faro, Collombey-le-Grand VS - André Raboud, Ollon VD - Olivier Estoppey, Ollon VD - Gaspard Delachaux, Valeyres-sous-Ursins VD - René Küng, Allschwill BL - Etienne Krähenbühl, Yverdon VD - Gillian White, Leibstadt AG - Zaric, Lausanne VD.

16h : guided tour: medicinal alpine plants with Dr. Kurt Hostettmann, honorary professor at the universities of Geneva and Lausanne. Entrance: CHF 5.- / Guided tour free The visit will be done in french but the professor can also answer to your questions in english.

16pm: guided tour: medicinal alpine plants with Dr. Kurt Hostettmann, honorary professor at the universities of Geneva and Lausanne.

Photography training course "Close-ups and macros"" Info: www.images-pap.com

Flore-Alpe botanical garden – guided tours 11am: subtle grasses 3pm: Flore-Alpe collections Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

Flore-Alpe botanical garden Open day «Collection treasures» Info: www.flore-alpe.com

For the first time, the Val de Bagnes host the championships Switzerland Delta Wing. After the Paragliding World Championships in 991 and the many manifestations of free flight between 1980-1990, the sky of the Bagnes Valley will be colored with colored wings again !

From 16pm: guided tour, garden and sculptures with Marie-Thérèse Vernay, curator

TRAIL VERBIER ST-BERNARD Do you enjoy long-distance running and beautiful scenery ? Then don’t miss the next edition of the Trail Verbier St-Bernard! In the heart of the Combins mountains, the route crosses five valleys and seven villages. There are three alternative routes : • La Boucle, 110 km, Verbier loop race, with an altitude difference of 7,000 m. • La Traversée, 61 km between La Fouly [...]

Saturday 07.07 Opening of the gondola Every day from 8.45 to 12.30 am and from 1.30 to 4.45 pm.

Do you enjoy long-distance running and beautiful scenery? Then don't miss the next Verbier St-Bernard Trail event! In the heart of the Combins mountains, the route crosses five valleys and seven villages. There are three alternative routes: • La Boucle, 110 km, Verbier loop race, with an altitude difference of 7,000 m. • La Traversée, 61 km between La Fouly and Verbier, with an altitude difference [...]

Jazz, classical music and world music for marimba, double bass and clarinet

Mon 09 to Sat 14.07 Alphorn lesson Introduction to the playing of the alphorn with Gilbert Kolly. Traditional raclette on Wednesday in the central square. Concert on Saturday morning.

Raclette supper to the sound of Alphorns

FC Liddes football tournament Info on http://fcliddes.over-blog.com

Flore-Alpe botanical garden Colloquium open to everyone «Valais steppe treasures» Info: www.flore-alpe.com

Vocal ensemble from Fribourg

Saturday 14.07 Petanque by night Tournament at the Hotel les Elfes. Starting at 5.30 pm. Dinner on the green.

Flore-Alpe botanical garden - Walk «Steppes: Valais’ treasures» Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

Fest in the restaurant "Le Dolent" in Prayon. Hunting menu and music. More information: +41 (0)27 783 11 76

Alpine botany with Dr David Aeschimann

Conference on alpine plants used as medicine By the Pr. Hostettmann At 7pm at the Arolles chapel Free entry – complimentary aperitif Info: www.verbier.ch

Medicinal & botanical walk With the Pr. Hostettmann Departure at 9.15am Complimentary aperitif at the Relais d’Arpette Info: www.verbier.ch

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Some of the biggest names in classical music come together for the 20th Verbier Festival, for two magical weeks! The event offers a whole range of musical performances, from the pomp of symphonic masterpieces to the intimacy of its recitals. Whilst the festival is mainly dedicated to classical music it also provides a glimpse onto jazz and other word music. Free concerts abound in the bars and cafés [...]

16pm: guided tour: medicinal alpine plants with Dr. Kurt Hostettmann, honorary professor at the universities of Geneva and Lausanne.

Popular tournament of the FC Orsières . More information on www.fcorsieres.ch.

Helvetia circus Info: www.cirque-helvetia.ch

Artisanal market Hand craft, animations, food, music and activities.

Classical and world music for guitar solo

Walk in the mountains - information about plants - Picking - Practical works with the plants

Artisans, local produce, fights Queens and entertainment. Upcoming program.

Martigny - Mauvoisin is the second national race proposed by the VCE. Jointly organized by the VCE and Maurice Alter. The test runs in the form of a handicap race, where cyclists from scrub Elites categories, Amateurs and Juniors.

Baroque music concert At 8.30pm at the Arolles chapel

Verbier Festival Fest’off concert At 7.30pm at the Flore-Alpe botanical garden In case of bad weather concert will be held at the Arolles’chapel

Discover mushrooms With the Entremont mycological group Info: www.verbier.ch

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36th vélan cross The small cross: 1km70 Le Cross du Vélan : 6km80 The Trail du Velan 21km and 45km Info on www.crossduvelan.ch

Flore-Alpe botanical garden - Exhibition commentated by the artists «10 years of sculptures – Between Art and Nature» Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

Classical music concert, Ascension chapel

Flore-Alpe botanical garden Open day «Valais steppe celebration» Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

Arts & crafts market From 10.30 to 6pm: 60 different stands and various entertainments From 6pm to midnight: catering and musical entertainment with a DJ at «L’Espace Revers» Info: www.verbier.ch

Swiss national holiday Catering and fireworks

Animations and stand, upcoming program

Swiss national holiday Musical entertainment and fireworks Speech and brass band parade

Swiss national holiday Party under the garden tent, band playing, brass band parade Speech and fireworks

August 1st brunch From 9am to 2pm at the Ars’ pasture Reservation: +41 (0)79 891 45 14

Swiss national holiday Opening of the stands from 11am From 11am to 3pm: family treasure hunt, lots of prices to win Speech and national anthem song Fireworks followed by a ball

Animations and stand, upcoming program

Swiss national holiday 8pm: evening party and fireworks

Offered Aperitif from 7.30pm Concert of a brass band At 9.00 pm Speech by Daniel Rausis At 10 pm, fireworks on the lake

National Day celebrations

Fri 10 to Sun 12.08 Tennis tournament Sporting day and friendly gathering for all. Restauration on the green.

Mountain race between Fionnay (1490 m) to Panossière (2645 m) / Depart every 10 minutes - Saturday from 6 am to 9 am and 3 pm to 5 pm / Sunday : 6 am to 8.30 am / Lenght : 7.8 km - elevation : 1180 m

Sunday 01.07 Walk and taste Family walk between Riddes and La Tzoumaz. Tasting of local products. Inscription at the tourist office.

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Echo d’Orny brass band camp’s concert Info: www.echdorny.ch

«Le Kiosque à musique» Broadcast live on radio RSR1 From 11am to 12.30pm at the Splendide Hotel Musical groups and local choirs

Echo d’Orny brass band camp’s concert Info: www.echdorny.ch

Grinding day at the Valsorey’s mill From 10am to 4pm, raclettes and drinks Info: www.moulinduvalsorey.ch

Edelweiss brass band camp’s concert Info: edelweiss.orsieres.com

Medical and botanical walk With the Pr. Hostettmann Departure at 9.15am Complimentary aperitif at the Gîte Bon-Abri Info: www.verbier.ch

Botanical walk in the Val d'Arpette with the Prof. Hostettmann

Petanque tournament From 9 am at the Fort Registrations and catering Infos: +41(0)79 606 06 60

Assomption Day Open Air mass Offered apéritif to all

Market, animations and various restauration from 10.30 am, raclette, polenta, menus / Upcoming program

The alpine pastures of La Chaux provide the venue for the traditional Family Day on August 15. After morning mass in front of the panorama of the Combins massif. There will be a choice of food available at La Chaux to match all tastes; raclette, hog roast, chips and macaroni... and candy floss and ice cream for the little ones! Special rate CHF20 per person, including the concert (with Mont-Fort pass). [...]

This horse jumping show, featuring some of Switzerland's and Europe's greatest riders, offers outstanding entertainment for experts and novices alike. The spectacular senery and frendly atmosphere of the village combine to create a unique experience : a glimpse of true equestrain magic !

Saturday 18.08 Mémorial Bob Berset Tournament at the Hotel les Elfes. Starting at 8.30 am. Restauration on the place.

Discovery walk Info: +41 (0)79 389 89 06

Flore-Alpe botanical garden Open day «Plants’ day» Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

GRAND RAID VERBIER – GRIMENTZ 24.08.2013 / VERBIER Considered the most impressive mountain bike marathon on the European circuit, this competition attracts hundreds of athletes and numerous spectators. Its legendary route crosses six valleys in the Valais Alps, between Verbier, Hérémence and Grimentz.

Grand raid Cristalp Mountain biking race from Verbier to Grimentz.

Flore-Alpe botanical garden Exhibition commentated by the artists «10 years of sculptures – Between Art & Nature» Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

A real adventure! 166 km with 9,500 m of positive altitude change... in our region from La Fouly to Champex-Lac !

“Chandonne notre village” Traditional village fête in Chandonne Bread cooked in the communal oven and catering on site

Let's ride! Three days of high-octane festivities to celebrate motorbikes in Verbier, punctuated by concerts and demos of all kinds. Thrilled by the freedom of wide-open spaces where eagles reign supreme, you will discover some of the region's hidden sports amid spectacular scenery.

4th artisanal beer walk Info: www.bieresvolleges.ch

Le petit salon dans la prairie «Spécial Evasion» Catering at the Ides’ place

Mont-Blanc Tour of old cars From 2 pm arrival of the runners Control point and small catering

Champex’stival Music Festival Various entertainments and catering on site

The race starts at the offices of the International Cycling Union organisation and ends in Verbier, the stage in the 2009 Tour de France in which Alberto Contador claimed victory and the yellow jersey. A chance for amateur cyclists to pit their skills against professionals.

Tasting week - flavour and local products Lots of tasting stands and musical entertainment Info: +41 (0)27 775 38 72

Gala dinner In honour of the 50th annivsary of the Eiger’s ascent by Michel Darbellay Info: +41 (0)27 775 23 84

Désalpes Traditional parade and village atmosphere, musical entairtainment and catering on site

Désalpes Traditional parade and village atmosphere, musical entairtainment and catering on site

During one weekend, Le Châble hosts the event which is a part of Taste Week. The opportunity to taste the raclette with the different cheeses of pastures of the Val de Bagnes accompanied by wines of the region.

Flore-Alpe botanical garden Closing of the exhibition «10 years of sculptures – Between Art & Nature» From 3pm, aperitif with the artists Info: www.flore-alpe.ch

Party of the hunting to the restaurant the Dolent in Prayon Musical Animation Information: +41(0)27 783 11 76

Running elite and popular race from Reppaz to the Grenier de Moay Info: www.verticalp.ch

The 2012 edition of the Rallye International du Valais will be the 53rd of a successful history that saw it climbing up the rungs towards the top of the various championships' hierarchy. To overcome all the steps that led its instigators to consider preparing a project of application file for the FIA World Rally Championship, the whole staff in charge of the smooth running of the most important event [...]