Haut Val de Bagnes

The picturesque Upper Val de Bagnes villages are a favourite destination for nature lovers and those searching for simplicity and authenticity.

Go up along the river Dranse de Bagnes and you’ll come across villages with lilting names. Bagnes patois is still spoken here in some of the traditional homes. Lourtier, Fionnay, Sarreyer and Bonatchiesse, as well as being little corners of paradise, are perfect places where you can forget time and indulge in slow food. A preserved natural landscape containing several nationally protected areas, the Haut Val de Bagnes is home to some exceptional alpine flora and numerous animal species. Right at the bottom of the valley, where the road ends, is the majestic Mauvoisin dam, the last trace of civilisation before you get to Italy. Beyond that, you’re in the territory of great alpine tours such as the E-Tour du Mont-Blanc. Are you longing for the great outdoors? You can get to the Cabane FXB Panossière mountain hut via the Corbassière glacier in the Massif des Combins (4,314 m) with its dizzying 210-metre long footbridge, suspended 70 metres above the ground. Or set off on one of the many itineraries in the area on foot or by bike.

A preserved natural landscape - thanks to you!

The Haujt Val de Bagnes is full of protected areas, such as several wildlife refuges and reserves known as Districts Francs (referred to as Federal Hunting Reserves). This is why it’s important for you to abide by the following rules.

Animals need peace and quiet

Leave no trace other than your footprints

Keep to the footpaths

Keep your dog on a lead

No wild camping

Do not make any fires – it’s strictly forbidden

No picking flowers or foraging

No launching or landing in this area

Going further

Nature

Fauna, flora and special places: find out more about the region’s natural wealth.

Nature

Tsofeiret fen

This site is protected and listed in the Federal Inventory of Fens of National Importance (No. 1812).

La Lia fen

This site is protected and listed in the Inventory of Wetlands of Cantonal Importance (No. 1810)

Mont Durand fen

This site is protected and listed in the Federal Inventory of Fens of National Importance (No. 1811).

Brenay glacier foreland

This site is protected and listed in the Federal Inventory of Alluvial Zones of National Importance (No. 1165).

Otemma glacier foreland

This site is protected and listed in the Federal Inventory of Alluvial Zones of National Importance (No. 1163).

The fauna of Haut Val de Bagnes

Rich fauna typical of subalpine and alpine areas. The emblematic animal of the region is the Ibex

Flora and fungi in Haut Val de Bagnes

Diverse flora and fungi typical of subalpine and alpine areas. Emblematic flower of the region: Glacier wormwood (Artemisia glacialis)

Prasinite and serpentinite

Rocks resulting from the overlapping of two continental plates.

Puddles of Bonatchiesse

This place is a protected natural area of municipal importance

Fertilisation station for queen bees

This fertilisation station is protected by the cantonal law on agriculture

Mauvoisin bridge

This bridge hangs 50 metres above the Dranse river and it's protected by the Federal Inventory of Historic Swiss Transport Routes (IVS 438).

Heritage and monuments

Thanks to these museums, buildings and other ingenious man-made structures, you will get to know more about life and work in the Haut Val de Bagnes area.

Glacier Museum

Mauvoisin Dam

Soapstone Museum

Saw-Mills of Sarreyer

The Corbassière footbridge

Things to do

There are so many ways of exploring the Upper Val de Bagnes’ wide-open spaces. Hiking, trail running, mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing or dedicated events – take your pick!

Agri-tourism

The Upper Val de Bagnes is well known for its local specialities. Why not profit from your visit by going to see one of the alpine pastures or find one of the artisans who sell their products directly?

The reference for agritourism products in the region is the Greater Entremont Regional Development Project (PDR). More info on the following link.

More information

Useful info

This is where you can find all the information you need to organise your stay: hotels, mountain huts, restaurants, shops, transport… and if there’s anything else you’d like to know, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!

Mountain huts in Haut Val de Bagnes

Have the sky as your ceiling, spend the night surrounded by nature, be woken up by birdsong or marmots whistling. Our cabins and campsites will take you back to basics.

Accommodation in Haut Val de Bagnes

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Food and drink in Haut Val de Bagnes

Your taste buds can have a ball! The region has a wide range of restaurants, bars and cafés that will delight both fine gourmets and those with a taste for discovery and also...

Food shops in Haut Val de Bagnes

Local produce is undoubtedly one of the great treasures of Verbier and its region. In addition to the usual supermarket chains, the local breweries, cheesemakers, butchers and...

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