Val d'Hérens, Switzerland
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Village of La Forclaz in Val d'Hèrens, SwitzerlandSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:La_Forclaz_Val_d%27H%C3%A9rens.JPG
Author: Gabriele Delhey
Val d'Hérens (German: Eringertal) is a picturesque valley in Valais canton, Switzerland. The valley stretches from the city of Sion in a southeast direction towards the Pennine Alps. It is surrounded by a number of high mountains including the Dent d'Hérens, Dent Blanche, Mont Collon and Mont Blanc de Cheilon.
Val d'Hérens is a place to see traditional rural Switzerland. Here, you may come across farmers still wearing traditional clothes. There are quaint villages dotting the landscape. They comprise a cluster of wooden chalets that hug the valley.
Visiting Val d'Hérens
Sights & Attractions in Val d'Hérens
- Evolène
Small village, ideal as a base for hiking the area. - Hérémence
Village near the Grande Dixence Dam. - Les Haudères
A small hamlet, location for the Geology and Glacier center. - Pyramides d'Euseigne
A natural rock formation that looks like concrete ruins. They jut out of the slopes forming jagged edges.
Traditional granaries in the village of Evolène in Val d'Hèrens, SwitzerlandSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:RaccardEvolene.jpg
Author: Gilleswiss
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