History has left us with a rich and multifaceted heritage, from traditional lore passed down through generations to rural customs upheld since time immemorial. Despite the inroads of tourism and thanks to the hardy folk of the Val dāIlliez who proudly maintain centuries-old traditions and customs, visitors to the Region Dents du Midi can experience our Terroir in a multitude of different ways. We ālocalsā take great pride in our strong regional identity, but this doesnāt mean weāre rooted in the past.
Culture

While traditions and folklore are carefully guarded, our love of culture means we are also innovators, looking ever
forward to a future filled with multicultural exchange, events, exhibits, art, literature, music and shows.
History & Traditions
From tall tales to unbelievable-but-true local legends, the Val dāIlliez is a history buffās dream! Our past is ever-present, thanks to various heritage associations who work tirelessly to preserve the architectural, geographic and cultural heritage left by our ancestors. Take a lesson in patois, our ancient local dialect, find out about the larger-than-life āGros Belletā who inspired a revolution in 1790 or follow in the footsteps of the daring smugglers who criss-crossed our alpine valleys in the dead of nightā¦

Know-how

The Val dāIlliez has a long history of alpine craftsmanship and these ancestral techniques have been carefully preserved and transmitted from generation to generation. Despite the inroads of tourism, local artisans, shops and restaurants still welcome visitors to the region with the same hearty simplicity as in days gone by. Revisit the past at an old grain mill, a communal bread oven, a traditional bell foundryā¦
Alpine Pastures
These uncultivated, high-altitude grasslands were hard-won from the thick forests which covered the untainsides hundreds of years ago. Generations of farming families ave brought their herds of hardy sheep, goats, and cattle to spend the summer grazing in the sunshine, helping to keep the forests at bay and, in the process, creating unique ecosystems of plants, wild animals and traditions which vary from one hillside to another.

Agenda
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Top event
Foire du Valais | RƩgion Dents du Midi, Region and Honour table
RĆ©gion Dents du Midi will have the privilege of being “Table et RĆ©gion d’honneur” at the 2025 edition of the Foire du Valais. -
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Foire du Valais | RƩgion Dents du Midi, Region and Honour table
RĆ©gion Dents du Midi will have the privilege of being “Table et RĆ©gion d’honneur” at the 2025 edition of the Foire du Valais. -
Top event
Foire du Valais | RƩgion Dents du Midi, Region and Honour table
RĆ©gion Dents du Midi will have the privilege of being “Table et RĆ©gion d’honneur” at the 2025 edition of the Foire du Valais. -
“Bain de Livres” makes a stop in ChampĆ©ry
A bus full of treasures for 0-25 year olds awaits you: stories in over 80 languages, comfortable corners for reading, listening, playing and sharing books. -
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Inauguration of the Maison de Commune in Val-d’Illiez
The Maison de Commune de Val-d’Illiez opens its doors to you on this day. -
SoirĆ©e champĆŖtre Val-d’Illiez 1830
Join us as we celebrate the season with a convivial autumn gathering, delicious local specialities, and lively folk music. -
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Raclette World Championships
The best cheeses will battle it out in front of an international jury for the world title! -
Halloween – The Den of Terror!
The Night of Horror descends on L’Antre d’Eux in Champoussin! -
Halloween Party!
Get ready for a thrilling and fun-filled Halloween, with entertainment for the whole family, from the youngest to the oldest! -
Classical music concert | “ĆphĆ©mĆØre” string trio
A magnificent concert to delight music lovers! -
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Finding balance: reconciling professional and personal life