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 d’Illiez is a history buff’s 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 ‘Gros Bellet’ 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 night…
Know-how
The Val d’Illiez 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 foundry…
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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Livestock Festival
For one festive day, farmers from all the local alpine pastures gather in town to show off their bovine beauties! -
Concerts | Sidilarsen – Jacuzzi Jaguar -Jane Barnell
For the first time in the region, a visit from the emblematic industrial metal band Sidilarsen! -
Et si on parlait de…
Nine evenings of discussions on taboo or little-known topics -
Cycle d’orientation de Troistorrents celebrates its 50th anniversary
From 1974 to 2024, 50 years of existence is something to celebrate, isn’t it? -
Vernissage | “Presence/Absence” by Brindusa Burrows
Brindusa Burrows’ new series of works is on show at the Espace Raiffeisen in Champéry. -
Conference | Scams and frauds in real life and on the Internet
How can you avoid scams in both real and virtual life? -
Yoga & Wellness Retreat
A whole weekend to disconnect from everyday life and recharge your batteries in the heart of the Swiss Alps… -
Fête des moulins
Join us for a day of traditions and festivities, celebrating our local heritage! -
Concerts | Les sales Majestés – Rocco Glavio – The black Monarchs & the missing Girl + Gipsy Skins
For the first time in the region, the Sales Majestés will be performing an exceptional concert! -
Fête des moulins
Join us for a day of traditions and festivities, celebrating our local heritage! -
Artists’ Day
The annual event in Troistorrents with WildTramp and Coconut Kings as headliners. -
Alpine Pasture Festival in the Vallon de They
Don’t miss the Alpine Pasture Festival in the heart of Vallon de They.