Events

The Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon takes place on 5 July 2025. Gornergrat-Zermatt Marathon The Marathon is one of the most beautiful trail running routes in the Alps. Starting at St. Niklaus, the run leads past meadows and small mountain lakes. A fantastic Alpine panorama awaits athletes and spectators. And if you still have excess energy to burn […]

Switzerland’s National Day is festively celebrated in all Saas municipalities on 1 August. The whole of Switzerland celebrates. You too can join in and come to the beautiful Valais. Celebrate Switzerland’s National Day with the local population. With folk entertainment, typical Swiss dishes, fireworks and lots of joie de vivre, the holiday will be the […]

The Folklore Festival Zermatt will take place from 9 to 10 August 2025. Folklore Festival Zermatt Experience alphorn sounds and Schwyzerörgeli music up close. Welcome to the 53rd Folklore Festival in Zermatt. The second weekend in August is once again all about tradition and folklore. This year, too, a special weekend is planned – but […]

The 2025 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships will take place in Crans-Montana from September 10 to 14, 2025. Mountain Bike World Championships 2025 in Crans-Montana Crans-Montana is establishing itself as a cross-country showcase venue for the Mountain Bike World Championships in Valais. The best riders meet in this unique mountain setting. The 2025 UCI Mountain […]

The Zermatt Music Festival & Academy takes place from 11 to 21 September 2025. Guests from all over the world travel to the beautiful Valais mountain resort. Zermatt Music Festival & Academy Classical concerts are held at various venues around the resort. The Grand Hotel Zermatterhof and the English Church are just two locales setting […]

The Valais Fair – Foire du Valais takes place 26 September to 5 October 2025. Valais Fair Also known under the name of Comptoir de Martigny, the Valais Fair is one of the most important events of the canton. As a great appointment of tradesmen and local people since 1960, the fair attracts many visitors […]

From 27 to 29 January 2026, the AGROVINA will take place at CERM in Martigny. AGROVINA Welcome to the trade fair for viticulture and fruit growing. International exhibitors and stakeholders present their offers and services to the trade fair visitors. Building up and expanding your network as well as sharing knowledge and experiences – this […]