It doesn't matter the time of the year, you'll always find activities in the Herens Valley which will leave you incredible memories.
For people who like sports...
In Summer
- Walking: There are numerous possibilities adapted to all levels. Magnificient treks leave from the chalets and other villages in the Valley. Please go to this website for suggestions.
- Mountain biking
- Rock Climbing
- Via Ferrata
- Mountaineering
- Hang gliding
For buying or renting mountain equipment, skis/snowboards and via ferrata equipment, go to Chevrier Sport in Les Haudères.
In Winter
- Skiing / Snowboarding: there are three small to medium sized ski stations in the upper part of the valley, all accessible between 5-25min by car.
- Cross-country skiing
- Backcountry skiing
- Snow shoe trekking (raquettes)
- Bob sleighing (luge), ice skating
- Winter Mountaineering
- Ice climbing
For Epicureans
- Strolling: on foot, by horse or yak!
- Visiting historical villages
- Local food and delicacies (raclette, cheese fondue, specialities from the region)
- Wine tasting
- Enjoying chalet life
- Listening to stories and discovering local lore
Relaxing in the chalet and enjoying local food and wine
Raclette is a Swiss dish and Swiss tradition. Half-wheels of racette cheese are set under a special salamander and the melted top surface of the wheel is scraped off onto a warmed plate with boiled potatoes, gherkins (sour, not sweet) and the like. Host Jean-Paul (pictured) preparing this traditional dish for two Australian friends. The bottle of wine made the task a lot easier as it is hot and thirsty work.