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A vision becomes reality.<br />
It is the <strong>Valais</strong> Alps, with their impressive mass <strong>an</strong>d<br />
elemental perm<strong>an</strong>ence that cont<strong>in</strong>ue to <strong>in</strong>spire us<br />
to rise above ourselves. If we take our fate <strong>in</strong>to our<br />
h<strong>an</strong>ds, then we do it on our own terms. Then we proceed<br />
confidently <strong>an</strong>d courageously, with pride <strong>an</strong>d<br />
our irrepressible will to forge ahead.<br />
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Our dreamers<br />
aren’t hippies,<br />
they’re eng<strong>in</strong>eers.<br />
In the middle of the Alps, we<br />
are creat<strong>in</strong>g noth<strong>in</strong>g less th<strong>an</strong><br />
the remedies of tomorrow.<br />
To achieve this, our development<br />
<strong>an</strong>d production processes<br />
have been fully re thought.<br />
We’re offer<strong>in</strong>g space <strong>in</strong> our<br />
high-tech centres situ ated <strong>in</strong><br />
Alp<strong>in</strong>e rock for like- m<strong>in</strong>ded<br />
partners from throughout the<br />
world. To achieve this, we do<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g we c<strong>an</strong> to supply<br />
life-sav<strong>in</strong>g medications more<br />
quickly.<br />
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What matters to us is what<br />
benefits people.<br />
In the middle of the Alps, we’re creat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>an</strong> isl<strong>an</strong>d<br />
with unique value-based health care. We’re comb<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
our activities <strong>in</strong> competence centres for general<br />
<strong>an</strong>d state-of-the-art medic<strong>in</strong>e, <strong>an</strong>d reflect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on what really matters: care, trust, confidentiality<br />
<strong>an</strong>d mutual respect.<br />
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Our most import<strong>an</strong>t<br />
employee:<br />
mother nature.<br />
Here <strong>in</strong> the heart of the<br />
Alps, we have committed<br />
to energy <strong>in</strong>dependence.<br />
We are putt<strong>in</strong>g a strategy<br />
<strong>in</strong> place for the c<strong>an</strong>ton<br />
which aims to drastically reduce<br />
energy consumption <strong>an</strong>d<br />
dependence on fossil fuels <strong>an</strong>d<br />
to promote renewable energy.<br />
We are <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly mak<strong>in</strong>g use<br />
of precious resources such as<br />
water, sunsh<strong>in</strong>e <strong>an</strong>d w<strong>in</strong>d as<br />
sources of energy <strong>an</strong>d are develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
electric mobility.<br />
In time, we are determ<strong>in</strong>ed to<br />
supply our c<strong>an</strong>ton with energy<br />
that is 100% susta<strong>in</strong>able <strong>an</strong>d<br />
sourced <strong>in</strong> <strong>Valais</strong>.<br />
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There is no magic formula for happ<strong>in</strong>ess. But m<strong>an</strong>y families especially<br />
value be<strong>in</strong>g close to nature, feel<strong>in</strong>g grounded <strong>an</strong>d enjoy<strong>in</strong>g a safe, protected<br />
environment. In <strong>Valais</strong>, family life is a priority – <strong>an</strong>d not just at<br />
<strong>an</strong> emotional level. The c<strong>an</strong>ton of <strong>Valais</strong> is a leader <strong>in</strong> terms of support<br />
for young families: it offers some of the highest family allow<strong>an</strong>ces <strong>in</strong><br />
Switzerl<strong>an</strong>d along with some of the best-value nurseries <strong>an</strong>d childcare.<br />
Th<strong>an</strong>ks to a rapidly grow<strong>in</strong>g choice of daycare centres <strong>in</strong> <strong>Valais</strong>, professionals<br />
c<strong>an</strong> comb<strong>in</strong>e work <strong>an</strong>d family life with ease. This is a safe world<br />
<strong>in</strong> which to grow up: children c<strong>an</strong> enjoy carefree play outdoors, <strong>an</strong>d<br />
<strong>Valais</strong> offers them all the space they need to develop naturally.<br />
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Out here <strong>in</strong> the open, at the centre of it all.<br />
In the middle of the Alps, we’re creat<strong>in</strong>g a high-tech network<br />
where social cohesion, community <strong>an</strong>d security are ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed,<br />
cared for <strong>an</strong>d cherished. In the same way that we’ve<br />
been liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Valais</strong> for centuries. For this reason, we’re br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g<br />
high-tech to our mounta<strong>in</strong> villages, l<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g them with micro<br />
mobility <strong>an</strong>d tr<strong>an</strong>sform<strong>in</strong>g them <strong>in</strong>to idyllic communities with<br />
state-of-the-art connectivity.<br />
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For us, progress has<br />
no speed limit.<br />
In the middle of the Alps we’re<br />
creat<strong>in</strong>g a breed<strong>in</strong>g ground<br />
for start-ups. Where the size<br />
of a comp<strong>an</strong>y does not counts,<br />
but rather the size of the idea.<br />
Where SMEs are not suppliers,<br />
but partners, <strong>an</strong>d where pioneers<br />
do not encounter barriers,<br />
but sponsors.<br />
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We call it<br />
«Life-Work Bal<strong>an</strong>ce».<br />
2000<br />
kilometres of<br />
ski trails<br />
6<br />
thermal spas<br />
45<br />
mounta<strong>in</strong> peaks of<br />
4000 m or higher<br />
8000<br />
kilometres of<br />
hik<strong>in</strong>g trails<br />
40 000<br />
hectare nature<br />
parks<br />
75<br />
Gault&Millaurated<br />
restaur<strong>an</strong>ts<br />
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family dest<strong>in</strong>ations<br />
that have been<br />
awar ded the «Family<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>ation» label<br />
1600<br />
kilometres<br />
bike routes<br />
<strong>an</strong>d mounta<strong>in</strong><br />
bike paths<br />
8<br />
products with the<br />
AOP/IGP label<br />
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F<strong>in</strong>d yourself aga<strong>in</strong>, here with us.<br />
With us, every trip becomes <strong>an</strong> adventure. We<br />
talk about our orig<strong>in</strong>s, our special qualities,<br />
our nature <strong>an</strong>d our history – quite simply, our<br />
uniqueness. We welcome people <strong>an</strong>d share<br />
with them our fasc<strong>in</strong>ation, <strong>in</strong>spire <strong>in</strong> them a<br />
yearn<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>Valais</strong>.<br />
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In <strong>Valais</strong> you don’t<br />
dream of the future.<br />
You <strong>in</strong>vent it.<br />
With <strong>in</strong>numerable pl<strong>an</strong>s,<br />
big <strong>an</strong>d small, we’re<br />
shap<strong>in</strong>g our own little<br />
big world. Together we c<strong>an</strong><br />
do <strong>an</strong>yth<strong>in</strong>g. Together, we will<br />
make the grey electricity pylons<br />
<strong>in</strong> the Grimsel Tunnel disappear<br />
beneath the ground. Together<br />
we’ll br<strong>in</strong>g back the Rhone to<br />
its natural course. We’ll move<br />
mounta<strong>in</strong>s. We’ll create our little<br />
alp<strong>in</strong>e paradise. We’ll make<br />
it even more bus<strong>in</strong>ess- friendly,<br />
even more socially conscious,<br />
even more susta<strong>in</strong>able. Our<br />
mounta<strong>in</strong>s seem <strong>in</strong>cl<strong>in</strong>ed to<br />
duly welcome like-m<strong>in</strong>ded people<br />
who also w<strong>an</strong>t to support<br />
us. The notion of give <strong>an</strong>d take<br />
clearly resides <strong>in</strong> the <strong>Valais</strong> Alps<br />
<strong>an</strong>d <strong>in</strong> us. It nourishes our funlov<strong>in</strong>g<br />
side that is eager for life,<br />
half mounta<strong>in</strong> people, half Southern<br />
Europe<strong>an</strong>s, with a peaceful<br />
spirit <strong>an</strong>d a pure heart, straightforward<br />
<strong>an</strong>d direct.<br />
Together we’re develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the <strong>Valais</strong> of tomorrow.<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong> us <strong>an</strong>d be a part of it.<br />
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Whenever <strong>Valais</strong> strikes a chord with<br />
someone, the feel<strong>in</strong>g never leaves them.<br />
VALAIS<br />
SO CLOSE<br />
Mounta<strong>in</strong> peaks<br />
45 of which are more<br />
th<strong>an</strong> four-thous<strong>an</strong>d<br />
metres high<br />
FR<br />
Bern<br />
Basel<br />
Zürich<br />
DE<br />
Switzerl<strong>an</strong>d’s<br />
water castle<br />
80% of Swiss<br />
glacier mass is on<br />
<strong>Valais</strong> soil<br />
AT<br />
1 HOUR<br />
to Bern<br />
2 HOURS<br />
to Zurich<br />
2.5 HOURS<br />
to Geneva<br />
Laus<strong>an</strong>ne<br />
2 HOURS<br />
to Mil<strong>an</strong><br />
Geneva<br />
Sion<br />
30 MINUTES<br />
to the ski slope<br />
Approximately<br />
350 000<br />
<strong>in</strong>habit<strong>an</strong>ts<br />
Sion<br />
the c<strong>an</strong>tonal capital<br />
Climate<br />
300 sunny days<br />
per year<br />
IT<br />
Mil<strong>an</strong>o<br />
Location<br />
short journey times<br />
to Swiss hubs <strong>an</strong>d<br />
nearby countries<br />
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