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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 />

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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 />

valais4you.ch<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 />

F<strong>in</strong>d more <strong>in</strong>formation on<br />

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‹4 HOURS<br />

to the Mediterr<strong>an</strong>e<strong>an</strong><br />

NOW<br />

apero time!<br />

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