AgarnAgarn (Walliser German: Agaru) is a municipality in the district of Leukin the German-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Agarn is first mentioned in 1252 as Aert. In 1267 it was mentioned as Ayert and in the 16th century it was known as Agaren. Agarn was twice nearly totally burned down, in 1799 and 1899. Agarn has an area, , of . Of this area, or 17.0% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 33.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 4.4% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.
GrimisuatGrimisuat is a municipality in the district of Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Grimisuat is first mentioned around 1001-1100 as Grimisoch. The municipality was formerly known by its unknown name Grimslen, however, that name is no longer used. Grimisuat has an area, , of . Of this area, or 47.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 22.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 27.7% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.9% is either rivers or lakes and or 2.0% is unproductive land.
AlbinenAlbinen is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Albinen is first mentioned in 1224 as Albignun. Later, it was known as Albinnon or by its French name Arbignon. Albinen has an area, , of . Of this area, or 46.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 39.5% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 3.4% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.3% is either rivers or lakes and or 10.7% is unproductive land. Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 1.
GrôneGrône is a municipality in the district of Sierre in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Grône is first mentioned around 1001-1100 as in Gruona. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Grün, however, that name is no longer used. Grône has an area, , of . Of this area, or 19.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 64.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 7.8% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.6% is either rivers or lakes and or 8.0% is unproductive land.
AyentAyent is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The Ayent area is first mentioned in 1052 as Agent. In 1250 it was mentioned as Argenta. Ayent has an area, , of . Of this area, or 18.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 24.2% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 4.6% is settled (buildings or roads), or 1.4% is either rivers or lakes and or 50.7% is unproductive land. Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 2.5% and transportation infrastructure made up 1.
ErgischErgisch is a municipality in the district of Leuk in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Ergisch is first mentioned in 1203 as Mons de Argessa. Ergisch has an area, , of . Of this area, 20.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while 38.0% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 0.9% is settled (buildings or roads) and 40.1% is unproductive land. The municipality is located in the Leuk district, at an elevation of on the slope left side of the Rhone valley at the entrance to the Turtmann valley.
Swiss wineSwiss wine is produced from nearly of vineyards, and the wines are mainly produced in the west and in the south of Switzerland, in the cantons of Geneva, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Valais and Vaud. White grape varieties are grown on 43% of the country's vineyard area, and red grape varieties on 57%. According to the Swiss Federal Office of Agriculture, Swiss wine production in 2019 was just over , almost equal amounts red and white. Nearly all the national production is drunk within the national boundaries; less than 2% of the wine is exported (mainly to Germany).
Dents du MidiThe Dents du Midi (French: "teeth of noon") are a three-kilometre-long mountain range in the Chablais Alps in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Overlooking the Val d'Illiez and the Rhône valley to the south, they face the Lac de Salanfe, an artificial reservoir, and are part of the geological ensemble of the Giffre massif. Their seven peaks are, from north-east to south-west: the Cime de l'Est, the Forteresse, the Cathédrale, the Éperon, the Dent Jaune, the Doigts and the Haute Cime.
NiedergestelnNiedergesteln is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. Niedergesteln is first mentioned around 1179-84 as Chastellon. In 1224 it was mentioned as Castellion. The municipality was formerly known by its French name Châtillon-le-Bas, however, that name is no longer used. Niedergesteln has an area, , of . Of this area, 12.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 28.3% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 3.0% is settled (buildings or roads) and 55.9% is unproductive land.
KanderstegKandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located along the valley of the River Kander, west of the Jungfrau massif. It is noted for its spectacular mountain scenery and sylvan alpine landscapes. Tourism is a very significant part of its economic life today. It offers outdoor activities year-round, with hiking trails and mountain climbing as well as downhill and cross-country skiing.
