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A PIC A WEEK

mid-summer en Evolène

Every year on the 15th of August, there is a big traditional festival in Evolène. People put on their coloring customs.  It is a fantastic moment for the eyes and the ears to enjoy all these folkloriques presentations. I was especially pleased to listen to one of the day’s significant events, the concert of the “cor des Alpes” in the middle of the village…

NO VERTIGE, PLEASE!

It’s not the first time I go up to the famous Bhutanbridge, but it’s the first time this year. This bridge had been realized as a friendship symbol between Bhutan and Switzerland, both alpine countries, beginning of this century. The bridge is located in the Pfyn-forest in Susten. It is 134 meters long. The very first time you get over the bridge it’s…