Valais Specialties

Apricots

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The Prince of the Valais orchard

The emblematic fruit of the canton, the Valais apricot is produced by sun-drenched orchards. With an attractive reddish-orange colour, a velvety skin and a sweet, acidic flavour, it is one of summer’s indulgent pleasures and is equally at home in both sweet and savoury recipes: tarts, jams, juices, sorbets, tartares and even carpaccios. Which will you choose? Buy the Prince of the Valais orchard from one of the many points of sale and put a ray of sunshine on your plate.

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95% of Swiss apricot production is harvested in Valais orchards

Valais apricot, fruit, Switzerland

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700 hectares of orchards are dedicated to apricot production in Valais

Valais apricots

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Rich in vitamins, refreshing and sweet with only 47 calories per 100 gr

Abricots from Valais

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The cultivation area extends from Sierre to Vernayaz: half on the slopes of the left bank and half in the Rhône plain.

Valais brandy AOP Abricotine, Valais, Switzerland

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Delicately hand-picked apricots are exalted by producers through quality products that it infuses with its intense aromas. It is thus expressed through cordials, nectars, jams and even brandy (Abricotine AOP).

One thousand flavours

If the Luizet du Valais reigned for a long time as a master, today 100 varieties which allow the spreading out of the harvest. From the earliest to the latest, the different varieties of Valais apricots can be enjoyed throughout the summer.

Varieties
  • Early - from mid-June

    Bergeval Chrisgold Colorado Flopria Goldrich Lido Orangered

  • High season - July-August

    Aprisweet Bergarouge Delicot Kioto Lady Cot Luizet

  • Late - August-September

    Bergeron Faralia Harogem Swired Tardif de Tain Tardif de Valence

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carrots, asparagus, apricots, apples, cherries, raspberries, etc. Many delicious fruits and vegetables grow in Valais. Switzerland

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