Secret History: From Roman Roads to Napoleon Valais was not always a quiet Swiss region. Its strategic location in the middle of the Alps made it one of the most desired and dangerous passageways in Europe for centuries. The Roman Toll Road: In the year 57 BC, Julius Caesar’s Roman legions invaded the area. Why?… Continue reading Valais – Part 2
Month: April 2026
Valais – Part 1
The “Alpine Lab” Where Geography Becomes Fascinating Imagine a place where you can touch an ancient glacier in the morning, walk through a medieval castle at noon, and eat melted cheese at night in a town with no gas cars. This place is real. Its name is Valais (pronounced Va-lay), and it is the most… Continue reading Valais – Part 1