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ℹ️Practical info — Fully
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💡 Tips
- Be sure to try the Petite Arvine grape variety, which thrives exceptionally well in Fully's steep vineyards.
- Visit Fully in October to experience the famous Chestnut Festival (Fête de la Châtaigne).
- Hike through the Les Follatères nature reserve, known for its nearly Mediterranean flora.
- In autumn, stop for a 'Brisolée', a traditional meal featuring roasted chestnuts, cheese, and cold cuts.
🍽 Food
A noble white wine with a salty note, which you can taste in the local wine cellars.
Roasted chestnuts served with alpine cheese, dried meat, and fruit, an autumn must-try.
Buy fresh apricots in summer from the roadside stands.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Direct sale of wines from the surrounding vineyards.
In autumn, you can find jams, flour, and pastries made from local chestnuts.
Walk through the terraced vineyards and enjoy the silence and the views.
A level path along the canal, good for a relaxed stroll.
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Fully is located on the right bank of the Rhône in Lower Valais and is one of Switzerland's most dynamic wine-growing municipalities. Geographically, the town is overlooked by the massive Grand Chavalard, which shapes the climate and the landscape. The sun-drenched, terraced slopes of Fully are famous for their granitic soils, giving the wine a unique mineral note. The Petite Arvine grape variety, in particular, finds its great expression here, making Fully the unofficial center for this specialty. Another landmark of the municipality is the extensive chestnut groves above the village. Every year in October, the Fête de la Châtaigne takes place, one of the largest folk festivals in Valais, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. Historically, Fully was also a significant site for energy production; the former funicular to the Fully hydroelectric power plant was long considered the steepest in the world. Today, the municipality is a popular residential location, combining the charm of a wine village with modern infrastructure. The Les Follatères nature reserve at the bend of the Rhône provides exceptional flora and fauna with Mediterranean influence. Sport-wise, Fully is a starting point for demanding hikes and mountain tours in the Grand-Muveran massif. The community maintains a spirited cultural life and proudly preserves its identity, closely linked to agriculture, wine, and the impressive alpine backdrop.
- Location: Switzerland
- Top sights: La Belle Usine · Mini zoo · Cactus
- Nearby: Martigny (4 km)
- Population: ~9.020
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -7 | -6 | -3 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | -1 | -5 |
| Rain mm | 107 | 77 | 94 | 74 | 117 | 105 | 103 | 105 | 76 | 86 | 94 | 110 |
Geography
Facts
- 9020 inhabitants in the year 2024
- Over 100 hectares of chestnut forests
- Vineyard area of approx. 340 hectares
- Petite Arvine is the main grape variety
- Les Follatères nature reserve nearby
- Host of the KM Vertical (running race)
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Sights in the town Fully (10)
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