The Saint Bernard dog
“Nobleness, devotion, sacrifice” is the motto of the St. Bernard dog, the Swiss national emblem. With his clumsy look and his big benevolent eyes, the star dog of the Beethoven films is a favourite with young and old. Take advantage of your stay in Valais to meet this mountain hero who has become our best ambassador.
In 2025, a new Barryland will be dedicated to him in Martigny. Nestled in the heart of a 22,000 m² green space, Barryland is the only theme park entirely dedicated to Switzerland’s national dog. Ideal for a visit with family or friends, it invites young and old alike to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of the St Bernard: from the myths and legends surrounding its 300-year history to the distinctive traits of its unique character.
Daniel Yule – Slalom
A resident of La Fouly, Daniel is a member of the Swiss ski team. On the World Cup circuit since 2013-2014, he took part in his first Olympic Games in Sochi thanks to a 7th place finish in the Kitzbühel slalom! With each season bringing better results, Daniel came close to a podium finish in the 2016-2017 season, when he finished tenth in the best slalom rankings. In a discipline where the competition is fierce, he reached the podium for the first time in Kitzbühel on 21 January 2018, a podium he repeated 2 days later in Schladming. Winner of the Chamonix slalom in February 2024, he staged a spectacular comeback from 30th place in the first run to finish in first place. In 2026, he took part in his fourth Olympic Games. He has 17 podium finishes to his name, including seven World Cup victories and two victories in team events.
Ludovic Lattion – Ski touring
Also from Orsières, Ludovic Lattion first took up alpine skiing before discovering athletics in 2009. For almost ten years, he was one of Switzerland’s top young hopefuls in the 1,000 m and 2,000 m events. He then took up running and ski mountaineering in 2016. In 2022, he finished as European runner-up and Swiss champion in the U23 vertical category. In early 2026, he came third in the Swiss championships in the vertical category. He secured the same position again, this time at the legendary Patrouille des Glaciers in April 2026, alongside brothers Robin and Thomas Bussard.
Delphine Darbellay – Alpine skiing
Originally from La Fouly, Delphine Darbellay quickly made a name for herself on the national and international alpine skiing scene. In 2022, she made her World Cup debut at the finals, where she contributed to the Swiss team’s victory in the team parallel event, confirming her promising talent and potential within Swiss alpine skiing. She won her first national title in 2023 at the Swiss giant slalom championships in Davos.
Tanguy Fellay – biathlon
Tanguy Fellay began his sporting career in 2019 with the CRP Nordique Valais cross-country skiing team, where he competed in the U16 category until the age of 15. Thanks to his dedication and steady progress, he was given the opportunity to join the NLZ squad in Brig in the junior category from 2021.
During the 2024–2025 season, he put in strong performances in competition and was subsequently selected for the Swiss-Ski candidate squad. The 2025–2026 season marked a turning point in his career with his participation in the Junior World Championships. Following these results and this experience, he joined the Swiss-Ski C squad for the 2026–2027 season.