Dancewalk - Ultra Valais


From Rottu to Rhône

In the valley where it grows, the Rhône (Rotten in German, Rottu in Walliserdeutsch) has undergone numerous developments aimed at controlling its flow and reducing the harmful effects of its floods. After the Rhône corrections of 1863 and 1930, a third correction has been in progress since 2009.

14:00 Meeting at Gampel, Dorf bus stop: Gampel > Niedergampel: Dancewalk for the German-speaking tributaries of the Rhône

15:30Meeting at Obergetwing, Rottenbrücke: Obergetwing Bridge: Performance of the devastating repair

16:45 Meeting at the Ravine of Feschilju: Ritual of reparative devastation

17:20 Industriestrasse Brigde > End of the Rufiweg: Dancewalk for the French-speaking tributaries of the Rhône

18:20 Meeting down the stairs at the end of the Rufiweg: Arrival and performance with the Sosta Tanzzentrum, its students and teachers

18:30 Performance in front of the Leuk/Susten Sation with the Sosta Tanzzentrum, followed by a drink