Exhibition: The Soapstone Heritage of the Val d’Anniviers

Open-air exhibition on soapstone in Grimentz

Discover the key findings of the inventory and the geological and archaeological research carried out in the Val d’Anniviers in 2025 by Cédric Cramatte and Hans-Rudolf Pfeifer (University of Lausanne and ARAVA Anniviers), with the support of the local community. Learn about the extraction and use of this remarkable rock: soapstone.

By completing the quiz available on site and finding the correct keyword, you can win a small surprise and purchase soapstone stones at a special price. Visit the Grimentz Tourist Office, open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., to collect your prize.