The result of the merger between Bagnes and Vollèges, Val de Bagnes is the fourth-largest municipality in Switzerland, with a surface area of 302 km2 (according to data from the Swiss Federal Statistical Office). It thus exceeds the surface area of the cantons of Schaffhausen (298 km2), Geneva (282 km2) and Zug (238 km2).

Over the past two centuries, three phases can be distinguished in the evolution of the population. The first half of the 19th century was characterized by strong growth. This was followed by a decline which, although initially very slight, eventually led to a sharp demographic fall in the 1920s. This downward trend was not reversed until the end of the Second World War, at which point a meteoric recovery began, confirmed year after year since 1990.

The Commune of Val de Bagnes today has over 10,000 inhabitants. The proportion of residents of foreign origin rose particularly sharply between 2000 and 2016. It is now above the Valais and Swiss averages, which was not the case previously. There are 65 different nationalities.

To find out more about the commune's services or for any inquiries, please visit our website: www.valdebagnes.ch