Visperterminen first cropped up in history books in 1199. Yet grave finds have proven the existence of mankind as far back as the Bronze Age (1800-800 BC). In the past Valais (a canton in Switzerland) has benefited greatly from the mountain passes leading south. The Saas Valley led the way over the Monte Moro into the Anzasca Valley in Italy. Alongside economic prosperity, these passes also brought cultural influences from Italy back into the Valais. In this way the Sacri Monti (chapel trail...