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Sembrancher

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Location: Sembrancher, Entremont, Valais, Switzerland

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September 1, 2024

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The original church dates from 1286 and had a bell tower and an adjoining chapel called the Chapelle du Sépulcre.
The current church was built in 1686 and contains four altars:
The main altar is dedicated to Saint-Étienne.
The Rosary altar dates from 1861.
The altar of Saint-Joseph is linked to the Holy Sepulchre.
The altar of Sainte-Catherine.
The masterpiece on the main altar, depicting the martyrdom of Saint-Étienne, was painted by Laurent Ritz.

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Willem VS

September 1, 2024

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Sembrancher is a municipality in the district of Entremont in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It lies at an elevation of 717 metres (2,333 ft) and covers an area of 17.7 km² (6.8 sq mi). The municipality is located at the confluence of the Dranse de Bagnes and the Dranse d’Entremont, along the road over the Great St. Bernard Pass. The area is largely forested and farmland, with a small percentage of built-up and unproductive land. The municipality has a rich history, first mentioned in 1177 as Sancti Pancratii de Branchi.

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Julien Harté

September 8, 2025

Sembrancher is located at the junction of the Bagnes and Entremont valleys. The town is situated on the slopes of the Catogne mountain, which can serve as a landmark for travelers coming from the Lake Geneva region.

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