Torbel

Among the municipalities of Valais, Törbel stands out for its position on a mountain terrace above the Matter Valley. The compact community lies between the Matter Vispa valley floor and the high slopes of the Pennine Alps, retaining a distinctly rural Alpine character. Törbel is known well beyond Switzerland through research on common resources: residents historically regulated shared pastures, forests and irrigation water through local rules. This enduring system has made the village an important reference point for studies of collective resource management. See how Törbel fits into the wider Matter Valley by browsing webcams throughout Valais.

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