Evolène is a municipality in the district of Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland .

It includes the villages of Evolène, Les Haudères , La Sage, Villa, La Forclaz, and Arolla , the hamlets of Lannaz and La Tour, and the hollow of Ferpècle .

The prehistoric rock carvings at Alpage De Cotter and the Maison d’habitation in Les Haudères are listed as Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Evolène is first mentioned in 1250 as Ewelina. In 1444 it was mentioned as in loco de Evolena. The municipality was formed in 1882 by division of Hérens municipality into Evolène and Saint-Martin.