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Valais

The Valais is a canton in southern Switzerland. It's home to the pyramid-shaped Matterhorn mountain, upscale Alpine resorts and upper Rhône River Valley vineyards. In the east you can visit the huge Aletsch Glacier, the largest glacier in the Alps, and it is the home canton of the famous resort town Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn, offering numerous ski slopes and hiking routes. Zermatt is also a starting point for the scenic Glacier Express train. But the Valais has also a lot to offer if you are looking for more off-the-beaten-track destinations and experiences.

Points of Interest

Valais
Augstbord Cheesery, Turtmann

We cheese-makers from Turtmann love to be peeked into the pot. Especially since we are also actively involved every day in carefully processing the fresh mountain milk into the unmistakable ...

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise is a premier destination for outdoor enthusiasts offering a wide range of activities such as alpinism, hiking, and skiing. Visitors can set out to conquer their f ...

Gorner Gorge

The Gorner Gorge is a natural wonder located in Zermatt, Switzerland. It is formed by the Gornera River and is composed of 220 million year old serpentinite stone.

Visitors can walk on a w ...

Gornergrat

Surrounded by no fewer than 29 peaks above 4,000 meters, such as the majestic Matterhorn and the Dufourspitze, as well as the third-longest glacier of the Alps, Gornergrat rewards visitors w ...

Zermatt

Zermatt is a picturesque village located at the foot of the famous Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland. It is known for its car-free zone, preserved original character and endless possibiliti ...

Matterhorn

The towering Matterhorn, Europe's most iconic peak, rises above the breathtaking Alpine panorama at 4,478 meters. This natural swiss landmark is located on the border of the Valais in wester ...

Explored for the first time in 1943, discover one of the most fascinating underground site, 10 minutes from Sion. The subterranean lake of St-Leonard is located in Switzerland, ...
Underground Lake of St. Leonard

Explored for the first time in 1943, discover one of the most fascinating underground site, 10 minutes from Sion. The subterranean lake of St-Leonard is located in Switzerland, along the Rh ...

The castle of Tourbillon, set on the hill (protected natural area) opposite Valère, was built at the turn of the C 13th/C 14th by bishop Boniface de Challant, a native of Savoy ...
Castle of Tourbillon

The castle of Tourbillon, set on the hill (protected natural area) opposite Valère, was built at the turn of the C 13th/C 14th by bishop Boniface de Challant, a native of Savoy, who made it ...

The imposing silhouette of the hill of Valère ( protected natural area with mediterranean flora ) dominates Sion. It is crowned with a fortified church, whose belfry was the donjon
Castle of Valère

The imposing silhouette of the hill of Valère ( protected natural area with mediterranean flora ) dominates Sion. It is crowned with a fortified church, whose belfry was the donjon.
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Situated in the middle of the Rhone Valley the town is dotted with hills. The castles of Sion have always been occupied by men who have made them into observation points and ...
Sion

The topography of Sion is very specific – situated in the middle of the Rhone Valley, the town is dotted with hills. The castles of Sion have always been occupied by men who have made them i ...

Well known worldwide to be home to splendid ski resorts, Switzerland is a snow paradise. When I started writing this article I was initially aiming for a Top 10 best ski areas ...
Blog | 12 Superb Ski Resorts

Well known worldwide to be home to splendid ski resorts, Switzerland is a snow paradise. When I started writing this article I was initially aiming for a Top 10 best ski areas in Switzerland ...

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