Valais

Aletsch Glacier, Riederalp Regions © Andreas Gerth

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Valais is the place where the River Rhône rises, where the mountains almost reach the sky and the raclette tastes best. Explore Zermatt at the foot of the Matterhorn. Discover the Rhone Valley and the unspoiled side valleys. Marvel at the imposing Aletsch Glacier.

Valais at a glance

That’s Valais

Valais in the south of Switzerland stretches from the source of the Rhône to Lake Geneva. The region is a popular destination due to its glaciers and the imposing four-thousand-metre peaks, especially the Matterhorn and car-free Zermatt.

Discover Valais

Wonderful excursions and ideal conditions for winter sports will be found in the Saas Valley with Saas-Fee and the Aletsch Arena. You can get up close and personal with nature in the Binn Valley with its landscape park, enjoy wellness and pampering in Leukerbad on the Gemmi Pass and ideal cross-country skiing conditions in the high valley of Goms.

Valais and its mountains

Valais has over 40 4,000m peaks: Switzerland’s most famous landmark is the Matterhorn (also known as Cervin or Horu), the highest point is the Dufourspitze at 4,634m. Whether you choose a mountain tour by car or a mountain railway ride: enjoy the fresh air and the majestic beauty of the Valais Alps. Top vantage points include the Gornergrat and the Rothorn.

The Rhone Valley

The sun-drenched Rhone Valley carries the lifeblood of Valais. Fruit trees, vines and alpine meadows flourish here – all irrigated by centuries-old bisses, or irrigation channels. Visit Sion, the regional capital, with its castle-topped hills, or Martigny with the Mont Blanc Express to Chamonix in France. In Brig, you can marvel at Stockalper Castle and venture into northern Italy via the Simplon Pass.

Around Valais

Take a steam train ride into the Uri Alps on the Furka Pass mountain route, passing the Rhone Glacier. At Gletsch, the Grimsel Pass leads to the imposing man-made lakes of the Bernese Oberland. On the Jungfraujoch you can enjoy magnificent views of the eternal snow that feeds the Aletsch Glacier. Another welcome destination is Vaud with Montreux, Chillon Castle and the UNESCO-protected terraced vineyards of Lavaux.

Experience Valais for less

Ask about the guest card for visitors who stay one night or more. This will give you benefits such as free travel and many discounts. The Matterhorn Gotthard Pass gives you free travel by train and bus on two, three or five days within a month, plus a 50% discount on cable cars and mountain railways and activities in the Upper Valais.

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  • Walliserhof Grand-Hotel & Spa 5 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Saas-Fee, Valais

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  • Hôtel de Moiry 3 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Grimentz, Valais

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  • Saas-Fee wellnessHostel4000

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Saas-Fee, Valais

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  • Reka-Feriendorf Blatten-Belalp 4 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Blatten-Belalp, Valais

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  • FAFLERALP - HIDEAWAY RESORT l Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Blatten (Lötschental Valley), Lötschental

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  • Hotel Sonne 4 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Zermatt, Valais

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  • Hôtel National Resort & Spa 4 Stars

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    Champéry, Valais

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  • Hotel Matterhorn Focus 4 Stars

    Recommended by Switzerland Tourism

    Zermatt, Valais

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  • Täsch Milan to Täsch one way Private Transfer

    Our professional drivers will take care of you and your group. Whatever be your Pick up location in... from CHF 495
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  • Riederalp Mountaincart

    Downhill fun for the whole familyThree wide wheels, low seating position, hydraulic brakes. The... from CHF 16
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    valid: 14.07.2025 - 26.10.2025

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  • Saas-Almagell Cable car ride to the Mittelallalin | Saas-Fee

    Perched 3,500 metres above Saas-Fee, the Mittelallalin is surrounded by several 4,000-metre peaks in... from CHF 75
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    valid: 14.07.2025 - 26.11.2026

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  • Leukerbad Summer Card 3 Days

    Enjoy unforgettable adventure days in Leukerbad: 3 days for the price of 2. The Gemmi or Torrent... from CHF 108
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    valid: 14.07.2025 - 07.11.2025

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  • Sierre Valais-brand grands crus box

    What is it?Every month, enjoy one white and one red Valais-brand wines from Valais’s wine cellars... from CHF 75
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    valid: 14.07.2025 - 31.12.2025

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  • Täsch Montreux to Täsch One Way Private Transfer

    Our professional drivers will take care of you and your group. Whatever be your Pick up location in... from CHF 560
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  • Crans-Montana Multisports camp for Kids

    Padel, climbing, beach volleyball, badminton, pickleball, table tennis, ultimate frisbee and other... from CHF 495
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    valid: 28.07.2025 - 11.08.2025

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  • Münster (Goms) White wine glass

    Enjoy a fine aperitif in our white wine glass with the Goms logo. Volume: 7.5 cl
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