Experiences in Valais

Over 100 years ago, the border village of Gondo employed up to 500 workers in the gold mines. On a guided tour, visitors gather useful information on the history of gold and become fascinated by the yellow precious metal.

Immerse yourself in the hottest thermal water in Switzerland. In the thermal bath Les Bains de Lavey you can bathe in the 33 to 36 degree warm water, relax in saunas and steam baths and enjoy the view of the Vaud Alps.

This augmented-reality digital game is a new attraction offered by TéléMarécottes. You can play it on your smartphone or tablet while exploring the area around La Creusaz on foot!

Six hours of adrenaline and pure force of nature: a promise kept when canyoning the imposing Massa gorge situated between Blatten near Naters and Bitsch.

Leuk Castle, located in the municipality of Leuk in Valais, is a historical landmark dating back to the 12th century. Surrounded by picturesque vineyards and mountains, it combines medieval architecture with modern use as a cultural center for exhibitions and events.

Alone the facade of this museum is extraordinary: 84 solar panels of glass cover the building of Architect Jean-Pierre Emery - with the surroundings, Lac de Louché and the Valais mountains mirrored therein. Inside visitors meet with an exhibition space of around 1000 square meters, upon which the unusual and changing exhibits never cease to positively surprise viewers.

At the new Riding Center in Crans-Montana, the encounter with horses takes center stage – an impressive experience for all age groups.

Euseigne lies in Val d'Hérens, a side valley of the Rhône, near the world's highest dam, the Grande Dixence. The earth pyramids of Euseigne are one of Switzerland's most important geological sights and are protected monuments.

Vero’s themed trail is a chance to follow in the footsteps of Vero the little witch and discover her home in the Blindtal Valley.

Bathe and dine like the ancient Romans. Embark on a journey back in time to the heyday of the Roman Empire. The Roman-Irish Bath is the backdrop for a sumptuous bathing ritual as once observed in ancient Rome.

This activity is somewhere between rambling and mountaineering, and is suitable for both children and adults.

Aletsch Arena offers a guided expedition to the Aletsch glacier. It is the size of 12,000 football pitches, extending over 23 kilometres; you won't go round it in under six hours. A glacier like this is a whole world all to itself: clean air, fresh snow and sun from morning to evening.

The Planet Path begins below the FXB Observatory and runs opposite the impressive 4,000 metre-high peaks of the Valais Alps, at an altitude that stays between 2,200 metres and 2,500 metres.

High, higher - the Glacier Palace in the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Even the mountain train ride tops all records.

The thousand-year-old hospice in Great St. Bernard is the point of departure for this hike.

A circular trail leads from Tête-Noire to the tantalisingly named Gorges Mystérieuses – mysterious gorges.

A short but marvelous fixed-rope trail over the rooftops of Saas-Grund fascinates novices. The highlight: the 40 meter rappel!

The mine is located above Zinal on the left bank of the River Navizence, 1,920 m above sea level.

The Britannia via ferrata in the Saas Valley offers a breathtaking climbing experience and a unique view of the Allalin and Mattmark area.

Relax, enjoy and recharge your batteries in one of the largest wellness facilities in Valais within the walls of the Olympica wellness and sports hotel in Brig.

The wonderful alternative way of experiencing the mountain world. Unshackled and free from the burden of a rucksack, you’ll be able to discover the secrets of the Alpine world. At the leisurely pace of mules travelling over rough and smooth.

VerticAlp Emosson, these are 3 historic mountain railways that take you to the second largest reservoir in Switzerland. Around the lake, hiking trails await you with views of Mont Blanc and 250-million-year-old dinosaur tracks.

The variety-packed trips on the young Rhone in the Goms region aboard inflatable dinghys promise no end of fun and adventure for people of all ages!

The Mammoth Fixed Rope Trail Schweifine high above the roofs of Zermatt brings action, views into the depth and a magnificent panoramic vista. Three sections with various degrees of difficulty have been installed. The fixed rope trail can also be hiked with a mountain guide.

A weekend at the foot of the Matterhorn, where a pioneering Englishwoman once made history.

This beautiful dark blue lake is surrounded by flower-strewn fields, tall, fragrant fir trees and rocks.

Château de Villa in Sierre, an old patrician residence dating back to the 17th century, houses a wine shop and a speciality restaurant. Not just a range of rustic local dishes, but also over 650 wines from the various Valais vines are waiting to be discovered.