Holiday destinations in Valais

Adventure and authenticity between Lake Geneva and the Dents-du-Midi mountain peaks.

This peaceful village, situated at 950 m altitude is the ideal spot for a relaxing visit.

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.

The Trient Valley (Vallée du Trient) links Martigny in Lower Valais via the border town of Le Châtelard with Chamonix, the well-known French resort at the foot of Mont Blanc. The Trient Valley is an untouched natural paradise with wild gorges, grottos, dinosaur tracks, and one of the Alps’ most beautiful glaciers.

The serene, sunny high valley in the Goms region, in Upper Valais, is famous for its authentic villages with wooden houses and whitewashed churches. Goms is an attractive cross-country paradise in winter and a popular and far-flung hiking region in summer.

Fiesch: The family-friendly village with suspension rope park and the “Gogwärgiweg” dwarf-themed trail is ideally located in terms of transport. Against the stunning permanent backdrop of the Valais 4,000m peaks, the many leisure activities in the Aletsch Arena and excursions to the Aletsch Glacier or Goms will inspire you.

The sunny holiday region of Thyon is located on the western side of the Val d'Hérémence in the Lower Valais, close to the canton capital of Sion (Sitten) at an altitude of 1500 m to 2100 m. Thyon is particularly geared up to meet the needs of skiers, and forms the eastern gateway to the vast "Four Valleys" skiing area.

Lötschental lies embedded in an imposing mountain landscape between the Valaisian and Bernese Alps. The mostly undeveloped valley with its still authentic villages lures visitors to enjoy a vacation in pristine surroundings, far from the large tourism centers.

Nendaz high above the Rhône Valley: the Valais holiday resort inspires with its huge “4 Vallées” winter sports area and its extensive hiking network, taking visitors from bisses to glaciers. Experience the “Japanese Garden”, the Cleuson reservoir and Mont Fort with a sensational Alpine backdrop.

The small village of Arolla in the Val d'Hérens (Eringer Valley) lies at the foot of majestic mountain peaks and is the starting point for various hiking and ski tours.

Opposite Gondo on the Italian border, there is a winding road built on a terrace. A stunning wild valley stretches for 16 km beyond the road: this is the Zwischbergental.

The Binn Valley in Upper Valais is a wild and romantic side valley of Goms. The valley is a paradise for nature lovers and in particular for those in seek of minerals and precious mountain crystals. Hikers, too, discover this remote valley to be a worthwhile destination for an interesting visit.

Crystalline air, snow crunching underfoot and sunshine from early till late. A box seat view of Aletsch Glacier and clear views of the Valais' prettiest four-thousand-meter peaks.

La Tzoumaz is a discreet, tranquil, family resort situated half way between Martigny and Sion.

Val d’Hérens (Eringer Valley) stretches from the Rhone Valley near Sitten to the foot of Dent Blanche, Dent d'Hérens, Mont Collon and Mont Blanc de Cheilon. Centuries-old villages with their typical dwellings lean against steep slopes.

Nestled in the foothills of Mont Blanc is the Pays du Saint Bernard, the gateway to Italy. The legendary Hospice du Grand Saint Bernard and its dogs symbolise the welcome and human warmth perpetuated over centuries by the Canons of the Grand Saint Bernard.