Touristic Regions in Valais

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.

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.

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

The Moosalp Region is an authentic Alpine mountain landscape that is ideal for nature-lovers interested in sports, culture and recreation. The villages at the foot of Moosalp offer a fantastic, sweeping view of the Rhone Valley, the Mischabel Chain, the Weisshorn Group and the Valaisian and Bernese Alps.

Discover the Aletsch Arena, the Valais holiday paradise with the car-free destinations of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. The centrepiece is the Great Aletsch Glacier, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the ice stream up close – while hiking, skiing or on a glacier tour.

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.

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.

In the heart of the Valais Chablais, the Region Dents du Midi lies in the middle of the large Portes du Soleil ski area. A large outdoor playground for active guests, it offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountain ranges with peaks over 3,000m high and a wide range of activities throughout the year.

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.

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.

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 Val d'Anniviers is a Valaisian side-valley defined by a rich cultural tradition. The chain of authentic mountain villages with sun-blackened houses extends from Siere in the Rhone Valley to the climbers’ village of Grimentz.

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.

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

The highest mountains in Switzerland await visitors to the Saas Valley. Saas-Fee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Balen and Saas-Almagell all offer an astonishing array of enjoyable, sporting, family-oriented and adventurous holiday activities. The valley’s mild climate and stunning glaciers create a magical setting for any holiday.

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.

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.

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