Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps
At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies Valais, "the valley." This fabled region is a year-round favorite, with spectacular skiing in the winter and superb hiking in summer. The Matterhorn, the Great St. Bernard Pass and Zermatt are the stars of the area, but glaciers, lakes, mountain paths, castle-churches and a wealth of resorts also beckon. Visit L'Hospice du Grand St. Bernard to see the animals who helped the monks rescue travelers or the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Roman ruins that now house modern art.
Restaurants in Canton of Valais
1. Furka Pass
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5.0 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By ymt888 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Furka Pass, with an elevation of 2,429 metres, is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps known for its winding hair pin bends and scenic views. Be prepared to capture the sites like the Rhone glacier, the Schöllenen Gorge, numerous valleys and small Swiss villages.
2. Alpine Roots
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Welcome to Alpine Roots, a Mountain Bike Coaching, and Guiding company based in the heart of Verbier in the Swiss Alps. We offer day guiding to all levels of cyclist from a day one mountain biker to world class ‘Enduro’ athlete. Mountain bike holidays are just better with someone to show you the best places to ride.
3. Montagne Magique Ski School
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
We are a small, highly qualified group of friends, who really want to help you enjoy the 4 Vallées! Our team consists of dedicated snowsports professionals, with an accumulated experience of over 50 seasons! We all have the same passion...to live and breathe the ‘magic’ of the mountains. With many years of experience in Nendaz, the ski school has one simple goal: To ensure you have the most fun possible, no matter what!
4. Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
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5.0 based on 110 reviews
Le parcours de visite est basé sur la lumière et l’image, symboles de la connaissance et de la foi. Il raconte une histoire exceptionnelle: celle d’une communauté religieuse vivante, miraculeusement préservée et constituant le témoignage unique d’une activité spirituelle et culturelle sans équivalent dans le monde occidental chrétien. Consciente de l’importance mondiale de son patrimoine historique et culturel, l’Abbaye de Saint-Maurice a décidé de l’ouvrir au public à l’occasion de son Jubilé. La visite de son Site culturel et patrimonial débute dans la basilique qui date du 17e siècle. Vous parcourez ensuite le site archéologique des anciennes églises – aussi appelé site du Martolet – qui résulte de dix années de fouilles. Enfin, vous traversez les catacombes avant de découvrir le Trésor abbatial.
5. Le Torrent-Neuf ou Bisse de Saviese
6. Lac d'Emosson
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By 563takisk - Geneva, Switzerland
The barrage is one thing the trip to reach it another. The barrage is engineering the trip is a dream ... We loved the little train and funicular that are like in a dream place. And walking the barrage you get strange feelings if look down ..
7. Grande Dixence
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
8. Lac Bleu
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4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By JanLinksGroningen - Groningen, The Netherlands
We love this Lake. The area is beautiful. It’s a place without noice. Without cars. We love It so much .
9. Galeries Defago
10. Rhone Glacier
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4.5 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By rapidito6 - Louisville, United States
We loved driving up nufenen and back to andermatt via Furka and stopped for 90 minutes at the Belvedere hotel. Literally only five reviews for one of the most amazing experiences we have seen. Short walk suitable for almost all ages, good price, and cool tunnels through the glacier. Huge thumbs up. Parking can get tricky on weekends but not impossible.
