Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
Things to do in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Geologic Formations
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.
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1. Nufenen Pass
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 657andra01 - Crans-Montana, Switzerland
On our way to Andermatt Samih Sawiris s Project that costs around 1 miliard swiss francs, on a given Sunday we made a short Stop at the Nufenen Pass. Șince months i try to get to Andermatt, we always wake up early, we get ready, then we forget our final destination as, along our way we visit other fascinațing places that Switzerland offers to me every Day. We ended up here and after we ve stopped on The lake of Lugano... If you can cope with high altitude, snow în July, stunning views and very beautiful scenary to take pictures:do it!! Pictures are not many, as I felt asleep on our way back due to the change of altitude:Crans montana 1600,sierre 533,Nufenen Pass 2478,Lake Lugano 271 m. ???????????? Still we did it and next week s Target îs to touch Switzerland, France and italy în The same day.... Andermatt can wait a bit. I shall post an unusual song, Gladiator-Now we are free, but don t ask me why. I ve heard that Men Cry whole watching "Gladiator" and women while watching "Titanic" . Me, i ve cried watching "Factory Girl" with Sienna Miller
2. Gorner Gorge
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
The Gorner gorge is a place of exceptional natural beauty. The wooden walkways leading between the towering cliffs provide a dramatic insight into the power of nature. The Gorner gorge offers a thrilling adventure for the whole family. Since the last ice age, the waters of the Gornervispe have carved an ever deeper chasm. Access for tourists was created back in 1886 and 1887. The rock, greenish serpentinite, is about 220 million years old. This natural spectacle is a 15-minute walk from the end of the village of Zermatt. Summer •Trip through the gorge on foot Tip: •a visit to the gorge from about mid-September, between 3pm and 4pm, is especially impressive: in the special light conditions, the water takes on a brilliant turquoise color •Trip through the upper stretches of the gorge - Gorge adventure (with mountain guide, bookable offer)
Reviewed By astrobax - Lausanne, Switzerland
Very pleasant walk in the Gorge. The path itself is very short, you're probably though it in 15 minutes with largely enough time for pics and admiration, but definitely worth the walk. At the end of it, you can easily extend the hike around if you're still in for some walking.
3. Plaine-Morte - Glacial Plateau
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SPVALAIS - Switzerland, null
Have been up in Paine Morte in summer and winter. The view is simply stunning. In summer, one can walk to Windstrubel hut in one hour..amazing.
4. Gorges du Trient
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3.0 based on 40 reviews
Puissant exemple du phénomène d'érosion, elles forment une profonde incision de quelques centaines de mètres de hauteur au fond de laquelle coule le torrent glaciaire. L'entrée des gorges du Trient se trouve à Vernayaz, à deux pas de la gare du Mont-Blanc Express. La gorges est traversée par deux des plus hauts ponts d'Europe qui surplombent les Gorges de 200m. Promenade sans difficulté. Retour obligatoire jusqu'à l'entrée des gorges; pas de chemins pédestres qui continue dans la vallée du Trient.
5. Val des Dix
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
