Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
Things to do in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Scenic Walking Areas
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. Sentier du Bisse du Glacier
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
2. Bergbhnen Hohsaas
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By myfernwehfamily - Indianapolis, United States
The views from Hohsaas and Kreuzboden were some of the best during our time in Saas-Fee! Highlights: While my wife and I enjoyed the beautiful mountain scenery, the children enjoyed the gondola most of all! Once at Hohsaas, the boys enjoyed a "high-altitude" snowball fight, as even in the summer, there was still snow! Our biggest surprise, was finding an alpine bee! It gently landed on my wife's hand and everyone had a good look. Our favorite spot was Kreuzboden (on the way up / down to Hohsaas). Here there was a big playground for the children, and even a peddle powered go-kart. The boys were in heaven! In my opinion, Kreuzboden had some of the best views in the entire valley! Tips: In Kreuzboden, venture out beyond the gondola station / restaurant for the truly awe inspiring views. The small alpine lake was just past the animal farm near the playground. Despite our initial fears, our three and one year old had no problem with the altitude at Hohsaas!
3. Hinterdorfstrasse
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
4. 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
5. Vineyards Trail
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
The wine trail between Sierre and Salgesch is an educational family walk that is accessible free of charge. Waymarked and easily accessed all the year round, the wine trail runs along quiet tracks, passing by the wine-growers’ homes, through vineyards and the impressive Gorges de la Raspille, a site of outstanding natural beauty. 80 information boards are placed at intervals along the trail.
6. Gorges du Triege
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
The Triège Gorge, with its footbridges and its three bridges, bears witness to the history of transport routes in the valley. This impressive walk is suitable for everyone and can easily be done from the village of Le Trétien. From the entrance to the gorge at the road bridge, walk up the various footbridges and slopes as far as the Swiss Federal Railways water intake in the middle of the gorge. Go past the tunnel on the right that leads to the aqueduct, and continue into the forest above the railway station in Le Trétien. Follow the track as far as the station, then go down the steps that lead to the hamlet of Le Bochatay, and stroll along the narrow streets to the bread oven. Continue down the road, going past the track on the right that leads to the old mule bridge built in 1808, and return to the entrance to the gorge.
7. Bahnhofstrasse
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
