Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
What to do and see in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Bodies of Water
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. Lac de Tanay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By dannekah2016 - Nyon, Switzerland
Lac de Tanay provides a wonderful Swiss hiking experience. It is a decent elevation (~1,300ft over >2 miles) hike up to the top, where it levels out and opens up to a quintessential little Swiss hamlet on a beautiful alpine lake. There are two restaurants at the top with outdoor and indoor seating and traditional Swiss offerings like fondue, providing the ideal way to rest and refuel after the hike. There is also plenty of space for picnics along the lake and a few barbecue grills installed as well. The parking lot at the trail head (Parking du Flon) fills up fast on the weekend, and there are no toilets at the bottom (there are at the top), so plan accordingly. If doing this hike with small children would highly recommend a carrier option if they get tired during the ascent up.
2. Lac de Salanfe
3. Lac du Mont d'Orge
4. Lac Des Miriouges
5. Pollux
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. 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 .
8. Derborence Lake
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By dfindla - Vevey, Switzerland
Stunning location with a choice of 2 good restaurants nearby. Ideal of hiking. Regular post bus service.
9. Riffelsee
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4.5 based on 166 reviews
The lake of the Riffelsee (2,757 m) offers the ultimate in mountain tranquillity. The reflection of the Matterhorn on the surface of the water is one of nature’s finest spectacles. The Riffelsee is located away from the great hiking trails of Zermatt; however, the Riffelseeweg path (no. 21) leads direct to its shores. The view of the Matterhorn, king of the mountains, standing solitary on the horizon framed by a vast sky, is breathtaking: the scene is unforgettable. The best time to visit is when there is no wind and the surface of the lake is completely still – usually early in the morning or in the evening. Starting point for numerous climbs and walks The Riffelsee is not visible from the Rotenboden station of the Gornergrat Bahn cog railway, but it’s only a short walk away: about 10 minutes along a trail leading gently downhill. Climbers turn left off the path before the lake to access the numerous climbing routes on the south face of the Riffelhorn. Nature lovers will find beautiful alpine flora in the area. •Photo subject: reflection of the Matterhorn • Accessible via Gornergrat Bahn cog railway: 10 minutes’ walk from Rotenboden station • Rare alpine flowers • Close to climbing routes on the Riffelhorn (2,927 m)
Reviewed By babymonster2475 - Busan, South Korea
It is a place where you can appreciate the beautiful appearance of Matterhorn in the small lake. Depending on the weather, you may or may not see Matterhorn reflected in the lake. Fortunately I could see the reflection of Matterhorn on the lake. The reflection of Matterhorn on the lake was also really beautiful and magnificent. 작은 호수에 비치는 마테호른의 아름다운 모습을 감상 할 수 있는 곳이다. 날씨에 따라서 호수에 비치는 마테호른의 모습을 볼 수도 있고 못 볼수도 있다. 다행히도 나는 호수에 비친 마테호른의 모습을 볼 수 있었다. 호수에 비친 마테호른의 모습 또한 정말 아름답고 웅장했다.
10. Stellisee
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
The Stellisee (2,537 m) is among the most famous of Zermatt’s lakes. The sight of the Matterhorn reflected on its mirror-like surface is breathtakingly beautiful, and is made for magnificent photographs. Pictures of the Stellisee can be seen all over the world: hardly surprising, because the reflection of the Matterhorn on its still surface has been photographed millions of times. The panoramic views of towering peaks, well over 4,000 m high, are among the most dramatic in the Zermatt region. The lake is a 20-minute walk from the Blauherd summit station. At sunrise and sunset, especially, this is a particularly romantic spot. Cotton grass grows along the lakeshore, providing splashes of white among the green-brown hues of the meadows. • Fly fishing (bookable offer) • Photo subject: reflection of the Matterhorn
Reviewed By Agnes56 - Budapest, Hungary
If you are lucky with the weather (no clouds, only a very weak breeze) you can make the photograph of your life. But even without it is an easy beautifull walk.
