Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
What to do and see in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Other Outdoor Activities
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. Mont Fort
2. Grand Raid
3. Sentier Suspendu de la Fouly
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Be you a beginner or an experienced tree trekker, have a blast on the treetop canopy route. Three routes with 40 stations, includin 10 zip lines between the majestic larches - thrills in complete safety at 1'600 m above sea level.
4. Piste de luge d'Anzere
5. Alpenwild
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By DaidHiker
I recently completed Alpenwild’s Eiger-Matterhorn Trek, which is a beautiful trip. It has some really great hikes over high passes and some spectacular sightseeing. Because these trips can be expensive, in money and time commitment, my comments are more extensive than usual. Pre-Trip Process. Working with Alpenwild to book a trip is a delight. We worked with Tessa C., who answered many, many questions; helped us coordinate a follow-on self-guided hike; and worked through the many options on Swiss rail tickets. Alpenwild provides a true turnkey service, beginning at the airport of arrival and ending at departure. This makes travel much easier. Hiking Route. The trip is very well designed. While the hiking is deferred a day after arrival, this is in order to allow a trip on the train through the Eiger to the Jungfrauhoch. Once you work your way through the crowds and shops, the views are simply breathtaking. The hike includes two very long and rewarding days over high passes, with a rest day in between. The views are consistently rewarding and beautiful. The guides made smart decisions on when to use lifts and gondolas along the way. This maximized our time hiking with views and limited the time hiking under cable lines. Accommodations and Meals. On this trip, the accommodations were very nice and at the top end of what is available in some of the locales. Zermatt is the highlight for accommodations, with a stay at a truly luxurious hotel. Everything else was very fine to very good. The half board dinners included with the trip ranged from good to excellent. There were some places with no menu choices at all, but that is customary at some of the smaller places. There were some nights when the ordering was fully a la carte, which was a nice break. The mix of hut and picnic lunches was spot on. The guides, Louis W-E and Tom C. (see below) laid out excellent picnics that were truly enjoyable. It is good to mix the hut meals and picnics because of the time it takes to order, eat and pay at the huts. The fact that the Alpenwild includes soft drinks and bottled water really moves the process along when settling the bill. Guides. Our guides, Louis W-E and Tom C., were stars. Louis W-E was the lead guides. His knowledge is vast and made the trip more interesting. He set an excellent and careful pace for the hikers. He was very attentive to safety details and the well-being of the group. The simplest way to summarize is that I would select an Alpenwild trekking trip simply based on the identification of Louis as lead guide. The assistant guide, Tom C., also was just great. His climbing, trekking and mountaineering background added a lot to the trip, and he worked hard as could be. His ability to read the landscape, which he had not seen before, added to my experience. Louis and Tom also had great people skills. They were careful to maintain a steady group pace, not letting the “jackrabbits” set a pace that was too fast and also not letting the slower hikers slow down the entire group. Louis and Tom also mingled with all the hikers. This is an excellent skill, and I have been on guided trips where the failure of the guides to mix caused resentments. All in all, this is a great trip. While perhaps not as hard as the Tour de Mont Blanc or the Haute Route, the two high passes are as difficult as any days on any other hike. And the change to see the Eiger/Munch/Jungfrau and the 4000-meter peaks around Zermatt in one trip is truly wonderful.
6. The Mont-Fort
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
A mountain reaching an altitude of up to 3,330m, the Mont-Fort offers a magnificent panoramic view over more than twenty majestic peaks of up to 4,000m including the Matterhorn and the Mont-Blanc. In summer, Nendaz organises sunrise excursions to the Mont-Fort with a breakfast at the Gentianes pass during the months of July and August. Be aware, this excursion implies an early start as time of departure is between 4am and 5am, depending on the week.
7. Loetschberger-Suedrampe
8. Vallee de Turtmann
9. Clay Shoot Zermatt
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
A fun and competitive laser clay shoot experience which requires skill and accuracy to be the top scorer in your group. Take part in various exciting shooting games in our beautiful and secluded mountain meadow complete with shelter to protect you in case of bad weather. Please book your private shoot session in advance. Perfect for corporate team building, parties and family groups. We are located by Furi lift station in the Zermatt ski resort, when in Furi please follow signs in front of Restaurant Furri to find us.
Reviewed By lsponaugle - Salt Lake City, United States
Overstated Title? maybe just a little, BUT our group of 13 ranged in ages from 17-81 years old and Clay Shoot Zermatt gave us an opportunity to all compete in a fun activity for an hour and a half. The beer and wine helped with the competitiveness but what a great experience we had. Kirk was the ultimate host, teacher and referee. He made our experience even better. Some of us never shot a gun before and you would be surprised by the end who is the best. Our timing was perfect as we went for a hike in the morning and then we had a slight drizzle in the afternoon while we were shooting. Since you are well protected in the local made hut, we stayed dry and very happy. If you have a large group or even a competitive small team, this is a great experience to learn with modified real guns in a safe environment. BTW, we learned that our 81 year old Father was a sharp shooter in the reserves and of course he won our groups' betting and competition. Give it a "shot" (sorry) you will not be disappointed.
10. Saas-Fee Guides
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 53 reviews
Do you have high ambitions? The Saas-Fee Guides are your local partner of choice in the mountaineering Eldorado of Saas-Fee. Ski touring, climbing, rock and ice courses, the guided via ferrata through the Gorge Alpine or MTB tours are just a few of the numerous outdoor activities in Saas-Fee. We will take you safely into the alpine world of the Saas-Fee Valley. Safety first! The Saas-Fee Guides only employ proofed IVBV-mountain guides, certified hiking guides and ski instructors. We have been in operation for over 50 years and have a very qualified, passionate and experienced team. Saas Fee Guides are renowned for our efficient organisation, detailed information and our loyal guests delight in booking the same guides year after year.
