Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
What to do and see in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites
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. Abbaye de Saint-Maurice d'Agaune
Overall Ratings
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.
2. Eglise romane de Saint-Pierre-de-Clages
3. Valere Basilica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By thegreenwizard - Fort Lauderdale, United States
As every year, in the summer every Saturday afternoon, there is a concert with this old organ. The organ is in the minor basilica of Valère. Each concert is different with musician coming from around the world to interpret various pieces of musics, mainly pieces that are not so common for the no connoisseurs of organ music.
4. L'Hospice du Gd-St-Bernard
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By Ttbba - Geneva, Switzerland
A lovely, friendly place, simple rooms, hearty and nice food and exceptional welcome and opportunities for religious services, it was great to speak to the monks, the volunteers and some of the other guests. What a special and wonderful community.
5. Chapelle de Notre-Dame du Scex
6. Ermitage Notre-Dame de Longeborgne
7. Pfarrkirche Ernen
8. Eglise Paroissiale de Verbier-Village
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
9. Kapelle Riffelberg "Bruder Klaus"
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
This peaceful place of worship stands on a mound facing the Matterhorn at an altitude of 2,590 m. The view from the "Bruder Klaus" chapel at Riffelberg of the Matterhorn and the valley below is unforgettable. The chapel's profile echoes that of the Weisshorn across the valley.
10. Kapelle Schwarzsee "Maria zum Schnee"
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
The “Maria zum Schnee” chapel near the Schwarzsee gondola station is a gem. It stands on the shore of the Schwarzsee (2,552 m), whose clear dark waters beautifully reflect the chapel when the air is still. A popular place of pilgrimage to this day Walkers and locals often call in to the small chapel for a moment of peace and to light a candle. The celebrations on the patron saint’s feast day on 5 August are highly popular. •If chapel is closed: key is available from the Restaurant Schwarzsee (tel. +41 27 967 2263) •Mountaineers who have successfully climbed the Matterhorn often stop at the chapel to give thanks •View of the Hornligrat ridge on the Matterhorn. In July and August, climbers on the Matterhorn can be seen with binoculars •Hornli hut visible •Chapel closed in winter
