Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
What to do and see in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
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. Furka Pass
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5.0 based on 292 reviews
Reviewed By ymt888 - Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Furka Pass, with an elevation of 2,429 metres, is a high mountain pass in the Swiss Alps known for its winding hair pin bends and scenic views. Be prepared to capture the sites like the Rhone glacier, the Schöllenen Gorge, numerous valleys and small Swiss villages.
2. The Matterhorn
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5.0 based on 3,906 reviews
This imposing mountain towers 14,700 feet on the Swiss-Italian border.
Reviewed By Whiztech21 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The towering peak of the Matterhorn straddles Switzerland and Italy is an amazing mountain that everyone should have on their bucket list. One of the mountain's secrets is that it has an igloo village at the mountain's base.
3. Alpine Ski School
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5.0 based on 616 reviews
Ski & snowboard lessons in one of the most popular resort in Europe, Zermatt. We bring to you a team of highly qualified and passionate instructors whom can teach in over ten languages...
Reviewed By BecKontos
I decided to switch from snowboarding to skiing and took 4 half-day private lessons. Dido was beyond awesome!!!! By the fourth day I extended to a full day and Dido took me on a tour up to the glacier and across to Italy, they were the most amazing runs!! He even booked us lunch at a beautiful Italian restaurant (Chateau Étoiles). After 3 years of group lessons for snowboarding at a different resort and being on my butt most of the time I can’t believe how fast I progressed with private lessons....well worth the money!! 1.5hours into the first lesson we were already off the training area. Communication was fast and very easy via text with Riccardo. Dido was a great teacher, very knowledgeable and passionate. Would definitely recommend and hopefully return one day!!
4. Airvolution
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5.0 based on 39 reviews
Airvolution offers Paragliding and Hang Gliding Tandemflights all year round from Belalp, Riederalp and Rosswald. We are situated close to Brig which is easy to reach and very close to the flying site. We fly in the mittle of the highest Swiss Mountains and can guarantee spectacular views and lots of fun, while flying with your experienced pilots. You can chose between various flight options in different price categories. If you are skiing at Belalp, take the chance and fly from Hohstock (3100m/10'000feet) with skis! Welcome to Wallis, the highest Swiss Mountains and the 3. Dimension!
5. BikeSchool Zermatt
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Wether you are looking for the best trails in Zermatt or want to work on your technique. You are in the right place. We provide mountain bike guiding all around Zermatt. With the incredible views and astonishing network of trails and lifts there is something for everybody. There is an individual solution for families or professional enduro riders. Contact us and we are happy to provide a customized solution for you, your family or company. Rode on!
6. Montagne Magique Ski School
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
We are a small, highly qualified group of friends, who really want to help you enjoy the 4 Vallées! Our team consists of dedicated snowsports professionals, with an accumulated experience of over 50 seasons! We all have the same passion...to live and breathe the ‘magic’ of the mountains. With many years of experience in Nendaz, the ski school has one simple goal: To ensure you have the most fun possible, no matter what!
7. Hinterdorfstrasse
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4.5 based on 157 reviews
8. Gornergrat
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4.5 based on 4,925 reviews
The Gornergrat (3,089 m) is one of those places that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime. The mountain panorama and the glorious view of the Matterhorn are unforgettable. With its sunny observation platform accessible all year, the Gornergrat, at an altitude of 3,089 m, has been one of Switzerland’s top excursion destinations since 1898. The Gornergrat Bahn was the world’s first fully electrified cog railway. Today it is a modern, eco-friendly railway, equipped with a regenerative braking system that generates electricity on the descent and so saves energy. All year: •Photo subject: 29 mountains above 4,000 m in view (Switzerland, Italy) •Shops •Restaurants: self-service and waiter-served, indoors and out •Large sun terrace •“Bernhard von Aosta” chapel •Panoramic viewing platform Summer: •Wild ibex near the viewing platform of the station •Starting point for hikes •Sunrise trips (bookable offer) •Sunset dinners (bookable offer) •For families: “Wolli and the climate detectives” (audio guides available from Zermatt Tourism and the Gornergrat Bahn cog railway) Winter: •Dining with the stars (bookable offer) •Moonlight visit (bookable offer) •Direct access to the pistes and winter hiking paths •Highest sledging slope in Switzerland (Rotenboden 2815 m - Riffelberg 2582 m) •Igloo village on 2727 m
Reviewed By heraldofhope - Lausanne, Switzerland
Gornergrat is the place to go if you want to take a look at a jaw-dropping view of the Southern Swiss Alps in the canton Valais. With the best view of the famous Matterhorn and the surrounding mountains and glaciers, a 360 degree view offers a fantastic panorama featuring the highest Swiss peaks, the Pointe Dufour, the Mont Rose with its impressive glacier, The Weisshorn, The Dent Blanche, and many more, most rising from 14,000 feet (4500m) to up to 16,000 feet(4800m) above sea level. Take the Gornergrat Bahn train from the town of Zermatt just across from the Zermatt train station. You’ll want to sit on the right-side of the train (with respect to the direction of its forward movement) to get the best views as it climbs to its summit of 10,285 feet (3135m). Excellent facilities at its summit offer a restaurant, hotel, self-service restaurant, and several shops. It’s a sports-lover’s paradise in every season where hiking, sking, snowboarding, mountain climbing, paragliding, wing-suit jumping, all-terrain biking, and much more will suit the whims and fancies of many a sports fan. This is one place in the World you will never forget!!
9. Rothorn
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4.5 based on 328 reviews
The best view of the Matterhorn The Rothorn is easily reached from Sunnegga in just 15 minutes. From here, you can see the Matterhorn from its most photogenic side. An added attraction is that you see all 38 four-thousandmetre peaks that surround Zermatt. We recommend: It is worth to get up early and enjoy the magnificent view at sunrise! A special item of interest up here is the themed hiking trail “Peak Collection” around the restaurant Rothorn. This special outdoor exhibition of 18 sculptures will connect you on an artistic level with the Alpine world of Zermatt and its many tales. Zermatt’s most beautiful mountain lake The Stellisee lake at 2,537 metres (8,323 ft) is the most-photographed lake in Zermatt. For sure, you have already marvelled yourself at a photo of the Stellisee, capturing the fascinating reflection of the Matterhorn. From Blauherd, you can reach the idyllic Stellisee in about 20 minutes. The famous flower trail also starts at Blauherd. This unique hike offers an unparalleled diversity of flowering plants. Your excursion can be ideally combined with a break at Stellisee lake or the sunrise ride.
Reviewed By Mat-Dxb - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nice Tour to Rothorn for a great Paraglide and Hiking experience. From Rothorn you have a great view and amazing Panorama, a sweet coffee on 3200 meters and a good hike.
10. Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
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4.5 based on 1,091 reviews
ON THE PISTE, GET SET, GO! 360 KILOMETRES OF PERFECTLY PREPARED PISTES WITH GUARANTEED SNOW AWAIT YOU IN THE MATTERHORN SKI PARADISE. Enjoy the runs on endless pistes with a spectacular backdrop of mountains. At almost 4'000 metres of altitude, Matterhorn ski paradise is the highest winter sports area in the Alps. Apart from guaranteed snow conditions, the region is one of the best-developed and extensive ski resorts anywhere in the world. Skiing and snowboarding 365 days a year – something this unique destination, straddling the border between Switzerland and Italy, pulls off with international flair. Come to Zermatt and enjoy Swiss hospitality coupled with Italian lifestyle. Pure skiing pleasure is just one click away: book your lift pass online today!
Reviewed By Mariozappa - Geneva, Switzerland
Second time in Zermatt, gas-free village in the Swiss mountains. Perfect slopes, magnificent connections and cable-car services, lot (really a lot) of slopes to choose from, a piece of paradise. Slope fare includes bus rides. Plenary of bars and restaurants, top shops downtown, fantastic chalets to choose for stay or eat on the slopes. Weather allowing you can go skiing in Cervinia or Valtournanche, Italian side of the resort, taking the spectacular Kleine Matterhorn new cable-car (Pininfarona designed cars, breathtaking view of mountains around); try getting the Swarosky car, incredible! We will surely come here again.
