Top Things to do in Canton of Valais
What to do and see in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. Eskimos Ski School
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5.0 based on 518 reviews
Reviewed By CarolineB1972 - Preston, United Kingdom
Just returned from a weeks skiing holiday. My confidence in skiing was quite low and my 18 yr old son hadn't been skiing for 4 years. The excellent teaching by James was superb, he built my confidence so much, I managed to ski the whole way down from the revolving restaurant via the black run by the end of the week. My son was skiing so well by the end of the week and loved it so much he's wanting to go back next month and become a ski instructor himself! James taught us so much in a few days and builds confidence so well. Eskimos service was great, so accommodating with how we split out lessons. Definitely recommend them. Thanks James and Eskimos.
4. Lac de Tanay
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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.
5. Zermatt Ski School European Snowsport (ES)
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5.0 based on 202 reviews
European Snowsport (ES) Zermatt is a small premier snow sport school offering quality private lessons and small (6) group lessons for children. ES specilizes in offering caring, qualified and fun instructor to make your holiday as special as possible.
Reviewed By Aannaadr - Zurich, Switzerland
I and my friend had private lessons with Jack over two consecutive days in Zermatt and we could not have been happier. Even though I and my friend were at different levels, Jack managed to keep us both engaged in the lessons and has definitely brought a lot of improvement in our snowboarding skills. He was very easy to talk to, he cared a lot for our safety and comfort on the slopes and he managed to always keep us smiling and positive. I highly recommend him if you want to have an amazing day on the slopes and learn a lot in quite a small amount of time. Looking forward to doing this again!
6. Summit Ski & Snowboard School
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5.0 based on 249 reviews
Summit Ski & Snowboard School have a fantastic team of highly qualified ski and snowboard instructors. As well as wanting to share our passion for the mountains with you, we all love teaching and we're keen help you improve your technique. Book a group or private lesson and let us help you make the most of your holiday in Zermatt.
Reviewed By heydomdom
Our second time taking lessons with Summit and the experience was totally awesome. I highly recommend them.
7. Lac de Salanfe
8. Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge
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5.0 based on 141 reviews
A monument for the mountain panorama The pedestrian suspension bridge, named after main sponsor Charles Kuonen, measures a proud 494 meters in length and stretches up to a height of 85 meters above the Grabengufer ravine in Mattertal valley. The bridge is intended to be a “monument for the mountain panorama”, whereby utmost emphasis was placed on interfering as little as possible with nature – a design that worked. The transparent construction of steel cable and wire mesh integrates perfectly into the environment. Working at a dizzying height, Swiss company swissrope finished construction of the bridge in only two and a half months by using special “assembly sleds”
Reviewed By 165hadass
What an adventure to climb up to the Suspension Bridge! The hike was not at all easy, but very rewarding once you've reached the top. Four families with children (ages 8 - 10 ) and 2 Shitzu dogs (one lazy - had to be encouraged and the other one pushing forward and encouraging us) all had a wonderful time. We absorbed the beauty of nature, the fresh smell of the trees, and the breathtaking views. Some of us didn't reach the top, because they were not prepared for a steep hike such as this one. They climbed down and had ice-cream and french fries in a small pub. However, if you are well prepared, mentally, and physically, you'll have an unforgettable day. Make sure to have enough water (there are fountains of fresh cold water in the village) and some fruit and snacks. Bring or find a walking stick, especially for the climb down. It is much nicer to do it with friends, the kids chatted all the way through and were way ahead of us. This adventure is free and freeing!
9. Passerelle a Farinet
10. Great St. Bernard Pass
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By sprice234 - Swansea County, United Kingdom
The pass is only open after 1st of June until October after the majority of the winter snow has melted. Enjoyed looking around the small museum at the Monastry, together with old pictures of Monks in the snow with the dogs. Great views of the surrounding mountains, and there are pleasant walks in the vicinity.
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