What to do and see in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Transportation

October 20, 2021 Merry Kessler

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. Gare du Chable

chemin de la Gare 2, Le Chable, Bagnes 1934 Switzerland +41 27 776 13 66 https://www.regionalps.ch/train-valais/gare-chable-1382.html
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Gare du Chable

2. AlpineXpress Verbier, Airport Transfers & Taxis

Place Centrale 2, Verbier 1936 Switzerland +41 27 771 96 00 [email protected] http://www.alpinexpress.com
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AlpineXpress Verbier, Airport Transfers & Taxis

The best (and cheapest) way to Verbier this Winter! Offering the most frequent & best value Shared transfers between Geneva Airport & Verbier. Certified "Clean & Safe" by Swiss Tourism for safety & hygiene standards.

Reviewed By 965sorayad

Great driver and super comfortable - will definitely take again!!! Was well organised as well. Would recommend.

3. Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Schluhmattstrasse 28, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland +41 27 966 01 01 [email protected] http://www.matterhornparadise.ch
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Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

What does an Alpine paradise look like? Probably quite like Matterhorn glacier paradise. The peak with Europe’s highest mountain station soars 3'883 metres above sea level. The peak lift takes you up to the 360º viewing platform. The view from there is like paradise. You can see an incredible 38 four-thousand-metre peaks and 14 glaciers. And a must-see in Zermatt’s glacier paradise: a real glacier palace. Up above, there is a cinema lounge, fine cuisine, superb ski slopes and a little lower, on Trockener Steg or Schwarzsee, hiking and biking trails. And on top of that many unforgettable experiences the whole year round ...

Reviewed By lowens311 - Kansas City, United States

The day that we spent at The Matterhorn Glacier paradise (and Gornergrat with our Peak to Peak pass) was prob our best in Switzerland. The views atop this mountain paradise were out of this world...the cable cars to get up there?!?! Magnificent... We loved the viewing stations, tunnel through the glacier with ice sculptures and restaurant up there. The movie area with short films about the area was also really neat, we watched them all. Some people might think this area is just for skiers, but it is not. We rode up in gondolas full of skiers, but we rode down alone and really enjoyed the views. Take your time and do the Peak to Peak ticket bundle if you can. We saved 50% because we had a Swiss Travel Pass. Getting up to the top is not cheap, but it is WORTH IT.

4. Rothorn

Zermatt 3920 Switzerland +41 27 966 01 01 [email protected] http://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/Discover/Peaks/Peak-Rothorn
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Rothorn

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.

5. Taxi / Limousine Service

Gryfelblatte 20, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland +41 77 500 70 71 [email protected] http://www.taxizermatt.ch
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Taxi / Limousine Service

ZERMATT LONG DISTANCE- AIRPORT TRANSFERS You want get relaxed to the airport on business or privately, or be picked up there comfortably? It's pleasure for us to bring you to your destination, tell you where you want to go.We will make you an non-committal offer.

6. Zermatt Bergbahnen

Bahnhofplatz 5, Zermatt 3920 Switzerland +41 27 966 81 00 [email protected] https://www.zermatt.ch/Bahnen-Pisten
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Zermatt Bergbahnen

The Zermatt Bergbahnen AG is the biggest cable car company in Switzerland with an offering that attracts sports enthusiasts and holiday-makers from all over the world. As a modern employer with an exemplary record of environmental management, the company takes its responsibility towards Switzerland extremely seriously. Zermatt Bergbahnen AG now employs a workforce of around 260 and manages 200 kilometers of pistes and 32 transport facilities in the Matterhorn paradise. The company makes it possible for visitors to access the highest and most compelling tourist destinations in Europe and provides a range of attractive services and offers for athletes and visitors from all over the world.

Reviewed By littlecasper - Lausanne, Switzerland

Very good and modern instalations, no waiting time in most cases. New instalations started this year. You can go up to 3890m and then enjoy skiing down to 1600m ... Great time.

7. Telecabine De Vercorin Sa

Route d_Anniviers 7, Vercorin 3967 Switzerland +41 27 452 29 00 http://www.vercorin.ch/fr/telecabine-vercorin-1951.html
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Telecabine De Vercorin Sa

8. Funiculaire SMC Sierre - Crans-Montana

avenue de la Gare 28, Crans-Montana 3963 Switzerland +41 27 481 23 48 [email protected] https://www.crans-montana.ch/fr/funiculaire/
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Funiculaire SMC Sierre - Crans-Montana

9. BLS Autoverlad Simplon

Brig 3900 Switzerland +41 58 327 31 32 [email protected] http://www.bls.ch/autoverlad
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BLS Autoverlad Simplon

The BLS Autoverlad Simplon brings you directly and safely from Brig (Switzerland) to Iselle (Italy).

10. Snow sports Zermatt

zermatt valais 3920 switzerland, Tasch 3920 Switzerland +353 89 941 7678 [email protected]
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Snow sports Zermatt

Private ski & snowboard lessons are one of the most flexible options . Enjoy one-to-one coaching, or you could share a lesson with friends of the same level. Our instructors will help you progress and build confidence, and why not get a few pointers to ensure you get the most out of your week?

Reviewed By RachS1688

We recently took our children skiing for the first time and couldn’t recommend Bigfutz highly enough. We have 4 children 8,6,5 and 4. We choose small groups of 6 for their lessons which I think made a huge difference. The instructors were friendly, enthusiastic and very experienced at working with the children, and showed amazing patience with our youngest (who can be a bit of a handful!). We were impressed at how quickly they progressed and surprisingly we found ourselves being able to Ski as a family by the end of the week which was a real treat! While the kids were being taught to ski my husband and I decided to join an Adult group to help perfect our current technique. Our instructor Paul was a wonderful coach and quickly understood what bad habits we needed to change and was able to adapt himself differently with each person which I found very impressive. The Bigfutz team will be the go-to school for us in Zermatt in the future.

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