Canton Valais, Switzerland

 

Here – in the Valais canton – you will be astounded by the Matterhorn. You can also see many other mountains which are more than 4,000 metres high, such as Dufourspitze, Lieskamm and Weisshorn. They seem to stand sentinel over the old traditions which are still cultivated here, for example the cowfights, processions and transhumance.

The mountains also flank the Rhone valley, where a dry and warm climate waits for you. Active holidaymakers will enjoy every day in the Valais canton just as idlers will do. Stylishly integrated into the scenery, culture also sets a course, for example in the famous Fondation Pierre Gianadda in Martigny. Art exhibitions with works of Picasso, Klee and Gauguin attract art aficionados from every corner of the world. Maybe you should also follow this call?

The Valais is a paradise for all alpinists and hikers: 47 mountains with more than 4,000 metres of height wait for the bold. The efforts of the climb will pay off in any case since from the summits, you will have a breathtaking view of the Alps.

Of course, a mountain hike is not complete without a stop for refreshment in a typically Swiss chalet. The highest chalet is the Cabane de la Dent Blanche in 3,507 metres of height. Skiers can look forward to well-constructed pistes and breathtaking descents in the Valais canton, surrounded by high peaks and snow-covered fir trees.

Families and hikers will discover hiking trails which sometimes even cover certain themes: explore the canton’s beauty on the “wolf’s trail” or the “Alpine flower’s promenade”.

 

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