Valais Travel Guide

Switzerland

A tranquil lake with a small house on a grassy hill, surrounded by rugged mountains under a clear blue sky.
A mountainous landscape with a prominent peak, a small lake, and a winding path.
A mountain village with traditional wooden houses and a prominent mountain peak in the background.
A bustling square with historic buildings, a prominent hotel, and outdoor seating areas.
A mountain peak with a person hiking on a grassy slope.

Popular cities in Valais

A mountain railway with a train at a station, snow-covered peaks in the background, and a stone building with a sign.
Zermatt
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Hiking
Love skiing, mountain views and sunrises? Get away to Zermatt!

Reasons to visit

  • Matterhorn
  • Zermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
  • Matterhorn Glacier Ride
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A snow-covered mountain town at night with illuminated buildings and a church spire.
Saas-Fee
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Small town
Quaint Saas-Fee awaits: its skiing, hiking, glaciers and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Swiss Ski and Snowboard School Saas Fee
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Snow-covered mountain peaks under a clear blue sky.
Crans-Montana
Known for Skiing, Mountains and Coffee
Upscale Crans-Montana awaits: its skiing, coffee, hiking and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Verdets
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A cobblestone square with historic buildings, a mountain in the background, and outdoor cafes.
Brig
Known for Walking, Mountains and Budget
Experience quaint Brig: its glaciers, coffee, hiking and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Stockalper Palace
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A snow-covered mountain town with buildings and a clear blue sky.
Leukerbad
Known for Spas, Small town and Hot springs
Come to relaxing Leukerbad and enjoy its spas, sports and hot springs.
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A snow-covered mountain town with illuminated buildings and a prominent peak in the background.
Taesch
Known for Mountains, Skiing and Budget
Explore Taesch: its mountain views, skiing, bars and more!
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Stay near popular Valais attractions

A mountain range with a prominent peak reflecting in a calm lake at sunrise.
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Matterhorn

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Explore Matterhorn, a popular spot to commune with nature in Zermatt, and enjoy the mountain views. Discover the area's spas or seek out its ski slopes.
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