Canton of Valais

Region · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Population 365,844

Area 5,209 km²

Time zone Europe/Zurich

Official website www.vs.ch

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Kanton Wallis: The Ultimate Must-Sees

Valais is home to the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps and the world's tallest gravity dam, the Grande Dixence. This collection features the historic Great St Bernard Pass, where the famous rescue dogs were bred, and the expansive 4 Vallées ski area. Visitors can explore the Aletsch Glacier region via the Eggishorn viewpoint and the glacial Märjelensee, or walk along the Bisse de Vex, a traditional 12-kilometer irrigation channel. High-altitude passes like the Antronapass provide historic trekking routes connecting Switzerland and Italy.

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Alpine Huts & Shelters

This collection features remote high-altitude shelters across the Valais Alps, ranging from historic hospices to modern mountain huts. It includes the Great St Bernard Hospice, famous for its rescue dogs, and the Mönchsjochhütte, the highest guarded hut in Switzerland. These locations, such as Cabane de Prafleuri and Cabane du Mont-Fort, serve as essential stops on the Haute Route trekking trail, providing dormitory accommodation and meals for mountaineers navigating the region's glaciers and peaks.

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Scenic Viewpoints

This selection of high-altitude viewpoints across the Valais Alps features historic mountain passes and rugged peaks. The Great St Bernard Pass serves as a significant transit route between Switzerland and Italy, reaching an elevation of 2,469 meters. Peaks such as the Eggishorn provide vantage points over the Great Aletsch Glacier, while the Antronapass connects the Saas Valley with Italy via a 2,838-meter saddle. These locations offer expansive views of the Bernese and Pennine Alps, including the Mont Blanc massif.

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Regional Cuisine Delights

This selection showcases the culinary heritage of the Valais Alps, spanning from the vineyards of Chamoson to the high-altitude pastures of Moosalp and Fiescheralp. Featured establishments include historic 17th-century timber houses in Albinen and remote mountain huts like Buvette de Loutze. Diners can find regional staples such as AOC raclette, Valais rye bread, and specialized game dishes in Grächen and Leukerbad, reflecting the diverse flavors of the Rhone Valley and its surrounding peaks.

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