Canton of Valais

Must-sees in Canton of Valais

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.

Kanton Wallis: The Ultimate Must-Sees — Map

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Great St Bernard Pass

The Great St Bernard Pass is the third highest road pass in Switzerland, at an elevation of 2,469 m.

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Grande Dixence Dam

The Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Dixence at the head of the Val d'Hérémence in the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

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Eggishorn

A 2,927-meter peak offering panoramic views of the Aletsch Glacier, the Eiger, Mönch, Jungfrau, and the Matterhorn. It is accessible by cable car from Fiesch.

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Great St Bernard Hospice

Situated literally at the end of the world, this hospice is known for breeding the St. Bernard dog that later helped rescuing travellers.

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Dixence

The upper cable car station serving the Grande Dixence Dam, providing direct access to the crest of the world's highest gravity dam at an elevation of 2,365 meters.

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La Grande Dixence

Standing 285 meters high, this is the world's tallest gravity dam. It impounds the Lac des Dix and collects meltwater from 35 Valaisian glaciers to power several hydroelectric plants.

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Four Valleys Ski Area – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon

Switzerland's largest linked ski domain, encompassing Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz, and Thyon. The area features over 400 kilometers of runs and reaches a high point of 3,330 meters at Mont-Fort.

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Bisse de Vex

A historic 12-kilometer irrigation channel dating back to the 15th century. The path follows the water flow between the districts of Conthey and Hérens through larch and spruce forests.

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Bisse de Vex

A traditional Valaisan irrigation channel that follows a scenic 12-kilometer route between Veysonnaz and Les Mayens-de-Sion, maintaining a gentle gradient for hikers.

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Märjelensee

Märjelensee is a lake in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It formed on the eastern side of the Aletsch Glacier in the 19th century.

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Wildhorn

The Wildhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the border between the Swiss cantons of Bern and Valais.

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Antronapass/Passo di Saas

A high-altitude mountain pass at 2,838 meters, historically used as a trade route for salt and livestock between the Saas Valley in Switzerland and the Antrona Valley in Italy.

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