Best of Rhône Valley

Vallée du Rhône Essentials

Explore the diverse heritage of the Swiss Rhône Valley, from the ancient St. Maurice’s Abbey, built on Roman ruins and housing Switzerland's largest carillon, to the historic salt mines of Bex. The region features dramatic natural landmarks including the 116-meter Pissevache waterfall and the high-altitude Lac de Salanfe reservoir. Military history is preserved at Fort du Scex and Saint-Maurice Castle, while the Labyrinth Adventure and Leysin offer varied recreational opportunities across this alpine landscape.

Vallée du Rhône Essentials — Map

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St. Maurice's Abbey

Site with a long tradition, as the abbey was built on the remains of a Roman shrine. Holds Switzerland's largest carillon.

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Mines de Sel de Bex

Historic salt mines featuring a labyrinth of subterranean galleries. Visitors can explore the site via a mining train to learn about salt extraction techniques dating back to the 15th century.

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Saint-Maurice Castle

Saint-Maurice Castle is a castle in the municipality of Saint-Maurice of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland.

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Leysin

This lift will take you from the center of Leysin up to the paradise for snowboarders and fans of freestyle skiing.

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Pissevache

A 116-meter-high waterfall in Vernayaz fed by the Salanfe River. This dramatic natural feature was a noted stop for 18th and 19th-century travelers, including Goethe and Lord Byron.

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Gorges du Dailley

A hiking route through a narrow canyon featuring a series of wooden walkways and stairs. The path provides views of the Pissevache waterfall and the surrounding alpine scenery.

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Lac de Salanfe

Lac de Salanfe is a lake in the municipality of Evionnaz, Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir is located at an elevation of 1925 m.

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Labyrinth Adventure

Ever wanted to wander through the real garden labyrinth? Here you have the chance to win over the world's largest natural maze.

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Le Bouveret Aqua Park

Le Bouveret is a village in the commune of Port-Valais in the Swiss canton of Valais.

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Fort du Scex

A former Swiss military fortification built directly into the rock face. Constructed as part of the National Redoubt, it once served as a strategic artillery post overlooking the Rhône Valley.