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Discover the Valais region

Want to get away from it all? Need to recharge your batteries and top up your energy levels? Why not visit Valais, a delightful region set between mountains and lakes, and discover the abundance of pastimes it has to offer young and old alike – from sport and culture to pure relaxation.

At the heart of the Alps...

Valais is in the south-west of Switzerland between Lake Geneva and the Rhône Glacier where breathtaking scenery, from the Dents du Midi mountain range to the Matterhorn, awaits you!
All this under the particularly balmy warmth of the Valais sun. A walker’s paradise, Valais has 47 peaks over 4,000 metres high; with footpaths and a series of irrigation channels that stretch as far as the eye can see, these are perfect for a family hike.

To find out more: www.valais.ch

Cycling for all

Cyclists get set! In addition to the countless activities available in Valais, the Aletsch region and the Goms (or Conches) Valley are a mountain-biking eldorado with over 300 km of signposted trails. There’s a route for everyone – beginners and experienced cyclists alike. On your marks!

To find out more: www.valais.ch

Well-being is in the water

Superlatives are not in short supply in Valais! Classified by UNESCO as the first Natural World Heritage Site in the Alps thanks to the Aletsch Glacier, the longest of its kind in Europe, Valais the region is also home to Europe’s biggest thermal resort. Here, water is synonymous with nature, natural springs, calm and well-being. With its 22 thermal baths (both open air and under cover), Loèche-les-Bains is the largest thermal and well-being resort in the Alps.
Why not pamper yourself by visiting one of the many thermal spas.

To find out more: www.valais.ch/wellness

Culture is on the agenda too!

Valais is also awash with culture! The region boasts over 50 museums covering a range of interests: Baroque chapels of the Goms Valley, the traditional boat museum at St-Gingolph and the Lötschental museum.
Then there are the Gianadda Foundation gardens in Martigny, displaying a collection of 20th century sculpture spread over more than two hectares, with works by Rodin, César and Calder among others.

Consult the calendar of cultural events, festivals and concerts adding their vibe to the Valais region at www.valais.ch/fr/culture

So if the idea of a break that promises indulgence and well-being seems too good to resist, take a look at the offers available in the region at www.valais.ch/fr/offres