Lauchernalp, Lรถtschental
The Height of Pleasure Valais
Reliable Snow Conditions Thanks to High Altitude
www.visitvalais.ch
Aletsch Arena
Valais is a winter paradise. More sunshine than anywhere else in the Alps and plenty of snow until well into spring. Plus boundless ski areas and a wide range of pleasures appealing to young and old alike.  Guaranteed Snow. The mighty glaciers and 47 four-thousanders not only ensure a perfect backdrop in Valais but also guarantee snow. Just about all the winter sport resorts here are located higher than 1500 meters above sea level, nine areas are even over 3000 metres above sea level. And to ensure that our guests find the very best conditions in which to enjoy the Valais sun, we invest state-of-the-art cable-car and piste-preparation equipment year after year.  Diversity. Given this setting, the fun on the slopes is pretty much boundless. 2800 kilometres of prepared runs await skiers and snowboarders. If you don’t want to venture onto the ski slopes, there are plenty of other ways to get out and enjoy the snow: over 1000 kilometres of cross-country tracks, over 1000 kilometres of winter hiking paths, some 900 kilometres of snowshoe trails and over 60 toboggan runs
Val d’Hérens
Snowy Dreams Valais
are ready for you to discover. Added to this are numerous snowparks and trend sports like snow-kiting or ice-climbing, while the world-famous thermal spas ensure that anyone can kick back and relax. Cosiness. People who like romantic mountain huts will love Valais as well. Indeed, the people of Valais like nothing better than a cosy get-together – be it over a raclette or fondue by a wood stove or a top-quality dinner in an elegant atmosphere. The locals are also highly sociable, as can be seen at numerous festivities and events on and by the slopes – such as mass downhill races in witch costumes, wild on-piste concerts and world-class freeride competitions. It is in our nature and culture to pamper you and do you good, as we have done for generations and you will no doubt notice as soon as you arrive. We don’t simply leave you to enjoy the fascinating mountain scenery, we also love to welcome you properly – less as guests and more as friends. Have we aroused your curiosity? If we have, why not leaf through these pages to gain a first impression for yourself. At the same time, we suggest you visit our website www.visitvalais.ch regularly until you arrive for the very latest information and news. We look forward to seeing you soon.
➤ Oodles of Sunshine and Snow! The sun-drenched Goms region nestles between the Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen Passes and the 23-kilometre-long Aletsch Glacier. Discover the delights of this snowy mountain scenery with breathtaking views of the impressive Valais Alps. The variety of this unique landscape rich in natural beauty and culture is mirrored in the region’s wide range of holiday activities. In the colder months, this winter paradise offers you plenty of options – well-prepared cross-country ski trails and a wide range of downhill ski pistes, as well as snowshoe trails, winter hiking paths and sledge runs.
Bellwald Tourismus T +41 (0)27 971 16 84, www.bellwald.ch Eggishorn Tourismus T +41 (0)27 970 60 70, www.fiesch.ch Gästecenter Ernen T +41 (0)27 971 17 42, www.ernen.ch Obergoms Tourismus AG T +41 (0)27 974 68 68, www.obergoms.ch
Panorama Goms
➤ Simply Tops! Giant mountains grow from the eternal ice of the Aletsch Glacier. Thousands of years of peace and magnificent beauty. Whether Belalp, Riederalp, Bettmeralp or Fiesch-Eggishorn: the crystal-clear, pure air and the incomparable view over the Aletsch Glacier (UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site) make your heart jump with joy. It’s no surprise that this white enticement enchants ski fans, snowboarders and families in equal measure and that the days are never long enough with all this snow, sport and sun. And where else can you unwind on 75.5 km of winter hiking trails? All around the mightiest glacier in the Alps. Skiers and snowboarders, too, will be thrilled by Rosswald and Rothwald. In Brig, the focal point of the Aletsch holiday and shopping region, you will find everything simply “tip-top”. And if all those sports and après-ski activities are still not enough, there is the added option of relaxing at the Breiten spa and wellness centre.
Aletsch Arena: www.aletscharena.ch Bettmeralp Tourismus T +41 (0)27 928 60 60, www.bettmeralp.ch Eggishorn Tourismus T +41 (0)27 970 60 70, www.fiesch.ch Riederalp Tourismus T +41 (0)27 928 60 50, www.riederalp.ch Brig Belalp Tourismus T +41 (0)27 921 60 30, www.brig-belalp.ch Belalp Bahnen AG T +41 (0)27 921 65 10, www.belalpbahnen.ch
Panorama Aletsch
➤ The Wintersports Arena. Fancy some skiing? You won’t encounter stress, noise or ski-lift queues here. You won’t find crowded slopes or bad-tempered people here either. Instead, we offer a wonderful winter landscape with a panoramic view of the most beautiful and highest Swiss mountains, offering a tempting prospect for skiing or snowboarding. We are Valais in miniature, where children up to 9 years of age ski free of charge, major theatrical works, operettas and musicals are performed and the Heida grape vine flourishes in the highest vineyard in Europe. And culture does not come at the expense of fun: anyone who has skied one of our many slopes will know what we are talking about. And if you would like to swap skiing areas for variety, it couldn’t be easier: you can use the same ski pass in Bürchen, Unterbäch, Eischoll, Visperterminen and Gspon. And for snowshoe tour enthusiasts, we would like to mention our hiking trails through snow-covered forests or on a beautiful full-moon night.
Bürchen Tourismus T +41 (0)27 934 17 16, www.buerchen-unterbaech.ch Eischoll Tourismus T +41 (0)27 934 24 43, www.eischoll.ch Gspon Tourismus T +41 (0)27 952 16 46, www.staldenried.ch Heidadorf Visperterminen T +41 (0)27 948 00 48, www.heidadorf.ch Unterbäch Tourismus T +41 (0)27 934 56 56, www.buerchen-unterbaech.ch
Panorama Visp Region
➤ A Winter Fairy Tale. High above the Matter valley, the village of Grächen lets dreams come true. Much has been invested in the infrastructure in the past years to be able to offer all you can wish for when it comes to holidays for families and adventure seekers. The Sisu family park is the largest and nicest of its kind in Switzerland, a magic world of over 50’000 m². Here your children can learn how to ski, assisted by Sisu. Four children’s ski lifts take them uphill, and soon they’ll be able to ski down on their own – safely, easily and playfully. The day nursery with its experienced staff, situated right in the skiing area, is also very popular with the little ones, which makes the adults happy as well! Grächen is a wonderful destination for skiers and snowboarders, but non-skiers can also have fun, be it with the snowtubing carousel, the snowtubing train or the igloo cinema. After spending a splendid day on the slopes you have an attractive choice of restaurants to visit – they offer something for all tastes and budgets, and you will find children’s menus as well as gourmet cuisine to suit your fancy.
Grächen-St. Niklaus Tourismus T +41 (0)27 955 60 60, www.graechen.ch
Panorama Gr채chen-St. Niklaus
➤ Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee. 18 four-thousand-metre peaks encompass SaasFee, Saas-Grund, Saas-Almagell and Saas-Balen like an oyster shell. And in it lies a pearl. The typical Saas-Fee / Saastal Tourismus
Valais villages with their family-oriented winter
T +41 (0)27 958 18 58, www.saas-fee.ch
programme enchant people and put a sunny smile
Panorama Saas-Fee / Saastal
on children’s faces. Take a trip on the “Metro-Alpin”
slopes to choose from, skiers, snowboarders and
to the highest revolving restaurant in the world on
carvers are bound to find the perfect run. Speaking
the Mittelallalin where you will enjoy a panorama
of slopes and snow: the glacier region ensures
that stretches to Milan in good visibility. You should
reliable snow conditions with slopes extending up to
also take advantage of the opportunity to visit the
an altitude of 3600 metres.
largest ice pavilion in the world. And with 150 km of
➤ The Height of Pleasure. Zermatt is one of the most renowned holiday resorts in Switzerland and attracts many international guests. 38 four-thousand-metre peaks soar up Zermatt Tourismus
around the village, dominated by the worldfamous
T +41 (0)27 966 81 00, www.zermatt.ch
Matterhorn, the most-photographed mountain in
Panorama Zermatt-Matterhorn
the world. Despite its fame, Zermatt retains the
M atterhorn glacier paradise, from where it is
charm of a Swiss mountain village. In the car-free
possible to cross over to the Italian Cervinia/
resort, guests switch over to electric cars and
Valtournenche skiing area via the Theodul Pass.
horse-drawn coaches. This skiing area with reliable
Zermatt is simply tops.
snow conditions offers 360 km of slopes in the three ski regions of Rothorn, Gornergrat and
➤ Good Powder Snow, Great Fun! Nestling between the Valais and Bernese Alps, the Lötschental-Lauchernalp region ranks among the highest skiing areas in Switzerland. A truly white, glittering magical world awaits you. A snow paradise for skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and winter hikers. Moreover, the wonderful mountain landscape is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. The valley with its rustic villages lies off the beaten track and is regarded as the most authentic valley in the Alps. If you are suddenly startled by frightening, noisy figures in masks and furs then you are in the midst of the “Tschäggättun”, an ancient Carnival custom. Thanks to the special “Lötschberger” train operated by the BLS railway company, the Lötschental is just a short and comfortable ride away. No matter whether you are an expert or beginner, family group or solo traveller: winter dreams come true in the Lötschental and in Jeizinen.
Lötschental Tourismus T +41 (0)27 938 88 88, www.loetschental.ch
Panorama Lรถtschental-Lauchernalp
➤ Out of the Snow, Into the Thermal Spa. In Leukerbad, there is an abundance of thermal spring water. Every day almost four million litres of warm water flow from countless thermal springs into the swimming pools and whirlpools. Nowhere else in the Alps are so many thermal pools filled with medicinal water as here. Added to this are over 300 different wellness treatments for you to choose from. The location of Leukerbad is every bit as impressive in its own right: the spa resort, which has been known since Roman times, sits majestically amid imposing rock faces. And there are also lots of diversions to be found outside the spa temples. Alpine skiing is the order of the day on the Torrent, cross-country skiing and hiking on the Gemmi Pass. In brief: 50 km of slopes and 60 km of hiking trails to ensure plenty of fun. And in the sports arena with climbing wall, the ice and curling rink and the indoor tennis courts, you can show that you didn’t just come to bathe. Albinen, the lovely Valaisan village, is situated only 6 km from the renowned spa resort. Thanks to its location on the south-facing side of the valley, it has become a very popular holiday place. Albinen has much to offer in the winter: sledging, snow shoe hiking and snow trail hiking. One of the highlights is the 8.5 km groomed hiking trail between Albinen and Guttet-Feschel.
Leukerbad Tourismus T +41 (0)27 472 71 71, www.leukerbad.ch
Panorama Leukerbad
➤ A Place Just Made for Holidays! Crans-Montana is situated on a plateau in the sunniest region of the Alps and offers a stunning panorama of 200 km from Simplon to Mont-Blanc. Each member of the family will be satisfied in this skiing paradise: Young people will be able to enjoy an adrenaline boost in the snowpark of 60’000 m², experienced skiers find challenging slopes, children are safely starting out in a secured area of their own, and in town there are cultural programs to round off the winter sport activities in a relaxing way. In winter, the golf course turns into a children’s paradise, and invites to stroll and cross-country ski. Crans-Montana offers all the advantages of a small town with cultural activities, shopping opportunities, gastronomic variety and important international events.
Crans-Montana Tourisme T +41 (0)27 485 04 04, www.crans-montana.ch
Panorama Crans-Montana
➤ The Real Thing! Discover typical mountain villages, picture-book chalets and an extensive range of accommodation options in a region famous for its sunshine. SierreAnniviers has four ski areas suitable for all levels of ability: lifts and snow gardens for beginners, a freeride park and steep slopes for experienced skiers. As people in the know will tell you, it’s a secret spot that offers countless options, from sunny resorts to shady runs with first-class snow all winter long. Vercorin has easier ski runs designed for families, and high-lying Chandolin boasts a long toboggan run. Gaze at the sky from St-Luc Observatory and find yourself eyeball to eyeball with the stars. Or, at the other extreme, plunge deep into a glacier in the Zinal Glacier grotto. Umpteen winter hiking trails criss-cross the valley. From December 2013 you can discover our new Grimentz-Zinal ski region with its 125 passenger capacity cable car.
Sierre Anniviers Marketing T +41 (0)848 848 027, www.sierre-anniviers.ch
Chalet BellecrĂŞte
Panorama Val d’Anniviers
➤ Winter Sport Paradise! Sion, the canton’s capital town, is situated right in the middle of the Valaisan Alps. The surrounding holiday resorts are a paradise for winter sport lovers: Anzère, the region of Evolène, Nax, and the villages which belong to the skiing area “4 Vallées”, Nendaz. There is always sufficient snow, and the quantity of pistes from easy to challenging is overwhelming. Winter sport lovers will find nothing to wish for: numerous snow hiking trails to use on foot, with snow shoes or seal hides; sledging, snowtubing, dog sledging; paragliding, ice skating, ice climbing; and what is more, freestyle enthusiasts can enjoy the 100’000 m² snowpark! The largest viniculture region of Switzerland also invites you to taste its delicious wines! Back in the town of Sion, you can take advantage of some of the cul tural programs on offer.
Anzère Tourisme T +41 (0)27 399 28 00, www.anzere.ch Evolène Région Tourisme T +41 (0)27 283 40 00, www.evolene-region.ch Mont-Noble Région T +41 (0)27 203 17 38, www.mont-noble-tourisme.ch Val d’Hérens T +41 (0)27 281 28 15, www.valdherens.ch
La Vac hett e
one of the largest in Europe: Thyon, Veysonnaz, and
Panorama Sion Region
Nendaz Tourisme T +41 (0)27 289 55 89, www.nendaz.ch
➤ The Largest Skiing Area in Switzerland!
Thyon-Région Tourisme
One ski arena, four valleys and five mountain sports
T +41 (0)27 281 27 27, www.thyon.ch
destinations – all of that combined, that’s Les 4
VERBIER St-Bernard
Vallées. And every valley, every place has retained
T +41 (0)27 775 38 88, www.verbier.ch
its very own character. With slopes at all levels of
Veysonnaz Tourisme
difficulty to ensure that even the most spoilt winter
T +41 (0)27 207 10 53, www.veysonnaz.ch
sports enthusiasts will not lack for fun. There is, for
Panorama 4 Vallées
example, the Piste de l’Ours World Cup course
especially attracts families and includes a wealth of
in Veysonnaz. Verbier, on the other hand, is the
winter hiking paths. Families are also well taken care
destination for smart mountain lovers as well as
of in La Tzoumaz: they can look forward to the
for real freeriders. This is where visitors from all over
longest toboggan run in French-speaking Switzer-
the world meet. Freestylers are drawn more to the
land. For the cracks, there’s heliskiing, and when it
Thyon region with its competitive snowpark. The
comes to après-ski time, there’s one thing you
extensive programme of activities offered in Nendaz
mustn’t miss: raclette with local Alpine cheese.
➤ Winter for Real! Discover a stupendous choice of winter activities at VERBIER St-Bernard! The legendary “4 Vallées” ski VERBIER St-Bernard
region and the family-friendly “Ski St-Bernard” are
Bureau central de Verbier
two authentic ski resorts with something for
T +41 (0)27 775 38 88, www.verbier.ch
everyone! With 412 km of runs and 92 lifts, the
Panorama VERBIER St-Bernard
“4 Vallées” is Switzerland’s largest skiable area.
the heart of this region. For a different winter
Since wide blue pistes with 6 marked ski routes
experience, explore Nature from every angle: take a
are ideal for freeriders, it’s also considered its most
closer look at mountain peaks on touring skis or
versatile. And then there’s Verbier’s lively après-ski
snow-shoes, zip down slopes on toboggans, or get
scene! Ski St-Bernard is a great alternative for skiers
away from it all on cross-country skis. VERBIER
in search of peace and quiet, with five resorts in
St-Bernard – a spellbinding holiday combination!
A Region with Something for Everyone! Welcome to the Martigny region for an à la carte winter at the gateway to the Espace Mont-Blanc. The cultural capital of the region forms a welcoming departure point for every snow and ice sport: Ovronnaz has a Nordic Centre for cross-country skiing, snowshoe excursions and winter hikes. After the physical effort enjoy relaxing in the hot thermal waters at the new Thermalp spa. The villages of Marécottes and Vallorcine in the Trient Valley cater for freeride and also have numerous snowshoe trails. Or perhaps you would prefer to visit the Saint Bernard dogs and their Museum which is open all year round, laze in the hot water sources at the spa in Saillon, discover the Gianadda Foundation and the treasures of St. Maurice Abbey or sample our delicious local produce in Fully? Look no further the Martigny region has everything for you!
Office de Tourisme Martigny Région T +41 (0)27 720 49 49, www.martigny-region.ch
Panorama Martigny Region
➤ Mountain, Snow and Sun. With 650 km of ski slopes, all of which are open to you, the Franco-Swiss skiing area offers an unbelievable diversity of winter sport and fun in the snow. And all that is required is just one ski pass that covers the entire Franco-Swiss region of Portes du Soleil, including Champéry, Val-d’Illiez-Les Crosets-Champoussin, Morgins and Torgon. Added to this are 385 km of signposted winter hiking trails that guide you through a splendid pristine moun-tain landscape. Welcome to the ski, ice sports and leisure paradise with toboggan runs and many snowparks. Treat yourself to one of the typical regional dishes in one of the mountain restaurants. The traditional local cuisine of the Chablais is characterized by simple but very tasty specialities made of fresh local produce. To end the day in a relaxing way, visit the thermal spa park of Val-d’Illiez.
Champéry Tourisme T +41 (0)24 479 05 50, www.champery.ch Morgins Tourisme T +41 (0)24 477 23 61, www.morgins.ch Torgon Tourisme T +41 (0)24 481 31 31, www.torgon.ch Val-d’Illiez-Les Crosets-Champoussin Tourisme T +41 (0)24 477 20 77, www.valdilliez.ch
Panorama Portes du Soleil
Outline Map Valais
Postcode and holiday resorts
Altitude
Beds
Telephone
1992 Agettes, Les, Mayens-de-l’Ours
980-1350
2000
027 207 33 50 www.lesagettes.ch
3955 Albinen bei Leukerbad
1277
1000
027 473 40 04 www.albinen.ch
1972 Anzère
1500
7500
027 399 28 00 www.anzere.ch
1974 Arbaz
1146
1700
027 398 36 77 www.arbaz.ch
1986 Arolla / Evolène Région
2003
1570
027 283 40 00 www.evolene-region.ch
3961 Ayer / Sierre-Anniviers
1465
2000
027 476 17 05 www.zinal.ch
3914 Belalp / Blatten / Naters
658-3112
2000
027 921 65 10 www.belalpbahnen.ch
3997 Bellwald
1563
3900
027 971 16 84 www.bellwald.ch
3992 Bettmeralp / Aletsch Arena
1950
4500
027 928 60 60 www.bettmeralp.ch
3996 Binn
1400
600
027 971 45 47 www.tourismus.binn.ch
3982 Bitsch
700-900
60
027 927 17 84 www.bitsch.ch
3989 Blitzingen
1297
400
027 974 68 68 www.obergoms.ch
1632-2800
680
027 775 38 72 www.verbier.ch
1897 Bouveret, Le
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200
024 481 51 21 www.bouveret.ch
1932 Bovernier
614
440
027 722 29 09 www.bovernier.ch
3900 Brig & Umgebung, Rosswald, Rothwald
684-2600
3000
027 921 60 30 www.brig-belalp.ch
3900 Brigerbad
653
296
027 921 60 30 www.brigerbad.ch
3935 Bürchen
1150-2500
3500
027 934 17 16 www.buerchen-unterbaech.ch
1934 Châble-Bruson / VERBIER St-Bernard
820-2200
2000
027 776 16 82 www.verbier.ch
1955 Chamoson & Mayens
619-1350
1200
027 306 50 06 www.chamoson.ch
1874 Champéry / Portes du Soleil
1052
7215
024 479 05 50 www.champery.ch
1938 Champex-Lac / VERBIER St-Bernard
1486-2194
3300
027 775 23 83 www.verbier.ch
3961 Chandolin / Sierre-Anniviers
1936-2000
2200
027 476 17 15 www.chandolin.ch
1868 Collombey-Muraz
392
50
024 473 61 61 www.collombey-muraz.ch
1964 Conthey-Vétroz-Ardon
500-1800
1250
027 346 72 01 www.contheyregion.ch
3963 Crans-Montana
1500
33106
027 485 04 04 www.crans-montana.ch
1905 Dorénaz
451-2400
265
079 221 01 25
3943 Eischoll
1220
900
027 934 24 43 www.eischoll.ch
3995 Ernen / Mühlebach / Steinhaus / Ausserbinn
1196
2400
027 971 15 62 www.ernen.ch
3957 Erschmatt
1238
45
027 932 55 00 www.erschmatt.ch
1946 Bourg-St-Pierre / Super St-Bernard / VERBIER St-Bernard
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Postcode and holiday resorts
Altitude
Beds
Telephone
1902 Evionnaz
449
635
079 295 02 61 www.evionnaz-developpement.ch
1983 Evolène / Evolène Région
1378
1600
027 283 40 00 www.evolene-region.ch
1050-2900
5234
027 970 60 70 www.fiesch.ch
1237
400
027 768 12 78 www.finhaut.ch
1490-1900
900
027 775 38 70 www.verbier.ch
1944 La Fouly/Val Ferret / VERBIER St-Bernard
1600-2200
1700
027 775 23 84 www.verbier.ch
1926 Fully
460-2400
307
027 746 20 80 www.fully.ch
3945 Gampel/Bratsch, Jeizinen / Engersch
636-2200
690
027 932 24 60 www.gampel.ch
3925 Grächen – St. Niklaus
1620
6000
027 955 60 60 www.graechen.ch
3989 Grafschaft: Ritzingen, Biel, Selkingen
1312
340
027 974 68 68 www.obergoms.ch
3993 Grengiols
880
550
027 927 11 20 www.grengiols.ch/tourismus
3961 Grimentz/St-Jean / Sierre-Anniviers
1570
4381
027 476 17 00 www.grimentz.ch
3979 Grône/Loye
512-911
1595
027 458 24 67 www.grone.ch
3956 Guttet-Feschel
1170-1330
150
027 473 17 70 www.guttet-feschel.ch
1984 Haudères, Les / Evolène Région
1433
1150
027 283 40 00 www.evolene-region.ch
1987 Hérémence
1234
1000
027 281 15 33
1977 Icogne
1026
250
027 484 20 00 www.icogne.ch
1914 Isérables
1116
205
027 307 20 50 www.iserables.ch
1978 Lens
1150
430
027 484 25 01 www.lens.ch
3952 Leuk / Susten
750
420
027 473 10 94 www.leuk.ch
3984 Fiesch-Eggishorn, Fieschertal, Lax / Aletsch Arena 1925 Finhaut / Trient Région – Espace Mt. Blanc 1948 Fionnay & Haut Val de Bagnes / VERBIER St-Bernard
Internet
3954 Leukerbad
1411
8500
027 472 71 71 www.leukerbad.ch
1945 Liddes-Vichères / VERBIER St-Bernard
1346-2267
450
027 775 38 72 www.verbier.ch
3918 Lötschental
1200-3111
2300
027 938 88 88 www.loetschental.ch
1923 Marécottes, Les / Salvan
934-1110
1400
027 761 31 01 www.marecottes.ch
1920 Martigny
476
1100
027 720 49 49 www.martigny.com
1992 Mayens-de-Sion, Les
1180-1500
1400
079 252 77 31
1870 Monthey / Les Giettes
424-1300
240
024 475 79 63 www.montheytourisme.ch
1973 Mont-Noble Région / Nax –Mase –Vernamiège 1300-2600
2750
027 203 17 38 www.mont-noble-tourisme.ch
1875 Morgins / Portes du Soleil
6200
024 477 23 61 www.morgins.ch
1350-1850
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Beds
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Internet
3985 Münster-Geschinen
1380
1698
027 974 68 68 www.obergoms.ch
1997 Nendaz / Siviez
1300-3330
21000
027 289 55 89 www.nendaz.ch
3989 Niederwald
1251
90
027 974 68 68 www.obergoms.ch
3999 Obergoms: Oberwald, Obergesteln, Ulrichen 1368-1346
3500
027 974 68 68 www.obergoms.ch
1937 Orsières / VERBIER St-Bernard
900
770
027 775 23 81 www.verbier.ch
1911 Ovronnaz
1350-2500
5000
027 306 42 93 www.ovronnaz.ch
1928 Ravoire / Trient Région – Espace Mt. Blanc
1100
920
027 722 54 76 www.ravoire.ch
3942 Raron / St. German / Niedergesteln
640
120
027 934 31 00 www.raron-niedergesteln.ch
3998 Reckingen-Gluringen
1326
1640
027 974 68 68 www.obergoms.ch
3987 Riederalp-Mörel / Aletsch Arena
1950-2335
4500
027 928 60 50 www.riederalp.ch
1898 St-Gingolph
386
500
024 481 84 31 www.st-gingolph.ch
1958 St-Léonard
500
72
027 203 76 60
3961 St-Luc / Sierre-Anniviers
1650
4000
027 476 17 10 www.saint-luc.ch
1969 St-Martin
1411
1310
027 281 24 74 www.saint-martin.ch
1890 St-Maurice / Mex
422
458
024 485 40 40 www.saint-maurice.ch
3924 St. Niklaus
1116
706
027 956 36 63 www.graechen.ch
3906 Saas-Fee / Saastal
1483-1800
11814
027 958 18 58 www.saas-fee.ch
1985 Sage, La / Evolène Région
1680
1900
027 283 40 00 www.evolene-region.ch
1913 Saillon
500
700
027 743 11 88 www.saillon.ch
1965 Savièse
750
169
027 395 27 37 www.saviese-tourisme.ch
1907 Saxon
533
1933 Sembrancher / VERBIER St-Bernard
717
370
027 775 38 88 www.verbier.ch
3960 Sierre / Salgesch / Sierre-Anniviers
533-581
540
027 455 85 35 www.sierretourisme.ch
3907 Simplon / Gondo
855-2005
750
027 979 10 10 www.simplon.ch
1950 Sion
510
1500
027 327 77 27 www.siontourisme.ch
850-1200
175
027 946 63 14 www.sonnige-halden.ch
3922 Stalden
800
150
027 952 15 12 www.stalden.ch
3933 Staldenried / Gspon
1065-2200
470
027 952 21 11 www.staldenried.ch
1988 Thyon / Les Collons
1500-2100
6500
027 281 27 27 www.thyon.ch
3923 Törbel
1500
340
027 952 12 77 www.toerbel.ch
3939 Sonnige Halden am Lötschberg, Ausserberg, Baltschieder, Eggerberg, Hohtenn
027 743 21 00 www.saxontourisme.ch
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1899 Torgon / Portes du Soleil
1100-2000
834
024 481 31 31 www.torgon.ch
1280-1530
390
079 273 15 11 www.trient.ch
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100
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628-1817
1600
027 924 40 04 www.turtmanntal.ch
1918 La Tzoumaz / VERBIER St-Bernard
1500
6000
027 305 16 00 www.verbier.ch
3944 Unterbäch
1221-2550
2160
027 934 56 56 www.buerchen-unterbaech.ch
950-1670
4500
024 477 20 77 www.valdilliez.ch
1936 Verbier / VERBIER St-Bernard
1500-3330
25000
027 775 38 88 www.verbier.ch
3967 Vercorin / Sierre-Anniviers
1341
1800
027 455 58 55 www.vercorin.ch
1891 Vérossaz
811
164
024 485 25 53 www.verossaz.ch
1993 Veysonnaz
1300
4500
027 207 10 53 www.veysonnaz.ch
3930 Visp
651
268
027 946 18 18 www.vispinfo.ch
3932 Visperterminen
1336
440
027 948 00 48 www.heidadorf.ch
3961 Vissoie / Sierre-Anniviers
1202
200
027 476 16 00 www.vissoie.ch
1941 Vollèges / VERBIER St-Bernard
835
40
027 775 38 88 www.verbier.ch
1896 Vouvry/Taney
837-1415
80
024 482 12 21 www.vouvry.ch
3934 Zeneggen
1370
170
027 946 89 49 www.zeneggen.ch
3920 Zermatt / Täsch / Randa
1409-3899
35067
027 966 81 00 www.zermatt.ch
3961 Zinal / Sierre-Anniviers
1670
3800
027 476 17 05 www.zinal.ch
1929 Trient / La Forclaz Trient Région – Espace Mt. Blanc 1872 Troistorrents 3951 Turtmanntal: Agarn, Ergisch, Unterems, Oberems, Turtmann
1873 Val-d’Illiez / Les Crosets / Champoussin Portes du Soleil
Internet
Valais Excellence label
Quality Label for
Mountain railway
Toboggan run
Swiss Tourism
Artificial snowmaking machines
Natural ice rink
Funicular
Floodlit cross-country trail
Ski lift
Swiss Ski School
Artificial ice rink
Chair lift
Snowboard
Curling / Artificial ice
Aerial cableway / Gondola lift
Cross-country trail
Curling
Holiday Resorts at a Glance Valais E-mail
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Winter hiking trail
Tennis hall
Mountaineering school
Snowshoe trail
Golf 9 and 18 holes
Private school
Heated open-air pool
Golf on snow
Creche
Heated indoor pool
Riding
Theatre
Thermal spa
Paragliding/Hanggliding
Cinema
Sea water swimming pool 33°
Paragliding/Hanggliding school
Camping
Obergoms
Accommodation Valais
➤ In Valais, You Can Be Sure of a Good Night’s Sleep! According to an old proverb: “You made your bed, now sleep in it!” And in Valais, we say: “Here, you can be sure of a good night’s sleep.” That’s because accommodation in Valais is not just somewhere to sleep, but always a piece of culture and natural hospitality. No matter whether you are staying in a hotel, a holiday apartment, bed and breakfast or campsite, you will always feel at home and experience the renowned warm Valais hospitality wherever you go. Irrespective of whether you choose a typical Valais hotel or would like to be pampered in a wellness hotel, have a fondness for historic hotels or want to give your kids the added attractions of a children’s hotel. But one thing is common to accommodation of every kind: good food and drink is always assured. Exquisite Valais cuisine from rustic to gourmet delicacies. To match your mood and budget. You can find exactly the right accommodation at www.visitvalais.ch and can book it straightaway online. Please also note the special offers and package deals on our website. We hope you have great holidays and good skiing!
100% Source of Excellence. Our organisation is proud to have been awarded the “Valais excellence” label of quality. This
prestigious label signalises Valais enterprises that take their social and ecological responsibili-
ties seriously and constantly strive to improve their products and services. “ Valais excellence” gives consumers three fundamental guarantees: our origin and presence in Valais, dual quality certification of the company (ISO 9001 in respect of quality and 14001 in respect of the environment) and a commitment by the organisation to social awareness with regard to Valais and its inhabitants.
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No End to the Skiing Fun with the Valais SkiCard. Valais is a region of superlatives. You’ll find the highest mountains, the longest glaciers, the most days of sunshine and the most snow-sure winter sports resorts in the Alps here. And the biggest ski area in the world. The Valais SkiCard, the unique hands-free prepaid card, gives you privileged access to 50 top-class ski areas. How it Works: Simply buy the card at any cable car station, load it with as many points as you want, and you can pass through the turnstiles just about everywhere without having to queue. If you want, you can try out new runs every day of your holiday and even take a quick trip over to France or Italy for a change of scenery. Much More Than Just a Ski Pass! The Valais SkiCard is valid in far more places than just the ski areas. The card gives you access to the Valais thermal spas. Entry to the famous Fondation Gianadda arts centre in Martigny is also included. The Valais SkiCard will help you enjoy a varied winter holiday in Valais. To find out more, visit www.visitvalais.ch.
Useful Information Valais
Everything You Need to Know About Valais is Just a Click Away. Your winter holiday in Valais starts in the comfort of your own home. Our website www.visitvalais.ch gets you in the mood for an unforgettable stay in the mountains and keeps you up to date with all the information you need. Our winter sports report tells you all about the weather, snow depth, open runs and lifts complete with piste plans, live images and descriptions of your dream destination. This is also the place where you’ll find great special offers and package deals. We keep you informed about all local events as well, from concerts to the madcap mass downhill race, on our homepage. And the Valais Winter app lets you download this information conveniently to your smartphone too. Become a Valais Fan! We offer you useful information, unusual stories and the best images from Valais every day on the Facebook page valaiswallis. Follow us on Twitter to find out what’s happening straight from the horse’s mouth, or marvel at the fantastic views on Instagram and Pinterest. Calling all Gourmets! Valais is famous for its regional specialities. Simply visit www.authentic-valais.ch to find out everything you need to know. Information about specialities, recipes, points of sale, restaurants and producers has been collected for you here. And for when you’re out and about, Authentic Valais (Valais Terroir) is also available as an app for your smartphone. Simply download and enjoy!
Brochures Valais Better Informed. Valais is as unique as it is diverse. Summer or winter, sport or relaxation, down in the water or up in the mountains, for meetings or family holidays: we have everything you could possible need for an unforgettable break. Want to know more? We’ve compiled a wide range of detailed information for you in our subject-based brochures. You can download the free brochures in PDF format or ask us to send them to you in printed form by post or phone. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Summer
Zermatt
Leukerbad
www.valaistourism.ch
Meeting in Valais
Wellness
Golf
Hiking by “Bisses” Valais
www.valaistourism.ch
Hiking
www.valaistourism.ch
Hiking by “Bisses”
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Hiking Tours Valais
Nendaz
Aletsch Arena
Hiking in Valais
www.valais.ch
Meetings
www.valaistourism.ch
www.visitvalais.ch
www.visitvalais.ch
Winter
Golfer’s Paradise Valais
Thermal Baths Valais
On Track to Happiness Valais
Vichères, Verbier St-Bernard
Stellisee, Zermatt
St. Bernard Dog
The Sunny Side of Holidays Valais
www.valaistourism.ch
Hiking Tours
Gourmet Delights and Hearty Specialities. Valais is one of the top culinary destinations in the country. From rustic mountain hut to gourmet temple, cooking is an affair of the heart that we’re really passionate about. Gourmet Paradise. As successors to the hotel pioneer Cäsar Ritz, Valais chefs cultivate a rich culinary tradition inspired by trends from all over the world. Some of the best gourmet chefs in Switzerland make for a rich gastronomic landscape in Valais, where over 50 restaurants and hotels boast Gault Millau points. Valais Delicacies. The traditional raclette, scraped from a genuine AOP Valais raclette cheese in front of an open fire, is a flavoursome experience. Likewise very popular is the classic Valais platter featuring an assortment of local dried meat, dried sausage, air-cured ham and speciality cheeses from the region, served with regional AOP rye bread. Dishes from grandmother’s recipe book round off the range of hearty delicacies, such as mushrooms on toasted bread, Valais vegetable soup, saffron rice from Mund, cholera pie from Goms or Savièse leek flan.
Specialities Valais Where to Enjoy the Specialities! The following pages list restaurants that have been awarded the “Taste of Valais” quality label, where you are served typical Valais dishes with locally grown products prepared to strict standards. Bon appétit!
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant Le Clair-de-Lune
Godswärgjistubu
Les Gorges du Durnand
Mayens de Conthey
3955 Albinen
1932 Bovernier
1976 Erde
T 027 473 21 66
T 027 722 20 77
T 027 346 16 78
www.godswaergjistubu.ch
www.gorgesdudurnand.ch
www.clairdelune.ch
Pension Lac Bleu
Restaurant
Restaurant
La Gouille
La Table d’Hôte Chez Valérie
La Grange et La Paix
1986 Arolla
1934 Bruson
Rue Centrale, 1983 Evolène
T 027 283 11 66
T 027 776 14 61
T 027 283 13 79
www.hotel-arolla.com
www.chezvalerie.ch
www.baravinslagrange.ch
Restaurant Bahnhof
Restaurant Coquoz
Café Restaurant Le Refuge
3938 Ausserberg
Planachaux
1983 Evolène
T 027 946 22 59
1874 Champéry
T 027 283 19 42
www.hotel-bahnhof.com
T 024 479 12 55
www.lerefuge.ch
Auberge Les Charmettes
Auberge Chez Gaby
Taverne Evolénarde
Raveire 8
Route de Champoussin 67
Rue Centrale
1946 Bourg-St-Pierre
1873 Champoussin
1983 Evolène
T 027 787 11 50
T 024 477 22 22
T 027 283 12 02
www.les-charmettes.ch
www.chezgaby.ch
www.lataverneevolenarde.ch
Restaurant du Mont Joux
Café Restaurant Le Rocher
Restaurant Le Mazot
Col du Gd-St-Bernard
Rue du Rocher 2
Revers 6
1946 Bourg-St-Pierre
3960 Corin/Sierre
1948 Fionnay
T 027 787 11 66
T 027 456 44 00
T 027 778 11 47
www.mont-joux.ch
www.le-rocher.ch
www.lemazotfionnay.ch
Restaurant
Auberge des Alpes
Restaurant Le Trappeur
Relais des Chasseurs
Rue du Fond de Ville
Route du Village
Chiboz, 1926 Fully
1945 Liddes
1968 Mase
T 027 746 29 98
T 027 783 13 80
T 027 281 28 28
www.chiboz.ch
www.auberge-des-alpes.ch
www.le-trappeur.ch
Restaurant Tenne
Café du Midi
Hotel Croix d’Or et Poste
Furkastrasse 2
Rue des Marronniers 4
Furkastrasse 79
3998 Gluringen
1920 Martigny
3985 Münster
T 027 973 18 92
T 027 722 00 03
T 027 974 15 15
www.tenne.ch
www.cafedumidi.ch
www.hotel-postmuenster.ch
Restaurant Sacré Feu
Motel des Sports
Café Restaurant Le Bargeot
Turm Hotel Grächerhof
Rue du Forum 15
Route de Nendaz
3925 Grächen
1920 Martigny
1996 Baar-Nendaz
T 027 956 25 15
T 027 722 20 78
T 027 207 20 80
www.graecherhof.ch
www.moteldessports.ch
www.lebargeot.ch
Hôtel Restaurant
Steak-House
Restaurant Au Petit Valais
Becs de Bosson
Place Centrale 10
1997 Haute-Nendaz
3961 Grimentz
1920 Martigny
T 027 288 20 22
T 027 475 19 79
T 027 722 25 65
www.bistrodici.ch
www.becsdebosson.ch
www.restaurant-martigny.com
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant de Jorasse
Etable du Marais
le Drapeau Suisse
Route d’Odonne
Bendolla, 3961 Grimentz
1921 Martigny-Croix
1911 Ovronnaz
T 027 475 14 19
T 027 722 00 73
T 027 306 56 08
www.rma.ch
drapeau-suisse.over-blog.com
www.teleovronnaz.ch
Restaurant Les Vergers
Café Restaurant
Restaurant La Promenade
Route de Saillon
Plan-Cerisier
1911 Ovronnaz
1912 Leytron
1921 Martigny-Croix
T 027 306 32 04
T 027 306 30 62
T 027 722 25 29
www.chezmicky.ch
www.vergersdelice.ch
www.plan-cerisier.ch
Specialities Valais Relais Fermier
Auberge Vallon de Van
Relais de la Tzoucdana
La Soldanelle
Van d’En-Bas
Plats de la Lé
Route de Pont-de-Nant 6
1922 Salvan
3961 Zinal
1880 Les Plans-sur-Bex
T 027 761 14 40
T 027 475 12 19
T 079 452 36 81
www.vallondevan.ch
www.tzoucdana.ch
Restaurant Schmitta
Le Château de Villa
Stadelmatten 10
Rue Ste-Catherine 4
3942 Raron
3960 Sierre
T 027 934 22 33
T 027 455 18 96
www.schmitta-raron.ch
www.chateaudevilla.ch
Restaurant de la Gare
Relais du Valais
Place de la Gare
Rte de l’Abbaye 35
1890 St-Maurice
1963 Vétroz
T 024 485 13 60
T 027 346 03 03
www.lafarge.ch
www.relaisduvalais.ch
Restaurant des Bains
Auberge Les Caboulis
Centre thermal
1993 Veysonnaz
1913 Saillon
T 078 648 85 97
T 027 743 11 30
www.caboulis.ch
www.bainsdesaillon.ch Au Créneau Gourmand
Restaurant L’Escale
Rue du Bourg 2
Route de Verbier 22
1913 Saillon
1934 Villette
T 027 744 12 29
T 027 776 27 07
www.au-creneau-gourmand.ch
www.restaurantlescale.ch
Café St-Laurent
Au Manoir d’Anniviers
Rue du Midi
3961 Vissoie
1913 Saillon
T 027 475 12 20
T 027 744 44 98
www.aumanoir.ch
visucom.com Crans-Montana
Rue Pré-Fleuri 6, P.O. Box 1469, CH-1951 Sion T +41 (0)27 327 35 90, F +41 (0)27 327 35 71 info@valais.ch, www.visitvalais.ch
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