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The Incredible Lightness of Hiking Valais
Hiking is the world’s oldest nature sport – but one of the most fashionable as well! Why? More and more people of all ages are rediscovering the fact that walking is the best way to experience nature at its most intense. Impressions go much deeper as you move through nature at your own pace than when you simply sit and contemplate it. Find out for yourself: good shoes and comfortable clothing are all you need – and off you go! We’ve assembled a selection of the loveliest hikes for you on this map: ranging from easy to moderately difficult walks. You’ll find routes that take you through the heart of Alpine landscapes that will profoundly stir your emotions with their beauty, refreshingly pure air and clear views. Away from the hectic pace of everyday life, you’ll chance upon picturesque villages, be enchanted by meadows in full bloom and discover a wealth of fauna and flora. And you’ll be perfectly safe as you stroll along under blue skies with mild temperatures, because the Valais has the most hours of sunshine in the whole of Switzerland! Take a look at our suggestions on this map or on our website. Or come and let us advise you here on the spot in the Valais: We’ll be delighted to suggest some hikes to match your individual preferences. By the way: You don’t need your own vehicle. Our excellently developed public transport network and many mountain railways will always carry you safely between any destinations you choose.
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Lac de Taney
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National Map 1264 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Chablais valaisan
Route 1
National Map 1284 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Chablais valaisan
★ 1h10
Route 2
★★ 2h20
St-Gingolph Le Bouveret
Miex Le Flon Taney Miex Le Flon
A small town on the southern shores of Lake Geneva, St-Gingolph is situated on the French-Swiss border. This walk offers you stunning views across the lake as you make your way to Le Bouveret which makes the most out of its privileged location at the mouth of the Rhone. It has many points of interest and activities to offer, while it respects the natural riches of its environment.
This walk takes you along the Chemin des Chevriers (goatherds’ path) to an adorable small natural mountain lake, Lac de Taney. The exceptional flora and fauna of this lake makes it one of the richest protected sites of the alpine region. The view over the Chablais Alps will take your breath away.
National Map 1284 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Chablais valaisan
National Map 1304 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Chablais valaisan
Route 3
Route 4
★★★ 4h00
Torgon La Jorette Plan-du-Croix Torgon After leaving the village of Torgon, cross the suspension bridge and continue to La Jorette. The path then takes you through a lovely pine forest and on to beautiful mountain pastures. From there you reach the highest point of this hiking tour, Dravers. A pleasant descent takes you back to Torgon.
National Map 1304 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Chablais valaisan
Route 5
★ 2h00
Morgins En Tey Morgins Starting at Morgins, a resort of the Portes du Soleil, follow the Sentier des Ponts through the Vallon de Tovassière, playing hide and seek with the Vièze river until you get to En Tey. At the same time, admire the Sentier des Planètes on the left bank of the river.
National Map 1304 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Chablais valaisan
★★ 3h30
Champéry Barme Champéry A first generation tourist resort, Champéry is the key link in the Portes du Soleil ski area and the starting point of your walk that takes you to the stunning Barme plateau, with its authentic mountain pasture chalets and two restaurants at the foot of the Dents Blanches. As you make your way back down, enjoy the wonderful sight of the Dents du Midi.
Route 6
★★ 3h00
St-Maurice Aussays Vérossaz St-Maurice Before you start your walk, take time to visit the treasures of St-Maurice, including the abbey, basilica, castle, fortresses and fairy grotto. Make the ascent to Vérossaz, arriving at a stunning plateau at the foot of the Dents du Midi, then return to St-Maurice with a light step as you admire the Vaudois Chablais.
Branson, Fully
National Map 1324 –1325 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Vallée du Trient
National Map 1305 –1325 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Du Rhône aux Muverans
Route 7
Route 8
★★★ 3h30
Finhaut Salvan Vernayaz This walk follows the Route des Diligences which provided access to the valley before the Martigny-Châtelard railroad was built. Leave Finhaut and walk along the left slope, admiring the impressive waterfalls of the Triège, the Marécottes zoological park and the cog railway until you get to Vernayaz where a visit to the Trient Gorges is a must.
★★ 2h00
Champex d’Allesse Pont de Branson Fully Take the cable car to Champex d’Allesse. In this region with its Mediterranean climate, the flora and fauna are unique, hence its name: Les Follatères (crazy earth). Finish your walk at the Pont de Branson. Take advantage of the special combined PostBus “Follatères” offer. Infos: www.postbus.ch WEBCODE
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National Map 1345 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Verbier – St-Bernard
National Map 1345 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Verbier – St-Bernard
Route 9
Route 10
★★ 2h20
La Fouly Praz de Fort As you walk from La Fouly along the Drance, you’ll come across shepherds’ settlements cut into the vast forests, hamlets with stone dwellings, barns and larch houses on pillars, burnt by the sun. You’ll see the famous Saleina moraine, the hanging glaciers, the cirque of high peaks: this is the Eastern edge of the Mont-Blanc massif.
★★ 3h40
Bourg-St-Pierre Liddes Orsières Bourg-St-Pierre, famous stopping point on the Grand-St-Bernard route, welcomed Napoléon Bonaparte in 1802. Stroll along the banks of the Drance d’Entremont and get soothed by the lapping of the water. You’ll discover the Liddes agricultural region, pass through many villages and arrive at Orsières.
National Map 1365 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Verbier – St-Bernard
National Map 1346 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Verbier – Val de Bagnes
Route 11
Route 12
★★★★ 3h15
Col du Grand-St-Bernard Lacs de Fenêtre Col du GrandSt-Bernard A beautiful alpine walk at over 2400 metres. You leave the famous hospice and head to Col des Chevaux, overlooking the Combe de Drône. Then you cross the Col de Bastillon to the three Lacs de Fenêtre. You enter Italy by the Fenêtre de Ferret and end your walk by going through the Italian-Swiss border.
★ 1h30
Mauvoisin Bonatchiesse Fionnay Mauvoisin, downstream of the famous dam, is a real hive of cultural activity. As you descend the Haut Val de Bagnes, you’ll discover an area of unspoilt nature surrounded by an impressive cirque of peaks, a unique biotope in Bonatchiesse, and hear the murmur of the Drance. When you arrive at Fionnay, at the foot of a beautiful cliff, take the opportunity to visit the modern electric power station.
Ovronnaz
National Map 1325 –1326 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Verbier / Val de Bagnes
National Map 1305 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Ovronnaz / Mayens-de-Chamoson
Route 13
Route 14
★★★ 3h15
▲ ★★★ 3h20
Savoleyres Lac des Vaux Les Ruinettes
Jorasse La Seya Grande Garde Ovronnaz
Look out over the famous resort of Verbier nestling in its leafy bower, as you leave Savoleyres, cross the Croix de Cœur and follow the ridge of mountains. Passing through the Col des Mines, admire the valley of Lac des Vaux, then follow the path around the Mont Rogneux to Les Ruinettes where a cable car will take you back to Verbier.
This walk above the forest line takes you into the wilds of nature, where you can admire the whole of the central Valais region, from Leuk to Martigny. As you descend into a forest of conifers, breathe the pure air of the Alps. Be sure to explore the Ovronnaz region and relax in the Thermalp thermal baths.
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National Map 1285–1286 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Sion – Derborence – Sanetsch
National Map 1305 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Ovronnaz / Mayens-de-Chamoson
Route 15
Route 16
★★★ 4h00
▲ ★★ 2h10
Derborence Montbas Motelon Derborence
Saillon Passerelle à Farinet Leytron
The landslides of 1714 and 1749 formed the natural lake of Derborence. According to a saga it was caused by the clashes between the Berne and Valais “devils”. Now a national reserve, this valley will seduce you with its rich flora and fauna. With a bit of luck, you’ll even see the majestic bearded vulture in flight.
Starting from Saillon, mediaeval site and spa resort, take a moment to look at the three vine-stocks of Farinet, the famous counterfeiter. Then climb through a wine-growing area and cross the Salentze over an impressive bridge suspended 136 metres up. Finally return to Leytron to refresh yourself with a delicious glass of Petite Arvine.
National Map 1286 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Sion – Derborence – Sanetsch
National Map 1305 –1306 / 1325 –1326 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 4 Vallées
Route 17
Route 18
★★ 2h45
Tsanfleuron Cabane de Prarochet Col du Sanetsch Above the forest line, this walk across the most beautiful glacier area of the Swiss Alps brings you to the foot of the Tour SaintM artin, also called the Quille du Diable. Stop for a bite to eat at the Prarochet hut, owned by the Savièse ski club, and ask for a fortifying drink before you return to the Col du Sanetsch.
▲ ★★★ 3h00
La Tzoumaz Isérables Riddes La Tzoumaz, a tourist resort in the 4 Vallées, is the starting point for a walk through forests and pastures in a beautiful setting overlooking the plain of the Rhône. From Isérables, you can return to Riddes either by a recently renovated cable car or by foot along a wide, steep path.
Tracouet, Nendaz
National Map 1306 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 4 Vallées
Route 19
National Map 1326 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Val d’Hérens
★★ 3h00
Route 20
★★★ 3h30
Tracouet Pra da Dzeu Haute-Nendaz
Dixence Dam Cabane de Prafleuri Dixence Dam
Take the cable car to Tracouet and admire the Lac Noir, the beautiful mountain pastures, forests and grand landscapes. In Prarion, the biggest larches in Europe – with a girth of up to 12 metres – give this region an ancient nobility. You’ll return to Nendaz where one can follow 100 km of “bisses” – paths following old man-made waterways.
An easy walk high in the mountains along the dam, across La Barma mountain pasture, along the Sentier des Bouquetins, culminating at an altitude of 2804 metres at the Col des Roux before rejoining the Cabane de Prafleuri. The most exceptional wildlife, including ibexes, chamois and marmots surrounds Europe’s highest dam.
National Map 1327 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Val d’Hérens
Route 21
National Map 1306 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Val d’Hérens
★★ 2h30
Route 22
★★ 3h00
Les Haudères La Forclaz La Sage Villa Evolène
St-Martin Mase Vernamiège Nax
This walk through the real Valais valley brings you to rustic villages with sun-burnt walls and carefully kept ancient architecture. In this region called Sur les Rocs, you’ll find La Forclaz, in the middle of the prairies, La Sage and its chapel and Villa surrounded by typical chalets. Evolène has carefully maintained all its ancient customs.
St-Martin to Nax is like Maya to Mont Noble at a lower altitude. This region in the Val d’Hérens is building its future on sustainable development: it is revitalising ancient hamlets, developing the craft industry and is home to a biosphere reserve including sites of national importance. Here you will really appreciate what nature has to offer.
National Map 1286 –1306 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Anzère
National Map 1286 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Anzère
Route 23
★ 2h10
Route 24
★★ 3h30
St-Léonard Bisse de Clavau Sion
Pas de Maimbré Serin Anzère
St-Léonard is proud of its underground lake, the biggest in Europe. Through the vineyard, take a section of the Chemin du vignoble until you get to Bisse de Clavau. Enjoy the murmur of the water as you admire the many huts scattered through the vineyard and return to Sion. Take advantage of the combined PostBus “Bisse de Clavau” offer.
At Pas de Maimbré, before you leave, take the time to admire the central Valais and the chain of Valais Alps. As you walk through the beautiful mountain pastures of Tsalan d’Ayent and Serin, you’ll have a chance to see the Hérens breed of cows. Then you’ll come to a Bisse (irrigation channel) path that will bring you back to Anzère.
Lac de Moiry, Grimentz
National Map 1286–1287 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Crans-Montana / Sierre
National Map 1327 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Val d’Anniviers
Route 25
Route 26
★★ 2h30
★★ 3h30
Lens Chermignon MontanaVillage Lens
Moiry Dam Lac du Glacier Moiry Dam
This is an easy walk along the Balcon de Sierre, below the famous tourist resort of Crans-Montana and above a terraced vineyard. From Lens, at the foot of Christ-Roi, head towards Chermignon d’en Haut and Montana-Village. Enjoy the view of the Val d’Anniviers and the Valais Alps. Return to Lens through Chermignon d’en Bas.
A magnificent excursion at over 2000 metres, with a 2 kilometre walk along the Moiry Dam, a circle around the Lac du Glacier with a view of the cirque of snow-covered mountains and a descent back down to the dam on the other side of the valley. On your return, a visit to the village of Grimentz, with its balconies full of flowers, is a must.
National Map 1307 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Val d’Anniviers
Route 27
National Map 1287 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Crans-Montana / Sierre
★★ 3h10
Tignousa Hôtel Weisshorn St-Luc From St-Luc, take the funicular to Tignousa, then follow the Sentier des Planètes where the solar system is reproduced on a small scale and head for the hotel Weisshorn admiring the grand imperial crown of the five 4000 m peaks at the back of the valley. Then walk back down to St-Luc to visit the Valais geographical centre.
National Map 1267–1287 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Leukerbad
Route 29
Route 28
★ 2h30
Salgesch Veyras Sierre After this walk, you will learn to appreciate wine and all the hard work and passion that is behind it. You’ll learn about the most famous vines of the region by visiting a cellar, the wine museum in Salgesch or the Château de Villa museum in Sierre, the city of the Sun.
National Map 1287 – Hiking Map 1: 25 000 Leukerbad
★★ 2h45
Leukerbad Inden Varen All along the Leukerbad-Varen route, you’ll discover the impressive richness of different landscapes forged by the meeting between nature and the hand of man: the mountainous cirque of Leukerbad, forests, a rock wall, steep paths, fields, vineyards, prairies, traffic routes, towns and villages . . .
Route 30
★★ 3h00
Unterems Bhutan bridge Leuk station Unterems was one of the first villages to be inhabited in Valais. The high point of this walk is undoubtedly the Bhutan bridge in the Finges forest. Planned and built by the people of Bhutan and Valais in 2005, the aim was to remove cultural barriers between Switzerland and the Himalayan state of Bhutan.
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National Map 1287–1288 – Hiking Map 1: 25 000 Leukerbad
Route 31
National Map 1268
★★ 3h30
Jeizinen Erschmatt Leuk-Stadt Leuk station
Route 32
★ 2h00
Fafleralp Kühmad Blatten
On this walk, you’ll learn all about dog breeding and training herd protection dogs in Jeizinen, growing old fodder plants, the baking of traditional rye bread in Erschmatt and the observation of the terrestrial satellites of the Brentjong station above the town of Leuk.
The Lötschental mountain path is a classic path in the Valais. The Via Dolorosa is not as well known. It starts at the Kühmad chapel and ends at the church in the village of Blatten. If you want to escape everyday stresses and find harmony with your soul, this is the walk for you. A walk that allows you to experience the best of Lötschental.
National Map 1288 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Visp
National Map 1308 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Visp
Route 33
▲ ★★ 3h45
Route 34
★ 1h00
Ausserberg Niedergesteln Raron
Schalb Embd
From Ausserberg, follow the BLS pedestrian path to the new suspension bridge near Jolischlucht. Then there’s the exciting descent into the gorge full of rushing water! After the tunnel, calm is restored. Walk along the ‘Suone Stägeru’, then rejoin a wide path that takes you back to Niedergesteln, then to Raron.
A walkers’ paradise at the heart of the magnificent region of Augstbord awaits you, offering you this easy, pleasant walk. In the midst of unspoilt nature, the route takes you through well-maintained meadows, beautiful conifer forests and typical hamlets, so you’ll come to appreciate the real Valais.
Hellela, Zeneggen
National Map 1288 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Visp
Route 35
National Map 1288 –1289 / 1308 –1309 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Visp
★★ 2h30
Route 36
★★ 3h00
Moosalp Chalte Brunne Breitmatte Zeneggen Wasserlehrpfad
Giw Gibidumpass Sädolti Häüschbiele Gspon
For this ‘water route’, Moosalp and its many marsh biotopes is the starting point. As you walk, you’ll see the Bonigersee, a lake full of rushes and all sorts of herbaceous plants, the Diepja pond that used to be a water reserve for irrigation, the Zeneggen drinking water reservoir and the chapel at Biel.
Out the windows of the PostBus, you’ll see the highest vineyards in Europe at Visper terminen. A chair lift takes you to the start of this walk above the forest line, with its fantastic never-ending panoramic view. The end of the walk brings you back down through a shady forest to Gspon.
National Map 1308 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Grächen
Route 37
National Map 1348 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Zermatt
★★ 3h45
Route 38
★★ 2h00
Grächen Hannigalp Hohtschugge Grächen
Gornergrat Rotenboden Riffelberg
This hike awaits you with two breathtaking panoramic highlights at the same time. At the highest point, the ‘Hannigalp’, you will have a view of the 4000 m peaks of the Mattertal right to the Bernese Alps. Near the resting place ‘Hohtschugge’, a unique view of the lower Visp valley and its villages can be enjoyed.
Without doubt, this path is one of the most beautiful in the Valais where you’ll discover the Matterhorn and Mont Rose mountains, among the famous 4000 metre peaks of this region. This walk starts at Gornergrat where the highest hotel in Switzerland is found. You’ll be dazzled by the beauty of the view and take the memory to stay with you.
National Map 1328 –1329 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Saas-Fee
National Map 1329 –1349 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Saas-Fee
Route 39
★★★ 2h30
Route 40
▲ ★★★★ 7h30
Längflüe Spielboden Gletschergrotte Saas-Fee
Mattmark Jazzilücke Antronapass Heidbodme
This walk starts in Längflüe, where you’ll be able to admire Saas-Fee, the Pearl of the Alps, then pass through a lunar landscape to Spielboden. You’ll then walk along the moraine of the vanished glacier and across lovely pastures until you reach the beautiful resort of Saas-Fee which always has something new to offer you.
The starting point of this unique mountain hike is the highest earth fill dam of Switzerland at Mattmark. The steep ascent is rewarded with a spectacular view. At the highest point, the Jazzilücke, the path will take you over Italian territory for around 400 m and will then lead along the boundary to the Antrona Pass. The new ridgeway takes you to the ‚Heidbodme‘ top station of the chairlift.
Massaweg
National Map 1269 –1289 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Aletsch
Route 41
National Map 1289 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Aletsch
★★★ 4h30
Blatten Ried-Mörel Greich Betten Massaweg This walk along the hillside from Blatten/ Naters brings you to the steep gorges of the Massa which receives the abundant water from the Aletsch glacier. Continue on to RiedMörel, the main town of the new district of Riederalp and pass through Greich to the village of Betten/Bettmeralp. You’ll see Brig and above all, his majesty, the Matterhorn.
Route 42
★★ 3h30
Rosswald Bortelhütten Berisal From Ried-Brig, a cable car takes you to Rosswald, at an altitude of more than 1800 metres for a memorable alpine walk. As you walk through farmed mountain pastures, you’ll discover an area of unspoilt nature with stunning flora and fauna. You can also admire the impressive bridge over the G anter.
National Map 1269 – Hiking Map 1: 25 000 Aletsch
National Map 1269 –1270 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Aletsch
Route 43
★★ 2h15
Route 44
★ 1h15
Bettmerhorn Station Riederfurka Riederalp
Bellwald Chapel Saint Anna Fiesch
During this walk along the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch, the Aletsch glacier con tinues to fascinate the walkers. The path follows a crest that will bring you to the famous Villa Cassel, a recognised nature centre, and then to the resort of Riederalp.
Bellwald, the highest village in the Goms valley, is at the entrance to the Fiesch valley and offers a unique panoramic view. The chapel you’ll find at the mid-way point is dedicated to Saint Anna, patron saint of mothers, housewives and matrimony. The walk ends at Fiesch, a historic, economic and touristic site.
National Map 1269–1270 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Binntal
National Map 1250 – Hiking Map 1:25 000 Goms
Route 45
Route 46
★★★★ 6h15
Ernen Alpe Frid Eggerhorn Binn A walk for experienced walkers, culminating at an altitude of over 2500 metres. Start at the charming village of Ernen, climb through the mountain pastures of Alpe Frid, ascend the Eggerhorn and then make the long descent to Binn. With a bit of luck, you’ll find a few Binntal crystals.
★★ 4h15
Oberwald Ulrichen Geschinen Münster This forest path is on a par with the famous mountain path. It has the advantage of running parallel with the railway line so you can interrupt your walk according to your mood or your fitness level. In the summer, the fo rest offers a welcome coolness.
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Hiking Time
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up to 3h
Snacks & refreshments available
PostBus
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3h05min – 4h30min
Cableway
Bus
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4h35min – 5h30min
Gondola lift
Railway
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more than 5h30min
Chair lift
Boat
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Snacks & Refreshments and Public Transportation
Funicular railway
Mountain Hiking Trail
Start of the Hike Not suitable for persons subject to vertigo
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