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Summer in Valais, mountain lake

Pure summer pleasure!

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Capture the moment with your smartphone and share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with #MySummerInValais until 30th September 2017, and try to win an unforgettable stay in Valais!

The 10 most attractive mountain refuges

From small mountain huts to large ultra-modern lodges, and from altitudes of 1,475 to 3507 m, Valais offers you a tremendous variety of accommodation at which to rest on your hikes. Here is our selection of 10 top refuges for you to discover in the Valais Alps.

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Places

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Village Saas-Fee during summer, Valais

Saas-Fee

Known as the “The Pearl of the Alps“, high above the Saas Valley and framed by the Mischabel Group with thirteen four-thousand-metre peaks: Saas Fee: no car traffic, ideal for family holidays and a wealth of attractions.

Village Nax during summer, Valais

Nax

This authentic little village is nestled on the larch and Arolla pine covered slopes of Mont-Noble, a stone's throw away from the wild Réchy valley.

Hiking with children on the Riederalp, in the background the large Aletsch glacier, Valais

Riederalp

Riederalp is a car-free and family-friendly holiday resort in the Upper Valais, surrounded by the park-like countryside of the Aletschwald natural preservation site, and part of the Aletsch arena of the great Aletsch Glacier.

Experiences

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Hiking Tours

Considerable differences in altitude, narrow ridges, imposing gorges, historic cols: no matter which route you choose, the panoramic views are sure to take your breath away.

Mobility

Travel comfortably anywhere in the Valais – while enjoying the spectacular scenery. Train, bus and mountain rail all offer quick and efficient travel options.

Know-how

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Company tours, Valais

Company tours

With its dense economic structure and wide variety of business activities, Valais possesses undisputed know-how and recognised specialisations in areas such as technology, energy, life sciences, industry and crafts.

Black nose sheep in Valais

Animals and wildlife

With its wild and rugged yet sometimes gentle topography, Valais is home to a rich variety of fauna, including a number of highly distinctive indigenous species. Almost 4,000 different species cohabit here among green plains, sunny slopes and jagged peaks.