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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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Church in Bruson, Val de Bagnes, Valais

Bruson

A picturesque valley full of typical Valais villages and landscapes, with Lac de Mauvoisin situated at the end.

Thermal bath in Brigerbad, Valais

Brigerbad

Relax your limbs in the hot waters of the thermal spa following a long hike – that is Brigerbad. A high-class vacation!

Small waterfall near Salvan / Les Marécottes, summer, Valais

Salvan/Les Marécottes

Salvan and Le Marécottes are situated in the Trient Valley, which connects Martigny and Chamonix. Riding along the Mont-Blanc Express cog railway is an experience not to be missed.

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Nature parks

An unparalleled flora and fauna amidst a pristine landscape awaits visitors to the richly varied Valais nature parks. No wonder they form part of UNESCO’s World Nature Heritage.

Castles & fortresses

A tale of wealthy merchants, mercenaries and traders – the venerable manors, castles and fortresses of the region make the exciting history of the Valais come alive.

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Company tours, Valais

Company tours

With its dense economic structure and wide variety of business activities, Valais possesses undisputed...

Building of HES-SO Valais in Sierre in summer

HES-SO Valais-Wallis

The Valais campus of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland (Haute Ecole...

Spring in Valais

Cultural treasures

Set out on a discovery trail and learn how the various tribes made their mark on the identity of Valais....

The canton of Valais is one of the most promising cantons for innovative companies: its economic network consists of more than 15,000 companies, and it is home to numerous technology parks operated by companies and start-ups in the fields of information technology, biotechnology and the natural sciences.

Business support

The canton of Valais is one of the most promising cantons for innovative companies: its economic network...