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Summer in Valais, mountain lake

Pure summer pleasure!

Photo competition

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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Alp with Eringer Cows in Mase-les-Mayens during summer, Valais

Mase

Mase is a quaint village nestled within a pristine alpine environment. Nature lovers will find it is a real paradise; the ideal place to relax and experience the richness of the region.

Mountain lake in Loetschental in summer, Valais

Lötschental

The Lötschen valley lies embedded in an imposing mountain landscape between the Valais and Bernese Alps. The mostly undeveloped valley with its still authentic villages lures visitors to enjoy a vacation in pristine surroundings, far from the...

Lake view in Champex-Lac, Valais

Champex-Lac

Nature lovers call this picturesque region between Châtelet and Le Catogne “little Canada”.

Experiences

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Interpretive trails

An enjoyable experience for anyone wanting to discover the wealth of natural and cultural attractions in Valais. You have numerous options to choose from, with interpretive trails set to guide you on your way.

Visit the chestnut groves of Valais

Chestnuts were once prized as a nutritious source of food in the Valais. Today the chestnut forests are great for walks. And in the autumn everyone can enjoy roasted chestnuts.

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.

Know-how

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Valais apricots

Fruit and vegetables

Nurtured by a gentle climate with an extraordinary amount of sun, Valais features perfect natural...

Company tours, Valais

Company tours

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

Feast of Corpus Cristi with God's infantrymen in Visperterminen, Valais

Traditions and customs

Valais is not an artificially created leisure park. It is a home to many people, who continue actively to...

AOP Valais rye bread, baked by master bakers, ensures that rye will continue to be grown in Valais, conserving the landscape.

Rye bread

Rye is the only type of grain which can adapt to extreme climatic conditions (the cold of winter, heavy...