Secured freeride runs
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Freeride near Verbier

Secured freeride runs

Several Valais ski areas have established secured freeride itineraries that offer enthusiasts a taste of adventure away from the prepared pistes.

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Cross country skiing in the valley of Goms

Cross-country skiing

The high Valais valleys and its frozen lakes make an ideal setting for cross-country skiing. The immaculately groomed trails offer innumerable possibilities and perfect conditions for everyone, from sporting types to nonchalant amateurs. 

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Skitouring in the Val de Bagnes

Ski touring

Valais is home to 45 peaks higher than 4,000 metres, which provide a spectacular backdrop to an incomparable playground for winter sports enthusiasts. The secured “Touring Tracks”, meanwhile, offer the perfect introduction for novices.

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The Swisspeak Resort in Vercorin in a winter setting

Hotels and holiday homes

Enjoy a great time in Valais in the best hotels or vacation rentals there are to offer.
Beanie, scarf and headband in black sheep wool. This kit is in the colors of the Valais. Valais, Switzerland.

Winter collection in the boutique

Discover the new winter collection in the colors of Valais. Whether it's Mammut down jackets, hats or a vest, you'll find what you like at valais.ch/boutique.

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Offers

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Aletsch Arena

2-day ski holiday in Aletsch Arena

From 237 CHF
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Brig/Simplon

Skitouring adventure

From 648 CHF
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Zermatt

Snow-Fun-Pass - one day pass

From 60 CHF
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Région Dents du Midi

Dog sledding experience

From 250 CHF
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Get inspired

Ice caverns of Zinal Glacier, Valais, Switzerland

The top winter photo spots in Valais

Patrick Güller, Valais Instagrammer, shares his tips and his favourite spots for winter photographs to help you embellish your Instagram account and create lasting memories of your visit to Valais.
Tasting a good fondue in an igloo, Valais Wallis Switzerland

Unusual meals

After an exhilarating day’s skiing, as the sun sets behind the Valais Alps, it’s the moment to enjoy a meal with a difference. Valais offers many ways of discovering local cuisine in an unusual way. How about a dinner in a gondola, an igloo? 
"A snowshoe tour tomorrow? I'd love to, I have a nice idea. Have you ever been to the Aletsch Forest?", Valais, Switzerland

Transitory art

From the suburbs of Paris to picturesque Evolène: Marcio Morais has found his own personal paradise here. He charms guests as a ski lift employee and with his snow sculptures as an artist.

Experiences

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Tobogganing

Tobogganing offers perfect winter fun for all – headlong rides down beautiful runs on glistening snow through snowy woods and enchanted valleys.

Ice Skating

A welcome change to skiing and snowboarding - and perfect bad weather option for the whole family as they enjoy an afternoon on the ice rink.

Dog Sledding

Experience the magic of winter offside the ski slopes. In the same way as far north, here you can enjoy the peace and beauty of the snowy flatlands together with the whole family.