Discover Valais by foot, bike or mountain bike.

Dear journalists,

With temperatures warming up, it's the ideal time to head into the great outdoors in Valais – and discover its unique topography and magnificent varied landscapes. Make the most of this summer and explore the numerous trails and paths winding their way through the most beautiful Alpine settings – by foot, bike or mountain bike. Along the way, you might also bump into Jess Kroon or Urs Anthamatten, who can be regularly found crossing the Valais mountains.

Would you like to find out more about Valais? We would be delighted to provide you with further information or organise an interview.

Explore the trails of Valais by foot.

Boasting 45 four-thousand-metre peaks, Valais is the ideal playground for keen hikers. Don your mountain boots, fill up your backpack with delicious local produce and set off to explore the 8,000 kilometres of marked hiking trails that await you – enough to warrant several stays in Valais. This is the perfect way to discover the stunning panoramic views from the peaks of the mountains.

Cross Valais by bike.

From family outings along the Rhône Route to more ambitious trips across one of Valais’ 20 passes accessible by bike – Valais boasts 2,000 kilometres of cycling trails spanning the entire canton. Read our tips to find out everything you need to know for a memorable bike outing in our beautiful region.

Explore the Valais mountains by mountain bike.

Whether you dream of climbing to the peak of the mountains or exploring their slopes, your trip to Valais – boasting almost 2,000 kilometres of pistes – is guaranteed to provide incredible experiences that you’ll treasure for years to come. The Valais Alpine Bike, a new regional route, is perfect for discovering several regions of Valais by mountain bike. Alongside these numerous routes, Valais is also home to increasing numbers of bike parks, flow trails and pump tracks. Those who prefer electric bikes are also catered for – thanks to countless charging stations dotted throughout the canton. Valais also has 70 establishments classified as “Bike Hotels”, offering cyclists a peaceful night’s sleep. Now, the only thing left to do is choose which route you’d like to start with.

This summer, experience Valais on one of our press trips.

To give you the chance to discover every facet of Valais, we are organising several press trips over the summer with different themes. From “Ready for a ride !”, “100% woman”, “having fun while respecting nature” and “the cultural towns of Valais” to “Valais, a never-ending source of adventures” – there’s something for everyone! Secure your spot on one of our magnificent trips now.