Your Ultimate Travel & Hiking Guide to the Valais
Valais (Wallis in German) is the third largest canton of Switzerland by area. It is also one of its westernmost and southernmost cantons, while being adjacent to central Switzerland and the Romandie.
It’s home to the resort town of Zermatt, lying at the foot of the mighty Matterhorn. The longest glacier in the Alps, the great Aletsch Glacier, & Switzerlands biggest wine region. But there is plenty more.
To make it a bit easer for you to find what you’re looking for, we have separated our articles in its region.
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Below you will find all post from the Valais in its category section.
HIKING WITH CHILDREN AGE 3-4
- Vercorin – Val d’Anniviers – Marmoth path from Crêt-du-Midi
- Evolène – A Stroll to the Foot of the Mont-Miné Glacier at Ferpècle, Also possible to with the bikes
- Zermatt – Family Hike from Sunnegga to Zermatt
- Wallis – 12 der schönsten Familien – Wanderungen im Wallis
- La Tzoumaz – Family Hike along a Theme Trail “5 Senses”
- Derborence, The Valley of Wonders of Nature – Hiking Guide
- Crans Montana – Family Walk – Bisse des Miriouges
- La Grande Dixence Dam – A Family Hike
- Lake Sanetsch – Easy Hike around the Lake
- Tseuzier Lake – Best family friendly hike with little kids
HIKING WITH CHILDREN AGE 4-5
- Arolla – Wanderung zum Lac Bleu – 4 Jahreszeiten Wanderung
- Nendaz – Siviez: Bisse de Chervé – Panoramic Hike in Nendaz
- Arolla – Sentier des Marmottes – Marmot Trail
- Grimentz – Moiry Lake & Glacier Hike
- Grimentz-Zinal, Hiking up to the Cabane du petit Mountet
- Lac de Salanfe – Hiking up to Salanfe Lake at the foot of Les Dents du Midi
- Lötschental Panoramic Trail – Fafleralp to Lauchernalp with map & video
SUMMER ACTIVITIES
- St.Niklaus – Picnic at the Jungen Alp
- Zermatt – 13 Best Things to do in Zermatt. Ideally in 2 Days. Ultimate First Time Visitors Guide
- Zermatt – Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – An Epic Family Experience
- Zermatt – World’s Highest Glacier Palace – Why you should visit
- Evolène – Ferpècle – Bike ride to the Mont- Mine Glacier, Val D’Hérenes
- Zermatt – A Family Day trip to Zermatt
- Nendaz -Activities for Families – Tracouet Station Lac Noir
- 20 Family Friendly Things to do in Valais
- Aletsch Glacier – Eggishorn Viewpoint
- Zermatt -Gornergrad – Viewpoint reachable with ease – NO HIKING
- Nendaz – Mont Fort 4 Vallées – Swiss Altitude Adventure to 3330m – with your kids
WINTER ACTIVITIES
VILLAGES
- Vercorin – Val d’Anniviers – The Ideal Family Mountain Escape
- Bettmeralp – Winter in Bettmeralp The perfect Family resort in the Aletsch Arena
- Zermatt – 13 Best Things to do. 2 Days Guide ideal for First Time Visitors
- Zermatt – Ride up to the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise – An Epic Family Experience
- Zermatt – Visit the World’s Highest Glacier Palace
- Zermatt – How to spend One day in Zermatt with Kids
- Nendaz – Activities for Families – Tracouet Station Lac Noir
- Nendaz Village – Swap the beach for the Swiss Mountain Village
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