Valais-Swizerland

This area is home to some of the most dramatic Alpine sceneries
in the country, including the town of Zermatt. The Matterhorn,
Eiger and Mt. Blanc can all be seen (on clear days) on a trip via
bus and cable car along the Pillon Pass. Other sights in the
canton include a fresco that tells the story of William Tell
(it's painted on a house in Ernen/Muhlebach) and Grand St. Bernard.
Sion has enough old cathedrals and interesting buildings to
justify an overnight.


Summer valaisas indelible as the bilberry stains that dye your tongue
and fingers the colour of ink to the amusement of passers-by.Don't be alarmed
if you suddenly encounter a group of sturdy locals armed with
aggressive scythes and pitchforks, they bear the scent of freshly
cut hay. Their outward appearance may be deceptive, hiding all the
mischief and charm of these gentle labourers. On the surface they
may seem as hard as the rind of the cheeses they make on the alpine
pastures but their hearts are as soft as the fine inner slices that
curl under the visitors' hungry gaze. These should be tasted with a
glass of one of the excellent little local white wines for a moment
ofpure enchantment to delight both nose and palate. Our exclusive
speciality!
How can we conceal our pride when faced with the Matterhorn, our
pyramid; the Aletsch Glacier, the longest in Europe; the cosy
comfort of our thermal springs; our 47 summits over 4,000 metres
high, our railways that climb mountains, our ice caverns, our
delicious speciality wines, our top class resorts; the charm of
our towns awaiting discovery and tempting you to linger; our
gastronomy and our modest but delicious traditional dishes from
days gone by; our landscapes, our meadows; our shepherds who have
no time for mobile phones but live their life as they please? This
is what a Valaisan summer has to offer you. A breathtaking backdrop
with the pleasures of hiking, cycling, climbing, excursions, mule
trekking and river rafting waiting in the wings. In other words,
activities that will make you appreciate the relaxation that follows
even more. And to enhance the whole experience, fresh air and a deep
blue sky. Be modest, of course! But not to the extent of keeping quiet
about another exclusivity: the sun that lights our daily life and our
guests' holidays. Welcome to Valais!