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The Valais, Swiss Alps
A mixture of icons—the Matterhorn on the horizon and two alphorn players dominating the foreground-epitomize the charms of the Valais (Digital Visions)


Valais Family Highlights

By Travel Expert: Christine Loomis
  • Seeing the miniature trains at the Swiss Vapeur Parc
  • Going inside a top-of-the-world glacier at Matterhorn Glacier Palace
  • Soaking in the warm pools and splashing down the 230-foot slide at Burgerbad
  • Learning the art of Swiss fixed-rope climbing in Leukerbad
  • Riding in a dog sled with guides who love having families aboard

Valais Overview

By Travel Expert: Christine Loomis

The Valais, in southwestern Switzerland, counts the Valaisan as well as the Bernese Alps (shared with the Bernese Highlands region) among its impressive physical features. It's filled with 13,000-foot peaks, none more recognizable than the iconic, oft-photographed Matterhorn rising 14,693 feet above Zermatt. The Valais has many of Switzerland's top ski resorts, including four with the Families Welcome label. French is the predominant language, though German is spoken in the Upper Valais.

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Hotels

expert favorite hotel
Ferienart Resort & Spa
CH-3906 Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 19.8 Miles
(from destination center)
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Lenkerhof Alpine Resort
Badstrasse 20-22
Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland
Distance: 16.4 Miles
(from destination center)
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Hotel du Glacier
3906 Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee, Switzerland
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Distance: 19.8 Miles
(from destination center)
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Attractions

expert favorite attraction
Husky-Wallis
Restaurant Finnubiel
Leukerbad, Switzerland
Distance: 8.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Offers a variety of half-day and full-day dog sledding tours in the Gemmi region. ... Read More
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expert favorite attraction
Glacier Express
Arguably Switzerland's most famous excursion train, it travels between Zermatt and St. Moritz
Zermatt and St. Moritz, Switzerland
Distance: 17.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The Glacier Express offers travel from St. Moritz... Read More
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Burgerbad Thermal Centre
Leukerbad, Switzerland
Distance: 8.5 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Burgerbad Thermal Centre is Europe's largest... Read More
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Valais Vacation Rentals

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A Modern Villa - Valay
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, Dishwasher, Laundry, Microwave, Swimming Pool, TV

from: $135
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Amenities: BBQ, Central heating, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Freezer, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, Toaster, Towels

from: $300
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Chalet in Haute Nendaz, Valais, Switzerland
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Central heating, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garage, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Laundry, Microwave, Oven, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Towels, Wireless Internet Access


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