Valais Family Travel Guide

Valais Family Travel Guide

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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)
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Valais Family Travel Tips

By 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.

Family Overview: The Valais, Swiss Alps

By 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. Read More

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Hotels

Ferienart Resort & Spa

CH-3906 Saas-Fee
Saas-Fee Map

Distance: 19.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Lenkerhof Alpine Resort

Badstrasse 20-22
Lenk im Simmental 3775 Map

Distance: 16.4 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0

Simmenhof Hotel

Lenkstrasse 43/Boden
3775 Lenk

Distance: 17.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0
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Attractions

Jungfraujoch

expert favorite attraction


Distance: 26.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Highest railway station in Europe, reached by two trains. Ice and snow make for an eternal winter playground at the top. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Glacier 3000

Les Diablerets


Distance: 23.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Glacier 3000 is the only glacier in the region and is skiable from the beginning of October until the beginning of May. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0

Le Chalet Fromagerie

Chateau-d'Oex, Switzerland

Distance: 26.8 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
4_0
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Airports

Major Airports near Valais

Distance (mi.)
Milan Malpensa Airport 68.6 map
Geneva International Airport 72.1 map
Turin Citta Di Torino Airport 83.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Valais

Distance (mi.)
Berne Belp Airport 46.1 map
Annecy-Meythe Airport 77.0 map
Basel/Mulhouse EuroAirport French 104.2 map

Valais Vacation Rentals

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from: $180

149756 - Chalet Valais de Pic

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 10
Amenities: No Pets
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from: $176

Chalet Valais de Pic

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 12
Amenities: Balcony, Dishwasher, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster
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from: $137

Edelweissgarden - Le Raccard / Valais

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 7
Amenities: Cable/Satellite TV, Dishwasher, Internet Access, Laundry, Non-Smoking, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, Utensils
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