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Visiting Valais, Switzerland


At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies Valais, "the valley". This fabled region is a year-round favourite, with spectacular skiing in the winter and superb hiking in summer. The Matterhorn, the Great St Bernard Pass and Zermatt are the stars of the area, but glaciers, lakes, mountain paths, castle-churches and a wealth of resorts also beckon. Visit L'Hospice du Grand St Bernard to see the animals who helped the monks rescue travellers, or the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, a Roman ruin that now houses... more » At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies Valais, "the valley". This fabled region is a year-round favourite, with spectacular skiing in the winter and superb hiking in summer. The Matterhorn, the Great St Bernard Pass and Zermatt are the stars of the area, but glaciers, lakes, mountain paths, castle-churches and a wealth of resorts also beckon. Visit L'Hospice du Grand St Bernard to see the animals who helped the monks rescue travellers, or the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, a Roman ruin that now houses modern art. « less
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Allalin Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
12 Jul 2009

Wow! We stayed here on our Honeymoon and it was absolutely fantastic! We arrived on the train and a staff member was there to drive us to the hotel. We went inside and were handed a refreshing drink...more

Hotel Phoenix

11 Jul 2009

I was a little worried when I learned the hotel just opened in early July. But I'm relieved to report that eveything was in place and operating smoothly. Most hotels in Zermatt have mini-trucks/vans...more

Hotel Ackersand

11 Jul 2009

stayed there for 3 night. Hotel faces on one side railway line and on front very noisy road to zermatt and Saas Fee (lots of traffic, lots of trucks and busses). rooms are average, but need...more

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