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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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Pollux

4 of 5 stars
Chichester, UK
21 Nov 2009

Highly recommend the cozy firendly bar at the Pollux called The Fire Place - no surprise to find a log burning roaring fire in the centre of the bar. Great for a drink or two. more

Elsie's Bar

4 of 5 stars
Chichester, UK
21 Nov 2009

A traditional bar in the centre of town. Great service at our table even on a busyish Friday evening. We had the local Swiss beer and wine and enjoyed the relaxed chilled atmosphere of this bar....more

Restaurant Whymper-Stube

5 of 5 stars
Chichester, UK
21 Nov 2009

We had dinner yesterday at the Whymper-stube in Zermatt. The staff all spoke a multitude of languages and they managed to squeeze us in - would think you'd definitely need to book in high season. We...more

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