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The best mountain hikes in the Valais

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Switzerland? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Valais to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Valais.

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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1. Route to Breithorn – Breithorn West Summit loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

10.3km

05:58

630m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Weissmieshütte – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

6.80km

06:55

1,180m

1,170m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Glacier Palace – Pollux (4,092 m) loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

10.4km

06:40

510m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Jegihorn Suspension Bridge – Jegihorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

5.98km

04:35

710m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Mountaineering loop from Rotenboden

16.4km

07:26

720m

710m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Jungfraujoch – Mönch loop from Rehtschuggen

6.13km

04:33

450m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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7. Footpath to Mönchsjoch Hut – Mönch Ascent Entry Point loop from Rehtschuggen

5.17km

04:16

420m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Chessjen Glacier loop from Saas-Almagell

4.85km

02:07

260m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Weissmieshütte – Lower Trift Glacier loop from Hollerbiel

13.0km

08:37

1,340m

1,330m

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. Great views of the Matterhorn – View of the Matterhorn loop from Zermatt

8.70km

04:40

660m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best mountain hikes in the Valais

1. Route to Breithorn – Breithorn West Summit loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

2. Weissmieshütte – Lagginhorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

3. Glacier Palace – Pollux (4,092 m) loop from Le Breuil - Cervinia

4. Jegihorn Suspension Bridge – Jegihorn Summit loop from Hollerbiel

5. Mountaineering loop from Rotenboden

6. Jungfraujoch – Mönch loop from Rehtschuggen

7. Footpath to Mönchsjoch Hut – Mönch Ascent Entry Point loop from Rehtschuggen

8. Chessjen Glacier loop from Saas-Almagell

9. Weissmieshütte – Lower Trift Glacier loop from Hollerbiel

10. Great views of the Matterhorn – View of the Matterhorn loop from Zermatt

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