Peaks in the Valais

Magnificent view of the Aletsch Glacier and Goms - as written everywhere, you should really only tackle the ridge with suitable shoes, basic fitness and a head for heights, otherwise the fun could soon turn into a nasty fight.

To breathe the air of 4,000 without exposing yourself to unspeakable physical strain? The Allalinhorn calls! Up to 500m below the summit brings you the Metro Alpin-Bahn of Saas Fee, … read more

Gigantic viewpoint!

The Gornergrat is certainly one of the places you must have visited at least once in your life. The cog railway from Zermatt train station is easy 365 days a … read more

You can walk all the way around the lake and take the PostBus to the dam wall.

Sunnegga at 2,288 meters above sea level is something of the hub in the mountains of Zermatt. Here families and recreation seekers get their money as well as bikers. Strengthening … read more

Very nice four-thousanders with moderate demands on the route.

Alone for the cream cuts

The symbol of the Simplon Pass is the golden eagle. The stone bird of prey was erected during the Second World War. The pass was very important at the time: … read more

The Tseuzier is a reservoir that was created by the construction of the Rawyl dam (1953-1957). The lake, surrounded by forests and meadows, offers hikers a refreshing experience of nature. … read more

From Roc de la vache you can enjoy unforgettable views towards the Rhone valley and the many 3- and 4000s in the region, among others. the spectacular Weisshorn.

In the 19th century, the Valais was structurally weak and was far from industrialization in other parts of the country and in Europe outside of Switzerland. In Visperterminen, as in … read more

A slightly different "highlight": The already heavily lost glacier area around the rocky edge (3000 m) is a major construction site in summer. The cathedral, the highest pure Swiss mountain, … read more

Iron sculpture, Brig train station
A gift from the municipality of Brig-Glis to mark the 100th anniversary of the Simplon Tunnel
In honor of the “100 Years of the Simplon … read more

If you want to be comfortable and you only want to have a nice view, then take the mountain railway from Saas Grund to Hohsaas (3300 m, free for Saaser … read more

Zermatt is a true paradise for mountain bikers. So to speak, an accolade of the very highest caliber is the fact that a stop of the "Enduro World Series" will … read more

There are 3 different ways to Hannigalp. One of them is wider but can therefore be used as a winter path. You can also use the gondola lift. In winter, … read more

The Riederhorn offers an intoxicating all-round view. The Aletsch Glacier, the noble Wannenhorn behind it, the Geisshorn with its glacier to the left and the impressive statures of Matterhorn, Weisshorn … read more

The cog railway will take you to the Jungfraujoch in about one and a half hours. From Grindelwald you pay 183 CHF per person. At the Kleine Scheidegg you have … read more

The Grand Col Ferret marks the border between Italy and Switzerland. This is the highest point of the TMB! The view is splendid.