Located on a plateau at 1800m, at the bottom of the Saas Valley, this resort is surrounded by 4000m of the Valais Alps. Endowed with a certain charm, the buildings are, for the most part in wood and stone, typical of Upper Valais. You will forget your car, the time of your stay at the entrance of the station, and will travel only on foot or with the electric shuttles and taxis of the village.

Ski resort both in winter and summer, the ski area offers its host more than 150km of slopes. The famous Alpine metro culminates there at 3500m, and thanks to the high altitude of the area, snow is rarely lacking. Cross-country skiing, winter hiking, tobogganing and mountaineering complete the winter sports offer.

In summer, more than 350km of hiking and educational walks will allow nature lovers, including families, to discover the region. Many other activities are possible, including mountain biking and mountaineering.

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Valais (CH)

Valais is located in the southwest of Switzerland, bordering with France and Italy. It is surrounded by more than forty 4000 people, between the Bernese mountain range on the one hand, and the Valais region on the other. Therefore, it enjoys a micro climate offering strong sunshine all year round. Its wide Rhône valley reveals an extraordinary diversity of landscapes, between the Alps, the vineyards of the hillside, and endless expanses of deciduous and coniferous forests.

In reality, the key word of tourism in Valais is of course downhill skiing. Its many ski areas are known the world over, including Zermatt and the 4 Valleys. Its configuration also offers an unlimited choice of other activities, such as mountaineering or paragliding, as well as countless possibilities for hiking, mountain biking, skiing or snowshoeing.

In addition, you will also be surprised by the cultural richness of its cities. To conclude, Valais is also the tradition of wine and good living. Do not hesitate to visit one of the many cellars for one, two or even three tasting glasses!

Valais is very well served by trains. It is also easily accessible by road thanks to its important motorway network, and its tunnel and Col du Grand St-Bernard et du Simplon. In addition, Geneva airport can be reached easily and quickly, by train or by car.