The Valais chain of the Alps gloriously delimits the bottom of the Val d’Hérens, revealing its prestigious peaks, including the Dent-Blanche, the Dent d’Hérens, and the Matterhorn! Just below the glaciers and snow-capped peaks, you can smell the scent of the flowers of its mountain pastures, perceive the force of its torrents swelled by the melting snow, let yourself be lulled by the sound of cow bells. A breed was born from the rest of this region: the wrestling cows of the Hérens Race.

The villages are peaceful, welcoming, of typical wooden construction. The inhabitants are proud to have preserved many of their traditions and still speak for the most part the patois, local dialect.

As you will have understood, the Val d’Hérens invites you for a break, an immersion in nature, far from daily hassles, out of time.

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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.