Excursions In The Valais Region

The beautiful Valais region is set high in the Alps and you will be able to enjoy some amazing days out. Views of the Matterhorn can be enjoyed from various beauty spots and there are many other mountains to be enjoyed, involving scenic walks and alpine restaurants. The amazing Aletsch Arena is also highly recommended. The Half Fare Card included with your holiday allows you to explore to your heart's content, with the travel being offered at a great discount. We will be happy to help you with your plans on 0800 619 1200.

Matterhorn Express in summer

Klein Matterhorn

All year. The highest cableway in Europe transports you up to the Klein Matterhorn to a world of mountains, glaciers and permanent snow. A breathtaking 360° panoramic view of many 4,000m+ peaks can be admired from the summit.

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Matterhorn Alpine Crossing in front of the iconic mountain

Matterhorn Crossing

All year. Travel on a series of cable cars all the way from Zermatt to Breuil-Cervinia in Italy, with views of the Matterhorn. Stop and spend time at any of the interchanges for a choice of alpine activities. A magical day out!

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Fabulous Gornergrat views

Gornergrat

All year. Travel on the Gornergrat cog railway and enjoy beautiful views of Zermatt on the 33 minute journey. On arrival you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panorama of the high Alps and the fascinating sight of 'tongues' of glacier ice.

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NostalChic Class by Gornergrat Railway

Gornergrat NostalChic

Dec-Apr & Jun-Sep. A unique experience! Travel as a VIP in a newly refurbished Gornergrat train, complete with many touches of chic nostalgia. Your memorable day out includes time at the Gornergrat peak and a delicious lunch on the Riffelalp.

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Cable cars near Schwarzsee

Schwarzsee

Jun-Apr. Schwarzsee is an idyllic, clear mountain lake with a tiny chapel just a few minutes' walk from the mountain station. Schwarzsee is also a great place to set out on an enjoyable hike following one of the many themed trials.

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Walking in the Sunegga region

Sunnegga And Rothorn

Jul-Sep. A wonderful day out in Sunnegga, Blauherd and Rothorn with a choice of scenic spots in which to enjoy the amazing views of the Matterhorn. Delightful walks, picturesque mountain lakes and views of 38 alpine peaks.

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Allalin view

Felskinn And Allalin

Jun-Oct. Take the Alpin Express cable car to Felskinn, with sweeping views of Saas-Fee. Continue on the Metro Alpin to the mighty Allalin and the world's highest revolving restaurant. There are amazing alpine views.

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Spielboden cable car

Spielboden And Längfluh

Jul-Sep. Travel to Spielboden where you are bound to see marmots, before a second journey to Längfluh. This is a magnificent location from which to enjoy views of the Saas glacier, down to the village of Saas-Fee and towards the Dom mountain.

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Mattmark reservoir

Plattjen

Jul-Oct. Plattjen is a popular starting point for numerous summer mountain hikes. There are breathtaking views of the Mischabel chain of mountains, with many peaks over 4000m, and beside the scenic Mattmark dam.

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Hannig restaurant

Hannig

Jun-Oct. Spend a few hours relaxing on this natural sun terrace in the mountains, with beautiful panoramic views down to Saas-Fee, Saas Grund and Saas Almagell and up to the surrounding mountains. There is also good walking here.

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Kreuzboden Lake

Kreuzboden & Hohsaas

Jun-Sept. A wonderful day out in the wider Saas region, combining memorable walks, views over the valley and all 18 of the 4000m+ peaks in the region. At the highest point of your journey there are also views over the awesome Trift glacier.

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Aletsch Glacier

Aletsch Glacier

All year. Close to Brig are the southern slopes of the Aletsch Glacier, where you can enjoy viewing points over the amazing river of ice, some lush forests and the sub-mediterranean rocky steppe. The scenic walking opportunities are fantastic.

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Heritage steam trains Furka Line

Furka Line Steam Train

Jun-Sept. This wonderful line stretching 17.8km, is one of the most spectacular train routes in Switzerland. Originally built as part of the Glacier Express route over the Furka Pass, it is now only available on this special steam train.

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Klenenhorn mountain restaurant

Rosswald

All year. Car-free Rosswald is the starting point for hiking tours in the surrounding mountain world. The village is located at 1,800m on a sun-drenched terrace above Brig with a breathtaking vista of the Rhone Valley.

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Stockalper Palace, Brig

Stockalper Palace

Jan-Oct. Brig was at the heart of the historic Simplon trading route across the Alps. Stockalper was one of the most important merchants of the era - visit his castle, dating from 1671, and take a step back into history.

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Simplon views

Simplon Pass

All year. Follow in the footsteps of Napoleon and experience an unforgettable journey over the famous Simplon Pass to the small Italian town of Domodossola. There are stunning, sweeping views which open up over the local villages.

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Zermatt and the Matterhorn

Zermatt Day Trip

Zermatt is a charming Swiss village complete with chalet-style buildings, fantastic views of the Matterhorn and plenty of restaurants for a fine lunch. Enjoy a leisurely wander through the streets, soaking up the delightful alpine atmosphere.

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