Valais: Matterhorn, Raclette and Glacier Views

Nearly 300 days of sunshine a year, majestic peaks more than 4,000 metres high, pristine natural landscapes, a wealth of adventures for activity enthusiasts, a cuisine rich in local flavour, facilities designed for families: Valais promises an unforgettable time all year long.

Valais is the ideal destination for enjoying the good things in life, testing and surpassing one’s limits, spending precious family time together or just bringing peace to the body and soul thanks to a pure alpine environment and a magnificent mountain landscape. With 45 peaks higher than 4,000m, the Valais Alps offer an unrivalled destination for outdoor activity enthusiasts. But also, nature lovers find themselves in paradise: In Valais, spectacular scenery frames every train journey. The Glacier Express links St. Moritz and Zermatt via magnificent alpine landscapes. The Gornergrat Bahn takes you from Zermatt to the Gornergrat, a high panoramic ridge with glorious views of the Matterhorn. Valais is also the cradle of culture and unique culinary experience such as the Raclette du Valais AOP cheese, a land as generous as the rays of sunshine that caress its vineyards to produce sublime wines.

• Enjoy Valais specialties, soaking up the sun on a scenic terrace.

Remember Valais does have 300 sunny days per year.

• Have fun trying out one of the longest ski runs in the Alps.

The region has the highest-altitude ski regions in Switzerland and can therefore offer a unique guarantee of snow.

• Walk along a glacier accompanied by a professional UIAGM Mountain guide. The Great Aletsch Glacier is even listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Don’t miss south-facing Crans-Montana Mountain Resort, open 365 days a year with its boundless sunshine, breathtaking views over the Rhône

Valley, and unparalleled skiing, hiking and biking opportunities.

• For unique and great experience make a stop in Saas-Fee. This car-free resort is located in the middle of the 4,000m high peaks and is a world record owner, thanks to its highest underground train and revolving restaurant.

• Relax in the soothing hot water of one of Valais thermal baths.

The largest thermal spa resort in the Alp Leukerbad.

• Get to know the iconic St-Bernard breed. Two to three litters of puppies are born every year at the Fondation Barry in Martigny.

• Look at the world-famous Matterhorn and visit the unique new ZOOOM the Matterhorn multi-media experience on the Gornergrat. The cogwheel railway takes you up from the village to 3,100m above sea level.

• With over 50 grape varieties Valais is the biggest wine-growing region in Switzerland. Les Celliers de Sion invites you on a unique exploration of the wines. The experience can go from a wine tasting to a day in the vineyard on an e-bike.

• Learn about the history and the Valais culture. Brig with the Stockhalper palace and the historical route is a great starting point for your journey.

• Fly from the UK to Zurich • 3 nights’ accommodation including breakfast in Saas-Fee • 4 day Swiss Travel Pass • Fly from Zurich back to the UK This trip can be customised to suit your requirements.

Price is subject to availability, based on two adults sharing a room departing London Gatwick on 1st July 2022. Standard Class Swiss Pass.