“I’m away for a while now – in Valais.” Anyone who receives an out-of-office reply like this will be envious. You can already imagine how enjoyable your break will be: full of variety and colourful impressions. After all, Valais offers just about everything you could wish for on a summer holiday. The choice of festivals alone and the range of outings on offer are unbeatable. And here’s a good tip: you can also take part in a cool challenge for the chance to win fabulous holiday vouchers.
Imagine getting up in the morning and looking out of the window to see the first rays of sunshine bathe the sparkling mountains of the Mischabel massif, high above the Saas valley, in pink. It’s a “Wow!” moment that Urs Anthamatten enjoys every morning: invariably one of the day’s highlights. For the past few years, this retired teacher has been running the modest Hotel Almagelleralp on the eponymous adventure trail through the valley’s wild mountain landscapes. Meet this nature lover and welcoming host, who says he wouldn’t change his life for anyone’s.
Colourful, fun and often off-beat: Valais promises a bewitching variety of original experiences. This summer you can add an extra dimension to your adventures by signing up for the Valais Challenge. All you have to do is visit five of our suggested attractions on foot, by bike or on public transport – and you’ll have the chance to win CHF 1,000 of holiday vouchers to spend in our online shop.
More than 30,000 scouts and guides will gather in the Goms valley from 23 July to 6 August for the Swiss National Jamboree, dubbed “mova”. Among them: Samuel Hofmann, aka Sultan, who helped plan the whole event and now runs Obergoms Tourismus. Follow the “Echo du Valais” podcast to hear all the latest!
... especially in Valais! All the more when you travel by public transport: you can make the most of glorious views and timetables that interconnect like clockwork. Enjoy bus rides to panoramic passes, dramatic ascents by cable car and scenic rail journeys – with the spectacular Valais landscapes a constant companion.
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