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Gornergrat train

Train from Gornergrat down to Zermatt, with the Matterhorn in the background.

Activities in the Valais

These are the attractions we recommend. Hiking trails, cogwheel trains and more!

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Glacier Express

The world famous train offering a full day of magnificent views of the Swiss Alps.

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Gornergrat

Cogwheel train to the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Scenic trip;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By train
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Klein Matterhorn - Glacier Paradise

The highest cable car in the Swiss Alps. Enjoy the view of glaciers and peaks over 4000 m high.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Lötschberg Mountain Railway

A beautiful scenic train ride connecting the regions of Bern, Lake Thun, the Kander valley and the Valais.

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Centovalli railway

The Centovalli railway offers a unique train journey across remote valleys in northern Italy and southern Switzerland.

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Sunnegga-Rothorn

The three mountain stations of Sunnegga, Blauherd and Rothorn above Zermatt offer many activities and wonderful views. The best view of the Matterhorn perhaps?

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By funicular
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Zermatt (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Bettmerhorn

First class view of the largest glacier in the Alps.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Eggishorn

Go here for the very best views of the Aletsch glacier.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less

Mittelallalin

A spectacular trip leading to the largest ice grotto and highest revolving restaurant in the world.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: independent (no guide)
  • Region: Saas valley (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Paragliding flight over Zermatt

Enjoy aerial views of Zermatt and its amazing mountains, including the Matterhorn, during a tandem paragliding flight. You can book it just for yourself of for a private party up to 6 people. All equipment is included.

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  • Attraction type: Sport, Paragliding
  • Escort: private guide
  • Region: Zermatt (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Paragliding tandem flight over Zermatt

A tandem flight with views of the Swiss, Italian and even the French Alps.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Summer skiing in Zermatt with a private instructor

A morning of snow fun at the high alpine ski slopes of Zermatt. Your instructor makes sure you're safe and can learn the basics.

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Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Via ferrata in Zermatt

Enjoy a spectacular climbing path secured with iron ladders. There are various degrees of difficulty, so both beginners and advanced climbers can do this. A professional instructor will guide you.

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3-hour private ski lesson near Zermatt

Let a professional ski instructor help you with your first ski experience at the snowy Sunnegga slopes above Zermatt. You can book this for a group of up to 10 people. Ski passes and equipment are not included.

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  • Attraction type: Sport, Winter sports
  • Escort: guide
  • Region: Zermatt (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

5-hour private ski lesson near Zermatt

Enjoy a full day with a professional ski instructor at the snowy slopes above Zermatt. You'll be picked up from your hotel or apartment. You can book this for a group of up to 8 people. Ski passes and equipment are not included.

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  • Attraction type: Sport, Winter sports
  • Escort: guide
  • Region: Zermatt (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com
Free cancellationAt least one (usually all) retailers listed here offer free cancellation for this activity

Privately guided tour of Zermatt with Gornergrat mountain train

Your private guide takes you for a walking tour across Zermatt. Next, you'll board the mountain train up to Gornergrat to enjoy the Matterhorn view. Finally you'll get a tour in the local museum. The tour requires at least 2 people. Transportation is included, food and drinks aren't.

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  • Attraction type: Natural site, Mountain top, By train;
    City tour;
    Natural site, Mountain top, By cable car
  • Escort: private guide
  • Region: Zermatt (Valais)
  • Duration: 1 day or less
  • Details & booking: Viator.com

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Bettmerhorn - Märjelensee - Fiescheralp

Extraordinary trail along the Aletsch Glacier with many beautiful views of the Bernese and Valaisian Alps.

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  • Hiking time: 2h45
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 2180 - 2647 m
  • Distance: 9.3 km
  • Terrain: rocky, meadow, high alpine terrain
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Hohtenn - Lalden

Impressive trail along the southern ramp of the Lötschberg railway. Many views across the Rhône valley.

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  • Hiking time: 5h05
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 793 - 1076 m
  • Distance: 18.1 km
  • Terrain: meadow, rocky, along railway, forest
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Riederalp - Aletschwald - Bettmeralp

A visit to the Aletsch forest with a grand view of the glacier.

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  • Hiking time: 3h15
  • Difficulty: difficult
  • Elevation: 1905 - 2243 m
  • Distance: 9.8 km
  • Terrain: meadow, high alpine terrain, forest
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Rotenboden - Riffelalp

Great high alpine hike with plenty of wonderful views of the Matterhorn and more.

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  • Hiking time: 1h45
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 2209 - 2816 m
  • Distance: 5.1 km
  • Terrain: meadow, high alpine terrain, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Binn - Freichi - Binn

Explore the secluded Binn valley, known for its minerals.

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  • Hiking time: 4h15
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1402 - 1875 m
  • Distance: 12.1 km
  • Terrain: no public transport needed, valley, meadow, forest
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Fiescheralp - Riederalp

Pleasant walk around the tree line, with lots of panoramic views. Optionally, you can make a side trip to the Aletsch glacier.

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  • Hiking time: 2h00
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation: 1879 - 2296 m
  • Distance: 7.5 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Furggstalden - Furggtälli - Zermeiggern

High-alpine scenery and conifer forests near the Italian border.

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  • Hiking time: 3h15
  • Difficulty: difficult
  • Elevation: 1741 - 2302 m
  • Distance: 9.4 km
  • Terrain: meadow, high alpine terrain, forest
  • Region: Saas valley (Valais)

Gebidum Pass

Hike up to the Gebidum Pass and enjoy the views across the canton of Valais.

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  • Hiking time: 2h00
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1962 - 2209 m
  • Distance: 4.0 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Giw - Gspon

Route around the tree line with views of the highest peaks in the Valais.

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  • Hiking time: 3h00
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1896 - 2210 m
  • Distance: 6.6 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Moosalp

Route on the high plateau of Moosalp, with wonderful views into the Matter valley.

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  • Hiking time: 1h15
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1993 - 2121 m
  • Distance: 5.0 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Riffelalp - Sunnegga

Trail through high mountainous terrain, forests and along some tiny lakes.

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  • Hiking time: 2h30
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 2187 - 2349 m
  • Distance: 7.9 km
  • Terrain: along lake, rocky, meadow, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Town walk Zermatt

Discover Zermatt during this one hour village walk.

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  • Hiking time: 1h00
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation: 1612 - 1678 m
  • Distance: 3.5 km
  • Terrain: town
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Furi - Zermatt

Short walk through the forests near Zermatt.

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  • Hiking time: 1h15
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation: 1612 - 1994 m
  • Distance: 4.2 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Grächen - Hohtschuggo - Grächen

Relaxed walk across the woods near Grächen.

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  • Hiking time: 2h30
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1605 - 1793 m
  • Distance: 7.3 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Hannigalp - Grächen

Simple trail across the forests and along the Suonen waterworks.

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  • Hiking time: 2h00
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation: 1620 - 2125 m
  • Distance: 5.8 km
  • Terrain: forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Herbriggen - Täsch

Nice valley walk with impressive views up the high peaks.

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  • Hiking time: 2h30
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Elevation: 1249 - 1444 m
  • Distance: 8.7 km
  • Terrain: meadow, town, valley, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Lang glacier

Informative one or two day hike in the beautiful Lötschen valley.

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  • Hiking time: 3h30
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1770 - 2140 m
  • Distance: 8.9 km
  • Terrain: meadow, rocky
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Mörel - Brig

Demanding wonderful trail down to the town of Brig.

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  • Hiking time: 4h15
  • Difficulty: difficult
  • Elevation: 671 - 1123 m
  • Distance: 9.4 km
  • Terrain: meadow, town, valley, forest
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)

Täsch - Zermatt

Walk along the railroad to the famous mountain resort Zermatt.

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  • Hiking time: 1h30
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1441 - 1633 m
  • Distance: 5.7 km
  • Terrain: meadow, along railway, valley, forest
  • Region: Matter valley (Valais)

Unter dem Berg - Saas-Fee

Alpine nature, 3 churches and 16 chapels.

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  • Hiking time: 2h40
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1554 - 1930 m
  • Distance: 8.3 km
  • Terrain: meadow, town, valley, forest
  • Region: Saas valley (Valais)

Lauchernalp - Fafleralp

Panoramic views across the Lötschen valley.

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  • Hiking time: 2h50
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Elevation: 1772 - 2085 m
  • Distance: 8.8 km
  • Terrain: meadow, forest
  • Region: Upper Rhone valley (Valais)
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