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Things to do in Canton of Valais, Swiss Alps: The Best Mountains
At the foot of the Swiss Alps lies Valais, "the valley." This fabled region is a year-round favorite, with spectacular skiing in the winter and superb hiking in summer. The Matterhorn, the Great St. Bernard Pass and Zermatt are the stars of the area, but glaciers, lakes, mountain paths, castle-churches and a wealth of resorts also beckon. Visit L'Hospice du Grand St. Bernard to see the animals who helped the monks rescue travelers or the Fondation Pierre Gianadda, Roman ruins that now house modern art.
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1. The Matterhorn
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5.0 based on 3,906 reviews
This imposing mountain towers 14,700 feet on the Swiss-Italian border.
Reviewed By Whiztech21 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The towering peak of the Matterhorn straddles Switzerland and Italy is an amazing mountain that everyone should have on their bucket list. One of the mountain's secrets is that it has an igloo village at the mountain's base.
2. Breithorn
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5.0 based on 127 reviews
The Breithorn (4,164 m), with its many summits, is a strong, glaciered mountain crest. The normal climb is considered as one of the easiest routes for climbing a four-thousand metre mountain. This tour is a perfect way to get a sense of high Alpine air for the first time but only for surefooted and experienced mountain hikers accompanied by a mountain guide. The tour includes climbing a glaciated four thousand-metre peak, and this is not to be underestimated. In the early morning, one takes the aerial tramway to Matterhorn glacier paradise at 3,883 m. The climb to the top and the descent afterwards lasts about three hours depending on the conditions. Even though the climb is not dizzying, the tour does offer a high Alpine mountain experience where one can live out the feeling of having one’s head already in outer space. •Snow tour on the glacier •The overall difficulty of the tour is given as “L” (easy) •A mountain guide is recommended •Warning: glacier crevasses
Reviewed By 482yvesr
Easiest doesn't mean easy. But you can climb a mountain at more than 4000m from sea level. Good shoes, ice crampons, a guide and a rope for the ice field. Take your time (oxygen is limited at this altitude) and you can go climb the last 400m of altitude in 90mn-2h if you are in good physical shape from the cable car station. If I did it, you can. But don't forget getting an experienced person to lead the rope (Local guides are easily available; They are not cheap, but going without experience would be a good way to test the emergency services in Zermatt). In the end, you'll feel at the top of the world!
3. Mt. Gornergrat
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5.0 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By HuskerTraveler2 - Lincoln, United States
A must see on a clear day. Morning is best as the sun fully illuminates The Matterhorn. The view afforded from the top is unrivaled - seriously! Allow plenty of time to gaze, snap photos, and enjoy a cappuccino on the sundeck. TIP: On the return trip stop at the Riffelberg Station. Meander down the short hill to the Riffelberg Hotel. Sit on the sun deck to bask in the sun and the stunning view of The Matterhorn. Less crowded here.
4. Hohbalmen
5. Fellay Mode & Sport
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
750 m2 offering a huge choice of men and women's clothing, skiwear, lingerie, boots and bags. Best brands selected with taste for a sport-chic style. Lingerie shop with a cosy and intimate atmosphere. Our branch located in Medran for your ski rentals and ski services, direct opposite the main lift station ! See you soon !
