Holiday destinations in Switzerland

Region: Valais
Canton: Valais (VS)
Altitude: 424 m
Inhabitants: 14'102

The sunny, south-west facing little village of Morgins is a popular holiday destination for hikers in summer, while in winter it is part of the mega-sized cross-border skiing area of the "Portes du Soleil". This walking area in the Chablais region offers magnificent scenery with the towering Dents-du-Midi, alpine meadows and countless mountain lakes.

Region: Valais
Canton: Valais (VS)
Altitude: 1'200 m
Inhabitants: 550

Region: Valais
Canton: Valais (VS)
Altitude: 1'300 m
Inhabitants: 420

Nendaz lies on a sunny terrace above the Rhone Valley near Sitten (Sion), the capital of the Valais. In winter it has everything a winter sports’ enthusiast could desire, being at the heart of the ‘Four Valleys’ ski region with its 92 railways. During the warmer months, this family-friendly resort is popular with hikers and bikers.

At an altitude of 900 metres, Orsières is home to a number of architectural treasures, the undisputable jewel in the crown being the church and its bell-tower.

The small holiday and health resort of Ovronnaz is located in the French-speaking part of the Valais on a south-facing sun terrace. The three 32 to 35 degree Celsius thermal pools - two of which in the open air - are well-known. Summer holidaymakers and winter sports enthusiasts alike enjoy the panorama view of the Rhone Valley.

Region: Valais
Canton: Valais (VS)
Altitude: 1'050 m
Inhabitants: 39'305

Region: Valais
Canton: Valais (VS)
Altitude: 1'406 m
Inhabitants:

Region: Valais
Canton: Valais (VS)
Altitude: 640 m (Raron) / 606 m (Niedergesteln)
Inhabitants: 1'980 (Raron) / 620 (Niedergesteln)