For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Valais. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountain hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful mountain hikes in Valais

Mountain Hike
· Switzerland
Hohtällig Ridge and Gorner Glacier
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Difficulty
easy
9.3 km
2:39 h
440 m
716 m
The most magnificent scenery of the Alps is combined with relatively little effort on this tour.

Mountain Hike
· Valais
UNESCO-Höhenweg Bettmerhorn–Eggishorn
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Difficulty
moderate
3 km
3:00 h
399 m
182 m
Der UNESCO-Höhenweg von der Bergstation Bettmerhorn über den Bettmergrat bis zur Bergstation Eggishorn ist eine spektakuläre Schautour für trittsichere Berggänger.

Mountain Hike
· Chablais Alps
Überschreitung des Mont Buet
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Difficulty
difficult
21.1 km
8:30 h
1,450 m
2,100 m
Lange und eindrucksvolle Gratwanderung vor dem Mont-Blanc-Massiv auf einen geschichtsträchtigen 3000er (T4).

Mountain Hike
· Région Dents du Midi
Dents du Midi Haute Cime
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Difficulty
difficult
24.1 km
12:00 h
1,930 m
2,300 m
Lange Überschreitung des höchsten Gipfels der Dents du Midi vom Vallon de Van nach Champéry mit Übernachtung in der Auberge de Salanfe (T4).

Mountain Hike
· Bellinzona and Valleys
Nufenenstock
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Difficulty
moderate
11.5 km
4:30 h
950 m
950 m
The Nufenenstock offers the most beautiful view of the Gries glacier and its turquoise-blue lake. The path to the summit is not marked, but does not pose any great challenges for alpine hikers (T3).

Mountain Hike
· Chablais Alps
Crossing the Luisin
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Difficulty
moderate
11.7 km
6:00 h
1,050 m
1,430 m
The Luisin is an excellent panoramic mountain in relation to the Mont Blanc massif. The alpine path from La Creusaz is a delight for all climbing enthusiasts.

Mountain Hike
· Zermatt
Glacier trek to the Monte Rosa Hut (Nr. 21a)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
8 km
3:30 h
474 m
415 m
Glacier trekking to the Monte Rosa hut is a unique experience. Instead of a standard hiking trail, the route leads you over glaciers and moraines.
Mountain Hike
· Lötschental
Extension Faldumalp - Jeizinen (oberi Meiggu)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
27.3 km
7:20 h
1,130 m
1,390 m
Extension of the Lötschental Panoramic Trail (Fafleralp - Faldumalp) via "oberi Meiggu" to Jeizinen.

Mountain Hike
· Switzerland
Von der Pointe de la Plaine Morte zu Wildstrubelhütte und Col de Pochet
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Difficulty
moderate
10 km
4:30 h
350 m
1,000 m
Die Schmelzwasser des Plaine-Morte-Gletschers fliessen sowohl ins Berner Oberland wie auch ins Wallis. Auf der Wanderung am Gletscher entlang zur Wildstrubelhütte überschreitet man denn desöfteren die Kantonsgrenze.

Mountain Hike
· Zermatt
Oberrothorn und Ritzengrat
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Difficulty
difficult
12 km
5:30 h
650 m
1,465 m
Das Oberrothorn ist ein dankbarer 3000er. Der Gipfel verwöhnt mit einem Top-Panorama und auch der Abstieg über den Ritzengrat ist eine grandiose Schautour.
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4 Seen Wanderung zum Gornergrat by I de Schwiiz
November 09, 2022
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Engstligenalp – Chindbettipass – Daubensee – Gemmipass by Margrit
August 04, 2022
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When did you do this route? July 30, 2022
Daubensee
Photo: Margrit Kalbermatten, Community
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Alpine hike: UNESCO high-altitude trail from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn by Martina
July 25, 2022
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When did you do this route? July 24, 2022
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