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Mountain hikes in Valais

In total there are about 292 mountain hikes for you to discover within the region of Valais. To get a first glimpse of what’s awaiting outdoor enthusiasts like you in Valais, we created a short highlight list:
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Mountain Hike · Blatten
Glacier Snout Circular Hike
Top moderate closed
10.1 km
2:50 h
440 m
440 m

Magnificent circular hike up to the glacier snout of the "Langgletscher".

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from Lötschental Marketing AG,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike
Platthorn / Mettelhorn (Nr. 33)
Top difficult
8.5 km
5:20 h
1,838 m
156 m

Both mountains, the Mettelhorn and the Platthorn, reveal totally unexpected views to the west: the summit of the Wellenkuppe with its wave of snow, ...

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from Zermatt Tourismus,   Zermatt Tourismus
Mountain Hike · Switzerland
Extension Faldumalp - Jeizinen (oberi Meiggu)
Top moderate closed
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.

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from Sandra Stockinger,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike · Switzerland
Lötschenpass Hut Circular Hike
Top moderate closed
11.3 km
5:00 h
850 m
850 m

A circular hike from the Lauchernalp to the Lötschenpass Hut with beautiful views.

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from Sandra Stockinger,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike · Switzerland
Anen Hut Circular Hike
Top moderate closed
10.1 km
3:40 h
610 m
610 m

A wildly romantic hike in the uppermost part of the Lötschental (can also be walked as a 2-day tour).

from Lötschental Marketing AG,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike · Aletsch Arena
Alpine hike: UNESCO high-altitude trail from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn
Top moderate closed
3 km
3:00 h
372 m
149 m

The ridge trail promises genuine challenges and fantastic views of the Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountain scenery. Sure-footed hikers with a ...

from Aletsch Arena AG,   Aletsch Arena AG
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Mountain Hike · Blatten
Glacier Snout Circular Hike
Top moderate closed
10.1 km
2:50 h
440 m
440 m

Magnificent circular hike up to the glacier snout of the "Langgletscher".

1
from Lötschental Marketing AG,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike
Platthorn / Mettelhorn (Nr. 33)
Top difficult
8.5 km
5:20 h
1,838 m
156 m

Both mountains, the Mettelhorn and the Platthorn, reveal totally unexpected views to the west: the summit of the Wellenkuppe with its wave of snow, ...

1
from Zermatt Tourismus,   Zermatt Tourismus
Mountain Hike · Switzerland
Extension Faldumalp - Jeizinen (oberi Meiggu)
Top moderate closed
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.

1
from Sandra Stockinger,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike · Switzerland
Lötschenpass Hut Circular Hike
Top moderate closed
11.3 km
5:00 h
850 m
850 m

A circular hike from the Lauchernalp to the Lötschenpass Hut with beautiful views.

1
from Sandra Stockinger,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike · Switzerland
Anen Hut Circular Hike
Top moderate closed
10.1 km
3:40 h
610 m
610 m

A wildly romantic hike in the uppermost part of the Lötschental (can also be walked as a 2-day tour).

from Lötschental Marketing AG,   Lötschental Marketing AG
Mountain Hike · Aletsch Arena
Alpine hike: UNESCO high-altitude trail from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn
Top moderate closed
3 km
3:00 h
372 m
149 m

The ridge trail promises genuine challenges and fantastic views of the Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountain scenery. Sure-footed hikers with a ...

from Aletsch Arena AG,   Aletsch Arena AG
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Leukerbad - Restipass - Lauchernalp

A wonderful hike from the Rinder Hut to the Lauchernalp via the Restipass (or in the opposite direction).

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Extension Faldumalp - Jeizinen (underi Meiggu)

Extension of the Lötschental Panoramic Trail (Fafleralp - Faldumalp) via "underi Meiggu" to Jeizinen.

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Leukerbad - Restipass - Ferden

A magnificent hike from the Rinder Hut to Ferden via the Restipass (or in the opposite direction).

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Lötschenpass Hike

A lovely hike from the Bernse Oberland via the Lötschenpass into the Valais.

Täschalp-Fluhalp (Pfulwe) (Nr. 46)

The hike over the Pfulwe (Fluh Pass) reveals the magnificent wild hinterland to the east of Täsch and Zermatt. The steep valley of the Mellichbach river enchants hikers with its arid beauty.

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Goppenstein - Niwen - Gampel

An impressive mountain hike to the Niwen with a descent to Gampel.

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Mountain tour from Riederalp to Belalp via suspension bridge and Oberaletschhütte

A suspension bridge, a view of two glaciers, and an SAC mountain hut are the reward, but stamina and sure-footedness are a must for this impressive high-alpine hike!

Dom Hut (Nr. 62)

The Dom Hut (2,940 m) is a mountain refuge run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) and equipped with ultra-modern facilities. Its strategic location makes it a popular choice for ascents of seven of the highest mountains in the Alps.

Rothorn Hut (Nr. 34)

The Rothorn Hut attracts a colourful variety of mountaineers seeking high-altitude challenges. Regular mountain hikers, too, enjoy the climb up to the Eseltschuggen.

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Goppenstein - Faldumalp

A demanding but rewarding hike from Goppenstein to the Faldumalp.

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Bietschhorn Hut (from Wiler)

Enchanting hike from Wiler to the Bietschhorn Hut.

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Bietschhorn Hut (from Ried)

Enchanting hike from Ried to the Bietschhorn Hut.

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Uisters Tal ("Outer Valley")

Wonderful hike through the "Uister Tal" (Outer Valley) to the romantic "Blauseeli" (Blue Lake) .

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Chrindellicka

Enjoy this short hike to the "Chrindellicka" - a site of special energy.

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Ferden - Niwen

Rewarding mountain hike from Ferden to the Niwen .

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Hockuchriz Circular Hike

Fantastic circular hike to the Hockuchriz.

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Ferden - Faldumalp

A rewarding hike from Ferden to the Faldumalp.

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Lauchernalp - Faldumalp - Niwen

A rewarding high-level tour from the Lauchernalp to the Niwen.

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