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AbondanceSEEINFO
Situated in the Haute-Savoie, 30 kilometres south of lake Geneva, Abondance is a mountain village where you'll have the holiday you always dreamt of. It is also the name of a variety of cows producing the famous Abondance cheese, a must-taste!
ChamonixSEEINFO
The starting point to discover the Mont-Blanc region, one of the most breathtaking areas of the Alps. It's also a crossroads between France, Italy and Switzerland.
ChampérySEEINFO
The charming Valaisan resort of Champéry is nestled at the foot of the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches massifs at an altitude of 1,050m.
Col du PillonslINFO
Pillon Pass, at an altitude of 1546m, is a mountain pass connecting Ormont-Dessus (Les Diablerets, Vaud Alps) to Gsteig, above Gstaad (Saanenland).
Corne/Brèche (Lacs de la)INFO
Just a stone's throw from the banks of the Rhône, the small lakes of La Corne and La Brèche are popular and easily accessible places to relax, swim and stroll. They are located on the left bank of the river, about halfway between Sion and Sierre.
Croix (Col de la)INFO
Mountain pass connecting Les Diablerets to Villars, 1,778 m (5,833 ft) above the sea. At the highest point, stop to admire the strange gypsum pyramids on both sides of the pass! The road is open from May to November.
DerborenceSEEINFO
A hamlet in the Municipality of Conthey, in the canton of Valais (Switzerland), located at 1,450 metres in an isolated valley on the south side of the Bernese Alps. One of the highlights of any Swiss trip!
Diablerets (Les)SEEINFO
Breathe in the pure air of a village at the foot of a glacier, an authentic village, where the beauty of the scenery and the warmth of the hospitality make one!
EuseigneSEEINFO
A village in Val d'Hérens (Valais), famous for its natural sand pyramids topped with rocks. A quite strange sight!
Fouly (La)SEEINFO
In Val Ferret, at 1,600 m altitude, a village set in a wild alpine setting. It is a family resort with a bewitching character, and one of the stopovers of the Mont Blanc tour. Winter sports and summer hikes of every level.
Grand-Saint-BernardSEEINFO
The high mountain pass between Valais in Switzerland and Val d'Aoste in Italy. Home of the famous St-Bernard rescue dog, the one that has a keg around the neck!
GryonSEEINFO
Gryon and its sister resort Villars are among the 15 ski resorts, out of a hundred in Switzerland, that possess, since 1998, the famous label Families Welcome confered by the Swiss Tourism Federation.
LeysinSEEINFO
Leysin, situated at an altitude of 1,263 m above sea level, enjoys exceptional exposure to the sun and offers a very large range of activities all year round.
Marécottes (Les)SEEINFO
Les Marécottes is a family resort situated in the Trient Valley, connecting Martigny in Valais and Chamonix in France. A very beautiful area with many attractions for kids and parents alike.
MartignySEEINFO
A Gallic-Roman town, Martigny is a favorite destination for gastronomy, congresses, fairs, and it's an important crossroads of the Alps, with mountain passes to France (Forclaz Pass to Chamonix) and Italy (Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass to Aosta).
MiexSEEINFO
Miex, above the village of Vouvry, in Chablais, is the starting point for many beautiful hikes, especially to beautiful Lake Tanay.
Morgins (Pas de)SEEINFO
Pas de Morgins (1,371 m above sea level) is a mountain pass in the Alps connecting Monthey in Switzerland and Abondance in France. It's a nice stop for a walk or just to rest a while, as you'll find there a beautiful little lake in an enchanting surrounding...
OvronnazSEEINFO
10 km from the motorway, at the foot of the Muverans chain, the holiday resort of Ovronnaz enjoys a mild, tonic climate at an ideal altitude of 1,350 metres.
Pramont (Lac de)INFO
An inaccessible, wild biotope located just a few hundred metres from the Rhône, opposite the village and the valley of Réchy.
Raspille (Pyramides de la)INFO
Spectacular geological formations rise above the torrent that marks the language border between the French-speaking Valais and the German-speaking Upper Valais.
SaillonSEEINFO
A beautiful medieval village on a rocky hill in the middle of the wineyards of Valais, part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, where was killed Farinet, a famous outlaw known as the Robin Hood of the Alps.
Saint-LéonardSEEINFO
Located in Valais, along the Rhone valley, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, St-Léonard is not only renowned for its subterranean lake, the largest in Europe, but also for its orchards and wineyards.
SamoënsSEEINFO
Samoëns, in Haute-Savoie (French Alps) is a typical mountain village set in the broad valley of the upper Giffre river. Near the village is the stunning Cirque du Fer à Cheval, where grand cliffs form a horseshoe in front of the Dents Blanches mountain range.
SanetschSEEINFO
Sanetsch Pass, 2252m above sea level, connects Valais to Saanenland (Gstaad area). It's open only from June till September, but it's really worth the visit!
SierreSEEINFO
Sierre is the self-proclaimed wine capital of Switzerland, a well-deserved title, given that it boasts a Museum of Vines and Wine and a wine trail linking it to neighbouring Salquenen, another wine-growing Mecca.
SionSEEINFO
From a distance, Sion is an impressive sight, with the hills of Valère and Tourbillon standing tall in the middle of the plain. Up close, you discover a modern, bustling town that has managed to preserve its historic heritage.
TorgonINFO
Situated at 1,100 m over sea level, the peaceful village of Torgon overlooks the Rhône valley and offers a splendid panoramic view of the surrounding French and Swiss Alps.
VerbierSEEINFO
All the beauty and charm of a mountain village developed in harmony with its surroundings. More than 400 km of well-kept footpaths, and a ski area extending between 1,500 and 3,300 metres above sea level in a spectacular mountain landscape.
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