Walking in the Valais

Comprehensive guidebook to the Valais, Switzerland, describing 111 day walks
and 10 multi-day tours.
Some of Europe’s most dramatic mountains are found here, including the
Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Dent Blanche and Grand Combin. From easy valley walks
to harder treks across rugged passes – routes for all abilities.

This walkers’ paradise in southern Switzerland is located on both sides of the
Rhône valley and includes the whole of the Pennine Alps, with France and Italy
forming its southern and western borders. The region is crowned by iconic
mountains including the Matterhorn, Dent Blanche, Monte Rosa and the Combin.
It explores the deep valleys of the region including the Lötschental, Saastal,
Mattertal, Val d’Anniviers, Val d’Hérens and Trient.

There are pristine snowfields and long glacier tongues, meadows full of
flowers and marmots that will eat out of your hand. Accommodation is
plentiful, ranging from simple mountain huts and back-country dormitories and
campsites, to the grandest of hotels, and the integrated public transport
system is world-renowned.

Routes wander from the popular Mattertal and Saastal valleys, to the quiet
reaches of the Fieschertal and the picture-perfect Val d’Hèrens. A popular
guidebook, this fourth edition continues to provide excellent routes for
walkers of any ability – gentle valley strolls, walks of moderate difficulty
and strenuous, steep routes from accessible and tourist-friendly bases such as
Saas Fee, Zermatt and Arolla.

111 day walks described in full, arranged valley by valley, with other route
suggestions
10 multi-day tours for longer trips
detailed guidance on valley bases, mountain huts, access and facilities
4th edition of this successful guide.