Slope fun

Skier on the slopes of the Lötschental. Valais. Switzerland

If you like winter, you’ll love Valais. With over 2,000 kilometres of the most beautiful slopes and the highest ski resorts in Switzerland, the possibilities seem endless.

The majestic 4,000-metre peaks present an unmistakable panorama and at the same time form a unique world of experience for winter sports enthusiasts. Whether you’re looking for the longest and most challenging ski slopes, secure routes for freeride and back-country skiing or children's snow areas - this is the place for you.

Valais Mountain Card

Hand with glove holding a ski pass, Valais, Switzerland

The best ski-in/ski-out hotels

Special passes

The gondola lift takes skiers to the top of the slopes in Verbier. Valais, Switzerland.

Introduction to ski touring

Skitouring in the Val de Bagnes, Rosablanche, Valais, Switzerland

Ski touring by night

View of the winter landscape at night from the Finsteraahornhütte. Gross Wannenhorn, Schönbühljoch, Schönbühlhorn, Gabelhornsattel, Fiescher Gabelhorn, Winter, Valais, Switzerland

The top venues for après-ski

Relaxation after a day of skiing, Après-ski, Verbier Valais Wallis Schweiz Suisse

Plan your stay

The perfect holiday for winter sports enthusiasts

Dents du Midi, Morgins, Valais, Switzerland

Ski – First Track

A skier facing a sea of fog

The most exciting ski runs

The most exciting ski runs, Piste du Chamois, Valais, Switzerland

The longest ski runs

Dream descents, winter, Valais

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Skiing in Saas-Fee with view of Allalinhorn, winter in Valais, Switzerland

Activities

Ski areas

It couldn’t be any better: 2000 kilometers of pistes amidst the gorgeous Valais mountain world, snow guaranteed. A dream come true for everyone, from beginner to expert.

Skitouring in the Val de Bagnes, Rosablanche, Valais, Switzerland

Activities

Ski touring

The discipline of ski touring is enjoying tremendous growth in popularity: ascents across pristine white landscapes and thrilling descents over untouched fields of powder snow promise a boundless sense of freedom. The secured “Touring Tracks”, meanwhile, offer the perfect introduction for novices.

A child learns to ski in the children's snow playground of Riederalp, in Valais, Switzerland.

Activities

Children's snow playgrounds

An ideal place to give youngsters their first taste of winter sports, these dedicated areas in Valais let children of all ages get used to the sensation of gliding over snow.

Cross country skiing in the valley of Goms, the biggest cross country region of Switzerland, winter in Valais

Activities

Cross-country skiing

With numerous kilometres of groomed tracks, the Valais is a dream come true for all cross-country skiers. Sporting skiers and amateurs alike come to ski amidst the enchanting Valais mountains.