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Region: Valais

Easy
2 h
5.7 k
280m
250m

Beautiful easy walk around Leukerbad valley and along the river, a nice option for families staying in this mountain resort area.

Leukerbad: Torrentbahn Hike

Easy
8 k
265m
265m

This hike along gentle mountain slopes with unobstructed panoramic views is a good choice if you’re staying in Leukerbad.

Leukerbad: Gemmipass and Sheep Festival

Our experience of attending the annual sheep festival in Leukerbad, when they bring hundreds of the sheep down to the valley for winter.

Valais

Verbier: Bisse du Levron Trail

Easy
1 h
2 k
50m
90m

Short & easy family walk with mountain views along ancient irrigation channel. Nice add-on after visiting the Mt Fort observation deck at 3330m.

Gornergrat: How to Visit & One Day Itinerary

Easy
.5 h
1 k
30m
0m

Ride a cogwheel train to reach this spectacular viewpoint (3089m) above Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn and Gorner glacier.

Zermatt Flower Trail at Sunnegga

Moderate
4.6 k
135m
425m

Easy mountain hike above Zermatt over rocky hills and through flower fields ending at a playground and picnic area with Matterhorn views.

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