Your ultimate guide to Valais in autumn

One of the great things about taking a holiday in Switzerland is the sheer variety of what’s on offer across the country. The good news is that you can experience a bit of it all simply by booking your holiday in Valais. This beautiful region in the south of the country offers more than its fair share of incredible sights, sounds and tastes, boasting some of the finest scenery in Switzerland.

The great outdoors is one of Valais’ specialities, and you’ll encounter mountains, glaciers, thick pine forests, vast blue lakes and much more wherever you go – and there’s no finer time to see all these awe-inspiring vistas than in autumn. With such spectacular landscape, it’s no surprise that visitors are keen to try out all kinds of activities and sports to make the most of the surroundings: hiking, biking, climbing, paragliding, watersports – you’ll find it all here, with each activity offering its own way of seeing Valais.

But just because its outdoors is so great, don’t think for a second that Valais doesn’t offer amazing features and facilities when it’s time to go indoors. There are countless cosy restaurants serving up authentic local dishes, and we hardly need remind you of Valais’ credentials as a producer of first-class wines. When even eating and drinking seem like too much effort and you simply want to relax, start exploring an array of superb spas and delightfully warm geothermal bathing pools.

To put it simply, Valais really does have it all. And if you’re wondering where to begin in a region that offers it all, dip into our comprehensive guide. Our pick of some incredible Valais highlights will give you an all-encompassing introduction to this unique area, making for an autumn holiday that you won’t forget in a hurry.

We can even help you get things off to a great start with a rather brilliant hotel offer, meaning you’ll have somewhere wonderful to stay before you set off. The marvellous Hotel Ambassador in Zermatt is offering an overnight stay in a double room with breakfast (plus a free upgrade to a junior suite with a stunning Matterhorn view) for just 100 CHF instead of the usual 175 CHF price. All you need to do is book your stay between September 9 to October 31 2020, simply by clicking here.