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Swiss experts share their knowledge of the mountaineering history, luxury rail journeys and stargazing at two spectacular regions in Valais Set in the south of Switzerland’s Valais region, Zermatt has ...
News Switzerland » Valais » History: 60 years ago, 88 people died after glacier collapse in Valais
According to the National Museum in Zurich, it was one of the biggest disasters in Swiss construction history. The museum is currently dedicating a video installation to the construction of dams in ...
News Switzerland » Valais » History: Switzerland: Hike above Rhone on Valais Wine Route
With all due respect to Charles Dickens, walking fast probably is not the way to go in Valais. With its toothy Matterhorn, ancient glaciers, strange historical footnotes and flourishing wine scene, ...
News Switzerland » Valais » History: Swiss municipality raises alert level following glacier break-offs
The situation on the Weisshorn near Randa, canton Valais in southwestern Switzerland, remains tense: following several glacier collapses on Monday, the local authority has raised the alert level to 3.
News Switzerland » Valais » History: 8 reasons to visit Valais, home to Switzerland’s most iconic peaks
If there’s an image of Switzerland more recognisable than the heirloom watches, chocolate bars and fondue sets, then it’s the majestic Matterhorn, the iconic pyramidal peak located in Valais, a canton ...