sports
From gentle strolls to zipline thrills: summer hiking in the Swiss Alps
The vertiginous Valais canton offers adventures aplenty, from abseiling down gorges to wild swims in glacial pools – and nights swapping hiking tales in mountain huts
TL;DR
- The Valais canton provides diverse summer activities, including hiking, via ferrata, abseiling, and swimming in glacial pools.
- The Sass-Fee Alpine Canyon offers a guided via ferrata experience with ladders, cables, bridges, ziplines, and abseiling.
- The Britannia Hut, reachable by foot, offers accommodation with stunning views of the Allalin glacier.
- The trip also explored Champéry, including the Tière via ferrata and walks to the Col de Cou mountain pass.
- Accommodation ranges from luxury hotels to mountain huts and hostels with spa facilities.
- Traditional Swiss cuisine, including fondue and hearty pies, is a highlight of the culinary experience.