Valais is Switzerland's third-largest and most dramatically alpine canton, home to 40 of the Alps' 52 four-thousand-metre peaks including the iconic Matterhorn. With the driest climate in Switzerland, over 300 sunny days a year, and the country's largest wine-growing region, it offers an extraordinary blend of high-altitude adventure, luxury resorts, and centuries-old culture.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
The Omnia
Zermatt's most design-forward luxury hotel, perched on a cliff above the village and accessed by a private rock elevator. Norwegian-inspired interiors of timber and stone, an infinity pool, and panoramic spa make this one of the finest mountain hotels in the world.
Zermatterhof Grand Hotel
The grande dame of Zermatt luxury, with the one-Michelin-starred Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni restaurant, an award-winning spa, and beautifully designed rooms blending Valaisan tradition with contemporary elegance.
W Verbier
The W brand brings international design luxury to the Alps with ski-in/ski-out access, the celebrated WET deck outdoor heated pool, and a DJ programme that makes this the social hub of Verbier's après-ski scene.
Walliserhof Grand Hotel & Spa
The finest hotel in Saas-Fee, offering five-star service in a car-free village setting. The expansive spa and wellness centre, gourmet restaurant, and panoramic suites overlooking 13 four-thousand-metre peaks make it a supreme mountain retreat.
Chalet RoyAlp Hotel & Spa
Verbier's most comprehensive luxury chalet hotel complex, offering a stunning indoor/outdoor spa, heated pools, multiple dining options, and an all-inclusive model that removes all the financial complexity of a luxury ski holiday.
Monte Rosa Hotel
Zermatt's oldest and most storied grand hotel, where Edward Whymper prepared for the first Matterhorn ascent in 1865. Meticulous restoration has preserved Victorian grandeur while adding contemporary comforts.
Art de Vivre Hotel
A refined and intimate family-run luxury hotel in Crans-Montana with an outstanding spa, heated outdoor pool, and restaurant showcasing local Valais produce. A more affordable luxury alternative to the top Zermatt or Verbier properties.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Alpine Gourmet Prato Borni at Zermatterhof
The only Michelin-starred restaurant in Zermatt, where Chef Martin Göschel creates imaginative seasonal Alpine cuisine inspired by Valaisan traditions and the finest local ingredients.
Restaurant Findeln
A legendary mountain restaurant at 2,050m with some of the most astonishing Matterhorn views in existence. The cuisine is creative and refined, the wine list exceptional, and the experience entirely unique.
Palladium at Crans-Montana
GaultMillau-recognised restaurant serving refined contemporary European cuisine with an extraordinary wine list and sweeping views toward the Mont Blanc range.
Zum See
Reached by ski or a 45-minute walk through the Zermatt backcountry, Zum See has served exceptional creative cuisine since 1974. Its combination of extraordinary food, remarkable setting, and local character makes it peerless.
La Porte d'Octodure
Martigny's finest restaurant offering refined modern Swiss cuisine in an elegant setting — perfect for pre- or post-museum dining at the Fondation Pierre Gianadda.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private Matterhorn Helicopter Tour
A private helicopter flight circumnavigating the Matterhorn with sweeping views of Monte Rosa, the Gorner Glacier, and the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks. Available year-round from Zermatt Heliport.
Glacier Express First Class
The world's most famous panoramic train in first class with panoramic windows, silver-service lunch, and champagne — a quintessential Swiss luxury experience crossing the heart of the Alps.
Private Mountain Guide — Matterhorn Normal Route
Climb the Matterhorn with a certified IFMGA mountain guide over two days, staying at the Hörnlihütte mountain hut (3,260m) before the summit attempt on the iconic Northeast Ridge.
Heli-skiing in Valais
Helicopter-accessed off-piste skiing from the highest peaks of the Valais Alps — including the Monte Rosa Glacier and the Italian border faces — with a certified mountain guide and the finest powder in Europe.
Private Valais Wine Cellar Dinner
A private dinner hosted in a historic wine cellar in the Rhône Valley by a master winemaker, featuring a vertical tasting of the estate's finest Petite Arvine or Cornalin vintages paired with a Valaisan tasting menu.
Spa Day at The Omnia
Access the extraordinary spa at The Omnia Zermatt with panoramic mountain sauna, hammam, hydrotherapy pool, and signature treatments using local alpine plant extracts. The ultimate mountain wellness day.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
The Omnia Spa (Zermatt)
The finest hotel spa in Valais, featuring a panoramic mountain sauna, hammam, hydrotherapy circuit, and treatment rooms with Matterhorn views. Uses locally sourced alpine botanical products.
Chalet RoyAlp Spa (Verbier)
Award-winning spa with indoor and outdoor heated pools, Finnish saunas, steam rooms, and a comprehensive menu of treatments from traditional Swiss massages to state-of-the-art cosmetic therapies.
Walliserhof Spa (Saas-Fee)
The largest hotel spa in Saas-Fee, with indoor pool, sauna, solarium, and a menu of alpine wellness treatments — particularly recommended for the Valaisan herb massage.
Alpentherme Leukerbad
Europe's largest alpine thermal spa resort is also a genuine luxury wellness experience — 10 indoor and outdoor pools, three saunas, and a Roman-Irish thermal circuit at 51°C natural spring water.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur from CHF 150/hour; luxury car hire (Mercedes, BMW, Tesla) from CHF 150/day from Geneva Airport
- Air
- Helicopter transfers from Geneva Airport to Zermatt from CHF 1,200–1,800 per flight (4 passengers); operated by Air Zermatt and Air-Glaciers
- Airport
- VIP airport meet-and-greet at Geneva Airport from CHF 180; private terminal access available for private jet arrivals