Valais/Wallis Luxury Hotels

Valais (also known as Wallis) is a southwestern Alpine canton in Switzerland, renowned for its mountain resorts set among some of Europe's highest peaks. Four verified luxury hotels are available in the region, offering accommodation in internationally recognized brands including Six Senses, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and The Leading Hotels of the World.

Valais/Wallis at a glance

Valais is one of Switzerland's 26 cantons, located in the southwestern part of the country. As a bilingual canton with French and German as its official languages, it spans from the headwaters of the Rhône River to Lake Geneva, separating the Pennine Alps from the Bernese Alps. The canton is renowned for its tourism industry and numerous Alpine resort towns, notably Crans-Montana, Saas Fee, Verbier, and Zermatt.

Verified luxury hotels in Valais/Wallis

Four luxury hotels have been verified for this guide, representing three international luxury alliances: LeCrans Hotel & Spa in Plans-Mayens is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World, Six Senses Crans-Montana operates in Crans VS, and both Cordée des Alpes in Verbier and Crans Ambassador in Montana are affiliated with Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Geography and Alpine setting

Valais is the highest canton in Switzerland by absolute, relative, and mean elevation. The canton's topography is extremely rugged, with the exception of the wide glacial Rhône Valley, which dominates its geography. Major mountains include Monte Rosa, reaching 4,634 metres, and the Finsteraarhorn, reaching 4,274 metres. The Matterhorn is an iconic landmark of the canton.

The region features numerous glaciers, including the Aletsch Glacier and the Gorner Glacier, along with several peaks exceeding 4,000 metres in elevation. Lake Geneva forms the northern boundary of the canton, with only a small fraction located in Valais.

Luxury brands and alliances

Visitors to Valais will find representatives of three major international luxury alliances: Six Senses, Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and The Leading Hotels of the World, each bringing their distinct service standards to Alpine hospitality.

Questions about staying here

How many verified luxury hotels are in Valais/Wallis?

This guide includes four verified luxury hotels in Valais/Wallis: LeCrans Hotel & Spa in Plans-Mayens, Six Senses Crans-Montana in Crans VS, Cordée des Alpes in Verbier, and Crans Ambassador in Montana.

What languages are spoken in Valais/Wallis?

Valais is a bilingual canton with French and German as its two official languages. French is spoken in Lower and Central Valais, while German is spoken in Upper Valais.

What are the major mountains in Valais/Wallis?

Monte Rosa (4,634 metres) and the Finsteraarhorn (4,274 metres) are major mountains in the canton. The Matterhorn is an iconic landmark, and several peaks exceed 4,000 metres in elevation.

What are the main resort towns in Valais/Wallis?

Notable Alpine resort towns in Valais include Crans-Montana, Saas Fee, Verbier, and Zermatt.

Is Valais known for any industries besides tourism?

Valais is a major wine region and is also one of Switzerland's significant hydroelectricity producers, though tourism remains its most renowned industry.

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