Valais News & Features

Matterhorn Is Finalist In 'New7Wonders Of Nature' Competition

The mighty Matterhorn is one of the 28 finalists in the New7Wonders of Nature competition; voting will continue in 2010 and the seven winners will be declared in 2011. Full article

Nov 16, 2009   Comments (0)

Crans Montana Receives Infrastructure Boost With Lifts, Hotels, More

Crans Montana introduces new beginners' lifts, a fine dining mountain restaurant, and a wealth of winter activities at the Guides' Office. Full article

Nov 16, 2009   Comments (0)

Celebrate Christmas With A Swiss Ski Holiday From £549

Inghams has launched discounted Swiss ski holidays this Christmas, including half-board accommodation and flights from a choice of UK airports. Full article

Nov 16, 2009   Comments (0)

Swiss Igloo Villages To Go Carbon Neutral

Skiers can do their bit for the environment this winter by opting for an energy efficient igloo instead of a hotel room in Davos, Klosters, Engelberg, Zermatt, and St. Moritz. Full article

Nov 9, 2009   Comments (0)

Kids Ski Free In Saas-Grund: Jan. 11-15, 18-22

Saas Grund, below Saas-Fee, is organising children's ski weeks in January with free lift tickets, rentals, lessons, and lunches. Full article

Nov 9, 2009   Comments (0)

Chamonix Discounts Season Passes On Advance Purchases

The Compagnie du Mont Blanc is offering up to a 40-percent discount on season passes bought before Nov. 30, 2009; pay 750€ instead of 1250€ for a Mont Blanc Unlimited Pass. Full article

Oct 19, 2009   Comments (1)

FIS Snowboard World Cup For Olympic Points In Saas-Fee Nov. 4-5

Spectators will flock to Saas-Fee for the 2009 LG Snowboard FIS World Cup; side events include Djs, fashion shows, poker nights, and movie nights. Full article

Oct 19, 2009   Comments (0)

Mountain Hut Of Future Opens Above Zermatt

The "mountain hut of the future" has been built at 2883 metres above Zermatt; it has 120 beds and will receive guests March 2010. Full article

Oct 12, 2009   Comments (0)

Zermatt Announces Autumn Ski Test Breaks

Zermatt is offering ski test package deals from now through to the end of November; packages include two or three days' equipment testing and accommodation. Full article

Oct 5, 2009   Comments (1)

Espirit Ski Launches 'Crunch Buster' Deals Across Europe

Tour operator Esprit launches 'Crunch Buster' product range offering family ski holidays in France, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy at bargain prices. Full article

Oct 5, 2009   Comments (0)