Balconies, decks and the spacious garden provide plenty of areas from which to appreciate the stunning views over the Rhone Valley, the Matterhorn, the Dente Banche and the Grande Dixence Dam. The

chalet is a great spot to sunbath, relax and unwind.

Other activities:

• hiking,
• rock-climbing,
• mountain biking on hundreds of kilometers of marked trails,
• trekking along the ancient picturesque irrigation systems - "les bisses",
• donkey or horse riding,
• fruit-picking,
• paragliding,
• parachuting,
• picnicking,
• rafting or canoeing
• swimming in the natural thermal hot springs,
• sailing or surfing on the lake Geneva
• tennis,
• golf in multiple local world class courses including Crans Montana,
• wine tours,
• sightseeing
• ...

The 4 Valleys and the surrounding mountains offer an incredible diversity of hiking trails for any different level and duration - from easy walks along one the beautiful ancient bisses to the famous Haute Route, a challenging 5 day (ski) tour for very experienced mountaineers. Start right from our chalet or have an endless choice within one hour by car.

If you are looking for a guided tour, ice climbing or anything special event, we recommend Snow Rock, a training center for mountain sports in Sion that also offers professional equipment.

With over 200kms of trails and its downhill mountain bike parks, the 4 Valleys is definitely a great place to bike. There are some serious downhill tracks running down the slopes only suitable for speedsters and hardcore downhillers. If you prefer to take life at a more leisurely pace then there's plenty of mountain biking that is suitable for families and/or individuals who want to discover the 4 Valleys with its villages without having to furiously pedal uphill or kit up in full body armour. If you're not sure where to head and which trails would be best for you, then during the summer months, the Tourist Offices run two free guided bike tours around the area. There are several sport shops in offering Mountain bikes and protection kit for rent or sale. (In French, mountain biking is called VTT (Vélo tout-terrain!). For further information see Verbiernet.com.

When it gets really hot in summer there is nothing better than going for a swim after or instead of hiking. There are a number of lakes nearby Sion (around 25 min. by car from our chalet), such as Les Iles, which has also indoor and outdoor facilities, restaurants, a playground and mini-golf. Alternatively, the Rhone Valley has a number of beautiful thermal springs where you can dive into the water. The grown ups can also enjoy their wellness and spa treatments while water slides and paddling pools make the little ones happy.

The Valaisans have a multitude of local traditions and festivals which take place throughout the spring and summer months: the famous Combat des Reines (a natural cow fight) is a memorable and enchanting experience. Montreux has the most famous Jazz festival but there are many more festivals in the region that are worthwhile to explore. See the official website of the Vallais or myswitzerland.com for more information.