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A tranquil haven.

Far away from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism, the Lötschental valley is the ideal place to escape from all the stresses and strains of everyday life. Surrounded by unspoilt nature, you can find the most beautiful hiking and climbing routes in the canton of Valais here. Take a dip in the crystal clear mountain lakes, enjoy spiritual moments at the many chapels, churches and shrines on the way and admire the untouched plants and wildlife to feel at one with nature. This is the perfect place to relax and unwind – we promise you’ll thank yourself for it later.

Active recreation.

With marked footpaths covering some 200 kilometres, exciting bike trails, and guided glacier and climbing tours for all levels of experience, the Lötschental valley is a dream destination for anyone who enjoys keeping active on holiday. You’re in for a fun yet wonderfully relaxing hike – whether you visit the Riedhaltä bird reserve, do some fishing in the mountain streams or enjoy some food at the Lauchernalp BBQ area as you take in the stunning view of the valley and mountains.

 

Hiking

With a dreamlike view of the impressive mountain-valley panorama, the trails lead through untouched nature. A network of around 200 kilometres of marked hiking trails promises the right route for every level. Along the w...

Bike

Biker's hearts beat faster in the Lötschental, because a variety of exciting trails for every level await. In addition, various tricks can be tried out on the asphalt pump track in Steg, right next to the indoor swimming...

Climbing

Guided glacier trekking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous summit tours or try out the Jägiknubel climbing route: The Lötschental offers tours of all levels of difficulty through the untouched nature of the im...

Families

In the Lötschental, it's not only active people and those seeking peace and quiet who experience a dream holiday, but also families. An exciting range of activities awaits young and old.

Our tips for family holidays

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Bad weather

In the sunny Lötschental there are only a few days a year when the sun doesn't shine. If you do catch one, it's no great tragedy. Because with our bad weather tips you won't be bored even on rainy days.

Our tips for bad...