Zinal and Val d'Anniviers

Val d'Anniviers in south-west Switzerland is one of the country's most picturesque valleys.

Set beneath the 'Imperial Crown' of five 4000m peaks - Bishorn, Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Dent Blanche - and with the Matterhorn looming just beyond, this is still one of the wilder regions in the Alps, yet it can be reached in just two hours from Geneva airport.

The small villages of the Val d'Anniviers are made up of sun-blackened wooden chalets & barns dating back hundreds of years, with window boxes full of geraniums throughout summer.

Along the Rhone valley you can visit the historic towns of Sion and Brig, sample wines direct from the many wineries, cycle through vineyards, swim in lakes and play golf at one of nine Valais golf courses.

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