In 1984, the family sells the entire plot of land between Furka and Grimsel to the canton of Valais for 4.5 million Swiss francs - including the Grand Hotel, «Belvédère», glacier and Rhone spring.

Valais is home to ski resorts and hotels perfect for winter sports enthusiasts and novices alike Credit: ©Valais Wallis Promotion/David Carlier With 2,000km of slopes, the Valais is easily ...

While Switzerland is full of Alpine huts and hard ... Great St Bernard Hospice in Valais is a remarkable example, requiring a continual push by snowshoe in winter, or a high-altitude access ...

In the 19th century and up to the start of the 20th century, the glacier at the source of the Rhone stretched as far as the valley floor by Gletsch and could at times be seen by guests at the Grand ...

Exploring all of Switzerland's premier ski destinations could ... The Aletsch Arena, located in Valais, offers breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier and the Matterhorn. Featuring three main ...

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A man hiking at a melting glacier in Splügen Pass stumbled on 20th century bamboo contraption that stumped officials. Photos ...

Photo from Sergio Veri and Riva San Vitale via the Kanton Graubünden A hiker in southeastern Switzerland noticed a large bamboo contraption at a melting glacier. The item stumped officials and ...