Jillian & Yannick
Things To Do
Crans-Montana Funiculaire
The town of Sierre is connected to the Haut-Plateau (Crans-Montana station) by an ultra-modern funicular. This century-old line represents the longest in Europe.
Rafting on the Rhône
Armed with a paddle and having listened to the safety briefing, the team is ready to start one of the most impressive trips in the Alps (directly from Sierre!).
Underground Lake of St-Leonard
With a length of 300 meters, it is the largest natural, navigable underground lake in Europe. As the cave is completely submerged, all visits are made aboard rowing boats for up to 40 people.
Bungee Jumping at Niouc Park
They offer a wide range of adventurous activities that are designed to guarantee an adrenaline rush for the thrill seeker in you. The 600+ foot Bungee-Jump, the Giant-Swing, the Rope Jump or the Zipline are all once in a lifetime experiences. (Better you than us!)
Marche Gourmande // Gourmet Hike
A unique experience in the Swiss vineyards for wine lovers! One ticket grants you 5 tastings, a self-guided tour through the vineyards at Les Celliers de Sion, and a gourmet meal. English tours are available.
Hike from Saillon to Farinet Footbridge
At a dizzying height of 136 metres above the abyss where Farinet died, the footbridge is the final stage of a hike starting from the heart of Saillon village and passing through a number of important historical spots that tell the tale of the famous counterfeiter.
Matterhorn: The Jewel of the Swiss Alps
At 4,478 metres, the majestic Matterhorn – certainly the most famous mountain in Europe – looms over the breathtaking Alpine panorama. This Switzerland landmark is at the border of the western Swiss canton of Valais between Zermatt and the Italian resort of Breuil-Cervinia, and offers a paradise for all nature-lovers looking for peace and quiet. Its symmetric pyramid shape, the rocky tooth reaching the sky and the light reflections of the nearby Stellisee make the Matterhorn’s landscape a unique natural spectacle in Zermatt.
Glacier Express
The train route takes you through the three cantons of Valais, Uri and Graubünden, and offers breathtaking and varied panoramic views. Eight hours of sheer pleasure for your eyes and your palate, too.
Schwägalp-Schwinget
Schwingen is a traditional Swiss sport similar to wrestling that is fought as a duel between two physically powerful competitors and has its own rules, grips and throws. Throughout summer, the best wrestlers, the nationally-acclaimed Bösen ("wicked-ones") pit their strength at different Schwingen festivals that often take place in a spectacular natural setting. One of those festivals is the Schwägalp Schwinget in the Appenzell region on Sunday, August 18, 2024. Set right below the mighty Säntis peak, this event impresses the spectators both with the brute force of nature and the enormous strength of the fighters.
10 Reasons to Travel to Switzerland (a write-up from TimeOut)
Great article from TimeOut in partnership with Swiss Tourism