Orsières

Switzerland is known for its mountains (Alps in the south, Jura in the northwest) but it also has a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes. Switzerland is renowned over the world for downhill skiing, and the country is also great for many other outdoor activities, including hiking and mountain biking. Mountain climbing, from easy to very hard, can also be found in Switzerland, and there is hardly another place with a longer tradition for this. Some routes, like the North face of the Eiger, have become near-mythical due to the hardships, sacrifice and even deaths suffered by the first people to climb them. And because of the breathtaking views, travelling from one place to another by car, bus, train or bike along alpine roads and railroads is often an experience in itself.

Switzerland

The canton is mainly dominated by the glacial Rhône Valley.  Zermatt is a pretty touristic village dominated by the views of the Matterhorn. The canton is known for its ski slopes, glaciers, hiking and biking trails. If you are a nature lover, you should definitely stop by these places; the Gornergrat, the Petit Cervin, the Alletsch glacier, the Sphinx observatory, Crans-Montana and the Lake Noir.

Valais

Alpine Botanical Garden Flore-Alpe, Champex-Lac, is an enchanting place in a beautiful alpine setting.

4000 species of plants flourish there, both from the local flora as mountain ranges in Europe and other continents. This collection presented by habitats, is recognized as one of the richest in the Alps. Gentians, primroses, wild roses, rhododendrons, saxifrage and houseleek enhance its interest.

With paths, rock gardens and streams and the possibility of staying at the Grand Chalet, the Flore-Alpe Garden offers a unique experience to visitors mixing botany, romance and serenity.

In 2007, Flora-Alpe received the Schulthess prices of Swiss Heritage Gardens.

Guided tours are available on request.

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Jardin botanique alpin Flore-Alpe, Champex-Lac

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