Valais Canton, a picturesque region in southwestern Switzerland, is famed for its majestic Alpine peaks, including the iconic Matterhorn, and the fertile Rhone...
Valais is renowned for its iconic Alpine peaks like the Matterhorn, extensive glaciers, the Rhone Valley, and numerous world-class ski resorts and hiking trails.
The canton is officially bilingual. French is primarily spoken in the western part, while German is predominant in the eastern part.
Key economic drivers include tourism (skiing, hiking), agriculture (wine, apricots, fruits), and hydroelectric power generation, utilizing its mountainous terrain.
The capital city of Valais Canton is Sion, a historic city known for its two prominent castles and significant archaeological sites.