A must-visit for countless hikers and mountaineers visiting Switzerland.

Valais is a canton in southwestern Switzerland, bordering Italy and France. The name of the canton comes from the Latin word "vallis," meaning "valley," as the 150-kilometer-long Rhone Valley runs through the canton, from the Rhone Glacier to Lake Geneva. Valais is known for its stunning natural scenery, with more than 50 peaks over 4,000 meters above sea level in the Alps, and is one of the sunniest regions in Switzerland. The peaks here are often bathed in golden sunlight, providing a great natural experience for mountaineers and hikers. Valais is also Switzerland's largest wine-growing region and wine-producing region, accounting for 40% of Switzerland's annual grape production. It is known for producing high-quality wines, especially Fendant white wine and Dole red wine. The vineyards of Valais are mainly distributed between Loeche and Martigny on the right bank of the Rhone River, Haut-Valais, and the left bank of the Rhone River from Sierre to Lake Geneva. In addition, Valais is also known for its glaciers, with the 24-kilometer-long Aletsch Glacier being the longest glacier in the Alps and designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. The capital and largest city of Valais is Sion, with a population of about 312,684 in 2010. The famous Matterhorn is also located in Valais.