Upper Valais Sonnenberge 1.A 2019

A landscape spreads between Goms and Gemmi that could hardly be more diverse. It extends from the largest glacier in the Alps to the hot and dry rocky steppe, from "Lapland to Sicily". The immediate proximity of Arctic and Mediterranean habitats has fascinated travelers, writers and scientists for centuries. The sunny side of the Upper Valais offers countless hiking opportunities for all seasons - from the meadows that already bloom in March to the high mountain pass, which is still covered with snow in September. Of course, some hiking trails have long since become classics. But most corners between Oberwald, the Aletsch region, the Lötschental and the Leukerbad still offer peace and quiet in nature. The richly illustrated walking guide by photographer and journalist Marco Volken consists of 18 day and 3 two-day tours, 4 winter walks, an extensive service section and background articles on nature, culture and history.