Leukerbadis situated in the canton of Valaisin the south of Switzerlandat 1411 metres above sea level. The location is very impressive because of the cliffs which surround Leukerbad:

To the east, the Daubenhorn at 2942 m. above sea level; to the north the Gemmi Pass (2322 m.) and the Balmhorn (3698 m.); to the west the Torrenthorn (2998).

The road which leads to Leukerbadcomes into the secluded valley from the south and the town of Leuk in the (...)

Leukerbadis situated in the canton of Valaisin the south of Switzerlandat 1411 metres above sea level. The location is very impressive because of the cliffs which surround Leukerbad:

To the east, the Daubenhorn at 2942 m. above sea level; to the north the Gemmi Pass (2322 m.) and the Balmhorn (3698 m.); to the west the Torrenthorn (2998).

The road which leads to Leukerbadcomes into the secluded valley from the south and the town of Leuk in the Rhone valley.

Gemmi

The Gemmi Pass is famous in the history of the Valaisbecause it had for a long time been a very busy route between Valaisand Bern.

The Gemmi is accessible with the cable-car which connects Leukerbadto the highest point on the pass (2322 m.)

From the pass, there is a magnificent view of the Alps. The region is well-known in summer for its hiking trails to Kandersteg, Adelbodenor the Wildstrubel. It is appreciated by the families too because of the small beautiful lake called "Daubensee" which is surrounded by easy walks and provides a beautiful place for picnics.

In winter, this same lake is ideal for the cross-country skiers but you can also go there for a snow-shoe trail, a run downhill with a sledge or just a walk on prepared, signposted hikes.

Torrent

The cable-car to Torrent Alp brings to the Rinderhütte at 2313 m. above sea level. In winter it is the paradise of skiers who then have 50 km of runs at their disposal.

In Summer it offers a huge network of hiking and mountain bike trails.

The panoramic views from the Rinderhütte of the 4'000 m. peaks of the Valais, French and Italian Alps is breath taking.

Thermal baths

The history of the springs of Leukerbaddates back to the Roman times. People, even then,were already aware of the therapeutic effect of the thermal water.

Today, 3.9 million litres of thermal water - up to 51°C - flow from the springs and feed 22 thermal pools. Several baths are at the disposal of the guests in private hotels, in the Rehabilitation centre and in the Volksheilbad , but the biggest public baths are the Burgerbad and the Lindner Alpentherme.