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When the Föhn blows there will be clear skies for several days, but in the wake of this warm, dry wind, rain should be expected. Snow can fall at any time of the year in the higher valleys, and sudden violent thunderstorms are not at all uncommon in summer.

The Swiss meterological service, MeteoSwiss, is challenged by the complex nature of forecasting the day-to-day weather for such a mountainous country, and while the published four-day forecast provides a general picture of trends, it can only be that – a general picture. The broadcast daily weather report is more helpful, and a local weather bulletin is usually posted in the window of tourist offices and mountain guides’ bureaux. For an internet report in English, visit www.meteoswiss.admin.ch/web/en.html – this provides a daily forecast as well as a five-day prediction. Current weather conditions throughout Switzerland can be checked on www.MySwitzerland.com.

Notes for walkers

This book is intended to be used by casual walkers who may never have visited the Alps before, as well as by the more experienced mountain wanderer aiming for the snowline. There’s something in the Valais to suit everyone, and each level – from valley bed to mountain summit – has its own very special charm.