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Routes described in these pages have been chosen with a particular viewpoint, lake, alp hamlet, hut or pass as the goal, while the principal objective of each walk is to enjoy a day’s exercise among some of Europe’s most visually exciting scenery. But to gain the most from an active holiday in the Valais one needs to be in a reasonably good physical condition on arrival. That way you can face the initial uphill path without feeling daunted, and enjoy the first day of your holiday as much as the last.

Avoid being over-ambitious for the first few days, especially if you’ve never walked in the Alps before. It’s worth remembering that some of the valley resorts are situated higher than Britain’s highest mountain, and the altitude may demand a few adjustments, so plan your programme of walks to increase gradually both in distance and height-gain over the period of your stay. A range of walks has been chosen for this book, and there should be sufficient routes on offer to enable most walkers to enjoy a good day out at a level to suit their particular ability and ambition.