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Golfer’s Paradise Valais

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www.valaistourism.ch

Rue Pré-Fleuri 6, P.O. Box 1469, CH-1951 Sion

T +41 (0)27 327 35 70, F +41 (0)27 327 35 71

[email protected], www.valaistourism.ch

Adam Scott Welcome

➤ Welcome to the Valais

Valais is a special place. A place where the diffe-

rent seasons bring different pleasures. There is no

shortage of things to do – hiking, skiing, tasting the

wine, or enjoying a great restaurant.

And of course, golf. Valais has many fine courses to

choose from. My own little part of Valais is at Crans-

sur-Sierre. To my mind, the view from the 7th tee is

probably the most spectacular view in the world of

golf. You just have to see it to believe it. It’s like play-

ing a round of golf on top of the world! I travel all over

the world and have been fortunate to go to many great

places. For all that, there is something special about

being able to come back to Crans-Montana and I never

leave disappointed. In fact the only thing that is dif-

ficult is leaving.

Come and join me and experience Valais. You’ll love it!

Adam Scott

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8. GC Verbier

Breathtaking Alpine golf be-

tween 4’000-metre peaks

and the many pleasures and

indulgences of Verbier.

7. GC Sion

A coherently designed golf

course near the capital of

Valais with a view of the

Tourbillon and Valère castles.

6. GC Crans-sur-Sierre

Against a magnificent Alpine

backdrop, play where the

champions of the world meet

each year for the European

Masters.

5. GC Sierre

A real paradise for golfers,

full of plants and wildlife and

bordering on the Pouta Fon-

tana nature reserve.

4. GC Leuk

Enjoy golf in the style of the

classic links courses, sur-

rounded by vineyards and

the Valais Alps.

2. GC Riederalp

A park-like course in the

heart of the car-free village

of Riederalp, on a sunny

plateau with a magnificent

view.

3. GC Matterhorn

Nine easily accessible yet de-

manding holes on the valley

floor outside Zermatt, be-

tween the villages of Randa

and Täsch.

1. GC Source du Rhône

One of the longest nine-hole

golf courses in Switzerland,

harmoniously set among the

unspoilt landscape of Upper

Valais.

Golf Map Valais

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1. GC Source du Rhône, Obergesteln

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2. GC Riederalp, Riederalp

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3. GC Matterhorn, Zermatt

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5. GC Sierre, Granges

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7. GC Sion, Sion

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8. GC Verbier, Verbier

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6. GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana

4. GC Leuk, Susten

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Golf Club Source du Rhône Valais

Golf Club Source du Rhône

CH-3988 Obergestein

Tel. +41 (0)27 973 44 00, Fax +41 (0)27 973 44 01

[email protected]

www.golf-source-du-rhone.ch

Gästecenter Obergoms

Furkastrasse 53, CH-3985 Münster

Tel. +41 (0)27 974 68 68, Fax +41 (0)27 974 68 69

[email protected]

www.obergoms.ch

Facts – Golf Club Source du Rhône

Golf course: 9 holes, 3’020 m, par 36, 1’350 m

Architect: John Chilver-Stainer

Opened: 1999

Season: May to October

Facilities:

Driving range, pitch & putt, golf shop,

golf restaurant / clubhouse

➤ Golf Club Source du Rhône, Obergoms: nice and long

A wood or perhaps a long iron? Whatever you choose, one thing is for certain: on this course, relatively flat and ex-

tensive given its high Alpine location and featuring narrow fairways where precise play is an advantage, every stroke

is a pleasure. Near the source of the Rhone, in a sun-kissed high valley surrounded by the unspoilt landscape of Upper

Valais, the serenity needed for a good game comes naturally. No doubt this is partly because the course is particularly

quiet, but also because of the natural beauty of one of Switzerland’s longest nine-hole courses: the diverse biotopes,

dense reeds and undulating greens are delightfully challenging, which lends a great deal of variety to the game – as

perhaps even the horned onlookers will appreciate. For a final highlight, the clubhouse serves regional delicacies.

Cultural treasures

Discover our cultural heritage and

visit the historic churches as well as

the baking or ski museum, just two of

nine museums altogether!

➤ Top tips in Obergoms

In the footsteps of Cäsar Ritz

Take a themed trail lasting about two

hours to learn more about the excit-

ing story of the world-renowned king

of hoteliers, who was born in Nieder-

wald.

Full steam ahead

Take a trip on the lovingly restored

carriages of the Furka mountain

steam railway from Oberwald through

the Rhone gorge to the historic set-

tlement of Gletsch.


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Golf Club Riederalp Valais

Golf Club Riederalp

CH-3987 Riederalp

Tel. +41 (0)27 927 29 32, Fax +41 (0)27 927 29 23

[email protected]

www.golfclub-riederalp.ch

Riederalp Mörel Tourismus

Postfach 536, CH-3987 Riederalp

Tel. +41 (0)27 928 60 50, Fax +41 (0)27 928 60 51

[email protected]

www.riederalp.ch

Facts – Golf Club Riederalp



Opened: 1987

Season: June to October

Facilities:

Driving range (ball machine), putting green,

pitching centre, clubhouse

➤ Golf Club Riederalp: any swing goes

Take the cable car to the golf course! Just park your vehicle in Mörel in the Rhone valley, get into the large cabin and in a

few minutes you will be up in the tranquil, car-free village of Riederalp. Just a few steps away from the mountain station,

a friendly atmosphere awaits golfers of all levels at the Golf Club Riederalp. “Golf for everyone” is the club motto, which

is pleasingly borne out by the numerous beginners’ proficiency courses and moderate prices. That is not to say that the

course is unchallenging. The idyllic, park-like course with a remarkably fine fairway for such a high altitude holds plenty

of surprises: for example, the fourth hole features an island green and a few bunkers and stone pine woods that make

it hard to shoot straight for the green. So you will have plenty to talk about at the 19th hole on the panoramic terrace

of the comfortable golf restaurant.

➤ Top tips in Riederalp

UNESCO World Heritage excursion

A magical, mystical place of fragile

beauty: welcome to the Swiss Alps

Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Her-

itage Site. Visit the Pro Natura Centre

Aletsch.

Aletsch Golf Tournament Week

Book some time off at the beginning

of August and take part in the Aletsch

Golf Tournament Week! An unforget-

table event with a typical warm and

friendly atmosphere.

Traditional cheese and butter

Visit the Alpine Museum in Riederalp

and watch the cheesemaker demon-

strate how cheese and butter were

made 60 years ago.



Golf Club Matterhorn Valais

Golf Club Matterhorn

Postfach 321, CH-3920 Matterhorn

Tel. +41 (0)27 967 70 00, Fax +41 (0)27 967 70 02

[email protected]

www.golfclubmatterhorn.ch

Zermatt Tourismus

Bahnhofplatz 5, CH-3920 Zermatt

Tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00, Fax +41 (0)27 966 81 01

[email protected]

www.zermatt.ch

Facts – Golf Club Matterhorn



Opened: 2002

Season: May to November

Facilities:

Driving range, putting green, clubhouse, small shop

➤ Golf Club Matterhorn, Zermatt: bask in the glory of the famous mountain

At the foot of probably the most photographed mountain in Europe, in the valley between Täsch and Randa, the Golf

Club Matterhorn has run a well-tended nine-hole course since 2004. The double round with a view of the Klein Matter-

horn and the Breithorn is a must for golfing fans of Zermatt or golf enthusiasts looking to combine a trip to the glamor-

ous Alpine destination of Zermatt with a round of golf. Although the course is technically demanding, thanks to the flat

terrain it is not too exhausting. So you will have plenty of energy left for all the tourist attractions, culture and cuisine.

What is more, the golf club has plenty of ideas to ward off its many competitors, including early bird offers, night golf

and bring-a-friend promotions. If that still isn’t enough, you can enter the Matterhorn Eagle Cup in August and swing

your clubs in an Alpine meadow by the Gornergrat.

➤ Top tips in Zermatt

Helicopter tours

Treat yourself to a breathtaking heli-

copter tour between the enthralling

4’000-metre peaks and over the per-

manent ice of rugged glaciers.

A Matterhorn sunrise

A wonderful sunrise excursion to the

Rothorn or the Gornergrat, with stun-

ning views of the pink-tinged Matter-

horn (includes guided game watching

and breakfast).

Culinary highlights

With plenty of points and stars in the

Gault Millau and Michelin gourmet

guides, the cosy mountain restau-

rants try to outdo each other with

culinary sensations.



Golf Club Leuk Valais

Golf Club Leuk

Postfach 69, CH-3952 Susten

Tel. +41 (0)27 473 61 61, Fax +41 (0)27 473 61 63

[email protected]

www.golfleuk.ch

Leukerbad Tourismus

Rathaus, CH-3954 Leukerbad

Tel. +41 (0)27 472 71 71, Fax +41 (0)27 472 71 51

[email protected]

www.leukerbad.ch

Facts – Golf Club Leuk

Golf course: 18 holes, 6’187 m, par 72, 650 m


Opened: 2002

Season: February to the end of November

Facilities:

Restaurant, driving range, golf academy,

putting green etc.

➤ Golf Club Leuk, Susten: a links course in Valais style

The word “links” usually refers to courses inspired by the original, uneven coastal courses in Scotland. So what happens

if a Scot designs a golf course in the Valais? 18 challenging holes in the heart of a wine-growing area, surrounded by

Alpine peaks! The architect John Chilver-Stainer was clearly inspired by his homeland when designing the course, which

opened in 2002. As if undulating greens, well-placed bunkers and hard soil were not enough, a constant wind affects

the trajectory of the ball – another typical feature of links courses. The ball flies steeply upwards, then rolls and rolls.

Even so, the wonderful view of the surrounding Valais landscape puts you in a gentle mood. Later, as you enjoy a glass

of Valais wine in the clubhouse, you will already be looking forward to your next round on this near-natural course and

eagerly refining your game strategy.

➤ Top tips in the Leukerbad region

Wine tasting in Varen

Among professionals, the wine-grow-

ing village of Varen is an insider’s tip

for exceptional and natural wines.

Visit a winery to find out more.

From golf to thermal bath

The nearby town of Leukerbad with

its huge thermal bath and wellness

facilities is the perfect place to relax

after a round.

Gemmi viewing platform

Next to the mountain restaurant on

the Gemmi, a new steel platform

protrudes over the rock face. As you

step out, it feels like you are floating

about 900 m above Leukerbad.



Golf Club Sierre Valais

Golf Club Sierre

CH-3977 Granges

Tel. +41 (0)27 458 49 58, Fax +41 (0)27 458 47 58

[email protected]

www.golfsierre.ch

Sierre-Anniviers Marketing

Techno-pôle 1, CH-3960 Sierre

Tel. +41 (0) 848 848 027, Fax +41 (0)27 451 71 15

[email protected]

www.sierre-anniviers.ch

Facts – Golf Club Sierre


Architect: Michel Zufferey

Opened: 2010 (18-hole course) / 1994

(9-hole course)

Season: March to December

Facilities:

Restaurant, clubhouse

➤ Golf Club Sierre/Siders: where tigers and rabbits watch birdies

What are tigers and rabbits (seasoned players and beginners) looking for as they tee off on this wonderful course, also

rightly described as a nature reserve? A good game or a good catch? Perhaps both, because the course bordering on

the Pouta Fontana nature reserve and the lake of La Brèche has plenty of water hazards. To avoid fishing for balls and

disturbing the trout that frolic in the ponds, it is tempting to play around them. However, old trees often line the far

side of the well-tended fairway, which is a real challenge for golfers who tend to slice. But it would be a shame to con-

centrate entirely on the game here. This is an enchanting course with a huge variety of plants and wildlife, a 55-hectare

site surrounded by Alpine scenery that never ceases to amaze: an ecological paradise for all.

➤ Top tips in Sierre

Excursion to the Val d’Anniviers

Take a trip to one of the most dis-

tinctive Valais side valleys and dis-

cover picturesque villages amid the

unspoilt mountain landscape.

Raclette at the Château de Villa

At the Château de Villa in Sierre you

can enjoy five different mouthwater-

ing cheese varieties and visit the cel-

lar to taste some fine Valais wines.

Sierre – Salgesch wine path

Learn fascinating facts about wine-

making on this 2.5-hour walk along

a beautiful path through well-tended

vineyards and charming wine-grow-

ing villages.



Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre Valais

➤ Crans-sur-Sierre: where champions meet

What a thrill! You grip your club firmly and make some fantastic golf shots in a unique environment! The panoramic view

of the world’s most majestic 4’000-metre peaks including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn is a treat for the eyes. Not to

mention the sense of pride that some amateurs feel as they play where the best golfers in the world meet each year

to compete in the Omega European Masters. All the same, there is no need to focus entirely on the spectacular 18-hole

course created by Severiano Ballesteros. The Jack Nicklaus course (the first 9-hole course) demands highly precise play

and is considered one of the finest in Switzerland. Beginners are also welcome on the two other 9-hole courses, Noas

and Super-Crans.

➤ Top tips in Crans-Montana

Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre

Rue du Prado 20, CH-3963 Crans-Montana

Tel. +41 (0)27 485 97 97, Fax +41 (0)27 485 97 98

[email protected]

www.golfcrans.ch

Crans-Montana Tourism

Case postale 372, CH-3963 Crans-Montana 1

Tel. +41 (0)27 485 04 04, Fax +41 (0)27 485 04 60

[email protected]

www.crans-montana.ch

Facts – Severiano Ballesteros


Architect: Severiano Ballesteros

Opened: 1906; Season: May to October

Facts – Jack Nicklaus


Architect: Jack Nicklaus

Opened: 1951; Season: May to October

Facts – Noas


Opened: 1991; Season: all year round

Facts – Super-Crans

Golf course: 9 holes, 916 m, par 30, 1’600 m

Season: May to October

The 20th hole: spa pampering

Luxurious spa and wellness facilities

await you at the hotels of Crans-

Montana with their aesthetically re-

fined architecture.

New Performance Center

The new Performance Center, staffed

by professionals accredited by the Eu-

ropean Tour Performance Institute, is

ideal for beginners and professionals

to train for high-altitude play.

Travel back in time

Visit the historic “Hameau de Colom-

bire” hamlet with its ecomuseum and

restaurant to find out more about

traditional Alpine farming in the

Valais.

Facilities:

Driving range, indoor Golf Performance Center,

putting green, approach green, clubhouse, restaurant

“Le Sporting Club”, Le Driving food & lounge



Golf Club Sion Valais

Golf Club Sion

Rte de Vissigen 150, CH-1950 Sion

Tel. +41 (0)27 203 79 00, Fax +41 (0)27 203 79 01

[email protected]

www.golfclubsion.ch

Office du tourisme de Sion

Place de la Planta 2, CH-1950 Sion

Tel. +41 (0)27 327 77 27, Fax +41 (0)27 327 77 28

[email protected]

www.siontourisme.ch

Facts – Golf Club Sion


Architect: Peter Harradine

Opened: 1995

Season: all year round (depending on snow

conditions)

Facilities:

Driving range, pro shop, restaurant, clubhouse,

natural water hazards

➤ Golf Club Sion: 18 holes of harmony and beauty

The golf course was designed by the architect Peter Harradine. It has a par of 70 and measures 5’543 metres in length.

Bordered by the Rhone to the north and the Bois de la Borgne to the east, the terrain is dotted with fruit trees and

hazards in the form of small natural ponds. The fairways are soft and very well maintained, while the roughs and greens

are straight and fast. The course offers a sophisticated mixture of tactical and technical challenges, with much to inter-

est seasoned players and beginners alike. Blending perfectly with its rural surroundings, the Sion golf course is worth

a visit not just for the sport but also the magnificent views – look out for the Bietschhorn from the 8th hole. The Sion

golf course is a harmonious natural oasis that casts its spell 18 times over.

➤ Top tips in Sion

Special promotion

Two offers make the golf club even

more attractive: the discounted

green fee and daily menu package

as well as reduced green fees every

Monday.

Bird of prey presentations

Meet our falconer and watch his per-

egrine falcon and young imperial ea-

gle take flight.

“Balade des Divins” – 10 wines

An original journey of discovery

through the Old Town of Sion: taste

10 regional wines and enjoy a typical

meal in historic buildings.



Golf Club Verbier Valais

Golf Club Verbier

Chemin des Esserts 5, CH-1936 Verbier

Tel. +41 (0)27 771 53 14, Fax +41 (0)27 771 60 93

[email protected]

www.verbiergolfclub.ch

Verbier St-Bernard

Carrefour Central 2, CP 300, CH-1936 Verbier

Tel. +41 (0)27 775 38 88, Fax +41 (0)27 775 38 89

[email protected]

www.verbier.ch

Facts – Les Esserts course

Golf course: 18 holes, 4’880 m, par 69, 1’610–1’760 m

Architect: Donald Harradine

Opened: 1992


Facts – Les Moulins course

Golf course: 18 holes, 965 m, par 54, 1’490–1’560 m

Architect: Pie Bagnoud

Opened: 1968


Facilities:

Putting green, driving range, pro shop, restaurant,

golf carts on 18-hole course

➤ Golf Club Verbier: high-level golf

It is hard to say which is more breathtaking: the fantastic view of the Mont Blanc and Combins massif or the undulat-

ing terrain of the 18-hole Les Esserts course at 1’600 m above sea level. Golfers from lower-lying regions may well find

themselves wheezing here, but there is no need for concern. There are comfortable golf carts available, which are

well worth using so you can concentrate on the challenges of the beautifully situated course. The second course, Les

Moulins, is a classic pitch and putt course with 18 par-3 holes, where even beginners with no handicap can perfect their

technique in short play. But it is not just the golf courses that make Verbier an attractive destination worth spending a

few more days in. The hotel+spa+golf offers including all-round pampering packages are highly recommended.

➤ Top tips in Verbier

Walking with Barry

Visit the Great St. Bernard Hospice

and take a walk with a St. Bernard: a

special experience for golfers young

and old.

Verbier Festival

The Alps are the scenery, the moun-

tains are the stage: every July, Ver-

bier is completely devoted to classi-

cal music and cultural events such as

dance and theatre performances.

Raclette from the region

Playing golf whets the appetite. Why

not try a traditional treat like melted

cheese and boiled potatoes, served

with a glass of lively Valais white

wine? Sheer perfection.



Your journey Valais

Switzerland is superbly connected by public transport.

Getting to Valais is easy, either in a regular train, or sit

back and enjoy an unforgettable journey on the Gla-

cier Express (www.glacierexpress.ch). With the Swiss

Pass, Swiss Flexi Pass, Erlebnis Card or with the Pass

Valais Central you will get limitless advantages on the

public transport in Switzerland.

By Car

The A9 motorway takes you to Valais. In addition, the

following alpine passes are open all year round: Col

de la Forclaz, Pas de Morgins, Simplon and the Great

St Bernard road tunnel. Another option is the moto-

rail train through the Lötschberg tunnel (Kandersteg–

Goppenstein), the Furka tunnel (Realp–Oberwald) and

the Simplon tunnel (Iselle–Brig).

By Train

Connections from Basle, Berne, Geneva/Airport,

Lausanne and Zurich/Airport every 30 mins. From

abroad: all-year-round connections with Germany,

Luxembourg, Brussels, Florence, Rome, Venice–Milan

(Cisalpino), Paris (TGV) and Strasbourg. Connections

with the entire European rail network. Thanks to the

new Lötschberg base tunnel (www.bls.ch), you can

now reach the Valais a whole hour earlier than before!

www.sbb.ch.

By Air

International air connections with Sion, Geneva,

Zurich, Basle and Berne. Direct charter flights London–

Sion. www.sionairport.ch.

Private Railways and Postbuses

www.postbus.ch or for further information:

www.valaistourism.ch – Access and traffic news

Geneva

Zurich

Basle

Bern

Lugano

Milan

Sion

Leuk

1 h 55

3 h 00

2 h 40

1 h 50

3 h 05

3 h 00

0 h 25

Sierre

1 h 45

2 h 50

2 h 45

1 h 40

3 h 10

3 h 10

0 h 15

Sion

1 h 35

2 h 40

2 h 25

1 h 30

3 h 20

3 h 20

0 h 00

Zermatt

2 h 55

3 h 50

3 h 50

2 h 50

3 h 45

3 h 30

1 h 25

Obergesteln

2 h 50

2 h 05

2 h 35

1 h 55

2 h 05

2 h 40

1 h 20

Riederalp

2 h 15

2 h 40

3 h 15

2 h 20

2 h 40

3 h 15

0 h 45

Crans-Montana

2 h 10

3 h 15

3 h 00

2 h 05

3 h 30

3 h 35

0 h 35

Verbier

1 h 50

2 h 55

2 h 40

1 h 45

4 h 00

3 h 20

0 h 50

By car

The summit of golfing. Valais.

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