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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
< 10km >
9
1. GC Source du Rhône, Obergesteln
9
2. GC Riederalp, Riederalp
9
3. GC Matterhorn, Zermatt
18
5. GC Sierre, Granges
18
7. GC Sion, Sion
18
8. GC Verbier, Verbier
9
6. GC Crans-sur-Sierre, Crans-Montana
4. GC Leuk, Susten
18
18
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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
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
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
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
www.riederalp.ch
Facts – Golf Club Riederalp
Golf course: 9 holes, 3’096 m, par 60, 1’925 m
Architect: John Chilver-Stainer
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.
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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
www.golfclubmatterhorn.ch
Zermatt Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 5, CH-3920 Zermatt
Tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 00, Fax +41 (0)27 966 81 01
www.zermatt.ch
Facts – Golf Club Matterhorn
Golf course: 9 holes, 2’931 m, par 36, 1’420 m
Architect: John Chilver-Stainer
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.
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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
www.golfleuk.ch
Leukerbad Tourismus
Rathaus, CH-3954 Leukerbad
Tel. +41 (0)27 472 71 71, Fax +41 (0)27 472 71 51
www.leukerbad.ch
Facts – Golf Club Leuk
Golf course: 18 holes, 6’187 m, par 72, 650 m
Architect: John Chilver-Stainer
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.
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Golf Club Sierre Valais
Golf Club Sierre
CH-3977 Granges
Tel. +41 (0)27 458 49 58, Fax +41 (0)27 458 47 58
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
www.sierre-anniviers.ch
Facts – Golf Club Sierre
Golf course: 18 holes, 5’802 m, par 72, 540 m
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.
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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
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
www.crans-montana.ch
Facts – Severiano Ballesteros
Golf course: 18 holes, 6’341 m, par 72, 1’500 m
Architect: Severiano Ballesteros
Opened: 1906; Season: May to October
Facts – Jack Nicklaus
Golf course: 9 holes, 2’729 m, par 35, 1’500 m
Architect: Jack Nicklaus
Opened: 1951; Season: May to October
Facts – Noas
Golf course: 9 holes, 1’288 m, par 30, 910 m
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
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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
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
www.siontourisme.ch
Facts – Golf Club Sion
Golf course: 18 holes, 5’543 m, par 70, 450 m
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.
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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
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
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
Season: May to November
Facts – Les Moulins course
Golf course: 18 holes, 965 m, par 54, 1’490–1’560 m
Architect: Pie Bagnoud
Opened: 1968
Season: May to November
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.
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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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