Panoramas from Wallis, Switzerland
This map of Switzerland shows the places with 360 panoramas from the Canton of Wallis in Switzerland. Scroll around the Google map and select one of the pins to be taken to the place of interest. Each panorama is accompanied by some local and travel information. These panoramas are added to the site by numerous different panoramic photographers, and will continue to grow as more images are added. If you have 360 panoramas from Wallis or other parts of Switzerland that you would like to show the world then simply create an account and you will then be able to add your own images.
About Wallis (Valais)
As this map of Switzerland shows, Wallis (Valais) is a canton (region) of Switzerland in the southwestern part of the country. To the south of Valais lies the mountains of Italy, and to the southwest is France. To the north are the Swiss cantons of Vaud and Bern, and to the east are the cantons of Uri and Ticino.
The area is very mountainous with two wide glacial valleys dominating the area. down which the Rhône drains from the mountains into Lake Genevra. There is very little flat land here, which makes the area ideal for mountain hiking, climbing and skiing. All of the terrain has been shaped by glaciation and aside from the massive U-shaped valleys, there are numerous hanging valleys lined with steep waterfalls left over by the retreating ice. Fifty of the mountains in Valais exceed 4 000 m with the highest, Monte Rosa, reaching to 4 638 m (15,217ft). Naturally, with mountains this high there are numerous spectacular glaciers in the region.
Tourism is very important to the economy of the Wallis region. Thousands come here in the summer to partake in various outdoor and mountain activities, especially walking, hiking and climbing. Tours also go ice climbing on the high glaciers, and in some places it is possible to ski on the glaciers year round. In the winter, various parts of Valais cater for winter sports such as skiing and snow boarding. Among the prime skiing regions in Wallis are Zermatt and Crans Montana.