Ering: Hotels and Accommodations

The Hérens district offers skiing and snowboarding in four ski areas, including Anzère, Arolla and Evolène.

If you would like to book a hotel in Ering, the desired place to stay has been decided.

Nature

Visitor attractions in Val d’Hérens include glaciers, alpine lakes, the Euseigne Pyramids, the Grande Dixence dam and a centre for geology and glaciology. The area surrounding the Hérens district includes Zènèvrec, Pointe de la Tsevalire, Monts Rosets, Mont Blava and Sex Riond.

Hiking and Cycling

The Tour du Val d’Hérens is a five-stage hiking tour connecting the side valleys of Val d’Hérémence and Val d’Arolla. A day hike in Val d’Hérens from Arolla Pramousse to Cabane de la Tsa covers 7.8 km and has a moderate level of difficulty.

When cycling in Val d’Hérens, routes pass through mountain forests, villages and alpine meadows. The services also include bike-friendly establishments, e-bike rental and repair services.

Geographical Location

PostBus connections link Sion with Val d’Hérens as far as Arolla. In Val d’Hérens, the hiking season in the valley is longer in summer, while glacier routes around Arolla are generally more suitable in midsummer.

Culture

Val d’Hérens is considered an Alpine side valley extending south of Sion towards the High Alps, with the Euseigne Pyramids, preserved village architecture and traditional customs, as well as a high-Alpine valley head. Black Hérens cattle are considered a regional symbol.

Other places in the regional overview: Ayent, Les Agettes, Vex, Mase, Les Masses, Vernamiège, Nax, Saint-Martin Vs, Eison, Evolène.

For the higher-level travel overview: Valais.