A major spa resort in the Valais Alps, Leukerbad is also popular with winter sports enthusiasts for its extensive ski area and wide range of activities. Families and experienced skiers alike love the grandiose landscapes of Valais and the Rhône valley, which look even more spectacular in winter under their thick blanket of snow.

Leukerbad has a ski area called Torrent. On the Torrenthorn massif, 50 km of slopes await you for skiing and snowboarding. Lying between 1411 m and 2610 m, the Torrent ski area has 2.5 km of blue runs, 20 km of red runs and 27.5 km of black runs. A 5 km winter walking trail will delight lovers of winter scenery, while thrill-seekers will enjoy paragliding and the fun park built into the natural terrain. Children can learn to ski in a fun way in a small ski arena near the Rinderhütte, with instruction from the Swiss Snowsports School of Leukerbad.

On the Gemmi Pass, cross-country skiers have two trails: the 7 km Daubensee trail and the 10 km Lämmernboden trail. Several walking paths have been laid out, as well as two toboggan runs (Gemmiwind, 1.5 km, and Gemmiblitz, 1 km) and two snowshoe trails: the 5 km Jägerboden route and an 8.5 km panoramic route.

Leukerbad is also the largest thermal spa resort in the Alps, with several spa centres. Leukerbad Therme has 10 thermal pools (28° to 43°), a 25 m sports pool, a paddling pool with play features for children and the first Xtube slide in Switzerland. The Walliser Alpentherme & Spa has a 200 m² indoor pool with water at 36° to 40° and a 300 m² outdoor pool at 36°. You can also enjoy a moment of pure wellbeing in the Valais sauna village, try an ancient-style thermal bathing experience in the Roman-Irish bath, or enjoy treatments in the largest wellness centre in the Alps.

But that's not all! In winter, Leukerbad offers plenty of activities for every taste. Sports fans can play ice hockey, curling, indoor football and badminton, go ice skating or try the climbing wall at the sports centre. Food lovers are not forgotten either: they are invited to taste the famous Pfyfoltru, a Pinot Noir from the Varen vineyards, in one of the village cellars. It's hard to get bored during a stay in Leukerbad!