Best Riddes holiday apartments

Northeast of Martigny, in a side valley of the Rhône, the mountain village of Riddes, surrounded by vineyards and orchards, lures you with its view of the Valais Alps. From your apartment in Riddes you are close to the popular ski resort of La Tzoumaz. A private holiday apartment in Riddes also serves as your starting point to visit the small mountain village of Isérables, which was practically isolated from the outside world until the installation of the Riddes – Isérables cable car in 1942. As with couchsurfing in Riddes, you can experience the town and the winter sports region of La Tzoumaz with private accommodation away from mass tourism and gain an insight into the living conditions in the Valais Alps. You can also find out from your hosts about the many sports and cultural events that take place here every year, and visit such unique events as mountain bike races in the snow or night ski races. And if you would like to spend a night in the neighbouring winegrowing village, book a private holiday apartment in Leytron as well.

Apartments in Riddes in the Valais Alps

The small Riddes is the gateway to the higher ski areas and offers a wide range of leisure and sports facilities. For your winter holiday, La Tzoumaz offers more than 50 kilometres of pistes, which guarantee the best conditions for experienced skiers as well as beginners. But also in summer there is a lot to discover around your apartment in Riddes, whether you want to explore the mountain forests on bike tours or hikes or enjoy the view while paragliding. In Riddes you can use the cable cars, lifts and a free ski bus as well as many sports and leisure facilities, including a ski school, a nearby golf course and an indoor swimming pool. There are also shops, restaurants and après-ski bars, and if you find it too quiet in the small Riddes, you can also find out about accommodation in Ovronnaz, the winter sports centre in a sunny location on the opposite side of the Rhône Valley. Ovronnaz is best known for its first class thermal baths, where you can indulge yourself in a breathtaking alpine setting.

Private accommodation in Riddes and other destinations in the border triangle

Your apartment in Riddes is located in the middle of the border triangle between Switzerland, France and Italy, so you don’t have to go far to the neighbouring countries. From Riddes you can easily reach your accommodation in Montreux and other places on Lake Geneva by train, as Riddes is located directly on the Bern – Brig route, just an hour from Montreux. The music city of Montreux is an ideal starting point for your onward journey to France. In keeping with this, you will also find private holiday apartments in Lyon. If you continue your journey from Riddes to Turin in northern Italy, take the opportunity to visit the Gran Paradiso National Park in the Valle d’Aosta and discover the biodiversity of the northern Italian mountain landscape in the first Italian national park. The ibex living here are trustful and often to be found, and with a little luck you will also see some of the shy chamois in the Gran Paradiso National Park.