Arolla: Mont Collon
Tucked into the upper Val d’Hérens in the Pennine Alps, Arolla is a place whose character is shaped by the high glacial valley beneath Mont Collon. The 3,637-metre summit stands on the Swiss–Italian border, among the peaks and glaciers at the head of the valley. Arolla lies near the source area of the Borgne d’Arolla, framed by larch forest, steep rock walls and alpine pastures. Timber-faced chalets and mountain lodgings give the settlement a distinctly Valais character, while lifts, mountaineering routes and ski-touring traditions have made it a practical base for the surrounding high mountains. It remains small in scale, with the terrain setting the rhythm of daily life.
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Arolla has served as an alpine resort in Valais since the late 19th century. Set at the head of the Val d’Hérens at around 2,000 metres, it lies beneath the Arolla Glacier and the high peaks around Mont Collon. The Borgne de Ferpècle rises in this glaciated mountain country, while trails and mountaineering routes make Arolla an important stop on the classic Haute Route between Chamonix and Zermatt. Val d’Hérens is also known for Hérens cattle, celebrated locally for their traditional spring contests. Find related webcams in the surrounding Valais Alps to build a fuller picture of Arolla.
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Valais combines high-alpine terrain with vineyard-lined valley life in a way that reflects its position between the Rhône Valley and the Pennine Alps. These coordinates lie in the Val d’Anniviers, a side valley where the Navizence flows north towards the Rhône and long-settled communities occupy slopes beneath high peaks. Across the canton, mountain pastures, glaciers and celebrated summits shape daily life as much as the broad, productive valley floor. Valais is also Switzerland’s leading wine-producing canton, and its historic bisses—open irrigation channels—show how generations adapted dry sunny slopes for cultivation. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Valais.
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Switzerland stretches from the Jura Mountains in the northwest to the Alps in the south, encompassing a central plateau of cities, farms and lakes. The Rhine rises in the Swiss Alps, while Lake Geneva forms part of the country’s southwestern border. Zürich, Geneva and Basel are major urban centres, yet mountain railways and passes remain central to how many regions are experienced. Four national languages—German, French, Italian and Romansh—reflect Switzerland’s distinct cantonal identities. The Matterhorn above Zermatt is among Europe’s most recognisable peaks, and the 1291 Federal Charter is closely associated with the country’s founding tradition. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Switzerland.
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