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Vals
Spend 1–2 days in Vals for the 7132 thermal baths and a short hike; reach by train to Ilanz and a 36‑min postal bus.
Vals is a small Alpine village in Graubünden, best known for the architecturally notable 7132 thermal baths and easy access to Zervreilasee and local hikes. With a single night you can enjoy the baths and a lake walk; a second day adds a ski‑area visit or longer hikes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CHF
- Best months
- Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar
- Airport
- ZRH
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Vals117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Vals, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Swiss franc (CHF).Switzerland-wide
- SIM or eSIMSwisscom, Sunrise and Salt sell prepaid SIMs (ID needed); Swisscom covers the most mountain terrain.Switzerland-wide
- Tap waterTap and fountain water is excellent.Switzerland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; round up or leave 5–10% for good service.Switzerland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/J. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Switzerland-wide
- SafetyVals is a safe Alpine village; main risks are weather‑related (snow, avalanches) and limited night transport – plan ahead.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost CHF 1–2 (≈ US$2–3); restaurants and department stores are free for customers.Switzerland-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 144 ambulance · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close early on Saturday in small towns and all day Sunday, except stations and airports.Switzerland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckZRH Zurich Airport (Main international gateway, about 2 h by train to Ilanz (check)).
- Getting aroundVillage is walkable; free winter shuttle runs through the settlement.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8)
- Street or quick mealAlpine snack (e.g., raclette)CHF 12–20 (≈ US$15–25)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))CHF 30–40 (≈ US$40–50)
- Budget bedHotel Alpina double room, a night, per roomCHF 80 (≈ US$100)
- Mid-range bedHotel Alpina double room, a night, per roomCHF 120 (≈ US$150)
- High-end bedHotel Alpina double room, a night, per roomCHF 180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CHF 70 (≈ US$90) · Mid CHF 150 (≈ US$190) · High CHF 250 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZRH Zurich Airport (Main international gateway, about 2 h by train to Ilanz (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Best
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Best
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Oct (10 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Vals: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Village is walkable; free winter shuttle runs through the settlement. Use the hourly PostAuto bus from Ilanz (36 min) for arrivals.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zervreilasee
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip (check)
Walk from village (≈30 min) (check)
Lake with views of Zervreillahorn (check)
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Alpina
Central village, rooms from CHF 80 per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CHF 70–100 (≈ US$90–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- CHF 120–180 (≈ US$150–250) excl. bed
- High
- CHF 200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Alpina double room1 × 1 night × CHF 120 | CHF 120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CHF 150 | CHF 300 |
| PostAuto bus Ilanz → Vals (return)2 × CHF 12 · check | CHF 24 |
| 7132 thermal bath entry (with guest card)2 × CHF 80 · check | CHF 160 |
| eSIM, 1‑week data2 × CHF 15 · check | CHF 30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CHF 63 |
| Trip total≈ CHF 349 per person per day, bed included | CHF 697≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in CHF; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | CHF 4–6 (≈ US$5–8) |
| Alpine snack (e.g., raclette) | CHF 12–20 (≈ US$15–25) |
| Ski lift ticket (Vals 3000) | CHF 49 (≈ US$65) |
| Thermal bath (adult) | CHF 80 (≈ US$100) |
| Taxi (5 km) | CHF 30–40 (≈ US$40–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bath opening season: July–April; check dates before travel.
- Winter shuttle runs only when snow conditions allow; verify schedule.
- Postal bus may be limited on public holidays; confirm timetable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 144
- Fire
- 118
- Rega Air Rescue
- 1414
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Emergency
- Police117
- Ambulance144
- Fire118
- Rega1414
Embassy
Swiss police (112) handles emergencies; nearest consulates in Chur or Zurich.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ilanz → Vals PostAuto: about CHF 12 (≈ US$15) each way, 36 min (check)
- 7132 thermal bath: CHF 45–80 (≈ US$60–100) depending on guest card (check)
- Vals 3000 ski day pass: CHF 49 (≈ US$65) (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Merci — Thank you (Merci)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the bathroom? (Wo ist die Toilette?)
- Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen? — Can I pay by card? (Kann ich mit Karte bezahlen?)
- Hilfe! — Help! (Hilfe!)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Vals. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Combine thermal bath visit with a lake hike for a compact 1‑day itinerary.
- Add a second night to ski Vals 3000 or explore nearby Disentis (30 min bus).
Sources
- officialVals official site
- secondary7132 thermal baths
- secondaryVals 3000 ski area
- secondaryWikivoyage: Vals, revision 5039987 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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