Hotel Sonne

About an hour into a hike in the gorgeous Fex Tal, a wide valley dotted with working farms, you suddenly come upon hillside topped with the cheerful Hotel Sonne, a venerable hotel and restaurant that has served as an enclave for hikers and cross-country skiers for decades. The menu is long and full of Swiss specialties, which you feel absolutely justified in sampling if you have hiked here. Go for the salad with cèpes, followed by a Rösti (shredded potatoes topped with two bright-orange fried eggs) or the Spätzli (a type of pasta with cheese). For dessert, order the famous tarte aux myrtilles, a must that will motivate you to continue hiking deeper into this glorious valley.

Indagare Tip: Before continuing, don't miss the lovely small chapel in front of the hotel, which has incredible frescos that date back to the 16th century. Lunch reservations are a must.