The canton of Valais is one of the most popular ski regions in Switzerland, boasting such popular and world-renowned resorts as Verbier and Zermatt. With over 50 mountains that exceed 4000m and numerous glaciers, the region offers some of the best and most snow-sure skiing in the Alps. Over recent years the canton of Valais has seen an ever increasing interest from foreign investors especially in the larger resorts like Verbier. With strict planning regulations and a short supply of land, prices are steadily on the increase, making property and land in the smaller and relatively undiscovered resorts excellent investment opportunities.