This 240-Mile Trek in the Swiss Alps Is All About Mountain Huts and Cheese Shops in the Clouds

A full 240-mile trek along the Via Alpina 1 takes around 20 days, but shorter itineraries are possible. For a scenic day trip ...

This Unspoken Rule Of Hiking Is Actually Expected When Hitting The Trails In Switzerland

Reading up on local etiquette is always important when traveling, so keep this important tip in mind if you plan to do any ...

8 reasons to visit Valais, home to Switzerland’s most iconic peaks

If there’s an image of Switzerland more recognisable than the heirloom watches, chocolate bars and fondue sets, then it’s the ...
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The affordable Swiss hiking break with mountain stays from £40 per night

“You’re fine,” I muttered to myself, tightening my grip on an iron step rung with one hand as the other fumbled with a carabiner. I had got the hang of clipping my harness in and out as I made my way ...

Skier? Non-skier? Doesn’t matter. Put Crans-Montana on your list.

But as things often happen, the fickle A-listers turned to other resorts, and Crans-Montana slid into the background. Fast ...
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Swiss Hiking Trails Unique But Under Pressure

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) A federal law on hiking trails came into force exactly 40 years ago. The trails are more popular than ever but are suffering the consequences of overuse by hikers and cyclists as ...
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This Swiss Village Is As Picturesque As It Gets—With the World's Steepest Gondola, Gorgeous Waterfalls, and a 360-degree Rotating Mountaintop Restaurant

Check into the Hotel Mürren Palace, where European elites once danced in the ballroom. Savor a mountaintop brunch at the rotating Piz Gloria restaurant, which offers 360-degree mountain views. Ski at ...