The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...
The Swiss Alps are famous for their breathtaking beauty and thrilling hiking trails. For beginners, ridge hikes provide a unique opportunity to explore these majestic mountains without the need for ...
The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...
It’s 9:30 a.m., and my stomach is already growling as I hike along a narrow ridge in the Swiss Alps. To my left, clusters of wild herbs and ripe berries glint in the August sun. To my right, the ...
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Rick Steves Says This Is The Time Of Year To See The Swiss Alps Without Snow On The Trails
Switzerland is often associated with snow-capped mountains and ski slopes, but this wintry landscape undergoes a dramatic transformation once summer rolls in. As travel expert Rick Steves shares on ...
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The World’s Highest Lighthouse Isn’t by the Sea—It’s Hidden Way Up in the Swiss Alps
“The lighthouse symbolizes the source of the Rhine River. The actual source isn’t directly at the lighthouse, but just behind the ridge to the south lies Lake Toma. The lighthouse was built to mark ...
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Europe's under-the-radar village in the Swiss Alps has once-in-a-lifetime skiing and mountain views
The Swiss Alps are a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but they can get busy. To avoid the crowds but keep the great skiing and views, ...
High up in Switzerland’s south west, Valais is where the Alps take centre stage. Here, incredible jagged peaks soar above sunlit vineyards, and glaciers scythe deep through ancient valleys scattered ...
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