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 ...
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 ...
“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 ...
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 ...