Zermatt lies at the base of the Matterhorn, the most recognizable peak in the world, while the Jungfrau region is dominated by the North Face of the Eiger, one of the most spectacular and formidable mountain landscapes on earth. The ideal spots for the perfect hiking tour in the Swiss Alps...
Best hike in a national park22km (14 miles) one way, 8 hours, moderate For a glimpse of the Swiss Alps before the dawn of tourism, there’s no place like the nature-gone-wild Swiss National Park in The Engadine in Graubünden, where Switzerland muscles its way into Italy. Squished ...
shimmering mountain lakes with crystal clear water, and lush meadows clad in long grass and wildflowers, the Dolomites is an exceptional hiking destination. This beautiful part of the Italian Alps is a natural wonder, with rocky pinnacles, colossal towers and epic ridges, all just waiting to be...
The one day hike allows you to walk the last section of the famous Inca trail, ending at the Sun Gate in the afternoon, for your first views of Machu Picchu. It is so much more rewarding to arrive this way to Machu Picchu than to take the train and bus combo that shuttles you right...
Backpacking is a worldwide passion, with people from all walks of life enjoying wonderful nights under the stars, coupled with early morning departures. Everywhere from the Swiss Alps to South America, you’ll find outstanding multi-day hikes. Oftentimes it’s beneficial to take a backpacking gr...
Wife wore these in the Swiss alps during colder wet, windy weather. They were the best! Blocked the wind like a champ. Highly recommend for fall or spring hiking when the temperature drops but your core stays hot! bprobertson Originally reviewed on mountainhardwear.com 4 out of 5 stars Aug...
Hello! Is it practical or possible or reasonable to lodge in Chamonix but as part of the adventure to cross by public transportation (bus via Mount Blanc tunnel) to Courmayeur Italy and hike there and then return? What bus would be recommended...
Whether you take a glacier walk with crampons or hike the magnificent Mont Blanc ridge trail, there are no shortage of world-class hiking options in the Alps. Head to the mountains with us on our Italian, French & Swiss Alps Lodge-to-Lodge Hiking Tour. 6. Mount Etna, Sicily Great ...
This short hike is in the Swiss canton of Valais and we are between the villages of Évolène and Les Haudères. An exceptional panorama with mountains to give vertigo in a very wooded region awaits you. We find very close the ski area of évolène and a perfect region for hiking. .....
On this section of the railroad, the trains enter a mountainside at one level,circle around INSIDE the mountain, and exit at a higher level. You gotta love that Swiss engineering! Higher in the Alps, we were constantly treated to incredible views. ...