Snowshoeing is a great alternative to enjoy nature away from the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes in the winter. A certain level of fitness is recommended as snowshoeing is more strenuous than normal hiking. You should have the following equipment: Snowshoes Trekking or […]
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If you are looking for a ski resort which is both typically Swiss and family friendly, then the Sörenberg ski area is the place for you. Situated up to 2350 metres above sea level with 53 km of slopes ranging from beginner slopes to advanced,
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Once more the mountains showed their power this week when an avalanche in Engelberg claimed the life of a free boarder. The virgin fresh white snow has an undeniable attraction to anyone who enjoys skiing but it goes without saying that you have to take
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Hello! Yes, it is just November but it is now completely acceptable to start feeling in a Christmas mood! Why? Because in upcoming weeks the Christmas market marathon begins and we keep the tradition to share some ‘must to go’ spots! Here are some of
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If you want to make the most out of the ski season without hurting your pocket then keep reading, we have gathered the best tips to enjoy your day at the slopes. The first thing you will have to decide is how many times you
Winter is here and with lots of snow (at least in the mountains) if you are planning to drive anywhere this winter then you should be prepared for driving in the snow. First of all be sure that your car is fit for the winter:
Zermatt is a small mountain resort nestled in the mountains of Canton Valais in the south of Switzerland. The town is at an elevation of 1608m and has a population of less than 6000 people, although this number swells to around 30,000 over Christmas and
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This was an adventure that definitely brought me the experience of Swiss nature’s natural gifts: mountains, winter, snow, spectacular views and of course, who knew – skiing! Yep, soon I will have my first lessons with an instructor and hopefully will have a nice and easy
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By Sally Paterson. The delight of finding somewhere undiscovered is tempered only by the need to share the treasure. Situated in the South East corner of Canton Vaud, and nestled in a valley in the Alpes Vaudoises, Les Plan Sur Bex is one of those
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If you want to experience a different ski resort then head to Funivie Airolo – Pescium. It was a 1 hour car trip from home to cable car, basically driving through the Gotthard tunnel and taking the first exit afterwards. We parked at the foot
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