The Swiss Alps
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The Swiss Alps Travel Adventures
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Author : Kimberly Rinker
language : en
Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc
Release Date : 2014-06-30
The Swiss Alps Travel Adventures written by Kimberly Rinker and has been published by Hunter Publishing, Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Travel categories.
The Valais region encompasses Switzerland''s most rugged terrain. Our coverage extends from the gateway city of Geneva to the upper reaches of the Walliser Alps along the Italian frontier. Visitors are apt to enter the region in Geneva, a small, cosmopolitan city between the border of France and the western end of Lake Geneva, known in French as Lac Leman. The city bustles with the business of international organizations, plays along a garden-lined lakefront, and harbors a pleasant pedestrian old town. The city of Lausanne lies across the lake, drawing visitors for its own pleasant lakefront and the Olympic Games History Museum. Beyond, in the Valais region, protrudes the magnificent Matterhorn Peak, with famed Zermatt at its foot and secluded Saas-Fee just over the hill. In southeastern Switzerland next to the border of Italy, Zermatt reclines amid a cluster of 38 4,000-m peaks. Above the town towers the distinctive hook of the Matterhorn crest. For most visitors, Zermatt isn''t a place to relax; it''s a place to play, and play hard. About 400 km of hiking paths wind through the mountains above Zermatt, most areas well-served by cableway or mountain train. The most spectacular of the trails run through the Sunnegga and Rothorn areas, winding around lakes, skirting glaciers, and all within view of the Matterhorn across the valley. One of these, the Marmot Trail, leads from mid-mountain Rothorn at Blauherd down to Sunnegga via a path lined with several marmot family groups. Walkers wanting a closer look at the majestic mountain should try the new Matterhorn Trail. It drops from the lift station at Schwarzsee, along the foot of the Matterhorn to Stafel, to the lake at Zmutt, and then down to the lift station at Furi OCo passing several inviting mountain huts along the way. Saas-Fee lies to the east of Zermatt, on the opposite side of the towering Dom. Like Zermatt, the resort is reached via a climb up the forked valley south of Visp OCo to reach Saas-Fee, drivers at Stalden take the lft fork toward Saastal instead of the right fork toward Tnsch. (Although only a few km apart as-the-crow-flies, the drive between Saas-Fee and Zermatt takes around an hour.) Also like Zermatt, the village of Saas-Fee is technically car-free, served only by a swarm of electric taxi carts. The swarm here, however, is considerably smaller and less menacing. Drivers park in the nine-story cliff-side garage on the village edge and, from the garage loading bays, telephone hotels for pickup. (Visitors arriving by train must bus in from Brig or Visp.) Guests here split into two distinct camps OCo those who''ve come for the small-resort exclusivity, and those who''ve come for the big-mountain recreation. Both camps enjoy the views from the Allalin, where the world''s highest revolving restaurant, the Drehrestaurant Metro-Alpin, does a full rotation each hour. Steps away, adventurers stroll through the largest ice pavilion in the world (the Mittelallin Eispavillon), a cave carved out of the glacier and embellished with sculptures and a chapel. At the heart of the Alps lies Switzerland; at the heart of Switzerland lies the Jungfrau region; and at the heart of the Jungfrau lies Interlaken. Tucked away in what is arguably the most spectacular Alpine scenery in the world, Interlaken enjoys renown for its diversity of outdoor adventures and its role as the Jungfrau region''s mountain transportation hub. It''s an inviting town OCo a busy, bustling place with back alleys few tourists take time to explore. These are just a few of the Swiss gems explored in this guide, equivalent to 160 print pages and loaded with detail on all the restaurants, hotels, shops and activities you''ll want to know about. Plus, there are maps and photos throughout. This is an excerpt from the much larger Adventure Guide to the Alps, which runs 500 pages in print, and covers the German, French, Austrian and Italian Alps as well."
The Swiss Alps
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Author : Kev Reynolds
language : en
Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited
Release Date : 2014-01-08
The Swiss Alps written by Kev Reynolds and has been published by Cicerone Press Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-08 with Travel categories.
This comprehensive book is an excellent planning resource for those who wish to venture into the Swiss Alps. Whether you are planning a walk, scramble, climb or ski tour this larger format guide describes each mountain area throughout Switzerland - the peaks, passes, valleys and bases - to help readers identify the best destinations for their chosen mountain activity. Dozens of individual valleys are described, together with the mountains that wall them, with recommendations given for their finest walks, treks and climbs. Working eastwards across the country, this guide is divided into seven chapters: Chablais Alps, Pennine Alp, Lepontine and Adula Alps, Bernina, Bregaglia and Albula Alps, Bernese Alps, Central Swiss Alps and the Silvretta and Ratikon Alps, each devoted to a specific range or group of connecting ranges. However, this is not a route guide and detailed descriptions are not provided. The aim of the book is to inspire as well as inform; to show first-time visitors just what the Swiss Alps have to offer and provide a new perspective for those who have been before.
Vinzi A Story Of The Swiss Alps
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Author : Johanna Spyri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1923
Vinzi A Story Of The Swiss Alps written by Johanna Spyri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1923 with Alps, Swiss (Switzerland) categories.
Walking Switzerland The Swiss Way
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Author : Marcia Lieberman
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 1987
Walking Switzerland The Swiss Way written by Marcia Lieberman and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Travel categories.
Wanderlust A Mountain Pasture In The Swiss Alps
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Author : Katharina Afflerbach
language : en
Publisher: Eden Books - ein Verlag der Edel Verlagsgruppe
Release Date : 2019-12-19
Wanderlust A Mountain Pasture In The Swiss Alps written by Katharina Afflerbach and has been published by Eden Books - ein Verlag der Edel Verlagsgruppe this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-19 with Travel categories.
A young, successful woman wants out - out of her hectic city life and into the quiet life on an alp in the Swiss mountains. Over three summers, Katharina Afflerbach learns what it means to lead a life determined by animals, physical labor and wind and weather: milking goats at half past five in the morning, bringing cattle to pasture, making cheese, mowing hay and felling trees. From sunrise to sunset there is work to do, everyone must be able to rely on each other, and work and life go hand in hand. While the pull of the mountains has Katharina firmly under control, she loses her little brother in a tragic accident three weeks before her third summer in the Alps. Between mountain and valley she seeks and finds comfort in nature, with the animals and the close, cordial alpine community. She comes back strengthened, with a new view of her life and her future. This is a book that encourages you to break new ground and discover exciting sides to yourself.
Deep Structure Of The Swiss Alps
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Author : Othmar Adrian Pfiffner
language : en
Publisher: Birkhauser
Release Date : 1997
Deep Structure Of The Swiss Alps written by Othmar Adrian Pfiffner and has been published by Birkhauser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Science categories.
The Swiss Alpine Pass Route Via Alpina Route 1
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Author : Kev Reynolds
language : en
Publisher: Cicerone Press
Release Date : 2017-05-31
The Swiss Alpine Pass Route Via Alpina Route 1 written by Kev Reynolds and has been published by Cicerone Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-31 with Sports & Recreation categories.
This guidebook presents the stunning Alpine Pass Route, now fully waymarked as Via Alpina 1. The 360km trail traverses Switzerland from east to west, from Sargans near the Liechtenstein border to Montreux on Lac Leman (Lake Geneva). Crossing sixteen Alpine passes, it showcases some of the country's most breathtaking mountain landscapes, boasting views of iconic peaks such as the Wetterhorn, Eiger, Jungfrau and Les Diablerets. The route is suitable for those with some experience of Alpine trekking: it amasses over 20,000m of ascent and involves some steep sections. It can be completed in 2-3 weeks, although it is also possible to walk shorter sections; alternatively postbus, cable-car and rail connections could be used to allow for a tighter schedule. The route is presented in 18 stages, each featuring step-by-step route description accompanied by 1:100,000 mapping, route profiles and notes on transport, accommodation and facilities. In addition, a 26km prologue in Liechtenstein and an alternative finish following the old course of the Alpine Pass Route via Gsteig are also described. Accommodation options range from mountain huts to hotels and inns, with camping available at a number of licensed sites along the route.
A Month In Switzerland
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Author : F. Barham Zincke
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2023-07-10
A Month In Switzerland written by F. Barham Zincke and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-10 with Travel categories.
"A month in Switzerland" by F. Barham Zincke. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Vinzi
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Author : Johanna Spyri
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-10
Vinzi written by Johanna Spyri and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10 with categories.
This is a new release of the original 1923 edition.
Mountaineering In The Swiss Alps
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Author : Stephane Maire
language : en
Publisher: Vertebrate Publishing
Release Date : 2015-06-15
Mountaineering In The Swiss Alps written by Stephane Maire and has been published by Vertebrate Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-15 with categories.
This title presents a selection of classic routes in the main Swiss climbing areas that have forged Switzerland's reputation as a mountaineering paradise. Featured are over 30 climbs ranging from the relatively easy normal routes to more challenging itineraries. All are within the capabilities of most mountaineers and provide an excellent introduction to the wide variety of climbing that Switzerland has to offer. Every route, whether it is a pure rock climb, a mixed ridge, a big north face or a long traverse, was chosen for beauty of the surroundings and the quality of climbing. Some are on the world famous peaks that every mountaineer aspires to climb, such as Matterhorn, the Breithorn and the Mönch; others are on lesser-known summits and will delight those who like getting away from the beaten track.