Excursions 
Summer mountain tips
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Tip 1: Swiss National Park (Graubünden)
Switzerland's first national mountain-bike route leads from the Engadine valley to the Rhone – 666 devilishly challenging kilometres across the Alps. It's the world's longest – and one of the toughest.
Tip 2: Rhine Route (Central Switzerland)
Tip 3: Trans Swiss Trail.
This varied long-distance footpath running right across Switzerland showcases everything that makes the land unique, in 464 glorious kilometres.
Tip 4: Skateline Mittelland.
This route for skaters runs for some 350 kilometres across Switzerland to the towns of Murten and Avenches.
Tip 5: Aare Canoeing. (Schweizer Mittelland)
The Aare is the longest river lying entirely within Switzerland. Between Biel and Solothurn, it offers perfect conditions for canoeists.
Tip 6: Aletsch glacier (Valais)
Simply awe-inspiring. At 23 km long, the mighty Aletsch glacier is the
longest and most fascinating river of ice in the Alps, and the most
accessible too.
Tip 7: Lake Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
It can't get more stylish than this. Discover Switzerland's turbulent
history aboard one of five art nouveau steamers. Anchors away!
Tip 8: The Verzasca valley. (Ticino)
Of the wonderfully beautiful valleys of the Ticino, the Verzasca valley
is probably the most fascinating - for both romantics and adventure
fans.
Tip 9: Glacier Express (Graubünden)
Take the Glacier Express from St.Moritz to the world-famous Matterhorn, and travel through the Swiss Alps in 71/2 hours.
Tip 10: Arosa (Graubünden)
The gold course in Arosa is one of the highest in Europe - the ball flies particularly far at 1,850m. Go get your clubs!
800 hectares of vineyards make Lavaux Switzerland's largest wine-producing area.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
And a wonderful area for cycling.
Tip 12: Gruyères (Fribourg Region)
Try reaching the castle in the picturesque village of Gruyères without
succumbing to the temptation of the wonderful restaurants along the
way. It's not easy!
Tip 13: Freiberge, Jura (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The Freiberge region of Canton Jura is paradise for horses, and its
gently rolling hills are a paradise for riders, hikers and bikers too.
Tip 14: Jungfraujoch (Bernese Oberland)
The Jungfraujoch is Switzerland's most famous day trip. Travel up to
Europe's highest railway station - you won't believe your eyes!
Tip 15: Via Spluga (Graubünden)
From the cool north to the warm south in four days - the "Via Spluga" is a long-distance and cultural route leading through stunning countryside.
Tip 16: Soglio (Graubünden)
Giovanni Segantini was almost certainly sitting in the garden of the
Palazzo Salis when he claimed that Soglio was "the gateway to
paradise".
Tip 17: Bernina Express (Graubünden)
The Rhaetian railway line between Chur and Tirano is truly a technical
marvel, particularly impressive when viewed from the panorama car.
Tip 18: Braunwald (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
You want to see goats? Then visit the "Golden Goats Bridge"! Children can slide from floor to floor and listen to evening stories read to them by the hotel director.
Tip 19: Ebenalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
In Appenzellerland, the tranquil Ebenalp is in complete contrast to the summit and dramatic Wildkirchli.
Tip 20: Val d'Anniviers (Valais)
Well away from busy roads, the villages of Val d'Anniviers have retained their traditional charm, and the Hotel Bella Tola has done so particularly well.
Tip 21: Allalin (Valais)
From 3,454m to 4,027m in two hours - the ascent of the Allalinhorn is
short and simple with a guide, but still an incredible alpine
experience.
Tip 22: Zermatt (Valais)
No other mountain is quite as photographed as the Matterhorn - the
views from the "five lakes route" are some of the most popular.
Tip 23: Emosson (Valais)
Between Martigny and the Emosson reservoir, travel on no fewer than
four different forms of mountain transport - including the world record
holding funicular from Le Châtelard.
Tip 24: Nendaz (Valais)
Scorched by the sun and often difficult to access, the slopes of the
Valais are irrigated by "Suonen" water channels.
Tip 25: Oberhasli (Bernese Oberland)
A little bit of Nepal in Switzerland, this spectacular rope suspension
bridge takes intrepid hikers across the Trift valley to the mountain
hut on the other side.
Tip 26: Schynige Platte. (Bernese Oberland)
The Schynige Platte offers a front-row seat from which to admire the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Tip 27: Oeschinensee (Bernese Oberland)
Wild and romantic - the remote Gastern Valley above Kandersteg is worlds away from modern-day life.
(Central Switzerland)
All of Central Switzerland lies at her feet; among her many charms is Europe's first-ever mountain railway. The Rigi is more than a day out: she is a legend.
Tip 29: Titlis (Central Switzerland)
At 3,020m, Mt Titlis is the highest summit accessible by cable car in Central Switzerland - and the trendiest too.
Tip 30: Entlebuch (Central Switzerland)
The high moors of the Entlebuch are so beautiful that UNESCO has
declared them a World Natural Heritage Site.
Tip 33: Lake Ritom (Ticino)
A glass of wine, some alpine cheese, sun and plenty of time - on the
Ritom, the funicular railway is the means, and the Ticinese mountain
hut the goal.
Tip 32: Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema (Ticino)
Start the hike from Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema to the chiming of the
bell of the Santa Maria degli Angeli church - one of Mario Botta's
masterpieces.
Tip 33: Muggio Valley (Ticino)
The Muggio Valley was once very nearly abandoned, but precisely because
the locals place importance on their past, it now lives on into the
future as an open-air museum.
Tip 34: Four-Passes-Roundtrip (Bernese Oberland)
The Swiss PostBus is a national institution, travelling to every
corner of the country. On this tour, the PostBus crosses four mountain
passes in one day: the Grimsel, the Nufenen, the Gotthard and the Susten.
Tip 35: Château de Chillon (Lake Geneva Region)
Montreux boasts Switzerland's most beautiful lakeshore promenade and two very different castles.
Tip 36: Parc Jurassien Vaudois (Lake Geneva Region)
Leisurely tourism in a wonderfully natural area - this is what "Switzerland pure" is all about. Come and discover it in the "Parc Jurassien Vaudois".
Tip 37: Schwarzsee (Fribourg Region)
In the natural countryside of Brecca above the idyllic Schwarz Lake,
traditions live on and are happily shared with visiting families.
Tip 38: The Route of St James (Fribourg Region)
It doesn't always have to lead to Santiago de Compostela - follow the Route of St. James's Way, or the beautiful "Swiss Route" from Schwarzenburg to Fribourg (around 4½ hours).
Tip 39: Creux du Van (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
In Creux du Van above Lake Neuchâtel, nature plays the leading role -
in front of an audience of ibex in a giant natural amphitheatre.
Tip 40: Doubs (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Between Les Brenets and the Maison Monsieur, the Doubs river is constantly changing - a trip along the river is full of surprises.
Tip 41: Göscheneralptal Valley (Central Switzerland)
Away from the motorway and up into the wild - the unspoilt mountain
landscapes of the Urner side valleys on the Gotthard Massif have
retained their original charm.
Tip 42: Emmental (Schweizer Mittelland)
In the mystical Emmental, spend a night as Gotthelf once did - as if time has stood still for the past 200 years.
Tip 43: Schilthorn (Bernese Oberland)
Gliding past thundering waterfalls and the precipitous rock walls of the Lauterbrunnen valley, you eventually reach the 2,970 m Schilthorn, where a breathtaking 360-degree panorama opens up.
Tip 44: Pilatus (Central Switzerland)
The name says it all - the "Golden Round Trip"- provides spectacular
views and unforgettable memories of a day on Mt Pilatus, the dragon
mountain.
Tip 45: Pays d'Enhaut (Lake Geneva Region)
Because Etivaz is best when the freshest milk is used, this cheese from
Canton Vaud is made directly on the alp - spectators are more than
welcome.
Tip 46: Three Lakes Region (Fribourg Region)
From mediaeval Murten to 2,000 year old Avenches and back again.
Cycling around the Three Lakes Region is such fun that it won't be the
last time you do so.
Tip 47: Lake Toma (Graubünden)
At 1,320 km long, the Rhine is one of Europe's mighty rivers, at the start of which lies the idyllic Lake Toma.
Tip 48: Maienfeld (Graubünden)
Heidi's village, Peter the goatherd's house, and Alpöhis Alp - discover the real home of Heidi on Maienfeld's Heidi Trail.
Tip 49: Muotathal (Central Switzerland)
Switzerland doesn't get more diverse than in the Muotathal - explore the Hölloch caves, then hike through the natural forest.
Tip 50: Tremola Pass, Gotthard (Ticino)
No ordinary alpine pass road, the cobbled Tremola is part and parcel of the legend of the Gotthard - and one worth discovering.
Tip 51: Leventina (Ticino)
Cycling, paddling and racing up hills - from Airolo to Bellinzona our triathlon is guaranteed fun for everyone!
Tip 52: The Voralpen Railway (Bernese Oberland)
Possible in half the time, but the nine hour train journey through
Switzerland provides a wonderful opportunity to see the mountains up
close - and not just for railway enthusiasts.
Tip 53: Les Diablerets (Lake Geneva Region)
The glacier plateau of Les Diablerets is wonderful for a summer stroll
- demons only play skittles here when the weather is really bad.
Tip 54: Ajoie (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
No longer really Switzerland and yet not quite France - the Ajoie is
the ideal area in which to experience a nomad's life in a horse-drawn
wagon.
Tip 55: Chasseral (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
The gastronomic trail over the Chasseral features 57 mouth-watering gourmet stops.
Tip 56: Lenk (Bernese Oberland)
Energy flows through the Simmen Valley, bringing harmony to body and
soul in the Lenkerhof Wellness Hotel. There's only one thing to do
here, and that's nothing at all!
Tip 57: Lauterbrunnen Valley (Bernese Oberland)
At the head of the Lauterbrunnen Valley, take the UNESCO Trail past
impressive waterfalls and enjoy the isolation - nature still has all
the space in the world up here.
Tip 58: Gstaad (Bernese Oberland)
Gstaad is a true high society destination. Stroll along Switzerland's
shortest shopping mile - even more impressive than the stunning
countryside around.
Tip 59: Flumserberg (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
It doesn't get easier than this - holidays on the Alp in Flumserberg
provide real adventure for families looking to live the life of the
good old days.
