The gorges du Triège in the heart of the Trient Valley – VS
“Orange is the new Green” 🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁 It’s an easy but quite impressive walk specially this time of the year when the jaw-dropping autumnal mosaic of colors surrounds you. From the entrance to the gorge at the road bridge, walk up the various footbridges and slopes as far as the Swiss Federal Railways water intake in […]
Unrivaled views from The Rose Garden over the rooftops of the historic Old Town – BE
I’ve been in Bern few times, but only yesterday I discovered the Rose Garden. OMG!!! This peaceful place offers picture-postcard perfect views enhanced by the autumn shades. The Rose Garden is a large park with a wonderful view of the Old Town and Aare Loop. The park is home to 220 different types of roses, […]
A failed attempt but still gorgeous hike of half of the “Trail des Crêtes” – VD
Sunday was a hiking day for 🎶just the two of us 🎵😅 After several days of heavy rain, the sun was finally shining; perfect for an autumn hike. The colors are changing into a mesmerizing mosaic of orange, yellow and red. The smell of moist soil is so refreshing and the air so pure; the […]
Biking from Solalex up to Giacomini refuge – VD
Last Sunday we had a lovely brunch with friends @miroirargentine restaurant in Solalex.And in order to burn those extra calories we went for a short but rather physical bike ride up to the Giacomini refuge located 500m above Solalex. The refuge is situated on the valley of Anzeindaz between Gryon and Derborence (another gorgeous destination – see […]
The Lacs de Fenêtre offer magnificent views reminiscent of a postcard – VS
During one of our trips to La Fouly (see specific post), we went for a random e-bike tour which transformed into a steep hike to the famous Lacs de Fenêtre. 🚴 from Caping des Glaciers (1,600 masl)➡️ passed the Buvette des Ars (1,800 masl) 🥾↗️ up to Lacs de Fenêtre (2,456 masl). It was a […]
The Great ALETSCH Glacier, an impressive natural landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – VS
There are four viewpoints from which we can admire the scale of this giant beauty: the Moosfluh, Hohfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn. During our 2 day visit to Aletsch Arena we visited the Eggishorn and the Moosfluh viewpoints. On Eggishorn, the highest of the four view points (2869m asl) you get the whole package at one […]
The artistic trail “LA DOLCE VISTA” on the heights of Villars between Bretaye and the Grand Chamossaire – VD
The idea behind this artistic open air project is to enhance the natural assets of the mountains’ landscape through 7 mirror structures placed along a short hiking trail. Perfect plan for families with young kids. Play the Quest for the Golden Book, observe the peaks and the landscape as you have never seen them before, […]
Lauenensee, an idyllic Swiss mountain lake by Gstaad – BE
Lake Lauenen (or Lauenensee) are actually two lakes at an altitude of 1381m above sea level, and they are located in the middle of the Gelten-Iffigen natural reserve. The lakes are the ideal destination for hikers, bikers, nature lovers and romantics a like. There are two wooden piers at the smaller of the two lakes […]
Solalex; a blissful place that makes your heart happy and sets your sould at peace – VD
When we arrived to Solalex, we knew we had to spend the night in this piece of paradise!. Solalex is an excursion destination, a stopover during a walk or the starting point of a hike. It is a must-see place during your stay in the region. We parked the van by the river, only few […]
Living LA DOLCE VITA with The Riviera Style! – VD
😎☀️⛱🫶 🍹 From 17th May to 15th and 30th September tune in to the Dolce Riviera spirit in La Tour de Peilz and/or Vevey. The Riviera’s set to Mediterranean time, offering you a relaxing and unforgettable summer. Go for a swim, sunbathe, enjoy a relaxing lakeside stroll, savour a local speciality on a terrace – […]