A failed attempt but still gorgeous hike of half of the “Trail des Crêtes” – VD
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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
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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
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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 […]
Gelmerbahn funicular: a striking journey to reach an impressive destination – BE
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It was so much worth the fear 😱!!! Check out the videos here below. A trip on the Gelmerbahn is an experience like no other, with a turquoise mountain lake awaiting you after the rattling 10 min. trip backwards up the mountain. With a gradient of 106 per cent, it is undoubtedly the steepest passenger […]
No running engines, no traffic jams: the much-loved holiday resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp in the Aletsch Arena – VS
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The car-free destinations of Bettmeralp, Riederalp and Fiescheralp within the Aletsch Arena and perched high on the sunny Valais plateau and can only be reached by cablecar. These are idyllic and extremely popular villages for family holidays. The mountain landscape and the breathtaking views attract numerous hikers, bikers and trail-runners during summer. We stayed in […]
The Great ALETSCH Glacier, an impressive natural landscape and a UNESCO World Heritage Site – VS
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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 TCS Pop-Up Glamping in Laax; a 5 billion star accomodation ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ – VS
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I couldn’t recommend enough the TCS Pop-Up Glamping above the timber-line of Laax Opened only from 24.6.-10.09.2022, we were very fortunate to enjoy a 2 night stay in their mostly amazing tent: the Mahal Suite 🤩 The cozy and comfortably furnished cotton tents are pitched on Alp Nagens, 2,000 meters above sea level.The location captivates […]
The artistic trail “LA DOLCE VISTA” on the heights of Villars between Bretaye and the Grand Chamossaire – VD
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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, […]
WAKE UP Gstaad, the highest wake park in Europe – BE
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This was a weekend of all superlatives!!! Wakeboarding at 1,800m admiring those breathtaking views is quite unique. Check out the video here below; it gives you a good idea of what you can expect 😉 Thanks again to the coolest team: Alex, Yvan and Fred. You guys and Tino made Noah feel like a fish […]
Lauenensee, an idyllic Swiss mountain lake by Gstaad – BE
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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 […]