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 […]
No running engines, no traffic jams: the much-loved holiday resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp in the Aletsch Arena – VS
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
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 AlpLine and a guided visit inside La Grande Dixence; a jolt of excitment and adrenaline with great views – VS
The Grande Dixence dam, at the head of the Val d’Hérémence in the canton of Valais, is the world’s highest gravity dam. Construction on the dam began in 1950 and was completed in 1961 (commissioned in 1965). The complex offers several great attractions including a giant Zipline which we obviously had to try ☝️😬 With […]
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 […]
Defying vertigo as we cross the suspended bridge of Torgon – VS
Over the past ten years, many metal suspended footbridges have been installed in French-speaking Switzerland and in particular in the canton of valais. The construction of metal footbridges is very recent since the vast majority of them have been built since 2010. The only two truly old footbridges are the Niouc footbridge in the Val […]
Reaching the summit of the Titlis mountain, an adventure by itself – OW
Reaching the summit of the Titlis was a full adventure by itself. Despite the freezing temperatures at 3020 meters, the breathtaking views are the best reward. There are several activities awaiting for you at the top including a suspended bridge, the ice flyer, the glacier cave, the cliff walk and of course the starting point […]