Hike Champex-Lac – La Fouly: In the Footsteps of the Tour du Mont Blanc
At the beginning of July we spent a weekend in the Val Ferret in Lower Valais. Our actual destination: the Hike to the Cabane de L’A Neuve. But with perfect summer weather we wan
From La Fouly to the Cabane de l’A Neuve: Hike to a Vantage Point High Above the Val Ferret
In the remotest corner of the Val Ferret in Lower Valais, a sporty hike leads to a particularly well-situated SAC hut. The Cabane de l’A Neuve, built on an exposed rock ledge
7 surprising day trip ideas in the Canton of Fribourg: enjoy food, medieval towns and nature
Advertisement: Article in collaboration with the Freiburg Tourism Association Our last detour to the Canton of Freiburg was already two years ago. In early summer 2024 we explored
Chemin des Narcisses: scenic daffodil hike in Les Avants
The trail signed as Route No. 133, the “Chemin des Narcisses,” is one of six themed walks around the wild-growing narcissi on the Vaud Riviera between Montreux and Vevey. We ex
Hiking tip: Daffodils in Bloom in Montreux
When in spring the first white fields of flowers appear above Lake Geneva, one of the most beautiful hiking seasons of the year begins around Montreux. The wild daffodils transform
Grammont Hiking Guide: From Lac de Taney to the Most Beautiful View of Lake Geneva
The idyllic Lac de Taney in Lower Valais is the starting point for one of the most beautiful hikes in the Chablais region. The trail leads to the 7,126-foot Grammont, where a uniqu
Hiking and Biking at Schwarzsee – 5 Ideas for Your Next Trip
Advertisement: Post in collaboration with the Fribourg Tourism Association. A visit to Schwarzsee in the canton of Fribourg has been on my bucket list for quite some time. Located
La Dôle: A magnificent panoramic hike over the second highest Jura peak
La Dôle is just two meters shy of holding the title of the highest Jura peak on Swiss soil. Even though it is slightly lower than the 1,679-meter-high Mont Tendre, La Dôle may of
Over Mont Tendre to St-Cergue: Jura-Höhenweg stages 14 and 15
The Jura High Trail has already been a topic here on the blog several times. In recent years, we have completed seven of the 16 stages of the long-distance hiking trail (route no.
Interlaken – Montreux direct: new train journey with the GoldenPass Express
Advertising: Contribution in cooperation with BLS and MOB Since the timetable change, Switzerland has gained a new rail attraction. Thanks to a technical innovation and the coopera
Le Locle: 5 good reasons for a trip to the watch city
In 2009, the small Jura town of Le Locle was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites together with the neighbouring La Chaux-de-Fonds. After devastating fires in the early