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Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund on the descent from Plattjen

Article · 1 Apr 2025

Tour of Monte Rosa experience: tackling the ultimate Alpine trek

We caught up with Maddy Williams to hear about her experience trekking the Tour of Monte Rosa while researching and writing our TMR guidebook. As one of the most spectacular...

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Article · 10 Jul 2024

An Introduction to Walking in Arolla and Zinal

Nestled in southern Switzerland's Valais region, Arolla lies in the Val d'Hérens, while Zinal is high in the Val d'Anniviers. With traditional villages, challenging hikes, and...

Swiss Via Alpina

Article · 3 May 2023

Alpine Pass Route Via Alpina 1

Swiss Via Alpina 1 (VA1) formally the Alpine Pass Route (APR) – is a hiking trail of over 350km across Switzerland, crossing high mountain passes through the eastern Alps, the Bernese Oberland and the Vaudoise on the northern side of the main...

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Article · 7 Jul 2019

Walking in the Engadine: a valley for all seasons

The Engadine Valley, with its blend of lakes, mountains, and traditional villages, offers unparalleled natural beauty and outdoor adventures. From high alpine trails to serene...

Wildflowers on the Jura

Article · 18 May 2019

Flowers of the Jura Mountains

Switzerland’s Jura Mountains are a stunning, year-round location to explore away from the main mountainous and touristy areas of the Alps. In this article by Ali Rowsell, author of Switzerland's Jura Crest Trail, you will find an introduction to...

004 The southern Jura overlooking Mont Blanc, from the ‘Balcon des Alpes’ (Stages 12 and 13)

Article · 9 Jan 2019

An intro to... the Jura Crest Trail

The Jura Crest Trail, one of seven Swiss national long-distance walking trails, delivers one wondrous panorama after another as you ascend, traverse and descend summits and mountain passes along the 310km route. Here’s a quick summary of what you...

View of the Combin with Cabane de Louvie far below by the lake

Article · 26 Dec 2018

Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn in 27 variants: the slow process of updating a guidebook

When Lesley, Jonathan and Maddy Williams updated Kev Reynolds’ Chamonix to Zermatt guide, it gave them an insight into the daily challenges faced by Cicerone’s guidebook...

Bettmerhorn Summit

Article · 30 Sept 2018

Hiking alone in Bettmeralp and the Aletsch Arena, Switzerland

An unexpected event meant a planned weekend away in Zermatt turned into two days hiking alone in Bettmeralp. But as Annalisa Mejetta describes, it couldn’t have worked out...

Ref de la Balme

Article · 8 Apr 2018

Everything you need to know about staying in a mountain hut

Refuge, cabane, rifugio or hütte... mountain huts are a great way to stay high in the mountains, but the thought of planning an alpine trek can be daunting. Will the huts be open...