A full 240-mile trek along the Via Alpina 1 takes around 20 days, but shorter itineraries are possible. For a scenic day trip ...
This destination on Lake Maggiore's shore is an unexpected hidden gem in Switzerland with idyllic terraces to sip wine, sandy ...
Seeking out the best walks and hikes in Europe, we found the small village of Wengen, Switzerland is still tops, as we wrote to Follow the Reader in 1997. We have visited Wengen several times for its ...
Hike up Monte Gambarogno for the best views in Ticino. Spend time on—or in—the azure waters of Lake Maggiore, Switzerland’s answer to Lake Como. Dine in a grotto-style restaurant serving simple ...
Our hike reached its happy ending when we popped out of a wooded area into a flowery meadow at the tip-top of my favorite Swiss village: Gimmelwald. As he had for more than three decades of my visits, ...