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Surely the Swiss Alps sound like luxury and power to you. To rich people adorned with fur coats and hats, drinking French champagne every day and skiing in suits from exclusive brands.
Well, all that happens in the Swiss Alps, it's not for nothing that Switzerland is the fourth richest country in the world and attracts people of money from all over the world.
But not only is there a wealth of cash and hard cash there, but they have another even greater privilege: a exuberant nature with the Alps as protagonists, which cover more than 60% of the country, nothing more and nothing less.
And of course, this turns the Swiss Alps into a gigantic “playing field” where you can practice all kinds of mountain experiences throughout the twelve months of the year.
And here's what we bring you in this post: an activity for each season of the year in which to enjoy the Swiss Alps; four themed trips of rabid nature that make you disconnect so much.
Shall we start?
Before we get into the flour, we're going to give you four little details about the Swiss Alps so you can understand the place before you go.
We will agree that Switzerland is synonymous with high mountains and that is due to the presence of kilometers and kilometers of spectacular peaks that they form the Alpine Range, which It shares with seven countries: Germany, Austria, France, Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco and Slovenia.
This gigantic mountain range is the origin of important rivers such as the Rhine and is limited by Lake Leman and Constance, which means that water plays a leading role as well.
Among all this, Switzerland is the country with the highest peaks in Europe. And the most impressive thing: 48 peaks exceed 4,000 meters in altitude!
Now that you know what cards we play with, let's see what to do in the Swiss Alps in each season of the year.
The landscapes of the Swiss Alps are transformed over the months into a cycle of snow and melting snow that wears them in different colors as follows:
If you are one of those who dream in white and can't wait to put on your skis; or you are more than Snow And you don't disgore a Halfpipe, in Switzerland you are going to spend it like a child because that is what we could call the mecca of winter sports.
Snow to say enough, wide tracks for the pros - and for the not so intrepid too, don't worry - spread over more than 200 seasons make the Swiss Alps a paradise at a very, very high level.
In fact, it has hosted the Winter Olympics on more than one occasion and they have the oldest ski resort in the world, which is St. Moritz, inaugurated in 1964.
And although Saint Moritz is the one with the most tradition and fame, we are inclined to recommend Zermatt.
Why?
Because of its location at the foot of the emblematic Matterhorn peak and because it retains its original flavor. And this sum results in the typical picture of a town with snowy roofs and chimneys at every turn that is very cool.
And pay attention to the ski freaks: In Zermatt there is snow even in summer. There we left it...
With autumn in the Swiss Alps it's like with Seville: they have a special color.
And the thing is that its lush forests are tinged with a glorious color palette of green, yellow, orange and reddish that leave you with your mouth open, especially in the evening light.
And, as if that weren't enough, in autumn the cold is still moderate.
For all these reasons, the main activity of autumn in the Swiss Alps is the hiking. And within the mountain hiking destinations they offer, the Monte Lema It's a Must.
This summit, one of the most impressive in Ticino, takes the cable car up and from there choose one of its many trails, which none of them have to waste.
To do Trekking To visit Monte Lema is to admire immense beech, chestnut and rhododendron forests, it is to cross paths with herds of horses and cows that graze as richly on the slopes as if they were alone in the world.
If the amount of snow in the Swiss Alps in winter is enormous, water in spring is directly proportional.
Logical.
The melting of snow forms brutal waterfalls and waterfalls, nature reemerges from under the white mantle and the flowers burst again.
You can almost see Heidi running around the meadows.
So, if you decide to go to the Swiss Alps in spring, take advantage of the spectacle of its waters flowing down the mountains at full speed, for example in the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
In this valley you will find a whopping 72 waterfalls up to 400 meters high: the sound of the force of the water as it falls and the wind on your face full of microdroplets that the wind brings is quite impressive.
Well, and the town of Lauterbrunnen is insane: one of those that are in all the rankings of the most beautiful towns in Europe and that you have to include yes or yes in this spring getaway to the Swiss Alps.
Summer is like an extension of spring in the Swiss Alps, but with an even better temperature.
Therefore, if you like the mountains and the cold is not your thing, in the Swiss Alps you can take long walks through incredible landscapes, combine it with cycling, go climbing or climb the heights on funiculars with spectacular views.
And all this without having to carry more layers than an onion.
But since not everything is going to be sports, for summer we recommend that you take one of the most famous train routes in the world: the Swiss Alps with the panoramic train Bernina Express.
From your car you can comfortably explore the most impressive landscapes in Switzerland such as Sant Moritz, the Bernina Massif, the Morteratsch glacier and the three lakes: Lej Pitschen, Lej Nair and Lago Bianco.
One of the strengths of the Bernina Express crossing, which leaves Switzerland and goes to Tirano in Italy, is its passage through the Landwasser Viaduct 65 meters high and which goes between imposing mountains between tunnel and tunnel.
This wonderful railway excursion lasts about five hours, so combine it with hiking trails in the area and take your inner mountaineer out for a walk.
As you can see, the Swiss Alps are a destination that allows little improvisation and requires a careful organization to get the most out of it.
That's why his thing is for you to get a Trip Planner where you can write down the information about your accommodations, restaurant reservations, dates when you will need a ski pass, equipment rental and essential visits.
With everything well prepared from home, all you have to do is enjoy yourself in the Swiss Alps.
Have a good trip!
