World-famous, beautiful, charming and exciting, the Alps often sound like movie stars than mountains. Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and Switzerland each offer their unique and colorful assortment of winter and summer sports, national parks and scenic tours on this legendary mountain range arcing 750 miles from Genoa to Vienna. Sample the region’s richy flavored mountain cheeses, comforting rosti, and the beloved communal dishes of fondue and raclette. Sip festive drinks like schnapps, glunweinn and punsch to name a few. The Alps boasts castles and gardens, spas and yodeling, alpine cowbells and schuplattein dancing. Across distinct mountain cultures and abundant attractions, the Alps are extraordinary even when you are not wearing skis. Raise your European vacation to its heights in to Alps!
A destination favored by lovers of mountain landscapes and outdoor activities, the Alps and their exception heritage are a natural paradise for hikers and followers of adventure sports. From walks in the Vanoise national parks to cross-country skiing in Bauges, through climbing in the Mont Blanc massif and water sports on the lakes of Aiguebelette, Annecy, Le Bourget and Cerre Poncon, you will be spoiled for choice of holyday here. Meanwhile, downhill skiing fans will not know where to go first, so numerous are the winter sports seasons in the French Alps! Less athletic visitors can also enjoy the wonders of nature by travelling along the famous Grandes Alp road, an exceptional way that includes mountain passes at altitude of 2000 metres! And to unwind, nothing beats the rest on the beaches of Alpine lakes, or a pampering session of thermal spas of Aix-les-Bains, Brides-les-Bains, Sent-Gervais-les-Bains or Uriage-les-Bains.
While the Alps promise countless natural treasures, its built heritage is not outdone, with Chambery, the city of the Dukes of Savoy, Annecy, the Savoyan Venice, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, the mountain capital, as well as Grenoble and its museums, Mont Dauphin and its stronghold, Bonneval-sur-Arc and its stone houses, Biancon and its fortifications and sloping streets.
As you explore the Alps, you can also enjoy the fine culinary products and specialities that have made this mountain region famous – cheese, wine and charcuteries from Savoy, all bursted with flavor for you taste buds!
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A magnet for skiers and hikers, these dramatic peaks range from 3000 to 15000 feet and spread across three-fifths of the country. Abundant glaciers, scenic valleys, gorgeous Alpine lakes add to the region’s visual appeal. The Glaciers Express Train travels the 7.5 hour route through Swiss Alps from Zermatt to St. Moritz, passing through fairy tale villages, and 291 bridges along the way.
A good source on Swiss Alps is below:
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g188077-Swiss_Alps-Vacations.htm
