Hiking will always be a part of life in the Alps, but climate change has made navigating high-alpine routes more complicated ...

The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

HIKING down the mountain, butterflies fluttering past, the sound of moo-sic fills the air. It seems the native black Hérens ...

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise with dramatic peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and over 13,000 miles of Alpine trails. But it’s also the most expensive country in the world. Forty years ago, my ...

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

Oeschinensee offers one of the most scenic trails in the Swiss Alps. This UNESCO World Heritage site is surrounded by alpine ...

Nearly 12.5 miles in length, this glacier is the longest "stream" of ice in the Alps. It originates in the Jungfrau region, bordering Konkordiaplatz, and it is perhaps one of the best places to visit ...

May your Swiss vacation include these tiny medieval towns, iconic ski resorts, and cheese-filled destinations.