The Haute Route in the Alps dips and climbs for 125km across glaciers, gullies, and national borders, from Chamonix to the Matterhorn. Aaron Rolph attempts to completely the route on skis. In a single push.
It’s early morning after my first night in a tent high up in the Swiss Alps near the tiny mountain village resort of Arolla. Light seeps through the white canva
Alex Roddie embarks on a 900km fastpacking journey across the Italian and Swiss Alps, eager to dispel old attitudes and learn what his body is truly capable of.
Travel lighter in sustainability-focused Switzerland
The Swiss love of nature combined with their famous ingenuity and efficiency, makes it the perfect destination to enjoy easy-to-reach, low-impact adventures.
The many green spaces, public gardens, parks, and woodlands in Zurich cultivate a close connection between city life and nature.Photograph courtesy of Switzerland Tourism
ByRichard Hammond
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From the majestic Matterhorn and the jaw-dropping Staubbach Falls to the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz, everywhere you look in this landlocked country is a diverse, epic landscape. No wonder the Swiss are proud of their natural heritage and enjoy a famously close connection to the great outdoors. The scenery, of course, takes your breath away, but beneath the veneer of perfect peaks and crystal-clear lakes lies an age-old commitment to environm