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              The Swiss Alps 37








        From Arosa to Zermatt, this zigzagging trip is the A to Z of
        Switzerland’s astounding Alpine scenery, with majestic peaks,
        formidable panoramas, cable-car rides and local charm.


         TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
                                                    7 DAYS
                                                    612 KM / 382 MILES
        612 km                   77 km
         Zermatt                  Vals
         Switzerland's Alpine     A modern architectural   GREAT FOR…
         heart beats              jewel embellishes this
         strongest here           remote spa town    JG

                                                     BEST TIME TO GO
                                                     This trip can be done
                                          l
                                          L          year-round, although
                                            # Arosa
                                                     certain mountain
                                   #
               Grindelwald         #                  passes may be closed
                                    2
               #        #                             to vehicular traffic.
           R            Andermatt
            Schilthorn (2970m)
              # #
              #                                           ESSENTIAL
              11
                                                     I    PHOTO
                                                     The magical
                                                     Matterhorn is the
         K                                           ultimate mountain
         m
          # #
          #
          12
                                                     photo op.
                          Aletsch Glacier                BEST FOR
                          A mesmerising marvel,      K
                          viewed from on-high            OUTDOORS
                         538 km                      Whatever the season,
                                                    the Alps offer activities
                                                    galore.
    Zermatt View of the Matterhorn                                 529
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