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Monumental Peaks
A fundamental part of Swiss
life, the Alps are a playground
for hikers, bikers and rock
climbers – and the ingenuity
of Swiss engineering has
made many peaks accessible
to the less active visitor, too.
Perhaps the most majestic of
DISCOVER Switzerland Your Way village of Zermatt (p86). Still a
all is the iconic Matterhorn
(p86); this pyramid-shaped
behemouth looms over the
challenge for even the most
seasoned mountaineers, it’s
best admired from afar – take
the train to the rocky ridge of
Gornergrat for a stunning
view of the majestic summit.

Two hikers walking over
an icy path, with the
Matterhorn in the distance

SWITZERLAND FOR
NATURAL

WONDERS

Switzerland brims with sublime natural beauty that has inspired painters,
writers and photographers for centuries. But little can truly do justice to
the immensity of its mountains, the sparkle of its alpine lakes and the
sheer might of its glaciers. Prepare to bow down to Mother Nature.

Geological Marvels
Geological features carved
out over millennia add their
own unique beauty to this
fascinating landscape, from
Europe’s largest waterfall to
deep gorges. In western
Switzerland, the one to see is
the Creux du Van (p152). A
range of hiking trails, from a
saunter to challenging treks,
lead to breathtaking views
across the amphitheatre of
this grand canyon.

Sunlight curving along
the towering walls of
the Creux de Van

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