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Discover the best top things to do in Swiss Alps, Switzerland including Bernina Pass, Morteratsch Glacier, Marmites des Geants, Nufenen Pass, Gorner Gorge, Plaine-Morte - Glacial Plateau, Val Medel, Gletschermuhlen Maloja, Gorges du Trient, Val des Dix.
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1. Bernina Pass
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5.0 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By CathyAquilla - Budleigh Salterton, United Kingdom
Despite the day being a bit grey and damp, we boarded the Bernina Express in Chur and were soon passing through beautiful mountain scenery. The journey was very interesting and the views stunning until we got to Alp Grum when the clouds descended and the views were minimal due to the weather. Having said that, we met a young couple from Honduras, Central America, who had not seen snow before, and at Alp Grum the train halted so that we could go into the snow on the platform - snowballs were gently hurled, and we gazed into the gloom to try and see the mountains. The recorded travelogue which was obviously good when the weather was good (Summer and Autumn) said that we would see a beautiful turquoise lake into which a glacier poured - we had to imagine this! Really enjoyed this trip and preferred it to the Glacier Express.
2. Morteratsch Glacier
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5.0 based on 418 reviews
Reviewed By gstussi - Oslo, Norway
Lovely walk to the glacier, and along the path you have signs letting you know how the glacier has changed over the years. Highly recommend! The food in the restaurant by the train is very good aswell!
3. Marmites des Geants
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4.5 based on 103 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Quite a spectacular natural phenomenon are the 'Giant's cauldrons', the glacial potholes near Cavaglia at an altitude of a bit more than 1700m asl. From the railway station of the Rhätische Bahn it is an about 500m walk to get here, but most time will be spent at the 'Giardino dei Ghiacciai', the Glacier Garden, itself. There are several glacial potholes, formed, when most of the Poschiavo valley had been covered by the Palü glacier. Water, gravel and stones under the ice did mill these holes into the bedrock. On one of several information boards - Italian and German only - is explained, why this happened just here. In the 1990's a group of friends decided to free these holes from debris and water, so that the whole sculpture garden can be admired by visitors. The trail goes past many of these 'marmitte dei giganti' with protective railings and information on each numbered pothole about its depth, its diameter and its capacity. Some holes go to a depth of 14m with a capacity of up to 135 cubic meters. A visit of the Glacier Garden is free and possible between May and October. Just below it a new project gets opened with an additional trail through a canyon. The glacial potholes of Cavaglia must be one of the most special geological formations of this type, especially for the sheer number of holes close to each other. In Switzerland many will know the 'Gletschergarten' of Lucerne, but the same phenomenon can also be encountered at Zermatt and Maloja. Elsewhere such 'giant's kettles' are to be seen in Bavaria, Austria, Scandinavia, North America, northern South America (Venezuela, Colombia) and in South Africa (Blyde River).
4. Nufenen Pass
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4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By 657andra01 - Crans-Montana, Switzerland
On our way to Andermatt Samih Sawiris s Project that costs around 1 miliard swiss francs, on a given Sunday we made a short Stop at the Nufenen Pass. Șince months i try to get to Andermatt, we always wake up early, we get ready, then we forget our final destination as, along our way we visit other fascinațing places that Switzerland offers to me every Day. We ended up here and after we ve stopped on The lake of Lugano... If you can cope with high altitude, snow în July, stunning views and very beautiful scenary to take pictures:do it!! Pictures are not many, as I felt asleep on our way back due to the change of altitude:Crans montana 1600,sierre 533,Nufenen Pass 2478,Lake Lugano 271 m. ???????????? Still we did it and next week s Target îs to touch Switzerland, France and italy în The same day.... Andermatt can wait a bit. I shall post an unusual song, Gladiator-Now we are free, but don t ask me why. I ve heard that Men Cry whole watching "Gladiator" and women while watching "Titanic" . Me, i ve cried watching "Factory Girl" with Sienna Miller
5. Gorner Gorge
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4.5 based on 222 reviews
The Gorner gorge is a place of exceptional natural beauty. The wooden walkways leading between the towering cliffs provide a dramatic insight into the power of nature. The Gorner gorge offers a thrilling adventure for the whole family. Since the last ice age, the waters of the Gornervispe have carved an ever deeper chasm. Access for tourists was created back in 1886 and 1887. The rock, greenish serpentinite, is about 220 million years old. This natural spectacle is a 15-minute walk from the end of the village of Zermatt. Summer •Trip through the gorge on foot Tip: •a visit to the gorge from about mid-September, between 3pm and 4pm, is especially impressive: in the special light conditions, the water takes on a brilliant turquoise color •Trip through the upper stretches of the gorge - Gorge adventure (with mountain guide, bookable offer)
Reviewed By astrobax - Lausanne, Switzerland
Very pleasant walk in the Gorge. The path itself is very short, you're probably though it in 15 minutes with largely enough time for pics and admiration, but definitely worth the walk. At the end of it, you can easily extend the hike around if you're still in for some walking.
6. Plaine-Morte - Glacial Plateau
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By SPVALAIS - Switzerland, null
Have been up in Paine Morte in summer and winter. The view is simply stunning. In summer, one can walk to Windstrubel hut in one hour..amazing.
7. Val Medel
8. Gletschermuhlen Maloja
9. Gorges du Trient
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3.0 based on 40 reviews
Puissant exemple du phénomène d'érosion, elles forment une profonde incision de quelques centaines de mètres de hauteur au fond de laquelle coule le torrent glaciaire. L'entrée des gorges du Trient se trouve à Vernayaz, à deux pas de la gare du Mont-Blanc Express. La gorges est traversée par deux des plus hauts ponts d'Europe qui surplombent les Gorges de 200m. Promenade sans difficulté. Retour obligatoire jusqu'à l'entrée des gorges; pas de chemins pédestres qui continue dans la vallée du Trient.
10. Val des Dix
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
