Swiss AlpsThe Alps contain some of Switzerland's most dramatic landscapes,
in a country already well endowed with spectacular scenery and
fabulous alpine vistas. Situated at the heart of the Alps,
Switzerland shares the mountain range with France, Italy and
Austria and provides winter and summer time enjoyment for skiers,
snowboarders, walkers and climbers. Switzerland boasts the first
ever ski resort, and since then over 200 first class resorts have
attracted thousands of Swiss and international downhill and
cross-country skiers as well as snowboarders. The tradition of
skiing goes back two centuries. Today, with more than 1,700
mountain railways and ski lifts, renowned ski schools and
instructors, the best ski equipment in the world, and outstanding
slopes and facilities catering for all levels of ability, it
deserves to be called 'Europe's winter playground'. The ideal
resort for beginners or families is Grindelwald in the Jungfrau
region, while intermediates and snowboarders head for the |