In general, the hiking season starts in the mountains from Mid-June to Mid-September. This is mainly based upon the opening dates of the huts.
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Tour de Mischabel-Monte Rosa
Hiking around the biggest mountains of Switzerland: Tour de Mischabel- Monte Rosa!
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Dom de Mischabel (4545 meter)
Mischabel means “pitchfork” in the local dialect and this refers to the three prongs of the pitchfork: the Täschhorn, Dom and Lenzspitze. All three are on the same level.
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Walking with a backpack: a few tips
Walking with a backpack is tough, especially if you don’t do it often – and take too much with you! A few tips & tricks.
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Dufourspitze
Dufourspitze is the highest mountain of Switzerland, with a spectacular east-wall.
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Mountain passes – winter closures and road conditions
Many mountain passes are closed in winter time and only open in April or sometimes even May or early June.
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What to pack for a hiking trip?
If well prepared, hiking is a lot of fun. But you might be uncertain about what to take with you. Or, perhaps even more important: what to leave at home.
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Wind in the mountains: the types & their occurence
Winds in the mountains can be very strong. But what is the driving force for the winds and what is causing the difference during the day?
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How are glacier formed and how do they grow?
Glaciers occur on all continents, as far as New Zealand and New Guinea are included in the continent of Oceania. The formation and growth of a glacier takes (quite literally) […]
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Monte Rosa Range
On the far south of Switzerland, bordering with Italy, we can find the Monte Rosa-group or range. It is often referred to as being just one mountain. However, it is […]
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