Here I visit two of the top resorts in Valais for skiing and hiking, one little known, one world famous! Portes du Soleil Champery is a picturesque mountain village set 1000 metres high in the Valais. It forms part of the Portes du Soleil network of lifts connecting with the nearby French resorts of Chatel and Avoriaz. Ideal for extensive skiing in winter and … [Read more...] about Michael’s Swiss train trip – 3rd stop Valais
Champery
Michael’s Swiss trip Part 3 + Rail News
Welcome to Part 3 of my train trip around Switzerland, home of dramatic mountain landscapes. We are now at Champery, linked to the Portes du Soleil, an ideal spot for hiking. My favourite walk is to follow the road to Grand Paradis, then cut through woodland to the Galleries Defago. This is a footpath cut into the cliffs with dramatic views of Champery. This takes about 2 … [Read more...] about Michael’s Swiss trip Part 3 + Rail News
Michael’s Swiss train trip Part 2 + Rail News
Montreux, situated on Lake Geneva, has a beautiful flower lined promenade which is full of interest. Why not relax for an hour or two watching the lake steamers or people watching from across the globe. Linger at the statues of Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin by the incredibly clear waters of the lake. Nearby, in the Casino is the Queen Studio experience, and see the … [Read more...] about Michael’s Swiss train trip Part 2 + Rail News
