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The Swiss Alps are known throughout the world for their fantastic skiing conditions and fantastic scenery. When planning a trip to the Swiss Alps you have several different destinations at your disposal, one of the most beautiful is Wallis.

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Abondance is a small town in the French Alps. For more than 40 years its main source of income has been the nearby ski area. Now, though, its residents will be looking for alternatives - because the ski area is closing, due mainly to a lack of snow.

Hiking the Swiss Alps can be one of the most memorable and enjoyable outdoor experiences you will ever have.

There are a number of advantages to hiking the Swiss Alps on a guided tour, especially if it is your first time.

Hiking in Switzerland can be done on about 31,000 miles of trails that explore a variety of landscapes. The most beautiful places in the Alps can often only be reached on foot.

The second of six Alpine stages and the second straight day in the Alps greet the ever-weary peloton Sunday in the eighth stage of the 2007 Tour de France.

For the dozen or so riders with overall title aspirations, the Tour de France begins Saturday on Bastille Day with the first of three consecutive days of mountain stages in the Alps.

If you enjoy the outdoors and are looking for a new adventure, here are seven reasons why you should consider hiking the beautiful and pristine Swiss Alps.

The Schilthorn and Piz Gloria in the Swiss Alps is a great place for the ultimate summer wedding. Intrigued?...

When we first decided that we wanted to move to the French Alps, we knew there would be plenty of pitfalls ahead, but if we had just known a few extra facts the whole process would certainly have been less stressful, confusing and frustrating!

There are train rides, and then there's the Glacier Express. Switzerland's premiere train journey cuts a route through the craggy Alps from Zermatt to St. Moritz or vice versa.

Think you know what's in that cask around the St. Bernard's neck. Think again. All is now as it seems when it comes to these great rescuers.

With the completion of Friday's sixth stage from Semur-en-Auxois to Bourg-en-Bresse, riders in the Tour de France will have completed 740 miles in one week and the serious nature of cycling's pinnacle event will be about to unfold.

Chamonix strongly associates with mountain climbing and skiing. What are your alternatives in this famous Alpine town?

What an amazing and magical experience it was for my family and I to stay at the Hotel Rubezahl surrounded by the Bavarian Alps. Hotel Rubezahl is an alpine style, family owned hotel in a small village of Schwangau, Germany

On October 27th and 28th the FIS (Fédération Internationale de Ski) will begin their Alpine and Cross-Country World Cups season in Sölden, Austria and Düsseldorf, Germany.

The second and last transitional road stage between the Alps and the Pyrenees occurs Friday in the Tour de France with riders set for another hot day primarily along the southern coast and a late-day deviation inland.

After three straight mountain stages in the Alps, the Tour de France now heads toward the southern tip of France where warm weather and inviting blue water of the Mediterranean Sea await.

Up on top of the roof top of the hotel, is the beautiful view of the Alps. It is amazing to sit up there and enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset! I don't think I have ever been in such a romantic setting like that before. There is also a pool area up there.

Croatia is in the furthest eastern edges of the Alps, extending in it's southern parts to the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Croatia bills itself as "The Mediterranean as it once was". Croatia has a number of significant cultural sites in the relatively small area.

A standalone building on Atlanta highway, just past Alps road near St. Mary's hospital, is an old beat up restaurant called "Thai of Athens". From the outside it doesn't look like much.

A film about the lives of monks in the French Alps

You will be asking yourself "Is this a dream or is this reality?" when you step into the town of Fussen, Germany. Fussen is Bavaria's finest gem. Fussen is set in a charming landscape where rolling hills meet the Swiss Alps Mountains accented with nearby castles.

Switzerland is famous for the Alps and for Swiss chocolate, but it should also be famous for its cities! Basel, with its old atmosphere, panoramic views, and historic university, is one great travel suggestion for those choosing to visit Switzerland.

Imagine a world of voluntary solitude and silence, with scarcely any human contact or modern conveniences. Into Great Silence explores this cloistered life in the remote Grande Chartreuse monastery nestled deep in the picturesque French Alps.

What not to miss about this lovely region of the French Alps.

Taking a trip to the eastern Alps.

Switzerland knows how to do things right: skiing, banking, watches and tennis players. These latest exports are making rounds on the ATP and WTA circuits and reaching peaks higher than the country's famous Alps. A look at Federer, Hingis and Schnyder

The majestic Italian Alps form the backdrop for the 2006 Winter Olympics being held in and around Turin, Italy, between February 10th and February 26th. It is a perfect vacation destination!

The Swiss winter offers many opportunities to enjoy the world famous Alps. No other country in Europe offers more, and longer downhill runs than Switzerland. These eight Swiss ski locations have the longest runs in Europe that any snowboarder would enjoy.

Julius Caesar's conquest of Gaul reached its climax at the siege of Alesia. It was also the last chance that the Gauls, under their leader Vercingetorix, had to destroy the Roman invaders.

For hikers that hate to sleep on the ground, hut hiking is a welcomed respite for your tired body and feet. Primitive campsites all over the world have been replaced with beds and more. Find out what hut hiking is and how you can do it too.

With Medeu and Shymbulak attractions beckoning visitors, the city of Almaty is poised to make Kazakhstan an internationally recognized wonderland for winter sports.

Seattle is a great city, but sometimes what's best is leaving it - especially since there is so much to do nearby.

There are too many German cities to visit all in one sitting. If you're visiting this country, you'll want to know where you are sure to have a good time. Explore three of Germany's best places and see what to do to make your trip unforgettable.

Once Germany's most beautiful Baroque city, destroyed in World War II, Dresden is now witnessing a miraculous rebirth.

Europe and Russia have two very interesting landforms located in the northern regions of the world.

Adventure and travel writing covers many elements of travel, most often the act of going somewhere. However, along one's journey there must always be a place to rest; a place to stop, catch one's breath, and start again.

Before you plan your romantic trip to Italy, be sure you know about romantic towns in Italy that are slightly off the beaten path. Learn more about several Italian towns that are less known but just as romantic!

Skiers of all ages can appreciate Utah's ski resorts. Know for its long ski season, Utah has several resorts to choose from. There are resorts in every mountain range across the state. Utah has a ski resort to suit any skill level and personality.

Locals joke about it. They say: "Trier is Germany's largest village". But this is the city where the largest assortment of early Roman edifices outer Rome can be seen.

Can't afford to go to South America to ski? Curl up to a ski novel and ski vicariously!

The advent of fast Internet communication and inexpensive air travel makes it easier to turn any far-flung paradise into a permanent home. Which places in the world have the most to offer?

During the early Middle Ages, the tribal society of a European people managed to live for over 100 years without being invaded. Out of sheer happiness, they invented a democratic system of rule.

An overview of the wines of the Italian wine growing region, Asti: Asti, Moscato d'Asti, and Barbera d'Asti. The article discusses grape varietals, taste profiles, and ideal food pairings.

Italy offers so much for the visitor. It is important to learn the history, hear the music, see the artwork and worship in the cathedrals. But most importantly, take the time to know the people. Your life will be richer as a result.

This is an article about Prosecco, a lesser known light Italian sparkling wine, its characteristics, production, and ideal food pairings.