The Swiss Alps provide masterful views at any time of the year. And if you don't want to schuss the slopes, hiking can be a wonderful alternative. However, terrain can vary greatly, so review your ...

Home to mighty glaciers, mirror-still lakes, tranquil meadows and ravishing peaks, Valais delivers Switzerland in widescreen.

Looking to escape? Here’s a recent trip local readers took to the French, Swiss and Italian Alps. Check it out, then find more reader travel inspiration at www ...

Switzerland is a hiker’s paradise with dramatic peaks, glaciers, waterfalls, and over 13,000 miles of Alpine trails. But it’s also the most expensive country in the world. Forty years ago, my ...

No advanced climbing skills are needed to see this stunning gorge in the Swiss Alps. With it's easy (and epic) boardwalk, ...

It’s 9:30 a.m., and my stomach is already growling as I hike along a narrow ridge in the Swiss Alps. To my left, clusters of wild herbs and ripe berries glint in the August sun. To my right, the ...

“You’re fine,” I muttered to myself, tightening my grip on an iron step rung with one hand as the other fumbled with a carabiner. I had got the hang of clipping my harness in and out as I made my way ...

Zermatt, Switzerland, a breathtaking alpine village nestled at the foot of the iconic Matterhorn, is a haven for winter thrill seekers (and, bonus, the Zermatt Matterhorn ski resort is included in the ...

Beyond skiing and snow, Zermatt offers year-round magic. Discover hiking, helicopter tours, and Matterhorn views in this ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Even if Italy isn't on your itinerary, don't miss out on the delectable flavors of Italian food in Ticino. After a nice meal in Lugano, Locarno, Ascona or any smaller village ...

An 1980s legend is making a comeback – and there’ll be no neon or shoulder pads in sight, as Tissot resurrects one of their ...