Switzerland holidays
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A music festival in stunning countryside makes the Swiss resort a great summer destination, says Gareth McLean
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A Swiss-registered hire car cannot be driven across the border to France, Germany, Italy or Austria by an EU citizen
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If Sunday evenings will feel empty once the hit BBC drama finishes, follow Christopher Beanland’s guide to visiting sumptuous Night Manager locations used in filming
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For the price of a night in the pub you can luxuriate in a top Alpine spa. Debbie Lawson tries out three in Switzerland and Italy
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What do Madonna and Valentino have in common? They spend the holidays at the same exclusive Alpine town, which over nine days in December swells from 7,500 to 30,000 people
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Having a small child doesn’t mean giving up on exciting off-piste skiing – if you choose the right resort
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Covering 170km and 10,000m of ascent, the TMB – which takes in France, Italy and Switzerland – is one of the world’s greatest walks
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A trek along this 170km high-altitude trail, which takes in France, Italy and Switzerland, offers stunning views and close-ups of flora and fauna
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150 years ago a group of seven mountaineers led by Briton Edward Whymper became the first to scale the peak that lies between Switzerland and Italy.
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Litter dropped by skiers in the Alps is an eyesore once the snow melts. Now, hundreds of volunteers are clearing tons of rubbish from mountain trails
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Climb the Matterhorn – or let the train take the strain. Plus holidays in Wales and Sweden. By Joanne O’Connor
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More than 20 teams competed at the 2015 Igloo Festival in the Swiss Alps at the weekend. Our intrepid writer, Erica Buist, was part of one of them. Here, she gives a step-by-step guide to her team’s efforts
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The winter edition of superstar DJ Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide festival is returning to the little-known Swiss ski town of Leysin, a dance music celebration where small is beautiful
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Switzerland’s ritzy ski resorts are becoming ever more exclusive, but nearby satellite villages offer a more traditional, affordable après-ski, and access to the same slopes
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George Michael and his ex may have been (ski) poles apart in Wham!’s Last Christmas video, shot in Saas-Fee, but the Swiss resort hopes to make up with retro prices and special events
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The five-time Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc winner and former 24-hour road world record holder is turning her hand to race directing for the first time next year with the UTMR – a 150km mountain race in the Italian and Swiss alps
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These images were shot by Robert Bösch over the last few years for Mammut, to showcase their range of hardy clothing and sports equipment. The most recent, taken in September 2014, celebrates 150 years since the first ascent of the Matterhorn
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Make the most of the Alps in summer with our pick of accommodation in Italy, France, Switzerland and Austria for hiking, cycling, family activities or just glorious Alpine views
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Emmie Collinge: If tackling a 10K isn't enough for you, how about doing it up a 2,000m hill, at gradients of up to 50%? And that's before you even think about the descent …
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A tired and run-down Emily Mawson hopes to tap into natural powers at a wellness retreat in Switzerland
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Why Saxon Switzerland is one of Europe's most unexpected spots. Plus, a new budget hotel in Istanbul and the latest Center Parcs opens in the UK. By Joanne O'Connor
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Practising yoga while skiing down a mountain sounds daft, but Rachel Dixon finds a day of 'ski yoga' in St Moritz is good for her technique, and her state of mind
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