Group Excursions: Alpine pastures

An alpine course, located at an altitude of 1600 m in the heart of the Vaud Alps, the 18-hole par 69 Villars Golf Course is open from May to November. It is accessible by car or by train, and enjoys a grandiose panorama. Each hole is unique and offers a magnificent view of the Alps. Experienced players and beginners alike can enjoy playing their favourite sport in an idyllic and unspoilt environment.

After a long hike or bike tour on a hot summer’s day, what could be better than cooling off in one of the 615 mountain lakes in the canton of Graubünden?

Repower's Via Energia leads through the world of energy over a good 9 kilometres. It is accessible in summer and leads from Ospizio Bernina to Cavaglia in Valposchiavo. 11 information boards turn the ancient path into an interactive experience.

Two exceptional courses, one 18-hole and one 9-hole, in the heart of the Valaisan Alps in Crans-Montana, where the Omega European Masters takes place every year.

Because Etivaz is best when the freshest milk is used, this cheese from Canton Vaud is made directly on the alp - spectators are more than welcome.

The Alpine Cheese Trail links seven alp dairies on an attractive hiking route through Engelberg’s diverse countryside. On the Alps, you’ll discover the appeal of the traditional alpine cheese and learn all about how difficult life can be on the summer grazing pastures.

Cross Golf is a variation of classic golf. However, it is not played on golf courses, but in all possible places that allow a game. The Cross Golf course on Brambrüesch is played on nine holes between the gondola mountain station (material hand-out) and the «Bergbaiz Brambrüesch» (material return). Who can complete the course with the fewest strokes?

Have you always wanted to make your own cheese? Come visit us!

During a snowshoe tour, both connoisseurs and sporty nature lovers get their money's worth.

One of the world’s steepest funicular railways departs from Leventina for the Ritomsee lake. Built by Swiss Federal Railways in 1917 to aid with the construction of the reservoir and power station, the little red train has been carrying 100 people per hour to the recreation area around the mountain lakes in the Val Piora since 1921.

Experiencing Alpine Culture not only means sleeping on an Alp, but also working on an Alp or farm. Visitors help with making hay, mucking stalls, milking cows, or cheese-making, and takes away a feeling for life as a mountain farmer.

Mt. Moléson, a prominent hiking destination, dominates the Freiburg Pre-Alps. The cheese is produced the old-fashioned way, over a wood fire, in the Alpine cheese dairy in Moléson. A thematic hiking trail leads from Alp to Alp.

The Verbier 3-D Foundation Sculpture Park is a free, year-round open-air museum at 2,300 meters in the Swiss Alps. It showcases contemporary art created during artist residencies, blending seamlessly with the alpine landscape between La Chaux and Les Ruinettes list stations above Verbier.

The Palfries cable car offers a unique view of large parts of the Heidiland and beyond. The cable car runs directly above an impressive waterfall, one of the highest in Switzerland. After passengers arrive at 1,728 metres above sea level, the imposing Palfries plateau is revealed in all its glory.

Play a GEO-certified, challenging 9-hole golf course - with spectacular tees. An electric cart is included in every green fee.

Hire an e-bike as a group and take a tour of the Emmental valley.

A musical treat of a special kind is offered by the Toggenburg Sound Trail. The panorama trail starts on Alp Sellamatt and combines amazing things with the most beautiful landscape. An exciting route for curious nature lovers.

Ballons du Léman offers several exceptional hot-air balloon flights, from discovery flights to fondue tastings on board a balloon or high-altitude flights. They operate all year round in French-speaking Switzerland.

Barren highland moors, flower-filled lowland fens and unspoiled moorlands are a treat for the senses! Moors stretch out as far as the eye can see. Nowhere else in Switzerland has as much national protected moorlands in one small area than Entlebuch.

Discover the culture and tradition of Switzerland.

A ride in a cable car, a legendary hiking trail, a summit at sunrise and a rustic mountain hut where you can even make Alpine cheese – the perfect mountain hike experience awaits on the Fluonalp above Lake Lungern!

Mountain biking is officially allowed on Graubünden's hiking trails. Because of the different needs of hikers and bikers, Graubünden has established a few simple rules. The slogan “Nett, suuber & parat” (Nice, clean & at the ready) promotes peaceful coexistence on the trails. Mountain bike world champion and Olympic champion Nino Schurter is a celebrity ambassador.

Riding the zip lines from Charmey feels almost like flying. Experience something new and unique – especially in winter, when the snow-covered fir trees make for an extraordinary backdrop.

On the Fluonalp, one of the loveliest Giswil Alps, cows not only have sweeping views but the pick of delicious herbs.