Episode 119: Essential tips for planning a memorable Swiss mountain excursion
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Are you planning a Swiss vacation and wondering which mountains in Switzerland to visit? There are so many fabulous Swiss mountain excursions on offer it can be hard to decide which of the mountains in Switzerland to choose.
In this week’s episode, I share some essential tips for travelling in Switzerland for anyone planning a mountain excursion. You’ll learn important information about the timetables for mountain railways and gondolas in Switzerland, what you should pack for a day trip to the Swiss Alps, where to check the live weather conditions and what facilities you can expect to find at a Swiss mountain summit.
Wherever you are in Switzerland, cable cars and mountain railways are waiting to whisk you to the peaks for a great day out. Whether you’re planning a Swiss Alps day trip from Zurich or from elsewhere in the country, you won’t want to miss these tips to help you have a memorable mountain excursion in Switzerland.
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Show Notes
In this episode you’ll learn my top tips for planning a memorable Swiss mountain excursion. I share what I suggest you do before you arrive in Switzerland, what to do the day before your mountain excursion and what to do on the day of your excursion.
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I also share my recommendations on what to pack for your day out and you’ll learn about the facilities you can expect to find at most mountain summits.
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Useful resources
You’ll find lots of helpful Switzerland trip planning articles on our website including our article with Swiss cable car and mountain railway operating dates. There are also detailed guides to help you plan a visit to many of Switzerland’s most popular mountain excursions.
In episode 112 you can learn which mountain excursions are free and discounted with the Swiss Travel Pass, and in episode 102 and episode 110 the Berner Oberland Pass and its many benefits, are discussed.
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