On a cacao-driven crawl of the city’s craft chocolate shops, our writer discovers they’ve got the sweet stuff down to a fine art
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Smoke on the water in the Swiss Alps – in pictures
In these Instagram shots, teenage ‘Alpinist’ Fabio Zingg takes a peek at Switzerland’s peaks.
Art from the Alps: a journey to Giacometti’s homeland
Switzerland’s mountains are stunning but the art of the Giacometti family enriches the cultural landscape, too. With a retrospective of sculptor Alberto opening at Tate Modern next week, our writer tours the area that inspired him
‘The mountains around Verbier are great for flying down – and off’
Snowboarder and basejumper Géraldine Fasnacht says the Swiss Alps provide all the thrills she needs, though she’s not averse to launching herself off the odd skyscraper
Bringing the hills to life in Verbier
A music festival in stunning countryside makes the Swiss resort a great summer destination
Travel tips: the Swiss Alps, and this week’s best deals
Climb the Matterhorn – or let the train take the strain. Plus holidays in Wales and Sweden
Your guide to new ski holidays for the 2014-15 season
The best of the new season’s ski holidays from all over the world – family holidays, new places to stay, new resorts.
Staying in the Alps – a guide
Here are many suggestions for places to stay in The Alps (France, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy) http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/jul/10/best-places-to-stay-in-alps
Don’t look down – hikes from around the world
If you’re looking for a peak hiking experience then consider the places in the following article: http://www.theguardian.com/travel/gallery/2014/jan/30/dont-look-down-a-glimpse-at-the-worlds-scariest-hikes Just remember to get off the via ferrata if there’s a lightning storm.
