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The sightseeing tour of the Alps has become an easier trip since the Via Alpina, Europe’s trans-Alps trail was established in 2002. Before this trail was completed you would of traveled with 30 pounds of supplies on your back over thousands of miles. There are now 5 international trails covering over 3,100 miles. The trails starts in Slovenia in the East and end up in Monaco on the West coast. Since 2005 tiny villages in Slavic and French farms and vineyards have been built up along the way.Get more information here. http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/swiss_trek/1/1311205960/tpod.html You can now hike from hut to hut along the mountain range’ Read More »

The Alpine Valley has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The earliest historical evidence in the Alps shows Neanderthal habitation. Since then, the Alps have played a critical role in the boundaries between many different cultures. The Alpine passes have also had a great significance in many military battles.

There are three district regions of the Alps: Western, Central, and Eastern. Each one has had its own history of control struggles. The French fought for the Western Alps all the way from the the mid 1300s to the mid 1800s when France won Read More »

Sandwiched between Switzerland and Austria is the picturesque country of Liechtenstein. A guided four-day, three night tour in mountain huts awards hikers with the most awesome panoramic mountain views of Liechtenstein. There are many day hiking and bicycling trails with memorable views of mountain crags, tranquil villages, forests and friendly people. To begin a unique hike ride the Sareis chairlift up to the Sareiserjoch. Hike to the Augstenberg or Naadkopf peak.

Vaduz, the capital and Read More »

The Alps have a storied history surrounding them and people from all over the world make pilgrimages to this area to ski, shop and simply relax. Popular culture is steeped in references to this region and you’ll find mentions of “The Alps” everywhere from direct.tv movies to the halls of Congress. If this is the year you’re lucky enough to make it here we’ve got a few suggestions for you on what not to miss on your trip
Hang Gliding – If you make it to Read More »