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Verbier and the 4 valleys.
Summer awaits.
From typical mountain
villages at the foot of the glaciers lead the
first of a total of 800 km of contrasting
footpaths.
Easy for families lower down, more demanding at
higher altitudes. The latter include two
thrilling multi-day treks through protected
areas: the Tour des Combines, and the Tour du
St-Bernard, culminating at the eponymous
hospice. Meanwhile, adrenalin-fuelled activities
increasingly attract devotees from all over the
world: for climbing, paragliding, and
mountain-biking on more than 400 km of
challenging cross-country and downhill routes,
including the cult Tour du Mont-Fort. Verbier,
the capital of the region on its high sunny
plateau, is also the setting for top-class
cultural events, such as the prestigious Verbier
Festival. |
