Switzerland

INTRODUCTION

• Posted: Mar 28, 2012
• Last Updated: Apr 29, 2012
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• Category: Switzerland
• Description: The original home of Alpine skiing, currently experiencing somewhat of a renaissance among skiers and snowboarders travelling from the British Isles.
  
  Set in the heart of the Alps and dominated by famous peaks such as the Eiger, Jungfrau and the Matterhorn; the ski areas of Switzerland are char...  moreThe original home of Alpine skiing, currently experiencing somewhat of a renaissance among skiers and snowboarders travelling from the British Isles.
  
  Set in the heart of the Alps and dominated by famous peaks such as the Eiger, Jungfrau and the Matterhorn; the ski areas of Switzerland are characterised by beautiful scenery, reliable snowfalls, long descents and serious off-piste challenges.  

FACT FILE

• Mountain Ranges: Alps
• Major Ski Domains: 4-Valleys, Engadin Region Resorts, Jungfrau Top Ski, Gstaad Mountain Rides
• Currency: SFr Swiss Francs (CHF)
• Timezone(s): UTC/GMT +1 hour