15 days in Swiss Alps Itinerary

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Fly to Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Drive to Ovronnaz
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Ovronnaz
— 3 nights
Drive
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Zermatt
— 4 nights
Drive
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Leukerbad
— 2 nights
Drive
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Lugano
— 3 nights
Drive
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Chur
— 2 nights
Drive to Zürich Airport, Fly to Halifax

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Ovronnaz — 3 nights

Ovronnaz is a village located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Get outdoors at Go-Diving and Maison De La Nature. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ovronnaz: Domaines des Iles (in Sion), Lac Alpin De Champex (in Champex) and Maison de la Foret (in La Tzoumaz). Next up on the itinerary: soak in style at Les Bains D'Ovronnaz, get great views at Ovronnaz Ski, do a tasting at Vigne a Farinet, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise St Germain.

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Halifax, Canada to Ovronnaz is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Atlantic Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.
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Zermatt — 4 nights

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.
Take a break from the city and head to Gornergrat and The Matterhorn. Venture out of the city with trips to Landschaftspark Binntal (in Binn) and Thermalquellen Brigerbad (in Brigerbad). There's much more to do: tour the old-fashioned way with a train tour, explore the activities along Stellisee, stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery, and make a trip to Riffelsee.

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Getting from Ovronnaz to Zermatt by car takes about 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Leukerbad.
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Leukerbad — 2 nights

Europe's largest thermal resort spa welcomes weary hikers and sore skiers for the rejuvenating effects of its soothing waters.
Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): identify plant and animal life at Ecole de la Foret, then identify plant and animal life at Reserve naturelle de Pouta-Fontana, and then learn about winemaking at Cave La Romaine. On the next day, admire the ancient design of Walliser Alpentherme & Spa Leukerbad, admire the majestic nature at Parc naturel Pfyn-Finge, and then play a few rounds at Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Leukerbad trip website.

Getting from Zermatt to Leukerbad by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Lugano.
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Lugano — 3 nights

Monte Carlo of Switzerland

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.
Get in touch with nature at Lake Lugano and Lido di Lugano. Venture out of the city with trips to Naturreservat Bolle die Magadino (in Locarno), Cascate di Santa Petronilla (in Biasca) and Valle Verzasca (in Lavertezzo). Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte San Salvatore, walk around Parco Ciani, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cimitero Monumentale, and slough off your stress at Splash & Spa Tamaro.

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Traveling by car from Leukerbad to Lugano takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In June, daytime highs in Lugano are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Chur.
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Chur — 2 nights

Chur or Coire is the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of Grisons and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards the north, in the northern part of the canton. Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Ruinaulta Rheinschlucht and then indulge your taste buds at Wine Tours Switzerland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Caumasee and then steep yourself in history at Old Town Chur.

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You can drive from Lugano to Chur in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Swiss Alps travel guide

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The stunning Swiss Alps cover 65 percent of the Switzerland's surface area with dramatic mountain scenery. Its spectacular peaks and valleys are the result of tectonic thrusts, among them the Jungfrau-Aletsch region, the first World Heritage Site in the Alps. Connected by a network of trains and cable cars, this majestic vacation spot is accessible for all. The Swiss Alps are home to some of the highest mountains in the Alps, including the Monte Rosa, which stands at 4,634 m (15,203 ft). Pristine white snow and perfect blue skies await you, and ski sports and hiking trails aplenty top the list of things to do.
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