Synopsis
Discover a winter sports and alpine beauty hub in one concise guide. This edition highlights Villars and its surroundings, from bright rink life to tranquil high-mine valleys. Rich in scenic detail, it invites readers to imagine the sun on snow, the hush of glaciers, and the bustle of clubs and ski runs.
The pages frame a lively mix of activities, landmarks, and local atmosphere. It covers the town’s role as a winter sports center, the curling court and its quirks, and the social scene around hotels, theatres, and seasonal events. You’ll also glimpse nearby Champery, Leysin, Morgins, and Aigle, along with famous peaks like the Dent du Midi and the surrounding Swiss scenery.
- A glimpse of winter sports culture: skating, curling, luge, and early ski developments
- Descriptions of dramatic alpine scenery and notable summits
- Local personalities, clubs, and the social scene around Villars
- Practical notes about accessible routes, runs, and nearby resort towns
Ideal for readers who love alpine travel, winter sports history, and the charm of Swiss mountain towns, this book offers a vivid introduction to a classic winter playground.
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There is no more interesting district in the Rhone valley, perhaps even in the whole of Switzerland, than that which lies around the north-western entrance to the upper and main portion of the Canton of Valais that impressive, narrow entrance formed by the buttress cliffs of the Dent de Morcles and the Dent du Midi, just inside of which nestles the ancient town of St. Maurice. For this district is compact of great variety.
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