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George Flemwell

 
9781331879381: Villars and Its Environs (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the winter life of a classic Swiss alpine resort, where sport, scenery, and social life blend on and off the ice.

This nonfiction guide explores Villars and nearby centers as vibrant winter hubs. It covers the range of activities from skating, curling, and ice hockey to tobogganing and beginner-friendly runs. Readers will also glimpse the social scene, clubs, and performances that accompany the season, along with vivid descriptions of the surrounding landscapes and local towns. The book presents a practical view of how resorts like Villars evolved with winter sports and how visitors can enjoy both compact action and quiet, scenic moments in the Alps.

  • Indoor and outdoor pastimes: curling clubs, skating rinks, and amateur theatre
  • Different winter sports and routes, plus notes on nearby valleys and summits
  • Seasonal life in Villars, Leysin, Morgins, Champery, and neighboring villages
  • Historical context and the evolution of alpine resorts for winter visitors
Ideal for readers who love travel writing about the Swiss Alps, winter sports, and resort life, as well as anyone planning a snow-covered itinerary or researching the role of alpine towns in winter entertainment.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

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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About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

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