MOUNTAINS HIKING IN VERCORIN Playmobil Activity, 14/01/202305/08/2023 Vercorin bears witness to the past thanks, above all, to its church consecrated in 1508 by the Valaisan cardinal Matthieu Schiner. The heritage also includes the recognition of the work of the local craftsmen as well as the discovery of the life of the mountain peasantry such as the visit… Continue Reading
LAKE NUFENEN PASS Playmobil Activity, 14/01/202305/08/2023 Even the massive mountain transit of Nufenen offers many attractions. Up and down in the Alps, from Bern, across the Grimsel Pass and South of the Nufenen Pass, then a long descent following the Ticino River, which flows for 91 kilometers before plunging into Lake Maggiore. From the palm trees… Continue Reading
MOUNTAINS PLAYMOBIL IN SNOW Playmobil Activity, 24/12/202205/08/2023 Situated between two mountains, Les Mosses or the Col des Mosses as well as La Lécherette, invite you to go for a walk with its numerous summer and winter hikes in a preserved nature. In summer, the snow having given way to a green nature, hiking, cycling and fishing are… Continue Reading
MOUNTAINS SNOW IN THE VAL-DE-TRAVERS Playmobil Activity, 29/11/202205/08/2023 The Val de Tavers is characterised by the watch industry and extends from Lake Neuenburg across the Jura all the way to the French border. Asphalt mines and the rock circus of the Creux du Van are features of the Val de Tavers as are a sparkling wine production and… Continue Reading
MISCELLANEOUS CHATEAU-D’OEX Playmobil Activity, 27/11/202205/08/2023 Located in the Vaud Alps between the Gruyère and Gstaad regions, the Pays-d’Enhaut is rich in cultural heritage and excellent gastronomy, but it also offers highlights in terms of sports and cultural activities. Biking, climbing a peak over 2000 metres high, hiking in the heart of nature, tasting regional products… Continue Reading
MISCELLANEOUS PONT DE NANT Playmobil Activity, 27/11/202205/08/2023 The Nant valley is a valley in the Vaud Alps located above Les Plans-sur-Bex in Switzerland. It is home to the Muveran nature reserve since November 29, 19691. The Nant valley is a reserve managed by Pro Natura Vaud at the cantonal level and is part of the federal free… Continue Reading
MISCELLANEOUS FOLLY Playmobil Activity, 27/11/202205/08/2023 Nice summit of the middle mountain.It is very frequently covered, the geographical proximity of the Vevey Montreux area helping.In winter and with ski touring, you have to get up early to get up there! Continue Reading
ANIMALS STORM ON THE LAKE Playmobil Activity, 14/11/202205/08/2023 A storm is a large-scale, violent weather phenomenon called a synoptic storm, usually between 200 and 1,000 km in diameter, characterized by rapid winds and intense precipitation. It can be accompanied by thunderstorms with lightning and thunder as well as hail and tornadoes. Some storms have a special name such… Continue Reading
MOUNTAINS HIKING IN LEYSIN Playmobil Activity, 02/11/202205/08/2023 Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in the Aigle district of Switzerland. It is first mentioned around 1231–32 as Leissins, in 1352 as Leisins. Located in the Vaud Alps, Leysin is a sunny alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake Geneva in proximity to Montreux,… Continue Reading
ANIMALS BIRDS, BEES AND LAKE Playmobil Activity, 01/11/202205/08/2023 Lake Geneva (Lake Léman) is a crescent-shaped lake located between France and Switzerland, and dominated by the Alps. Geneva, the Swiss city at its southern end, is a diplomatic center that is home to luxury stores and a cobblestone old town. To the south, on the French side, is the… Continue Reading
MOUNTAINS IN BLATTEN Playmobil Activity, 14/10/202205/08/2023 The Blatten-Belalp region belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of “Swiss Alps: Jungfrau- Aletsch”. The powerful aura of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the living heritage of customs and traditions give the area a unique charm. Adding to a well-balanced variety of summer and snow- sure winter activities, the… Continue Reading
MOUNTAINS LEYSIN Playmobil Activity, 13/10/202205/08/2023 Leysin is a municipality of the canton of Vaud in the Aigle district of Switzerland. It is first mentioned around 1231–32 as Leissins, in 1352 as Leisins. Located in the Vaud Alps, Leysin is a sunny alpine resort village at the eastern end of Lake Geneva in proximity to Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva. In earlier years, Leysin was known for its TB sanatorias; today it is most famous for… Continue Reading