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Snowboarding in Switzerland - Unlimited Snow! |
Mention the Alps, and more likely than not you'll think Swiss.
Switzerland isn't home to the largest portion of the Alps, but it is so
synonymous with the mountain range that it's also a natural when it
comes to skiing and snowboarding vacations. When fresh, frosty
snowfalls blanket those majestic mountains, it's time to dust off the
snowboard, pull out your credit card and book a snowboard getaway to
Switzerland.
So where do you go for heart-pumping snowboarding action, cozy
accommodations, cuisine to satisfy your taste buds and tons of other
Alpine activities to fill the days and nights of your holiday? Here are
some of the Swiss resorts where snowboarders are guaranteed to have a
great time.
Zermatt sits in the shadow of the famous Matterhorn in the southwest
corner of Switzerland. It offers snowboarders 313km of runs as well as
a half pipe and a snowboard/jibbing park. When you take a break from
hitting the slopes, enjoy the breathtaking view of 38 peaks reaching
4,000 meters.
Another internationally known Swiss resort is Davos. Snowboarders will
enjoy 315km of slope runs, a half pipe and a snowboard/jibbing park. The
snowboard and ski runs have something to offer all levels from
beginners to advanced.
Would you like to take the same slopes as the British and Swedish royal
families? Then plan your snowboard getaway to Klosters. It's not the
cheapest resort you could choose, but its incredibly clean air,
delightful panoramas, exciting snowboard and ski runs, a half pipe and a
snowboard/jibbing park make it worth your money.
At the foot of Switzerland's highest mountains, the Mischabel chain,
Saas-Fee Resort offers all the best in a ski and snowboard destination.
One hundred runs are rated blue, red and black. Between trips down the
mountain, try your skill in the halfpipe or show your stuff at the
snowboard/jibbing park. Saas-Fee is one of Switzerland's ski villages
that is designated car-free, so it has retained a lot of its romantic
and quiet charm.
The gorgeous valley location of Pontresina makes it a desirable
snowboarding destination. Eighty-eight ski/snowboard runs, a halfpipe,
and a snowboard/jibbing park provide those here to enjoy their
snowboard to the fullest with all the fun they can handle. Its natural
beauty is enough to make you want to take plenty of pictures so you can
revisit your snowboard vacation over and over.
Jayne Collingwood
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