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Even Walt Disney couldn't ignore the
Matterhorn
. And once you're in this quaint moun-
tain resort, your gaze will be pulled ever-upwards to its sheer granite sides. There's plenty
of winter skiing, but summer hikes past flower-strewn meadows and looming glaciers are
tops. Back in
Zermatt
, enjoy nightlife more lively than your typical mountain hamlet.
ZERMATT BELLINZONA
Return by train to Visp.
3¾ hours
From Visp to Bellinzona.
Two hours
Via Route 19 and the A2.
Bellinzona (
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What could be more evocative than
three medieval stone castles
guarding this ancient
city? Bellinzona has always been a gateway to Italy from the north, and even the squares
are called piazzas thanks to the Italian heritage.
BELLINZONA LUGANO
20 minutes
From Bellinzona main station to Lugano main station.
30 minutes
Via the A2.
Lugano (
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Lugano
is filled with surprises, especially on market days when food browsing is like go-
ing on a treasure hunt. But don't waste too much time ashore: head out onto
Lago di
Lugano
for gentle boat trips amid beautiful mountain vistas.
LUGANO KLOSTERS
Four hours
From Lugano main station to Klosters.
2½ hours
Via the A13.
Klosters (
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One of the first Swiss winter resorts,
Klosters
has always held on to traditions that have
hints of a Victorian past. Here you'll find yourself in German-speaking Switzerland. The
skiing (here and at neighbouring
Davos
) is fab, and in summer those famed Swiss hiking
paths spread out in all directions.
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