Hotels in Swiss Alps, Switzerland

The Swiss Alps cover most of south-central Switzerland, with winter temperatures averaging 14°F to 28°F (-10°C to -2°C) making skiing at Zermatt's 200+ miles of slopes a must, while summer highs near 68°F (20°C) invite hiking the Eiger Trail beneath the north face of the Eiger. You can ride the Jungfrau Railway up to 11,362 feet (3,454 meters) for a direct view of the Aletsch Glacier, or during summer, paddleboard on crystal-clear Lake Geneva near Montreux. For a different vibe, head to the Engadin Valley, where cross-country skiing on frozen Lake St. Moritz replaces downhill runs in winter, and mountain biking along the Inn River takes over in summer.