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Deadly Climbing Route in Swiss Alps : Ruessigrat – Matthorn (Pilatus)

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In the winter months, when the humidity is low compared to summer months, stable weather conditions are observed at the high points, while the temperature inversion is seen in the low areas, so sunless periods can be experienced.

During periods of heavy rain on the south side of the Alps, warm foehn winds come into the northern Alps. The driest weather conditions occur in the interior of the Alpine valleys (due to the fact that the clouds moving towards this region lose a significant part of their content as they pass over the mountains).



Gstaad Switzerland | Walking Tour | the Oasis of Rich People

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Precipitation in large areas such as Graubünden in the Alps is less than in south-west viticulture regions such as the Valais. The wettest weather conditions are seen high in the Alps and in the canton of Ticino.



Glacier Express in Winter Snow: From Zermatt to St Moritz (Interrail/Eurail)

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Although it is seen all year, the most rain falls in the summer months. In general, autumn is the driest season and winters receive less rain than summers, but seasonal variations in the Swiss climate are noticeable from year to year.

Top tourist questions about the Swedish Alps



Switzerland – Heaven of Earth

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– Where are the Swiss Alps in Switzerland?

The Swiss Alps are situated south of the Swiss Plateau and north of the national border. The limit between the Alps and the plateau runs from Vevey on the shores of Lake Geneva to Rorschach on the shores of Lake Constance, passing close to the cities of Thun and Lucerne.

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