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Autumnal Activities in Switzerland W
hen the summer sun starts to tire and the season comes to an end, Switzerland transforms into an autumnal wonderland. Enjoy the aroma of sweet chestnuts roasting in the air, feel leaves crunching on the forest floor beneath you and submerge in a sense of autumn magic like you’ve never experienced anywhere else. Below is our roundup of all the familyfriendly destinations to explore this autumn in Switzerland.
Wildlife watching in Graubünden’s regional nature parks (GR) Autumn in Graubünden is a spectacle for the eye. Home to four impressive nature
reserves that offer long-range hikes, wildlife watching and unique flora and fauna to admire. The Biosfera Val Müstair boasts lush green meadows and well-kept villages, while the Swiss National Park offers regular guided tours by experienced rangers and the chance to encounter deer, ibex, chamois and possibly even a bearded vulture. Wildlife watchers will be mesmerised by Parc Ela, renowned for the bellowing deer that echo through the valley in autumn. However, If you’re keen to spot an Ibex, Beverin Nature Park is his home. Visit the Center da Capricorns to learn all about the king of the mountains, then observe him in the wild. INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PARENT AUTUMN 2021 | 40
Les Mélèzes (the Larch Trees) de Balavaud (VS) Hike from Tracouet mountain station to Haute-Nendaz to visit the largest and oldest larches in Europe. Many of which are between 300 and 800 years old. The oldest, nicknamed King of Balavaux, is estimated to be up to 1000 years old. Further highlights along this hike include the gondola ride with its magnificent panoramic views, the Lac Noir (Black Lake) mountain lake, autumnal forest paths and the Bisse de Saxon irrigation channel, the longest in Valais.
The Enchanted Forest, Binntal (VS) Deep in the enchanted forest of Ernen
