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A winding trail cuts through the golden grasses and rocky terrain of Valmasque Valley, leading the eye toward the jagged peaks of Mercantour National Park. Under a brilliant blue sky, the landscape radiates both serenity and adventure. Scattered boulders and patches of alpine vegetation hint at the ruggedness of the terrain, inviting hikers into the wild heart of the French Alps. This image captures the spirit of exploration in one of France’s most breathtaking natural sanctuaries.
The Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam in the Val d'Hérémence, canton of Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir created by the dam is the Lac des Dix.
The dam's crest reaches an altitude of 2,365 meters a.s.l. The reservoir’s water level is somewhat lower and fluctuates considerably over the months (decreasing in winter, lowest in spring, increasing in summer, highest level is reached in September/October). When I was there on 11 October the water level was only 8 meters below maximum (see photo!).
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☆☆☆ In Explore 20-08-2023 ☆☆☆
Great hike from Sils to Maloja in the Upper Engadin valley, Switzerland, enjoying the amazing scenery and lake view.
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The Grande Dixence Dam is a concrete gravity dam in the Val d'Hérémence, canton of Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir created by the dam is the Lac des Dix.
The dam's crest reaches an altitude of 2,365 meters a.s.l. The reservoir’s water level is somewhat lower and fluctuates considerably over the months (decreasing in winter, lowest in spring, increasing in summer, highest level is reached in September/October).
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The sun was shining through the hazy air in a small valley. What looked like snow flakes were thousands and thousands of airborne seeds of a kind of alpine cottongrass.
Lenticular clouds forming over the Mischabel range in Valais.
I was skiing and had no camera at hand except my iPhone. Still – that was better than no camera at all, even if the picture I got is rather grainy and the colours are very mushy (hence the b/w conversion).
Nestled in the rugged heights of Valmasque Valley, this alpine lake reflects the jagged peaks and clear blue sky like a natural mirror. The water is so transparent that submerged rocks are visible beneath the surface, adding depth to the serene composition. Surrounded by steep slopes, gravel shores, and sparse vegetation, this tranquil scene captures the raw elegance of Mercantour National Park. A moment of stillness in the wild heart of the French Alps.
Herbstfarben im Oberengadin.
Whenever I arrive by train in St. Moritz (Upper Engadin, Switzerland), I take a photo from the same point of view near the railway station. Meanwhile this has become a tradition. Now, in October the landscape has changed completely into a symphony of fall colors.
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☆☆☆ In Explore 12-08-2024 ☆☆☆
The hamlet Grevasalvas (in the background) belongs to the town of Sils in the Engadin Valley.
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Reflections on Lake Silvaplana (Lej da Silvaplauna) in the Upper Engadin valley, Grisons, Switzerland.
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View from Kleine Scheidegg towards Grindelwald and Wetterhorn.
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Le montagne che chiudono la Valle di Arolla circondate da nuvole leggere. Da sinistra il Mont Collon (3.637 m), la Mitre (3.653 m) e l'Évêque (3.716 m).
Alpes Valaisannes, Suisse.
In the secluded heights of Valmasque Valley, a pristine alpine lake lies perfectly still, mirroring the jagged cliffs and brilliant blue sky above. The water’s clarity reveals submerged stones near the shore, while the surrounding rocky terrain and steep ridges frame this tranquil scene with dramatic elegance. Captured in Mercantour National Park, this image is a testament to the quiet majesty of the French Alps—where silence speaks and nature reflects its own grandeur.
The rising sun casts some peaky shadows onto the morning clouds.
Graui Stöckli (2714-2795m) and Giglistock (2900m), seen from Windegg hut SAC/CAS, Gadmen, Bernese Oberland.
View from Weissfluh summit (2,843 m), which can be reached by the Parsenn Funicular and cable car from Davos (Grisons/Graubünden). If you prefer, you can also hike up there, no problem.
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Unnamed lake near the Morteratsch camping site, Pontresina, Grisons, Switzerland.
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Upper end of Val Fex / Fex Valley / Fextal. This is Alp Muot Selvas (2,070 m), which can be reached by hiking or by mountain bike. The Fex valley starts outside the village of Sils (located in the Upper Engadin, Grisons, Switzerland) and ends at the Italian border.
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Bellavista is a 3,921 meter high mountain in the Bernina Range between Switzerland and Italy. Photo taken from Morteratsch railway station, Engadin, Switzerland.
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Morning hike to the Saoseo Lake (Lagh da Saoseo), Val da Camp, Grisons, Switzerland.
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Val Fex / Fex Valley / Fextal. A beautiful valley starting in Sils, Upper Engadin, Switzerland. Great hiking and biking opportunities.
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Iconic view of Piz Palü. Seen from Alp Languard, Pontresina, Engadin, Switzerland.
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The Bernina Range is a mountain range in the Alps of eastern Switzerland and northern Italy. It is considered to be part of the Rhaetian Alps within the Central Eastern Alps. It is one of the highest ranges of the Alps, covered with many glaciers. Piz Bernina (4,049 m (13,284 ft)), its highest peak, is the most easterly four-thousand-metre peak in the Alps. The peak in the range which sees the most ascents is Piz Palü.
Photo is taken from Diavolezza. September morning. Objects from left are: Piz Palü, Pers Glacier, Bellavista and Piz Bernina.
Switzerland, Diavolezza
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View from train station in St. Moritz, Engadin, Switzerland. Having left the train in St. Moritz, you can enjoy this amazing scenery and start a walk around Lake St. Moritz.
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Hiking along Lej da Champfèr (Lake Champfèr), near Silvaplana, Engadin, Switzerland.
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Woods of Larches - Rhêmes valley
Gran Paradiso National Park
Larici
Boschi in Val di Rhêmes (PNGP)
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Neige immaculée,
Silence pur sous mes pas,
Le ciel touche l'âme.
Pristine snow glistens,
Silent steps in powdered dreams,
Sky and soul embrace.
In October the Engadin landscape is dominated by colorful larches. The small river in the picture is the young Inn River, seen between Lej da Champfèr and St. Moritz Bad.
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The Aare Gorge is a section of the river Aare that carves through a limestone ridge near the town of Meiringen, Switzerland. As the Ice Age was coming to an end around 10,000 years ago, water from melting glaciers eroded a deep, narrow chasm through the limestone barrier.
Length: 2 kilometres.
Width: Between 30 meters and just 1 meter.
The picture shows the east entrance to the Aare Gorge.
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I took the photo from the train (Rhaetian Railway), when travelling from Chur towards Ilanz, Grisons, Switzerland. The Rhine gorge is largely inaccessible by road, but one can visit it by train or hiking. It is a popular location for rafting and kayaking.
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This is how began today, with a +2 C on the online weather station. Skin sensation for me are less ...
But in two hours the valley will be kissed by the sun
Oggi la giornata comincia così, con un +2 C sul termometro della stazione online. A pelle sono di meno ...
Ma tempo due ore le cose cambieranno
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Lake Staz / Stazersee / Lej da Staz, Engadin, Switzerland.
Lake Staz is located at 1,809 meters above sea level. It is nestled in the forest between St. Moritz and Pontresina. In summer, it is known as a bathing resort.
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Pelling is a hill station that offers close-up views of Kanchenjunga and the Himalayan peaks. As you drive from Gangtok to Pelling, you can see the mountain getting closer and clearer. Pelling is nestled at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,050 ft).
Nestled in the rugged heights of Valmasque Valley, this alpine lake reflects the jagged peaks and clear blue sky like a natural mirror. The water is so transparent that submerged rocks are visible beneath the surface, adding depth to the serene composition. Surrounded by steep slopes, gravel shores, and sparse vegetation, this tranquil scene captures the raw elegance of Mercantour National Park. A moment of stillness in the wild heart of the French Alps.
Photo taken when hiking to the Chamanna Segantini above the summer and winter sport resort Pontresina. Stunning view towards the town of St. Moritz, Engadin, Switzerland.
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Scendendo alla stazione di Roten Boden dalla ferrovia a cremagliera che sale al Gornergrat, si raggiunge in pochi minuti questo magnifico laghetto alpino (2.757 m) impreziosito da una vista incomparabile. All'orizzonte, una nuvola grandiosa si appoggia al Cervino (Matterhorn, 4.478 m). Sull'altro lato si staglia la Dent Blanche (4.358 m), un altro dei tanti "quattromila" che ornano la Mattertal.
Zermatt, Vallese, Svizzera