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The mountain stations of the Swiss are spread over 3 geographic areas:

• The Jura which forms the Jura Arc
• The Prealps in front of the Alps
• The Alps, which are separated by the Rhône into the Northern Alps and Southern Alps

Jura

Canton of Bern or Bernese Jura

French-speaking part of the canton of Bern

• Orvin - Les Prés-d'Orvin  – a typical Jura village-resort. Obviously nice. (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Jura

In French-speaking Switzerland, French is spoken there

• The Breuleux  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Neuchâtel

In French-speaking Switzerland, French is spoken there

• La Corbatière  (last update Feb. 2018)
• The Bugnenets  (last update Feb. 2018)
• La Brévine  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Val-de-Travers  (last update Feb. 2018)
• The View-des-Alpes / Tête-de-Ran  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Vaud

In French-speaking Switzerland, French is spoken there

• Abbey  – a lively and welcoming community, happy to receive those seeking rest, tranquility and invigorating air. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Orient  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Le Brassus  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saint-Cergue  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Ste-Croix - Les Rasses  – a breathtaking view of Lake Neuchâtel, the Romand plateau and the Swiss Alps. (last update Feb. 2018)

The Prealps

Canton of Bern

We speak German but also French

Haut-Simmental-Gessenay administrative district

• Gstaad  – Village of the commune of Saanen or Gessenay in French (last update Feb. 2018)
• Schonried  – Village of the commune of Saanen or Gessenay in French (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saanenmoser  – Village of the commune of Saanen or Gessenay in French (last update Feb. 2018)

• Zweisimmen  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Friborg

In French-speaking Switzerland, French is spoken there but note that the canton of Friborg is bilingual, some districts and / or municipalities speak and / in German or and / in French.

Gruyère district

• Jaun (See also Jaun Dorf) – for those who love true nature, the purity of the air and the clear water of the torrents ... The only German-speaking municipality in the district of Gruyère (last update Feb. 2018)
• Val de Charmey  – welcoming summer-winter resort, in the heart of Gruyère. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Gastlosen  (last update Feb. 2018)
• La Berra  – located near the village of La Roche, a mountain pasture renowned for its multiple winter and summer possibilities ... (last update Feb. 2018)
• Moléson-village  – the pasture has become a small resort dedicated to the family (last update Feb. 2018)
• Les Paccots  – on the heights of Chatel Saint-Denis (last update Feb. 2018)
• Schwarzsee (Black Lake) (Shores of the lake) – surrounded by the Friborg Prealps, a lake with black water. (last update Feb. 2018)

Gruyère district

• Schwarzsee (Black Lake)  – surrounded by the Friborg Prealps, a lake with black water. (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Vaud

In French-speaking Switzerland, French is spoken there

• Château-d'Œx  – Chief town of Pays-d'Enhaut, one of the 3 European hot-air balloon sites. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Glacier 3000  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Gryon - La Barboleuse  – mainly family oriented, quiet and peaceful, the perfect place to spend a pleasant stay in all seasons. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Les Avants - Rochers-de-Naye  – it is accessed by a cogwheel train, but also on foot by making an extraordinary hike. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Les Diablerets  – mixture of a mountain village and a booming modern resort, at the foot of a majestic massif rising above the 3 000 m altitude. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Les Mosses - La Lécherette  – located on a plateau which benefits from a micro-climate, 2 family-friendly destinations. (last update Feb. 2018)
• The Pleiades  – It is not the small constellation located in space, it is a bucolic mountain resort located above Vevey. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Leysin  – cosmopolitan and international, a fantastic sun exposure. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Rougemont  – Mid-mountain village, having retained all its authenticity, despite its tourist development. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Villars-sur-Ollon  – the largest resort in Chablais, but also the most chic with its large hotels and sumptuous private chalets. (last update Feb. 2018)

The Alps

It is necessary to clearly differentiate:

• the northeastern Alps around Mont Santis (2 501 m) in the Cantons of Appenzell and St. Gallen
• the northern Alps above the Rhône Valley formed by the Jungfrau massif (4 158 m) especially in central Switzerland
• the Southern Alps below the Rhône Valley, only concerning the Canton of Valais (Mont Cervin or Matterhorn - Mont-Rose or Pic Dufour or Dufourspitz - Grand Combin)
• the Eastern Alps located in Graubunden / Engadine

Cantons of Appenzell and St. Gallen (North Eastern Alps)

German is spoken there

• Wildhaus  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Bern (Northern Alps)

Romansh and German are spoken there

• Region concentrated around the Jungfrau Massif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Adelboden  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Grindelwald  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Jungfraujoch  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Kandersteg  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Kiental  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Kleine Scheidegg  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Lauterbrunnen  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Mannlichen  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Murren  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Wengen  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Uri (Northern Alps)

German is spoken there

• Andermatt  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Unterwalden (Northern Alps)

German is spoken there

• Engelberg  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Graubunden / Graubunden / Engadine (Eastern Alps)

Romansh and German are spoken there

• Arosa  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Davos  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Disentis-Muster  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Flims-Dorf  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Flims-Waldhaus  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Laax  (last update Feb. 2018)
• Lenzerheide  (last update Feb. 2018)
• St. Moritz  (last update Feb. 2018)

Canton of Valais (Southern Alps)

In French-speaking Switzerland, but German is spoken very fluently. Some municipalities mentioned (Saas, Zermatt, Visperterminen and others) are German-speaking.

• Anzere  – To 1 500 m altitude, facing the many peaks exceeding 4000. Pure and invigorating air. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Arolla  – one of the highest in the European Alps. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Belalp - Blatten - Naters  – up on the mountain, you breathe clean air, the car is totally prohibited (last update Feb. 2018)
• Bellwald  – typical village of the valley of Conches, wild and authentic. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Bettmeralp  – far from the world and all traffic, total freedom in unspoiled nature. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Bruson  – small village facing Verbier. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Bürchen  – you will love this village located between gentle hills and larch forests. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Champex-lake  – in the midst of grandiose landscapes, the small family resort offers a wide range of activities. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Chandolin  – high perched at 2 000 m altitude, typical village resort of the Val d'Anniviers. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Champery  – facing the majestic Dents du Midi, an imposing resort due to its infrastructure and possibilities. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Champoussin  – mushroom station of the Portes du Soleil. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Crans-Montana  – internationally renowned resort located on a magnificent plateau overlooking the Rhône Valley, facing the majestic 4000s. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Eischoll  – rest, tranquility, the family resort par excellence. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Ernen, Mühlebach, Steinhaus  – high historical place of the valley of Conches. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Evolene  – one of the most characteristic villages of Valais, the center of which is made up of old wooden buildings. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Fiesch (Fieschertal)  – magnificent village resort, starting point for the Aletsch Glacier. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Gluringen  – the village has retained its mountain charm. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Grächen  – very old village whose inhabitants maintain friendly relations with tourists. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Grimentz  – station with thousands of geraniums located a stone's throw from the imposing Moiry dam. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Kleine Matterhorn  – To 3 887 m by cable car. A must. (last update Feb. 2018)
• La Fouly  – located in one of the wildest places in Valais, for a peaceful stay close to unspoiled nature. (last update Feb. 2018)
• La Tzoumaz  – ideal for spending excellent family holidays, with access to the 4 Vallées ski area. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Les Crosets  – resort conducive to the practice of sport. (last update Feb. 2018)
• The Marécottes  – small family resort, proud of its alpine zoo and its special swimming pool. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Leukerbad  – at the heart of majestic cliffs, internationally renowned resort for its thermal baths. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Liddes-Vichères  – obligatory passage on the Grand St-Bernard road! (last update Feb. 2018)
• Lötschental Valley  – several welcoming villages in this valley classified by UNESCO. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Morgins  – pure and invigorating air, located at the bottom of a sunny valley, a family resort par excellence. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Nax  – dream location for a peaceful vacation (last update Feb. 2018)
• Nendaz  – 4 stations in one! Something to satisfy all kinds of vacationers! (last update Feb. 2018)
• Obergoms  – last stations before the big passes (Nufenen, Grimsel and Furka). (last update Feb. 2018)
• Ovronnaz  – thermal baths, hiking, skiing, idleness, sun, mountain paradise ... (last update Feb. 2018)
• Randa  – model village, postcard village! (last update Feb. 2018)
• Riederalp  – car-free, sunny, south facing, near the famous Aletsch Forest. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Rosswald  – oasis of tranquility among the holiday cottages. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saas Almagell  – clean and healthy air, fantastic place dominated by the peaks exceeding the 4000 meters. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saas Grund  – charm, mix of authenticity and modernism, ideal location in the center of the Saas valley. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saas-Fee  – the Pearl of the Alps. (last update Feb. 2018)
• St-Luc  – Val d'Anniviers village resort. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Super St-Bernard - Bourg St-Pierre  – station steeped in history, on the Italian border and famous for its big doggie. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Thyon 2000 and region  – modern resort built in the 1970s, family destination. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Torgon  – adept at times-sharing, an essentially family-oriented resort. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Verbier  – must-see destination in the Alps. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Vercorin  – old chalets forming the heart of the essentially family resort. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Veysonnaz  – a breathtaking view of the Rhône valley, the town of Sion and access to the 4-Vallées area. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Visperterminen  – the hosts, leaving this place, have only one word, fabulous! (last update Feb. 2018)
• Zermatt  – in all seasons, Zermatt ... remains Zermatt, the most famous resort in the world! (last update Feb. 2018)
• Zinal  – located at the foot of the famous Imperial Crown, the resort has retained its cachet and simplicity. (last update Feb. 2018)