Mike West
The St. Gotthard Pass
Linking the towns of Hospental and Airolo in the Swiss Alps lies one of the most exciting passes in the Alps - The San Gottardo (or St....
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Mike West
Feb 3, 20232 min read
Lucerne - Lake & City
Nestled into the mountains in the north east corner of Switzerland, Lucerne one of the quieter Swiss cities. In contrast to Bern, Zurich...
Mike West
Jan 26, 20232 min read
The Mangart Pass, Slovenia
Located in the far northwest of Slovenia on the edge of the Julian Alps, the mountain of Mangart straddles the Italian border. With an...
Mike West
Jan 15, 20232 min read
The Grimsel Pass
Taking you up to 2164 meters above sea level, Grimsel is the high alpine road that links the Bernese Highlands and the Obergoms. 23 miles...
Mike West
Jan 13, 20232 min read
Furka - The 'Goldfinger' Pass
Forever famous as the pass featured on the James Bond movie 'Goldfinger', this high mountain pass in Swiss alpine region of Obergoms is...
Mike West
Jan 3, 20233 min read
A Day in Liechtenstein
Set in a scenic valley of the Alps between Austria and Switzerland, Liechtenstein is the sixth smallest country in the world. Although...
Mike West
Nov 29, 20223 min read
The Top Of Europe
Slap-bang in the centre of Switzerland sits the region known as the Bernese Oberland, an area of outstanding beauty. Pristine alpine...
Mike West
Nov 25, 20223 min read
Grossglockner - The Perfect Pass
If you love mountain drives, there are few roads that compare to the famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road - and not surprisingly so - at...
Mike West
Nov 18, 20223 min read
Lake Bled - Jewel Of Slovenia
Set amongst lush green forests and the mountains of the Julien Alps, Lake Bled is without a doubt one of the top iconic places of...
Mike West
Nov 15, 20222 min read
The Klausen Pass
At 1948m, the Klausen Pass may not be the highest of the Swiss mountain passes, but don't be fooled - it certainly still packs a punch!...
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