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  Alps - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Dauphine Alps (from the Col du Galibier, westwards and southwards).
Bernina Alps (from the Maloja to the Reschen Scheideck and the Stelvio, south and east of the Val Bregaglia and of the Engadine and north of the Valtellina).
The Alps of Bavaria, the Vorarlberg and Salzburg (north of the Arlberg Pass, Innsbruck, the Pinzgau, and the Enns valley).
www.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AL/ALPS.htm   (13116 words)

  
 Swiss Alps Skiing
This region is bordered by: Lake Lucerne in the south-west; the Klausen Pass, upper Linth valley and Lake Walen in the south; the Rhine valley in the east; Lake Constance in the north.
The border between the Central Eastern Alps and the Southern Limestone Alps is the so-called Periadriatic Seam.
The Northern Limestone Alps are separated from the Central Eastern Alps by the Grauwacken Zone.
www.breadlike.com /pages7/85/swiss-alps-skiing.html   (696 words)

  
 SummitPost - Samnaun Group -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
Like its neighbours, the Ferwall Group to the west, the Silvretta and Sesvenna Groups to the south and the Ötztal Alps to the east it is part of the Rhaetian Alps, a stretch of mountain ranges which took its name from its original inhabitants, the Rhaetians.
The Samnaun area was at the heart of all the changes during history, mostly because of its proximity to one of the most important north-south passes in the Alps, Reschenpass / Passo di Resia.
The southern Muttler Group is divided from the northern main ridge by Samnaun Valley, which culminates in Zeblasjoch Pass (Samnauner Joch), one of the important high passes of the Rhaetian Alps.
www.summitpost.org /area/range/184000/samnaun-group.html   (1596 words)

  
 Samnaun Ski and Snowboard Resort, Switzerland
Located at the easternmost extremity of the Graubunden region of Switzerland, Samnaun ski resort is linked with the neighbouring Austrian resort of Ischgl, and together they boast the largest ski area in the eastern Alps - the Silvretta Arena.
Samnaun is a duty-free town, and only one of a handful of villages in this remote valley bordering Austria which benefits from this unique status.
Samnaun ski resort has 60kms of local downhill runs and a longest run of six kilometres.
www.wintersportsweb.com /Samnaun_resort.html   (335 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Swiss Alps
The Swiss Alps are the central portion of the Alps mountain range that lies within Switzerland.
Lepontine Alps: cantons Valais, Ticino, Grisons, contains the Simplon Pass, St Gotthard Pass and the Splügen Pass.
North-Eastern Swiss Alps: cantons Zug, Schwyz, Zürich, St.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Swiss_Alps   (162 words)

  
 Bikes Up   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The highest mountain in the Alps is the Mont Blanc at 4808 meters on the French-Italian border.
The Eastern Alps are commonly subdivided into the Northern Limestone Alps, the Central Eastern Alps and the Southern Limestone Alps, with reflects the different geological composition of the more central parts of the Alps and the groups at its fringe.
The border between the Central Alps and the Southern Limestone Alps is the so-called Periadriatic Seam.
www.bikesup.com /bicycle/geo/show_primary_range.php?primary_range_id=2   (758 words)

  
 Going Further Afield: Ischgl, Austria - On the Scene Report | The Ski Europe Report 04-20-04
The 80 trail down to Samnaun (1,840 meters/6,036 feet) is a classic, big mountain decent that covers miles of terrain and 1,024 meters/3,359 feet of vertical.
Samnaun is a much quieter place than Ischgl -- perfect for families wishing to get away from the occasionally intense après-ski scene at Ischgl.
The Samnaun tram takes skiers to Alp Trida (2,263 meters/7,424 feet), a high bowl surrounded on all sides by mountains between 2,488 meters/8,162 feet and 2,872 meters/9,422 feet in height.
www.ski-europe.com /news/articles/resorts/isc04-20-04.html   (1906 words)

  
 European travel tours: Grand Alpine - Tour the mountains of Central Europe for magnificent sightseeing
This is a picturesque route in the Alps across the Brennerpass in Austria, the Jaufenpass in Italy and the Timmeljoch pass back in Austria.
First you visit a duty-free state surrounded by the Alps which can only be reached by Austria or ski-lift.
Samnaun is a very little state with only 800 inhabitants!
www.private-europe-tours.com /noframes/grand_alpine.htm   (579 words)

  
 dandjwalks Ischgl resort & walking
To the north are the Verwall Alps separating the Paznaun from the Arlberg valley with its famous resort of St Anton.
To the south are the Samnaun Alps which form the natural frontier with Switzerland.
The walk starts from the top of the Dias Alpe (1830m), there is a good path to the Niederelbe Hut (2310m) which is situated by a small lake.
www.btinternet.com /~dandjwalks/Ischgl/Ischgl.htm   (1617 words)

  
 Parashoot Productions
We couldn't resist this and had to drive the well known road to the Alps again.
The next day, very early in the morning, we followed the snow and arrived in Samnaun Switzerland where the resort is recently connected to Austrian Ischgl.
Here we found virgin snow again and because of the very low temperatures (-15 to - 20 ° C on the slopes) we were able to ski couloirs that normally could not be skied.
www.parashoot.nl /htm/videos/clipsamnaun2001.htm   (287 words)

  
 Tripso.com, The last honest travel site
After exploring the Alps for the past decade, I have discovered only six areas with lift-connected cross-border skiing.
Once in Samnaun, it’s a trek with skis on shoulders to a bus that takes you to a small cable car connecting to the upper lifts and back to Austria.
Samnaun is a duty-free shopping area with inexpensive whisky, perfume and cigarettes.
www.tripso.com /archives/2005/12/crossborder_ski.html   (1469 words)

  
 Krauser Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
This year the Krauser Rally was held in Samnaun in Switzerland.
Samnaun is on the far right hand-side of Switzerland, just where the borders of Austria and Italy meet.
This was so that we could have a chance to soak up the ambience of the village as all the riders arrived, which we sometimes miss because of the busy Krauser schedule.
www.cwmotorcycles.co.uk /adventure/krauser_2004.html   (758 words)

  
 Samnaun Homepage - Switzerland Tourism - Switzerland
Become acquainted with the delightful landscape of the Samnaun valley with its unique Alpine flora and fauna.
And for deep-snow freaks and ski-tourers as well, Samnaun is a hot tip, while "Boarders' Paradise", one of Europe's largest fun parks, is music to the ears of the snowboarder.
But as a winter experience, Samnaun also means winter rambles through the snow-covered countryside.
www.myswitzerland.com /en/infra.cfm?rkey=625   (335 words)

  
 Nine Black Alps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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mzcx.com /Nine-Black-Alps/archive_32_2006.php   (1336 words)

  
 Ischgl Resort Reviews - Snow Conditions, Restaurant, Nightlife, Lodging, Resort Reviews - OnTheSnow.com
Ischgl is one of the many "party" ski resorts of the Austrian Alps.
After the lifts close people are at the mountain bars until almost dark.
Samnaun is duty free and they havve shops right on the runs at the Village.
reviews.onthesnow.com /resort/reviews/AT-AT/677   (778 words)

  
 Villars, homes and apartments in SAMNAUN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Samnaun Valley with it's 4 towns (Compatsch, Laret, Plan, Ravaisch, and Saumnaun) is in the trianglular area created by Switzerland,Austria and Italy.
It is set apart from others by it's extraordinary 2 floor cable car system (180 people) and by it's duty-free zone (cut prices).
2-storey cable car reaching the international ski region of Sammaun-Ischgl, the most significant area of the eastern Alps.
www.worldhome.ru /en/countries/C/60/SAMNAUN   (290 words)

  
 apartment Samnaun - Laret Samnaun Graubünden by Owner Apartment Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Light, friendly furnished vacation homes in Samnaun Laret with wonderful view of the Samnauner mountain world, make it for enem to probably-feel simple here.
In calm and sunny situation with good Auspunkt for migrations in summer ski run is possible up to the house, to the ski bus is it only few meters.
Samnaun lies with the largest ski arena of the east alps Samnaun/Ischgl in the duty-free area.
www.tourist-paradise.com /apartment-o569.html   (216 words)

  
 APPARTHOTEL NEVADA - SAMNAUN - ENGADIN - SCHWEIZ Sommerurlaub Wanderurlaub wandern Biken
The mountains around Samnaun are a mountainbikers’ paradise in the Alps...
In Samnaun, suitable forestry and wood paths, which are very well signposted, can be used as cycle paths with different degrees of difficulty.
Your bicycle will be transported directly into the international ski- and hiking region Samnaun / Ischgl by the "Double-Floor Mountain Railway” for free (2496 metres above sea level).
www.hotelnevada.ch /englisch/sommer-html/sommer02.html   (83 words)

  
 European Alps photo tour
All of this will be interwoven with spectacular mountain passes, wildflowers, and rustic Swiss and Austrian communities that nestle beneath the magnificence of the towering Alps.
Into the Albula Alp region we’ll go and be on the lookout for steam trains around Samedan before settling into our one night home near St. Moritz.
Then our European Alps photographic odyssey will be just about over as we head off in the direction of Munich for our last night east of the city.
www.travelimages.com /brochureeuropeanalpsclassical.html   (2325 words)

  
 gemut.com - Multicountry Ski Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Ischgl (Austria) to Samnaun (Switzerland): Ischgl is located near the end of the Paznaun valley, about 90 minutes’ drive from Innsbruck.
The village of Samnaun is Switzerland’s only tax-free zone, a paradise for the same type of merchandise found in airport boutiques.
Most skiers settle for buying a bottle which they aim to “smuggle” back to Austria, only to be disappointed by the absence, or disinterest, of any border guard.
www.gemut.com /content/view/479/217   (807 words)

  
 Switzerland Samnaun
(German speaking region) Samnaun is another ski resort in Switzerland where a skier may want a passport in the parka.
Part of the largest ski area in the eastern Alps, Samnaun is also a duty-free zone.
On Samnaun side is a huge 180-passenger, double-deck cable car.
www.bluebookski.com /bluebook9/Switzerland_Samnaun.htm   (230 words)

  
 Samnaun Travel Blogs | Samnaun Guide | Samnaun Review
Plan a trip to Samnaun with insights and recommendations from real travelers like you.
After two years in Herisau we moved about an hour away high into the Alps to a town called Davos.
Located about 30 minutes from St. Moritz, Davos was a ski resort town and definatley had more of...
realtravel.com /samnaun-graubunden-reviews-hotels-d971098.html   (256 words)

  
 Europe Travel Videos at TotalVid. Switzerland DVD and Video downloads.
This time Geraldine reaches the village of Samnaun close to the Austrian border.
Summer Lakes and Alps - Explore the kaleidoscope of scenery, culture and history that is Switzerland.
Magnificent vistas range from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the lush green palm trees near Italy.
www.totalvid.com /Europe-Videos-Switzerland   (357 words)

  
 Hans Rey Adventure Team
Come to Tyrol/Austria this summer; learn from Hans Rey himself while riding some of the finest trails in the Alps.
The mountain biking arena Ischgl-Silvretta-Samnaun is unique in the Alps (it is situated about 1 hour west of Innsbruck near the Swiss boarder).
Note: Not included in the price are rental bike if you don’t bring your own bike, transportation to and from Ischgl, entry fee for Ironbike Marathon.
www.hansrey.com /Ischgl.htm   (459 words)

  
 apartment Samnaun-Compatsch Samnaun Graubünden by Owner Apartment Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
In calm and sunny situation in Samnaun Compatsch.
Ski run is possible for ski bus stop before the house up to the house possible to the house, to the post office.
Our houses lie with the largest ski arena of the east alps Samnaun/Ischgl, in the duty-free area Samnaun.
www.tourist-paradise.com /apartment-o568.html   (248 words)

  
 Swiss Alps - Million Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Swiss Alps Vacations - Compare prices, read user reviews of hotels and search for travel deals to Swiss Alps.
Hotels in Alps - Book last minute and save up to 70%.
Swiss Alps - NYTimes.com can help you plan your next ski vacation.
www.millionhotels.org /Destination/Switzerland/Swiss-Alps.html   (177 words)

  
 Ski resort Samnaun: Skiurlaub Samnaun - Winterurlaub Samnaun - Wintersport Samnaun - Dorf
Pure snow sport - experience the vastness of the Silvretta Arena Samnaun / Ischgl.
The largest ski resort of the Eastern Alps, connecting the two winter sport paradises of Samnaun on the Swiss side and Ischgl on the Austrian side, has something to offer for every snow fan.
40 top modern transport systems, among them the Samnaun twin liner which is the only two-storey cable railway in the world, take carvers, snowboarders and the rest to their dream destination.
www.bergfex.com /samnaun/?lang=en   (287 words)

  
 Alps (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Look up Alps in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
The term Alps refers primarily to the Alps, a major European mountain range.
Dinaric Alps, in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro, and Albania
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alps_(disambiguation)   (119 words)

  
 Oberhalbstein   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Lepontine Alps : cantons Valais, Ticino, Grisons, contains the Simplon Pass, St Gotthard Pass and the Splügen Pass.
The Central Eastern Alps are the core ranges of the Eastern Alps with the highest peaks, located...
Verwall Alps (13) Rätikon (14) Silvretta (15) Sesvenna Range (16) Albula Range (17) Plessur Range (18) Oberhalbstein...
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