Saturday, February 11, 2012

Säntis, Switzerland pics

 The Dent-de-Jaman mountain overtowering a farm. This tooth-like mountain is 1825 meters above sea level and offers a spectacular view over lake Léman.
 Sheep grazing in pre-alpine landscape between the Dent-de-Jaman and the Rochers de Naye.
 A picturesque alpine hamlet near Arolla in the canton of Valais.


The château de Valère in Sion (canton of Valais). This 13th century castle is the home of the oldest playable organ in the world, dating from 1390.
 Summer snow storm in the Säntis area, canton of Appenzell.
 Mountain path in the Säntis area, canton of Appenzell.
 The Old Town of Geneva.
 Sunset over lake Léman seen from the village of Blonay (above the town of Vevey).
The Geneva countryside with the Arve river and the Salève mountain across the border in France. Click here for more beautiful pictures of Geneva.