The Alps & Leysin
Easy accessibility, favourable weather and an abundance of
superb routes on snow, ice and rock have guaranteed that the
Western Alps remain the most popular 'mountaineering playground'
in the world. A tremendous amount of climbing can be packed
into an alpine holiday, particularly if it is spent in the
company of a Guide with intimate knowledge of the region. The
sport of mountaineering has its roots in the Alps and the rich
history and tradition add a unique element to alpine climbing.
ISM is strategically situated between the famous
alpine centres of Zermatt, Chamonix and Grindelwald. Thus our
activities range
throughout the prime alpine areas, taking advantage of the
best climbing conditions and avoiding crowds.
Leysin is a village
perched high above Lake Geneva in the Swiss 'Prealpes', a
region of limestone peaks in the 'crook' of
the Western Alps. Thanks to a sunny aspect and pure mountain
air, Leysin thrived as a sanatorium until the 1950's. This
is still reflected in its architecture. Above the village
stand the Leysin Tours, impressive limestone monoliths
each with an easy scramble to its summit.
Much of the high land
around the Tours is a nature reserve and the rest is classic
Swiss pasture dotted with chalets and
farms. The region is served by a network of well-marked hiking
and mountain-biking trails and this, combined with the range
of sports facilities within the village, makes Leysin a popular
destination for an active holiday and a pleasant place to
spend time before or after a course. A full information pack
on Leysin
and its environs may be obtained from the tourist office:
Leysin Tourism, Case Postale 100, CH - 1854 Leysin
Tel: +41 24494 2244 (Fax: 1616) Email: tourism@leysin.ch
For an ISM information sheet on the Grand Chalet
and things to do in Leysin please Click Here
