DELIGHTFUL ALPINE TOWNS

CRANS-MONTANA, SWITZERLAND

A combination of the towns of Crans and Montana, you need

to take the funicular to get here. The views of the surrounding

mountains are definitely worth it though.

TELLURIDE, UNITED STATES

A former mining town, Telluride is now known as an all-season

resort with numerous adventure activities year round. Some

notable events like the Telluride Film Festival take place

here as well.

IFRANE, MOROCCO

You might be surprised to find this small European style mountain

town high in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It has even come to

be known as “Little Switzerland”.

LE CHINAILLON, FRANCE

Located near Mont Blanc, Le Chinaillon is beautiful in winter

but in summer it’s incredible as well with green meadows

filled with wild flowers everywhere you look.

SHIRAKAWA-GO, JAPAN

This unique town of thatched roof homes at the base of

Mount Hakusan is a great place to enjoy solitude and

fresh mountain air.

ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND

Possibly the most well-known resort town in the world, St. Moritz

is a popular vacation spot for the rich and famous. It’s also

the highest village in Switzerland with a rail connection.

TORLA, SPAIN

A combination of glacial valleys, lush forests, and incredible

waterfalls come together with winding narrow streets and

stone houses to create some very memorable mountain charm.

WHISTLER, CANADA

Known for its shops, pubs, and restaurants, Whistler hosted

several 2010 Winter Olympics events.