Explore the landscape of Swiss wines Wine lovers, these 50 hikes are for you! From dramatic vineyards in the Alps to stunning lakeside wineries, this guide will help you discover the extraordinary and diverse landscape of Swiss wine. The 50 hikes follow routes chosen for their beauty through Switzerland's leading wine regions. Every single one of them ends with a visit to an excellent Swiss winemaker. Wine writer Ellen Wallace has crisscrossed the country by trail and track, and her routes will permit hikers of all levels to discover her favorite wines. • A presentation of 50 carefully selected wineries and wines • A wide variety of grape varieties and price ranges • Beautiful itineraries with information for visitors • Downloadable GPX files for each rout

Autorentext
Ellen Wallace has two passions: drinking wine and traveling (either on foot or by bike). She is an essayist, author, journalist and editor. She is also a juror at international wine competitions and writes for wine trade magazines. She lives in Valais, with a marvelous view of the mountains - and the vines.

Zusammenfassung
What better way to get to know a wine than by exploring the region it comes from? From the Valais slopes to the lake regions, Switzerland offers a wonderful variety of landscapes and grape varieties to wander through. To get to know her favorite winegrowers and their products, the oenologist and journalist Ellen Wallace traveled the country's roads and hiking trails. She has selected 50 picturesque travel routes spread across all of Switzerland's wine regions. All of them end with a delicious glass of wine in hand. Each chapter includes information about the hike, a detailed description of the route with practical information and a presentation of the wine cellar and a selected wine.