SWITZERLAND – a country famous for chocolate, army knives and the Alps. The European mountain range attracts around 120 million tourists every year, according to the WWF, but it’s not just the skiing that draws travellers to the Swiss Alps. There are plenty of outdoor pursuits to get stuck into in the warmer months – although your fitness might just be tested, as this travel writer found out.

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