which alps?
 

Has anyone hiked French/Switzerland or Italian Alps. Which country has the most beautiful scenery?

Italy. The Dolomites. THE most beautiful mountains in the world! <BR>Possibly. O.K so I'm biased.<BR><BR>Steve

I love the Dolomites too, but my vote goes to Switzerland. There is just much more choice and the tremendous possibilities afforded by a "hiker's dream transportation system" makes independent hiking stupendously easy. I love being able to hike 9 hours over two passes and being able to easily get back to my hotel/car at the end of the day.

Chris:<BR><BR>What is the Hikers Dream Trans system? It is a gov't sponsored thing?<BR>JOHN

Chris,<BR>I would like to hike in Switzerland, but I am having trouble deciding where to base myself. I want to do long hikes but return to the hotel at night. I will be hiking alone.<BR><BR>Thanks in advance.

You cannot go wrong by staying in the Interlaken area. So much scenery. So many hiking opportunities. The trails are well marked and offer a wide variety of elevations and difficulties. I deem it the most beautiful area of Europe. Gute reise! Jinx Hoover

Thanks for the recommendation, Jinx. I have been leaning in that direction.

Santa Chiara, I also recommend the Berner Oberland, using Grindelwald and Kandersteg or Gstaad as bases. I have hiked the entire Swiss Alps Pass Route as day hikes.<BR><BR>If you are ever in the Luzern area let me know and maybe we can do a hike together, Pilatus? Since my husband is the one working here I'm pretty much free everyday.

Chris,<BR>I may be up for that as well. I haven't been hiking much here (Luzern) but the kinder are in school these days until afternoon. Send me an email if you need hiking companions!<BR>Cheers,<BR>Jan