2021

The Mighty Matterhorn

The Mighty Matterhorn

The Matterhorn is one of Switzerland’s most iconic landmarks, known for its near symmetrical pyramidal peak. The summit is 4,478m high and the mountain straddles the border between Switzerland and Italy in the Monte Rosa area of Zermatt. Zermatt is popular all year round for skiing, climbing and hiking. The town lies at 1,600m and sits below the Matterhorn with its car-free main street,...

Geneva, Villa la Grange

Two Presidents in Geneva

Geneva was greatly honoured to be chosen to host today’s meeting, June 16th 2021, between Joe Biden, President of the United States and Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. Villa La Grange is a classified historic monument nestled in a large park between the districts of Les Eaux Rives and Parc des Eaux-Rives in Geneva, and it provided a perfect meeting venue. The last such event in Geneva was...

The Cresta Run

The Cresta Run

St Moritz is a luxury Alpine resort in Switzerland in the Engadin valley. It has hosted the Winter Olympics twice and has the famous Cresta Run, a world championship bobsled run made of natural ice. St Moritz Tobogganing Club was established in 1885 when the first run was built, and has since gained a worldwide membership. Whilst the run and the traditions surrounding it remain constant, the toboggans and...

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