Autumn in the Alps

27th September 2023

Last modified on October 2nd, 2023

PlanetSKI has been in Verbier in Switzerland this week.

We’re doing some research into all that is new in the Swiss resort for next winter.

Plus catching up with a few friends and looking for somewhere to rent as we plan to base ourselves in the area for a month or two next winter.

More of that later, but what first struck us was the autumnal colours.

The seasons in Verbier, like elsewhere around the Alps, are changing as the end of September approaches.

Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

“Although the sun is shining bright at the moment after the wintery weather last weekend, there is still a cooler feel in Verbier,” said the PlanetSKI editor, James Cove.

“People are still out mountain biking, hiking and paraponting, but thoughts are already turning to winter.

“It may be some way off but the seasons are most definitely changing.”

Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

In town the brightly coloured flowers are also shedding their summer colours.

Verbier, Switzerland. Image © PlanetSKI

See this earlier PlanetSKI story on the snow in Europe and in North America from a few days ago:

• Snow is falling in the Alps and beyond

Much of it in the Alps has now melted, except at altitude, as the temperatures have now risen.

The Jura. Image © PlanetSKI

See here for an earlier PlanetSKI article from the Jura as we passed through earlier this week:

• PlanetSKI is in the Jura Mountains

Mijoux, The Jura. Image © PlanetSKI

Elsewhere in the Alps autumn is also underway.

Here are some images from the Tirol:

With some great autumn hikes on offer:

And lets not forget across The Pond where the Fall colours and sights can be amazing.

Do check back as we update this report…

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