Martin Horat, the Swiss prophet of the Weather is optimistic for the start of the season

on Thursday 1 December 2011

VIDEO: Martin Horat, il profeta del Meteo Svizzero

Horat Martin, a resident in Muothatal (rural valley in central Switzerland), is a true magician of the weather. This fun ladies and family to understand what does the winter observe the ants and their movements draws valuable insights on the Weather. Seeing moving ants who retire for the winter, Horat expected that there will be a winter full of snow and sun.

The spot of Switzerland Tourism, also online on our magazine today, pointing, as has become customary, irony and authenticity. In addition to the spot, now widespread throughout Europe, Switzerland Tourism has launched an online competition. To win you have to guess - or as close as possible - the height of snow in resort Weissfluhjoch. The draw will take place January 15.

THEMES KEY FOR THE WINTER: TERRACES AND SKIING IN THE SUN
Altitude, sun and snow: Switzerland has all it takes to provide you with a winter holiday bows. The average altitude of the ski is higher than in the rest of the Alps In this way the snow is already guaranteed to the top season. In addition, those who love sports, but without exaggeration, can enjoy relaxing in the sun breaks. It may, in fact, alternate with pleasant skiing stops in one of the cozy mountain huts that offer a magnificent view of the famous 4,000 of the Alps while resting lying on the deck - after tasting the local specialties - you can take also a bit 'of tan! Terraces in the sun
Switzerland in winter is like a huge terrace. There are hundreds of eateries along the slopes and trails for hiking or snowshoeing. Traditional or high-tech link on food, on entertainment and the unique panorama of the Swiss Alps. The Hotel Muottas Muragl above Samedan in the Engadine, has reopened its doors last year and has already won the brand EnergyPlus. Unique in Europe, produces more energy than it consumes thanks to the exploitation of geothermal and solar energy. At the top is the Eggishorn Hörl Hitta cabin that offers the typical dishes of the Valais and a superb view. Here you can admire one of the most spectacular panoramas in the Alps: the Aletsch Glacier, UNESCO world heritage site, which extends for 23 km. In Wengen is the famous Startbar, located directly at the start of the descent of the Lauberhorn, which offers live music every weekend, and came down with a full moon night. In Crans Montana a juicy news. La Cabane de Violettewas taken over by Pierre-Olivier Bagnoud, an expert mountain guide, and Franck Reynaud, awarded 1 Michelin star chef of the 'Hostellerie du Pas de l'Ours. The customers can then enjoy gourmet cuisine at high altitude. Above Leysin you can have lunch at one of four revolving restaurants in the world, the Kuklos, in an hour and a half, makes a 360 ° turn. A spin!

Fun on the slopes
The sun also kisses athletes. Slopes of different degrees of difficulty for ultimate fun for skiers and snowboarders. The area of Gemsstock above Andermatt, is made for speed freaks. Already during the cable car ride to the glacier of Gurschen breathtaking. For the more experienced there is the descent Bernhard Russi-Run in just 8 km from the glacier leading to the valley, an altitude of 1500 meters! For early risers there is the descent Corviglia-Piz Nair. From the opening day of impiantisarà can be run at 8 and you can just stop in slalom skiing more complete calm as the sun moves slowly over the snow-capped peaks.For those not afraid of heights, we recommend the Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. 17 km of track surrounded by a fantastic world of eternal ice and snow at a height breathtaking. It starts from 3,883 meters on a flat track nicely, and after the curve you change scenario with a slope very thrilling. Once in Zermatt is now a well-deserved reward: stay in a nice tavern specialties Valais Alps.