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GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND

Legendary among climbers and gawpers alike, the town in the sway of the Eiger is the perfect Swiss chocolate box town – and an epic base for walks of all levels in some very long mountain shadows.

ARGENTIERE, FRANCE

At the head of the Chamonix Valley, Argentiere is the perfect base – and a rather quieter one compared to the valley’s buzzing namesake – for exploring peaks such as the Aiguille du Tour and the magnificent Balcon Sud, with panoramic views of Mont Blanc.