Grütli - Rütli | |
Canton of Uri (Switzerland) - The Rütli (French: Grütli) is the most mythical meadow in Switzerland. It is located in a difficult-to-reach spot on the steep shores of Lake Lucerne, just below the village of Seelisberg. |
Raspille (Pyramides de la) | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - Spectacular geological formations rise above the torrent that marks the language border between the French-speaking Valais and the German-speaking Upper Valais. |
Réchy | |
Canton of Valais (Switzerland) - This small village on the left bank of the Rhône rises from the bottom of the valley of the same name and is part of the municipality of Chalais, as is the famous resort of Vercorin, further up the mountain. |
Remonot (Grotte-chapelle de) | |
Region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté (France) - On the picturesque road that runs along the Doubs from Morteau to Pontarlier, this former hermitage has become a very surprising place of Catholic worship, as it is located in a cave at the foot of a cliff at the entrance to the Entreroches gorge. |
Reschen Pass | |
Autonomous Region of South-Tyrol (Trentino-Alto Adige) (Italy) - The Resia Pass (Italian: Passo di Resia, German: Reschenpass), at an altitude of 1507 m, is located in the German-speaking Italian region of South Tyrol, about 1.5 km south of the Austrian border. |
Rigi | |
Canton of Schwyz (Switzerland) - At an altitude of 1797 metres, the Rigi has been a popular destination for excursions since the 17th century, thanks to its position on Lake Lucerne and its impressive panoramic views over the whole of Central Switzerland. |
Romont | |
Canton of Fribourg (Switzerland) - With the numerous churches of the region and its Vitromuseum, Romont has become the Swiss capital of stained-glass windows. Perched on the top of a hill, the town boasts a long and distinguished history and is quite well preserved. |
Rona | |
Canton of Graubünden (Switzerland) - A very small village which is part of the commune of Sursés, in the Oberhalbstein valley where the river Gelgia (or Güglia) flows, on the road to the Julier Pass. |
Rossinière | |
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - Rossinière is quite famous for its Grand Chalet, built in 1754, one of the biggest wood houses of Europe, where the painter Balthus lived until his death. One cannot visit this incredible chalet but you have definitely to see it! |
Rougemont | |
Canton of Vaud (Switzerland) - Rougemont is ideally situated in the beautiful Pays-d'Enhaut, approximately half way between the medieval town of Gruyères and the jet-set resort of Gstaad, in Saanenland. |