Climate & Seasons
The diversity of Switzerland is reflected in its climate, despite its small size. The Alps are an important factor here. They act as a barrier, so that the weather in the north is often quite different from that in the south. It is noticeably milder in winter in the south than in the north.

The seasons are clearly defined. In spring (March to May) the trees blossom and the meadows become green. In summer the temperature rises to 25-30 degrees (77-86 degrees Fahrenheit). In winter the snow changes the landscape.

Walking
Walking is popular, especially among the German speaking Swiss, and among older people.  A dense network of 60,000 footpaths covers the country. According to a poll published in 2001 more than 60% of the Swiss had been for at least one hike in the previous year.
The footpaths are well signposted and well-kept. The yellow signs are everywhere, with information about destinations or the name of the route, and often also with walking times, distances and altitudes.
There are also a number of learning trails, covering a wide range of subjects, with information boards every so often along the way.

Transportation
Swiss public transport is of high quality. This applies to both the public service vehicles and the punctuality of the time table. Lots of places can be reached through a network of trains, buses, ships and gondolas. This network is also referred to as the 'Swiss Travel System', which can be used if you posses a Swiss rail pass. Major cities are connected by InterCity trains which usually run every hour. Busy connections often provide at least two trains per hour. Buses play an important role as well. Bus services are often provided by the Swiss post services Die Post. Generally speaking, transportation to small villages starts early in the morning and ends early in the evening. These buses or trains usually run once per hour, but this can be less as well. It is recommended to take that into account when planning your trips. The Swiss timetable helps you planning.

The region Graubünden
This is the canton of 150 valleys. It reflects the diversity of Switzerland on a small area. From the Rhine valley to the Bernina pass, the idyllic alpine scenery with mountain lakes, deep and wild gorges, and wide valleys, all enjoy a southern climate. Apart from the reputed ski resorts such as St. Moritz, Davos, Arosa, Flims and Lenzerheide, new resorts have been developed that can fulfil the wishes of the most demanding sports enthusiast.
The southeast canton of Graubünden covers 7,100 km2 (2,741 square miles).