where are the swiss alps in switzerland

The Swiss Alps are a mountain range located in southern Switzerland, covering approximately 60% of the country’s surface area. They stretch across eight cantons (states) in Switzerland, including:

1. Valais (Wallis)
2. Bern
3. Grisons (Graubünden)
4. Uri
5. Schwyz
6. Obwalden
7. Nidwalden
8. Ticino

Some of the most popular destinations in the Swiss Alps include:

* The Jungfrau region in the Bernese Oberland
* The Matterhorn in Zermatt, Valais
* The Gotthard Massif in Uri and Ticino
* The Engadine Valley in Grisons
* The Bernina Range in Grisons
* The Saas Valley in Valais

The Swiss Alps offer breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and a wide range of outdoor activities, such as skiing, hiking, mountain biking, and paragliding.

Here are some key cities and towns in the Swiss Alps:

* Interlaken (Bern)
* Zermatt (Valais)
* St. Moritz (Grisons)
* Davos (Grisons)
* Klosters (Grisons)
* Saas-Fee (Valais)
* Grindelwald (Bern)
* Adelboden (Bern)

These towns and cities serve as bases for exploring the surrounding mountains, valleys, and villages, and offer a range of accommodations, restaurants, and activities for visitors.