The Best Mountain Getaways for Nature Lovers.

Mountain trips reward travelers willing to go slightly off the standard resort circuit. These destinations combine scenery with genuinely good infrastructure for visitors.

The Swiss Alps

Zermatt and Interlaken offer some of the most reliable mountain scenery in the world, with train and cable car networks that make high-altitude views accessible without technical climbing.

The Canadian Rockies

Banff and Jasper national parks combine turquoise glacial lakes with wildlife viewing, and are accessible enough for a road trip rather than requiring a dedicated expedition.

The Dolomites, Italy

Dramatic limestone peaks paired with a strong hut-to-hut hiking network and, notably, some of the best food of any mountain range in the world.

Patagonia, Argentina & Chile

For travelers wanting something more remote, Patagonia’s glaciers and granite peaks offer a wilder, less developed alternative to the Alps.

Choosing between them

Want ease of access and infrastructure? The Alps. Want a road-trip-friendly wildlife trip? The Rockies. Want dramatic scenery with fewer crowds? Patagonia.