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While we may imagine that the Golden Age of Mountaineering was also a golden age of untarnished nature, it would be totally unrealistic to believe that the Alps could ever return to the conditions experienced by a handful of 19th-century pioneers who had the mountains virtually to themselves. Yet those of us who cannot resist their lure can do several things to minimise our personal impact on them, no matter how small and insignificant they may seem. Multiplied many thousands of times, they can make a difference.

Äsch and its thunderous waterfall (Chapter 6:3)

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

Communications When making a telephone call to Switzerland from the UK, the international dialling code is 0041. To call the UK from Switzerland use 0044. Cashless call boxes are operated by a phone card (Taxcard) on sale at post offices, newsagents and railway stations. Many call boxes also accept payment by credit card.

Currency The Swiss Franc (CHF); 100 centimes/rappen = CHF1. The Euro (€) is accepted as a means of payment in establishments near a border, but change will be given in Swiss francs. Major credit cards can be used in most hotels, mountain inns and some huts. ATM (cash machines) are located in the majority of towns and tourist resorts.