Rick Steves Best of the Alps

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2020 | In this one-hour special, join Rick Steves on an alpine adventure, with scenic train rides, breathtaking lifts, majestic glaciers, and unforgettable hikes. We conquer the Dolomites in Italy and the Zugspitze in Austria. In Switzerland, we savor the beauty of the Matterhorn, the Jungfrau, and Appenzell. And in France, starting off from Chamonix, we ride the lift up to the Aiguille du Midi and hike the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #alps

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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

00:00 Introduction
02:34 Zugspitze
04:40 Walderalm Farm
06:19 Innsbruck
08:23 Brenner Pass
11:44 Dolomites
12:53 Kastelruth
15:57 Alpe di Siusi
18:10 Matterhorn
20:05 Zermatt
22:28 Little Matterhorn viewpoint
23:18 Glacier Express train line
24:27 Appenzell
28:18 Lauterbrunnen Valley
29:56 Kleine Scheidegg
31:41 Jungfraujoch station
32:40 Enjoying the trails
34:22 Gimmelwald
38:20 Schilthorn
40:27 Chamonix
45:49 Mer de Glace
47:05 Tour du Mont Blanc
54:09 Conclusion

[ankur]

As usual a masterpiece from Rick. Rick’s videos and the old style travel vlogging is a great source of strength and vigor in a stressful day. Thank you Mr. Steves.

[kevincaldwell]

Rick needs to win Oscars or some other top end video awards...his shows are always so epic

[dondominic]

Its from Rick's videos I realized how beautiful the Earth is. Thanks for sharing the video and cheers to everyone watching here.

[yoptastic]

Cheers Rick for bringing to the world, and a disabled woman from Yorkshire - (U.K.) - me, the absolute best in world travel and some breath-taking views and nature to us all. I think if you get loads of people up, out and travelling, absorbing all the culture and educating themselves about other peoples/countries and religions and the struggles they might have had to face to get where they are today, then you should be well happy with helping people to realize that you've only got one life, so get out and travel as much as you can! You can say aloud and be proud that your videos have helped people all these years. I am so grateful for every one of your videos and that your films give information about disabled travelers, such as myself - I can honestly say that that is invaluable information. I say Thank You Rick, keep on travelling my friend, always.

[hunlui]

not only rick is a gem but the cameraman & editing makes his videos the best

[vcom]

Rick's first guidebook "Europe through the back door" inspired me to quit my job in the USA and backpack through Europe.

I had to visit his beloved Gimmewald. Of course, I had to hike up the Schilthorn from Gimmewald. Woof!.
I fell in love with Switzerland and vowed to live there one day.
One year later I was, and stayed for many years.
I have traveled to 48 countries. Switzerland is without a doubt the most beautiful.
Thanks for the inspiration.

[jenjem]

Rick, much appreciated your tone, graciousness, respect, truly you are helping many get through a tight spot in history. Thank you for your kind demeanor. You are helping US. Never loses its ability to inspire and uplift. Thank you.❤️

[garyandjenn]

The Alps are one of my favorite places in the world to visit!

[shyamalpaul]

I AM MESMERIZED EXPERIENCING THE WONDERFUL NATURAL BEAUTY OF ALPS 👌❤️❤️

[healingsoul]

Absolutely stunning! Rick Steves captures the breathtaking beauty and charm of the Alps perfectly. A must-watch for anyone who loves travel and nature!

[yoptastic]

The world would be a better place if there were more people like Rick, I say Rick Steves for president - and I'm not even American!

[SaletePires-cv]

Thank you Rick Steves. I travel every day, thanks to you. All the best to you.❤️

[NeilBiswasT]

The camera work, voice of Rick and overall appearance are treasure for generations to come. Kudos to you sir.

[ceeceety]

Never in my life would I have thought I would enjoy listening to accordions and the beautiful voices singing along. That put a smile on my face and in my heart!

[rodolfoalonzo]

I always feel crying when l see beautiful places well done steve for giving us the oppurtunity to see this beautiful places.

[musicaynaturaleza]

This music is so beautiful it makes me cry and I'm a guy not prone to such emotion. Truly lovely. I've always loved Irish music and the Irish.

[tushisnow]

Rick is the best travel 🧳 blogger. Always a vintage vibe 💯💯💯

[JonathanMendoza-rohq]

Wowww!!! Its like im dreaming, my most beautiful armchair travel...love from the Philippines.

[EuropeArtHeritage]

Great Memories back in 1980: I had spent a quiet, secluded week at a family's bed'n'breakfast place in a very small Austrian village surrounded by the Alps and the soothing sound of cowbells and waterfalls. This episode brought back the once-in-a-lifetime experience! Thank you Rick Steves & crew for this episode ~

[francoisedandre]

Les Alpes Suisse, quelle grande beauté, respiration maximale !