Many visitors also opt to spend as much time in the village itself, a spot seemingly plucked from the cover of a Christmas card. From town, it's also easy to access Europe's highest railway station.

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Some even likened the area to the Swiss Alps. Another highlight of a Mountain Village trip (aside from the nearby slopes, of course) is a ride on the scenic gondola. The gondola shuttles visitors ...