Article: Holidays: I'm in training for the Alps.(Features)

I HAD always harboured dreams of following in the footsteps of the great mountaineers.

So when the opportunity arose to conquer the north face of the Eiger, I eagerly pulled on my size seven walking boots and set off...with emergency supplies of Swiss chocolate, of course.

But I have to confess the expedition involved no great heroics. In fact just about anyone can enjoy this snow-capped wonderland - by letting the train take the strain.

The ...

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