Montamont A.T.C. Off to the Alps Switzerland

Off to the Alps – Switzerland by Montamont

Off to the Alps – Switzerland is a visually rich travel guide that explores the Swiss Alps as both landscape and cultural space. Montamont combines classic Alpine icons with contemporary destinations, focusing on atmosphere, design and the experience of travelling through the mountains.

Content & focus

The book centres on mountain passes, scenic routes and lesser-known spots across the Swiss Alps. Stepping into scenes that feel like they came straight from a Wes Anderson film, readers encounter grand hotels with uniformed bellboys, historic Belle Époque salons, funiculars that rattle like movie props and postcard-perfect mountain roads.

Rather than focusing on nostalgia alone, the book shows how these places are used today: afternoon tea making a comeback, alpine spas with a clear design language, and hotels where fresh mountain air meets an urban sensibility. Between rustic villages and the polished surface of St. Moritz, the guide highlights locations that define the present character of the Swiss Alps.

Design & production

Off to the Alps – Switzerland contains 256 pages and comes as a hardcover edition. The 21 x 28 cm format offers enough space for large-scale photography, clear typography and maps, while remaining manageable to carry on trips or keep open on a table.

The book is printed in Germany on FSC®-certified paper. This certification indicates that the paper comes from responsibly managed sources, supporting more transparent and environmentally conscious production chains. The print quality and materials are chosen to make the guide durable and pleasant to handle, whether you leaf through it occasionally or use it intensively while travelling.

Editions & use

The title is available in an English and a German edition, each with its own ISBN. This makes the guide accessible to an international audience interested in deeper Alpine exploration.

The structure is suitable for different types of use:

• planning road trips or rail journeys through the Swiss Alps,
• selecting hotels, spas and hideaways along scenic routes,
• browsing for visual inspiration related to architecture, interiors and Alpine landscapes.

Within the assortment of behindthepines.eu, Off to the Alps – Switzerland fits a lifestyle where outdoor activities, travel and design come together. The book offers a tactile, offline way to research routes and destinations, complementing technical gear and digital tools.

Key features:

• Travel guide Off to the Alps – Switzerland by Montamont
• Focus on mountain passes, scenic roads and hidden spots in the Swiss Alps
• 256 pages with photography, essays and curated recommendations
• High-quality hardcover, suitable as a coffee-table title
• 21 x 28 cm format for generous imagery and clear layout
• Printed in Germany on FSC®-certified paper
• Available in separate English and German editions with distinct ISBNs
• Bridges historic Alpine icons with contemporary destinations