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\u00a9 T\u00e9l\u00e9-Villars-Gryon-Diablerets SA<\/p>\nA giant swing has opened at 2,110 metres above sea level in the Swiss Alps, offering visitors a new way to experience the mountains while helping a ski resort attract tourists beyond the traditional winter season. The Balanc\u2019Air swing is located on the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort and sends visitors over a dramatic Alpine landscape. The 12-metre-high attraction can carry up to three people at a time and has been designed as part of the resort\u2019s efforts to diversify its tourism offer. As climate change makes snow conditions less predictable, Alpine destinations are increasingly looking for activities that can operate throughout the year.<\/p>\n
The swing creates an experience that combines adventure and mountain views. Visitors sit on saddle-style seats attached to a metal structure inspired by an Alpine ibex, before being secured with safety equipment. A system of cables and pulleys then pulls the riders backwards until they are suspended at a 90-degree angle above the platform. When the mechanism is released, the swing moves forward over the valley, creating the sensation of flying above the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n
The attraction has already attracted visitors looking for a new type of mountain experience. Alexandra Henchoz, 37, tested the swing with her husband and 10-year-old daughter and admitted she was nervous before starting the ride. \u201cI had a bit of a pit in my stomach\u201d before being strapped in, she said. However, after the swing started moving, she described the experience as \u201cincredible\u201d and added: \u201cYou feel like a bird flying.\u201d Other visitors also highlighted the combination of fear and excitement, with 70-year-old Marc Truffer saying the experience was frightening but that the view afterwards was magnificent.<\/p>\n
While the swing offers an adrenaline-filled activity for travellers, its purpose goes beyond entertainment. The attraction is part of a wider strategy by Alpine resorts to reduce their dependence on winter tourism. Martin Deburaux, head of the Villars-Gryon-Diablerets ski area, explained that the resort is working to create more activities that are not linked to snow conditions. \u201cWe are really trying to diversify our offering,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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The need for diversification is becoming increasingly important for mountain destinations. Ski resorts across Europe are facing challenges linked to rising temperatures and changing snowfall patterns. Although Villars has experienced strong winter seasons in recent years, the resort is preparing for a future where traditional skiing may become less predictable. The new swing provides an attraction that can continue operating during warmer months and allows the resort to make better use of its mountain infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Currently, Villars welcomes more than 700,000 visitors during the winter season, while summer attracts around 100,000 people. The resort aims to significantly increase its summer visitor numbers in the coming years by offering a wider range of activities. Hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor experiences are already attracting visitors, and the Balanc\u2019Air swing adds another reason for travellers to visit outside the ski season.<\/p>\n
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