A day in the snow-capped mountains: powdery snow, a deserted little blue lake, a delicious meal in the mountains, and the chance to pet a raccoon dog.
Whose weekend is this blissful?!
It's me!!!
I thought going up the mountain would only leave me frozen stiff, but wow—it was absolutely divine!! 😭
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🏔️【Stunning Snow Scenery】 I went up the mountain this weekend, and it snowed heavily for a whole day and night ❄️ It was definitely the most comfortable powder snow to ski on!!
So soft and fluffy, it felt like stepping into butter.
The best part is—the usually crowded Blue Lake in the French Quarter was covered in a thick blanket of white snow today, leaving only a small ring of blue, like a tear deep in the snow-capped mountains 💎. Nobody here!! Absolutely nobody here!!
The entire snowfield was yours. When the wind blew, the snowflakes sparkled in the sunlight. Absolutely amazing!! 😭
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🍲【Mountain Food】 I thought in this kind of weather, I could only make do with some dried meat and Fondue cheese hot pot. But!!! Hidden in the mountains is such a beautiful and delicious restaurant!!
It's the kind of place where—when you push open the door, you feel like you've stumbled into a design exhibition. Wooden beams, blankets, candlelight, snow-view windows—every dish is like a painting. The chef must really love Valais' mountain life; you can taste his love for this mountain landscape in every dish 🥹. The mulled wine warms your stomach, the beef broth is so fragrant you'll want to lick the plate clean, and the dessert is warm caramelized chestnut puree. The snow is still falling outside, but inside it's as warm as another world.
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🐱【Cat Healing】
And!!
There's a huge, glossy tabby cat in the restaurant!!
Its fur is so smooth it reflects light, and its eyes are amber. The moment you sit down, it comes over and rubs against you, even jumping onto your lap. Pet it as much as you want!! Absolutely pet it as much as you want!! I petted it until it purred.
I petted it until it rolled over on its back.
I almost asked the owner if I'd sell it (just kidding).
At that moment, all I wanted to do was recite a poem—
"The firewood by the stream is soft, the felt blanket is warm, I and my cat stay indoors." 🥺
I really didn't want to leave. No matter how heavy the snow outside, it's irrelevant to me.
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📝【Travel Guide Summary】
📍Location: Herens, a town in the Valais mountains of Switzerland
🚠Transportation: It's recommended to drive or take the train to the nearest town and then transfer to a cable car/bus.
❄️Best Season: January-March, high chance of powder snow, the Little Blue Lake is incredibly beautiful when frozen.
🐱Cats: There's one in the shop, but it depends on fate. Don't force it; treat it gently.
🧥Outfit: Down jacket + snow boots + gloves + hat. It's windy in the mountains, so don't be reckless.
📷Photography: The light is softest between 3-4 pm. The Little Blue Lake + snowfield + cabins make for amazing photos.
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