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T h e w h o l e o f S w i t z e r l a n d<br />

Ice games<br />

From elegant pirouettes to daring climbing tours or bitterly<br />

cold dives: the ice offers a wealth of opportunities for sporting and<br />

relaxation activities.<br />

WATER<br />

A mysterious underwater world is hidden under the centimetre-thick<br />

layer of ice covering a frozen lake. Provided you have the necessary<br />

knowledge, a warm dry suit and a dose of courage, this can be experienced<br />

on a dive. At Col des Mosses on Lake Lioson in Vaud at an<br />

altitude of 1,850 metres, three ice holes are kept free throughout<br />

the winter. m<br />

ICE DIVING<br />

õ<br />

0.918 g/cm³<br />

Ice is less dense than water, which is why it floats.

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