# I Love Alps > Compare the peaks. Beat the prices. A decision-first guide to the Alps across Switzerland, France, Italy and Austria. We compare the peaks, passes and mountain railways head to head, then show what each one actually costs. Every guide opens with a three-line summary so you can decide before you read. ## Articles - [Alpine Hiking: Match Trek Difficulty to Your Time Commitment](https://i-love-alps.com/post/33787/alpine-hiking-match-trek-difficulty-to-your-time-commitment) - [Swiss Alps: 48 of 82 Peaks Accessed by Your Train Ride](https://i-love-alps.com/post/28496/swiss-alps-48-of-82-peaks-accessed-by-your-train-ride) - [Alpine Hut Guide: Choosing Your Perfect Trekking Base Camp](https://i-love-alps.com/post/73761/alpine-hut-guide-choosing-your-perfect-trekking-base-camp) - [Alps Hiking: Match Fitness to Trail Difficulty & Time Needed](https://i-love-alps.com/post/63002/alps-hiking-match-fitness-to-trail-difficulty-time-needed) - [Alpine Train Routes: Choosing Your Perfect Mountain Journey](https://i-love-alps.com/post/87649/alpine-train-routes-choosing-your-perfect-mountain-journey) - [Beyond Sleep: Why Mountain Huts Matter for Summit Pursuits](https://i-love-alps.com/post/40144/beyond-sleep-why-mountain-huts-matter-for-summit-pursuits) - [Choosing Your Alpine Trek: 12 Hours vs. Leisurely Stroll](https://i-love-alps.com/post/58744/choosing-your-alpine-trek-12-hours-vs-leisurely-stroll) - [Alpine Rail Routes: Choosing Your Perfect Mountain Journey](https://i-love-alps.com/post/61656/alpine-rail-routes-choosing-your-perfect-mountain-journey) - [Swiss Alps Trip: Optimize Your 28-Day Journey Costs](https://i-love-alps.com/post/14495/swiss-alps-trip-optimize-your-28-day-journey-costs) - [Italy vs France: Which Alpine Majesty Suits Your Next Trip?](https://i-love-alps.com/post/69860/italy-vs-france-which-alpine-majesty-suits-your-next-trip) - [Mountain Hutte Stay: Beyond Sleep, It's an Alpine Immersion](https://i-love-alps.com/post/43322/mountain-hutte-stay-beyond-sleep-it-s-an-alpine-immersion) - [Alpine Hut Stay: Preparing for the Mountain's True Test](https://i-love-alps.com/post/66215/alpine-hut-stay-preparing-for-the-mountain-s-true-test) - [Mastering the Alps: A Guide to Hiking Across 8 Countries](https://i-love-alps.com/post/74205/mastering-the-alps-a-guide-to-hiking-across-8-countries) - [Alps Budgeting 101: Groceries, Trains, and Mountain Savings](https://i-love-alps.com/post/16502/alps-budgeting-101-groceries-trains-and-mountain-savings) - [Alps Rail Journey: 800km Arc Through Europe's High Peaks](https://i-love-alps.com/post/99138/alps-rail-journey-800km-arc-through-europe-s-high-peaks) - [4-Country Alpine Circuit: Your Ultimate Journey Plan](https://i-love-alps.com/post/62341/4-country-alpine-circuit-your-ultimate-journey-plan) - [8-Day Alps Travel: Choosing the Right Swiss Rail Pass](https://i-love-alps.com/post/72476/8-day-alps-travel-choosing-the-right-swiss-rail-pass) - [Jungfrau vs Matterhorn: Choosing Your Alpine Adventure Base](https://i-love-alps.com/post/58134/jungfrau-vs-matterhorn-choosing-your-alpine-adventure-base) ## Knowledge Base - [Full knowledge corpus, 107 curated cards](https://i-love-alps.com/llms-full.txt)