Alpinism in the Swiss Alps Posted on August 13, 2010 by alpinism The photos from the Tour du Grand Combin on this link of the Marmotte and here some fauna and flora shots: a young marmot in the Swiss Alps marmot venturing out of its cave Swiss Alps alpine flora and fauna Lis Martagon or Turquish lily, an alpine queen Edelweiss, a famous flower Gentian Purpurea