Larry,
I don't have firsthand experience but a friend has climbed the Eiger in Grindelwald and you can see the twinkle in his eyes when he talks about the Swiss mountains. He describes the Swiss mountains and Chamonix in particular as an alpine version of Yosemite Valley that attracts climbers from all over the world. I don't think you can go wrong with a free trip over there. It seems there are endless opportunities and only your personal ability and technical knowledge could hold you back.
