Looking for something exciting to spice up your weekend? How about the world’s most famous bungee jump? If you’re not fased by the prospect of plummeting almost a quarter of a kilometre into the void, head for Contra Dam in Switzerland’s glorious Verzasca Valley. 

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You'll have to hand over a considerable amount of money but you can at least be confident that you are in extremely safe hands; a highly professional Swiss outfit has been running this experience for many years without any mishaps.

 

James Bond bungee jump

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You’ll also be in illustrious company as this is the dam which James Bond bungee jumped off in Goldeneye, hence the unofficial name.

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There is good news for the less intrepid and those who don’t have the nerve to jump:  bungee jumping also makes a great spectator sport. Another option, which provides less of an adrenalin rush, is the long Lago Maggiore zip-wire over the border in Italy.