Mountain ranges with several glaciated peaks, surpassing 4000 meters in height, frame lush valleys filled with alpine flowers and emerald blue lakes. An incredible network of trails allows the visitor to explore these regions with hikes and walks for all tastes. Our tour starts in Grindelwald, perfectly situated at the base of the famous North Face of the Eiger. Our hikes will take us to vantage points where the views of peaks such as the Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau, Wetterhorn and Finsteraarhorn are unparalleled. Continuing on to Kandersteg, we encounter even more dramatic mountain scenery, where the glaciers swooping down from the summits seem to reach our fingertips. Our easy-to-moderate hikes allow us to sit in reverie before this magnificent landscape. We end the trip in Zermatt, jealously guarded by the most impressive sentinel: the Matterhorn. We will take hikes to places such as the Gornergratt and Schwarzsee, where the views of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif, with its crown of 4000 meter peaks, are simply breathtaking.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Grindelwald. Meet your guide in the afternoon at your hotel in Grindelwald. There will be enough time to explore the surroundings before a briefing and dinner at the hotel.
Days 2-3: Grindelwald - Kanderstegg. These two days are dedicated to the exploration of the magnificent environment around Grindelwald, where the hiking opportunities are endless. Our forays will take us to a panoramic area above Grindelwald, to the Grosse Scheidegg and the Kleine Scheidegg. We will visit Interlaken, en-route to Kandersteg. Total hiking time each day is about 3 hrs.
Day 4: Kandersteg - Oeschinensee - Zermatt. We enjoy a day of hiking in spectacular mountain scenery along a glacial lakes, surrounded and crowned by the majestic peaks of the Blüemlisalp range and their swooping glaciers. We hike back to Kandersteg through the steep forest area of Wätterbach and Büelweid. Transfer to Zermatt.
Days 5-6: Zermatt. Our hiking forays will take us to the Gornergrat where we take in the magnificent views of the Matterhorn and the Monte Rosa massif. We descend along the edge of the Gornerglacier, and hike around Schwarzsee at the foot of the Matternhorn.
Day 7: Departure. The trip ends in Zermatt. After breakfast, transfer on your own by train to Zurich airport. You can also depart from Geneva Airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- English-speaking hiking guide,
- Hotels in HB treatment,
- Five lunches, six dinners, water and coffee/tea with meals,
- Transportation as per the itinerary,
- Luggage transfers,
- Sightseeing and activities as noted in the itinerary.
Price Excludes:
- International airfare,
- Any transfer to and from the airport,
- Lunch on Day 1,
- Insurance of any kind (we highly recommend that clients purchase trip cancellation insurance and medical/evacuation insurance),
- Visits to points of interest other than those specified in the itinerary,
- Any expenses related to travel to and from the trip,
- Excess baggage charges,
- Airport taxes (if any),
- Personal expenses (laundry, sodas, wine or other alcoholic beverages, telephone calls etc.),
- Tips to guide. Unused transportation to/from the tour or during the tour will not be reimbursed.
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