Enjoy the adventure of trekking through some of Switzerland's most classic high alpine routes. This is a point-to-point journey over 3 glaciers, 4 passes, and through ice fields and lush valleys into the heart of the Berner Oberland. One should be able to walk up to 6 hours a day including some days of steady 3-4 hour climbs to experience the full reward of this varied Swiss Alpine terrain. This trek does not require that you be a mountaineer nor do you need to buy special boots or equipment.

Day 1-3: Secluded Hanging Valley

A day of easy walking take in spectacular vistas before we strap on the cramp-ons & trek across the ice with an expert mountaineering guide. Serenity at night atop the Aletsch Glacier is indeed memorable. After a second day along mysterious crevasses our path drops down into a secluded lush valley ripe with legends & myth.

Lodgings for 2 nights: are at a very quiet and relaxing hotel. Members of the “Silence” hotels overlooks pastures, creeks and mountains and is a short walk to the quaint village. Facilities include a brand new swimming pool & sauna (very nice people and a very good award-winning restaurant-- nice presentation and lots of choice.) 

Day 4: Isolated Legendary Valley

An easy day's hike allows us the opportunity to explore this valley that has been shaped by intense glaciation. For centuries this valley had been cut off from the rest of the world due to the deep gorge and many glaciers surrounding it. This isolated condition accounts for many strange customs, legends & myths.

Lodgings: same as previous night

Day 5: Prehistoric Pass

We hike over an ancient glacial pass that had been the scene of many bloody battles between the people of Vallis and the Berner Oberland. This is a challenging day over another glacier and into a lush wild narrow hanging valley. We spend the evening in this wild valley that drops off dramatically at one end and meets the glacier at the other.

Lodgings for 3 nights we stay in an extremely friendly 4-star hotel offering splendid views of the Jungfrau and outstanding cuisine. There is a sauna & wellness center available.

Day 6-8: Splendid Views and 2 Passes

We hike out of this hanging valley to one of Switzerland's most beautiful mountain lakes on our way up to the pass known as the "high doorway". Perched above this pass our hut commands views of some of the most magnificent rugged Alpen scenery in Switzerland. Our final two days cross over 2 passes with magical vistas into wondrous glacial valleys, before we swagger into a tourist center of the Berner-Oberland: Lauterbrunnental.

Day 9: Interlaken & Departures

Transportation Logistics

The following is a list of train schedules for transportation to and from the tour start and end locations. Train departure times and tracks are subject to change, so verify before boarding.

Trains to Interlaken (tour start) from Zurich: ~2 hour

Departure                  Track           Arrival    
 Zürich HB  10:32         17             Kandersteg  à 12:35

Trains to Interlaken (tour start) from Luzern: ~2 hour

Departing your tour:
From Lauterbrunnen to Zurich: ~2 hours (departure every hour)