Walking in the Engadine - St. Moritz Valley; Train journey on the famous Glacier Express; Hikes at the foot of the Matterhorn; Jungfrau Region, the Bernese Alps and the base of Eiger, the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world; Exploring medieval Bern and Zurich Old Towns and scenic Interlaken and Lucerne
The Switzerland On Foot Tour is a guided walking tour combining some of Switzerland's medieval historic Old Towns with the top three scenic mountain walks in Switzerland.
We explore the beautiful Engadine Valley in the scenic St. Moritz area in the canton of Graubunden, the land of the mountain goat and Heidi's home.
One of the world's top train journeys, the famous Glacier Express, takes us to Zermatt at the foot of impressive Matterhorn, perhaps the most photographed mountain the world.
Here, surrounded by forty-seven 4000 metre or more high peaks, impressive glaciers and deep gorges, we walk along tranquil paths in the Swiss canton of Valais.
Finally, in the famous Jungfrau Region, surrounded by the beauty of the Bernese Alps, we walk along alpine trails with the famous peak of Eiger beside us.
Additionally, we travel to the medieval Old Towns of Bern and Zurich and visit scenic Interlaken and Lucerne.
Prices below are per person, twin-sharing costs in US Dollars (USD). Pricing does not include airfare to/from the tour and any applicable taxes. For single supplement rates and taxes (if any), please refer to below Prices & Dates table. For general information on flights to/from the tour, click here.
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Optional Single Supplement: $860 USD (number of singles limited).
Day 1 Arrival in Zurich
Welcome to Switzerland!
Today we arrive in Zurich and transfer to our hotel.
Dinner if required.
Included Meal(s): Dinner
Day 2 Zurich: City Walking Tour
This morning we'll have a guided walking tour of Zurich, where we visit the Old Town, the world famous shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, the Augustinergasse, a beautiful medieval, narrow streets with many colourfully painted oriel windows; the Grossmunster, St. Peter Church with the largest clock face of Europe; and the Lindenhof, which provides a glorious view of the Old Town of Zurich.
Tomorrow we enjoy our first rail experience -- most of our longer journeys will be accomplished using Switzerland's extensive and efficient public rail service. While the trip overall is not "strenuous" per se, this is an ambitious trip with lots of moving around and train journeys and connections. You MUST be able to manage with your own luggage at rail stations and from station to hotels nearby.
Overnight in Zurich.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3 Zurich - St. Moritz
Today we travel by train to St. Moritz, one of the world's most famous ski resorts.* Chic, elegant and exclusive with a cosmopolitan ambiance, the town is located at 1,856 metres (6,100 ft) above sea level in the midst of the stunning landscape of the of the Upper Engadine lakes. The dry, sparkling "champagne" climate here is legendary and the celebrated St. Moritz sun shines for an average of 322 days a year.
We have the evening free to unwind and explore this scenic playground of the rich and famous.
* TRAIN TRAVEL: Most of our longer journeys will be accomplished using Switzerland's extensive and efficient public rail service. This is an ambitious trip with lots of moving around and train journeys and connections. You MUST be able to manage with your own luggage at rail stations and from station to hotels nearby. Hotels are usually located very near stations, which usually have escalators where applicable.
Overnight in St. Moritz.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 4 Walking in the Engadine Valley
It takes us just a few minutes by chairlift to travel up to Muottas Muragl. As well as featuring a panoramic viewpoint platform, the area is home to large numbers of ibex and is a hiker's paradise. The 7 km/4.35 mile long panorama trail between Muottas Muragl and Alp Languard is worth a special mention, as it is undulating and features the charming Munt da la Bes-cha mountain restaurant mid-way. We return to St. Moritz in the afternoon. From the terrace of the Restaurant Alp Languard, there are fantastic views over the Bernina area. Our guide will point out interesting species of birds, marmots as well as ibex, all of which can be regularly seen.
Some of us may choose to extend today's walk by descending to the Pontresina cable car station before taking the bus back to St. Moritz.
Today's hike is +/- 7km with slight decline and only one small uphill section towards the end Duration +/-3 hours with plenty of time for photo stops.
Our hikes: Because some hikes can/may be adjusted at the discretion of your Tour Leader depending on things like weather and group interest, the final distances/durations of our hikes as indicated in our itinerary should be taken as guidance only. In the meantime, however, we can advise that, generally-speaking, our walks are leisurely on well-trodden pathways over undulating terrain (some walks are downhill), 2-5 hours in overall duration with plenty of breaks for refreshment, photos, and taking it all in.
Overnight in St Moritz.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 5 St Moritz - Glacier Express Train - Zermatt
Today we take the spectacular Glacier Express train ride. Around every corner are mountains and more mountains, small villages, cows with clanking bells, glaciers, lakes and rushing rivers. The fairytale landscape is a magical carpet of flowers in spring and a splendid tapestry of colours in autumn. The full length of the Glacier Express route from St Moritz to Zermatt passes over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. For much of its journey, it also passes along and through the World Heritage Site known as the Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes.
The train is not an "express" in the sense of being a high-speed train, but rather in the sense that it provides a one-seat ride for a long duration travel. In fact it has the reputation of being the slowest express train in the world. The entire line is metre gauge, and large portions of it use a rack-and-pinion system both for ascending steep grades and to control the descent of the train on the back side of those grades. We have lunch on board with a view of the magnificent scenery going past the large picture windows (dinner on your own this evening).
We arrive in the car free village of Zermatt and transfer to our hotel at the foot of famous Matterhorn.
Overnight in Zermatt.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6 Hiking at the foot of Matterhorn
For a close view of the Matterhorn and some enjoyable gentle hiking, we make an excursion to the foot of this much photographed peak. This is Swiss mountain walking at its best.
This morning, we take the famous Gornergrat cog railway from Zermatt across stunning bridges, through galleries and tunnels, idyllic forests, past gorges and mountain lakes with the Matterhorn continually in the field of vision, to Gornergrat located at a height of 3089 metres. Surrounded by 29 four-thousand metre high peaks, by the highest Swiss mountain (Dufourspitz in Swiss, better known as Monte Rosa) and by the third-largest glacier in the Alps (Gorner Glacier), the location offers a mountain panorama that couldn't be more overwhelming. We have several hours of walking in this setting that has few rivals in the world.
This afternoon is free to wander the well signposted trails leading out of Zermatt. We suggest the scenic trail through larch forests and highland villages to Furi at 1865 m (6,119 feet) with cable car ride back to Zermatt. For the more adventurous, a gondola ride takes you to the plateau below Matterhorn where there is a small lake called the Schwarzsee. In this area you can walk a path around the lake drinking in the mountain vistas and savouring the fresh mountain air. There is a beautiful spot for a picnic near an old chapel by the lake. Alternatively, you could spend the afternoon exploring the alpine town of Zermatt and its well known museum on your own.
Hiking time approx 4 hours, mostly downhill (it's not steep but walking sticks are recommended to save your knees!).
Overnight in Zermatt.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 7 Zermatt - Interlaken - Grindelwald
We leave Zermatt and take the scenic train ride down the narrow valley to Visp and then through the Lotschberg to Spiez, Interlaken and finally, Grindelwald.
We take a break from the train journey in Interlaken and soak in the atmosphere of this famous town for a couple of hours before continuing our journey to Grindelwald.* Interlaken lies in the Bernese Oberland on an alluvial plain, sandwiched between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. By the beginning of the 19th century Interlaken had already become renowned for its impressive mountain scenery. Famous contemporaries such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Felix Mendelssohn travelled in these mountains. Interlaken's success as a tourist destination was further enhanced by the completion of the Bernese Oberland Railway in 1890 and the Jungfrau Railway in 1912.
The small alpine town of Grindelwald lies nestled in unspoilt Alpine landscape at the foot of Eiger's famous north face. The amazing backdrop of the peaks of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau sets the scene for Grindelwald.
* Weather-permitting, the more adventurous and independent may care to visit the nearby Lauterbrunnen Valley (the journey is covered by your rail pass). Your Tour Leader can advise and assist with this optional activity. Our luggage will be put in storage while we're in Interlaken.
Overnight in Grindelwald.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 8 Walking the Bernese Alps
A cable car takes us from Grindelwald into a breathtaking panorama. A gentle undulating trail leads us to the Bachalpsee lake, where a world-famous view of the Eiger opens up before our eyes.
In the foreground lies the Bachalpsee, while the majestic Bernese Alps with their eternal ice form the backdrop. A footpath leads between the two Bachalpsee lakes and then turns south as it continues through a wetland zone of national importance, where the Muhlebach River flows through areas of wet ground and moss. A vast variety of flora delights people along the entire walk; blue and purple gentians, pulsatilla, alpine anemone, primulas and many others lining the trail. From Bachlager to Waldspitz, a sea of mountain roses lies at our feet, with their brilliant red making a striking contrast to the green meadows of the valley and the white glaciers behind. From Waldspitz mountain restaurant, a short footpath leads through fields of alpine roses, wild blueberries, and flower-strewn meadows to the Muhlebach waterfall and on to Bort. From here, we return to Grindelwald by cable car (alternatively you can walk all the way back to Grindelwald).
Total hiking time +/- 4 hours mostly downhill; add +/- 3 hours to walk to Grindelwald (downhill, rather steep and 700m loss)
Overnight in Grindelwald.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9 Mannlichen - Kleine Scheidegg & Jungfraujoch - Grindewald
We travel to Mannlichen at 2222 m/7,300 ft. by cable car and then follow an easy trail in a southerly direction to the east side of the Tschuggen Ridge to reach Honegg. The trail now coils around the slopes of the Lauberhorn and eventually ends at the Rotstocki, from where the Kleine Scheidegg at 2061 m/ 6,760 ft. is within easy reach. The Kleine Scheidegg is the terminus station of the Wengernalp Railway and at the same time, the starting point for ride to Jungfraujoch on the famous Jungfrau Railway.
After a break at Kleine Scheidegg, we board the train for the fantastic train ride that takes us to Jungfraujoch or 'Top of Europe', the highest railway station in Europe at 3454m / 11,330 ft. and with views of the Aletsch glacier, the longest in the Alps glacier, also a UNESCO heritage site. All of this adds up to a truly memorable day.
NOTE: In the event of bad weather and poor visibility, we may choose to skip the Jungfraujoch train and spend more in and around Kleine Scheidegg or even in and around Grindelwald. This is not really a hiking day per se, and the difficulty comes mostly from the high elevation.
Hiking time approx. 1.5 hours.
Overnight in Grindelwald.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 10 Grindewald - Lucerne
This morning we take a panoramic train ride to Lucerne and then have a guided tour of this scenic town. The over 600 year old covered bridge in Lucerne is one of the most recognized symbols of Switzerland, which makes the city a major destination for travellers from all over the world. However, Lucerne and the region around Lake Lucerne are also the heart and soul of this country. It was in this region that in 1291 Switzerland was founded by the oath of the representatives of the first three cantons.
Lucerne is situated on both sides of the Reuss River where it exits Lake Lucerne. The old town is charming with narrow streets and buildings in many styles. Lucerne is particularly famous for its covered wooden bridges. The watertower on the restored Kapellbrucke is a well-known landmark. The intact Spreuerbrucke features painted scenes inside illustrating "The Dance of Death". A further landmark of the town is the Museggmauer, a wall which, with the exception only of one of its towers, has been preserved in its original, well-fortified state.
Overnight in Lucerne.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 11 Lucerne & Mt Rigi
A scenic boat ride on Lake Lucerne takes us to Vitznau where we board Europe's first-ever cog mountain railway up to Mount Rigi. Aware of the scenic location of Mt. Rigi, and driven by his pioneering spirit, 21 year old Swiss engineer Niklaus Riggenbach masterminded the construction of the Vitznau-Rigi Railway in the mid-19th century. In his own words, "I want to take everyone up into the mountains, so they can all enjoy the beauty of our glorious country". Riggenbach's invention, which would guide trains across steep climbs by means of cogwheels and toothed racks, was patented in France in 1863.
From the summit we enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view across the Alps, of 13 lakes and over the entire Swiss Mittelland through to Germany and France. After lunch, we hike along the mountain ridge with great panoramic view to Rigi Kaltbad. From here we take the cable car down to Weggis and then the boat back to Lucerne.
Hiking time approx. 2 hours
Overnight in Lucerne.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 12 Lucerne & Bern
A train ride from Lucerne takes us to Bern, Switzerland's capital city with a medieval town centre and a designated a World Heritage Site, dating back to 1191. Bern is the birthplace of Einstein's relativity theory, cradle of Toblerone chocolate and home to the largest Paul Klee collection in the world. The 'old town' is framed by the Aare River and offers spectacular views of the Alps. Not many cities have managed to retain their historic features as successfully as Bern, and the town, with over 6 kms of arcades, (the locals refer to them as 'Lauben'), has one of the longest weather-sheltered shopping promenades in Europe. The elevated Rose Garden above the Bear Pits and the platform of the 101 m high cathedral tower offer the best views of the old town round to the River Aare and beyond. The boutiques, bars and cabaret stages of the old town, many of which are located underground in vaulted cellars, and the small street cafes, attract locals as well as visitors.
A walking tour in Bern will allow us to see some of the town squares and rows of limestone buildings, medieval arcades, the Renaissance period fountains topped with colourful figures, and the beautiful Cathedral surrounded by picturesque rooftops. Bern is truly a gem of medieval architecture.
We travel back to Lucerne by train.
Overnight in Lucerne.
Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
Day 13 Lucerne - Zurich - Departure
We travel by train (one hour) back to Zurich and the airport to connect with homeward flights.
PLEASE NOTE: Land only passengers must take into account today's train journey when booking flights from Zurich. Trains begin running at 5 am and can take you right to Zurich Airport. Your Tour Leader can assist all passengers in organizing airport transfers at the appropriate time; this ticket is included in the tour price for all participants. Conservatively your departure time from Zurich should be no earlier than 10 am.
BON VOYAGE!
Included Meal(s): Breakfast
Inclusions
All accommodation and transport, two meals daily (hotels & local restaurants). You will purchase your lunches from refuges, villages, or in small cafes. All sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary. Gratuities for driver/s, restaurant staff, porters (if available). Airport transfers for land & air customers and for early arriving/late departing land & air customers who book their extra hotel nights through us.
Exclusions
International airfare to/from the tour. Tour Leader gratuities, one meal a day (usually lunch), drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international air taxes (if applicable), excursions referenced as 'optional'. Airport transfers for Land Only customers. Optional trip cancellation insurance. Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on optional meal costs, packing and shopping.
Seasonality and Weather
This tour is offered in early summer when temperatures are warm, though rain, mist, showers can still occur any time. Summer's long daylight hours maximize exploration; our fall date will feature cooler temperatures but less chance of rain.
Transport and Travel Conditions
We will use several forms of transport on this trip - from private bus, local bus, cable car, and various trains. Most of our longer journeys will be accomplished using Switzerland's extensive and efficient public rail service (tickets in 2nd class). This is an ambitious trip with lots of moving around and train journeys and connections. You MUST be able to manage with your own luggage at rail stations and from station to hotels nearby. Hotels are usually located very near stations, which usually have escalators where applicable. Soft-sided wheeled bags, NOT heavy hard-sided baggage, are best as you will likely be transporting your luggage from hotel to/from station. The importance of packing light cannot be overemphasized. Given the nature of this itinerary you will walk with your luggage more than you may expect on a conventional bus tour.
Remember that with train travel you keep your luggage with you throughout the journey; putting it on the racks above your seat, between the seats or at the end of the car. There is usually no separate baggage car. Unlike travelling by air, you do not check your bags in; you can access to your bags throughout the journey. For days on which we have sightseeing en route to our final destination your luggage is kept in storage, to be collected again for our onward journey (such days are indicated in the full itinerary).
Our difficulty rating "Level 3" refers to our walks/hikes that go beyond town/city walking tours on pavement or cobblestones, to hiking on "natural" surfaces (ie gravel) and pathways that feature some elevation gain/loss as opposed to reasonably flat terrain. Such hikes are leisurely with plenty of stops along the way. This activity does not occur every day, but as per our tour itinerary, even when not on a "hike," we will be on foot quite a lot on uneven surfaces and stairs (we're in the Alps!). Please note that some of our hikes feature sections that are downhill for extended distance. While the slopes are not particularly steep, we suggest walking poles to take the pressure off.your knees.
The beauty of hiking in Switzerland, is the myriad options one has to explore according to one's comfort level and ability. Some of the hikes/walks described in the itinerary can be extended/shortened according to preference, ie should you reach a junction, or a place where there is a gondola or a chairlift, your Tour Leader can suggest, for example, that those who have had a enough and want to return to the village, can take this lift down and "we'll see you at dinner." Similarly, if some group members want to extend their day, there may be options to carry on and take another route back down later. Because some hikes can/may be adjusted at the discretion of your Tour Leader depending on things like weather and group interest, the distances/durations of our hikes as indicated in our itinerary should be taken as guidance only. Generally speaking, however, we can advise that our walks are leisurely on well-trodden pathways over undulating terrain (some walks are downhill), 2-5 hours in overall duration with plenty of breaks for refreshment, photos, and taking it all in.
All trip members should have good hiking experience, but there is no technical climbing experience necessary. Most hiking is at altitudes between 1800 and 2500m (6,000 and 8,000 ft). Our day hikes return to our hotel at the end of the day; there is no need to carry/transport our large luggage while hiking. Similarly, for days on which we have sightseeing en route to our final destination, your luggage is kept in storage to be collected again for our onward journey (such days are indicated in the full itinerary).
For daily summary of our hiking activities, please refer to the tour itinerary.
Am I suitable for this tour? Please refer to our self-assessment form.
Accommodation
Well-located mid-range, 3-star hotels/inns throughout. Hotels are modern and comfortable; single rooms may be smaller than twins.
Staff and Support
Full-time Tour Leader, driver/s.
Group Size
Maximum 16 plus Tour Leader
Regions visited: Western Europe
Countries visited: Switzerland
*The red tour trail on the map does not represent the actual travel path.
The following is a list of sample hotels at some locations included on this tour. The hotels shown here are meant to provide a general sense of the standard of hotel we usually aim for; they are not necessarily confirmed for your chosen departure.
We encourage you to get trip cancellation and interruption insurance to protect against unforeseen events.
Transfers for Marco Polo Airport if arriving and departing with the group; accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels with ensuite facilities; breakfast daily, welcome dinner and farewell dinner with wine; admissions to sites in the itinerary; comfortable coach travel with professional driver; all other transport necessary to fulfill the itinerary; professional English-speaking guides at guided sites in the itinerary; services of a professional Tour Director from arrival in Venice through departure; gratuities for drivers, local guides and the Tour Director; additional insight from Lucinda Edinberg, Hammond-Harwood House curator, who will be with us for the whole tour.
Airfare; transfers that do not coordinate with the group arrivals and departures; single supplement; mandatory travel insurance; lunches, dinners other than the two stated in the itinerary; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls; gratuities for hotel service and porters; optional audio service.
Our aim is for every participant to fully enjoy the sites and towns we visit. Please bear in mind that you will have to negotiate getting on and off the vehicle on a regular basis, walking around sites, managing stairs in the hotels and showers over the bath. The nature of exploring the sites and historic towns we visit means there is a reasonable amount of walking involved in our daily itineraries. Should participants wish to take a day off from the tour, they are perfectly entitled to do so, if they are returning to the same hotel in the evening.
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