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Classic Swiss Alps Walk
8 Days Excluding Flights From
8 Days from
£ 1149 £ 1339
4.5/5 from
Walking & Trekking
Activity Level
Moderate See our Activity Level Guidelines to check if this holiday is right for you
Ways to Travel :
Self-Guided Holidays
Activity :
Walking & Trekking
Group Size :
1 - 6
Ages :
16+
Trip Code :
W07AF
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Breathtaking natural beauty: snow-capped peaks, emerald-green slopes, amazing turquoise lakes, meadows thick with flowers

The pretty village of Kandersteg sits in the heart of the Bernese Oberland, where the great arc of the Alps culminates in some of its highest and most spectacular peaks. Awe-inspiring and dramatic, the area epitomises the ‘chocolate-box’ Alps: lush green pastures and lowland slopes carpeted bright with wildflowers against a backdrop of rugged mountains – all topped off with sun-glistening glaciers.

A stay here uncovers the very best of the region: the stunning Oeschinensee mountain lake enclosed by towering cliffs; the hidden Gasterntal Valley with its glacial meltwaters thundering down a narrow gorge, and an Alpine pass that has been used since Celtic times.

Did we mention the spectacular views? One moment you will be spellbound by the glacial legacy, whilst in another it will be the cobalt blue of the Oeschinensee that will take your breath away. Woodlands, pine forest and open meadows are decorated with lady slippers, fire lilies and more than 25 varieties of scented orchid, where you walk to the the tuneful ringing of cowbells. With the company of the occasional swooping eagle, it is easy to feel on top of the world. Amazingly, all this is accessible on well-defined paths directly from the hotel or after a short bus or cable car ride.

On arrival at the 3 star Seiler’s Vintage Hotel (formerly known as the Hotel Alfa Soleil), your hosts, the charming Seiler family, will provide you with a full introduction to the area, including insider tips on where to spot the best alpine flowers!

When you feel like a rest from walking, there’s an elegant lounge, swimming pool, sauna, solarium and gym to keep you entertained.

NB: Some gondolas/cable cars do not operate in early/late season when alternative walks will be proposed.

Highlights

  • Have spectacular views of the region: Eiger, Jungfrau, Matterhorn, Monch
  • Hike along well-marked trails amongst stunning Alpine flowers
  • Relax in a friendly, family-run hotel with heated indoor pool and sauna

Key Information

  • 7 nights at Seiler's Vintage Hotel
  • Countries visited: Switzerland

What's Included

  •  All breakfasts and 6 picnic lunches
  • Briefing at the start of your trip
  • Headwater Navigation App
  • Kandersteg Guestcard (for discounts at local sites and attractions)
  • Reduced entry to the Blausee (Blue Lake) Nature Park

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
  • Transfers (if booking a land only package)

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Terrain:

Mountain walking on good (though sometimes narrow) paths with occasional steepish climbs.

Day 2

10 km / 6.2 miles

Day 3

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 4

12 km / 7.5 miles

Day 5

10 km / 6.2 miles

Day 6

18 km / 11.2 miles

Day 7

10 km / 6.2 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.
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Classic Swiss Alps Walk

4.5/5 from
8 Days Excluding Flights From
8 Days from
£ 1149 £ 1339