Walking Switzerland: From the Jungfrau to the Matterhorn

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By cable car and mountain path, explore quiet meadows, sweeping vistas, glacial waterfalls and alpine villages as you learn about Switzerland from local experts.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    By cable car and mountain path, explore quiet meadows, sweeping vistas, glacial waterfalls and alpine villages as you learn about Switzerland from local experts.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityWengen
End CityZurich

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • National Parks
  • Golf

Destinations

Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Zurich, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Wengen

Hotel check-in at 3:00 p.m. Getting on/off motorcoach; transferring about 3 hours to Lauterbrunnen; riding cogwheel train about 20 minutes to Wengen.

Orientation, 6:30 p.m.: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-da...

Day 3 Wengen, The Majestic Bernese Alps Wengen

Walking up to 5 miles for 3.5 hours on mountain trails.

We will take the cogwheel down to Lauterbrunnen and the funicular to Gruetschalp (4875 feet), and then walk to Murren (5373 feet). The Bernese Alps will appear right in front of our eyes.

From the res...

Day 4 Wengen, The Grindelwald Valley Wengen

Getting on/off train, cable car, public transportation. Riding about 1 hour, 10 miles to Grindelwald; riding public transportation under 1 hour, 6 miles to Bussalp; riding cable car under 1/2 hour, 3 miles from First back to Grindelwald; riding train or cable car abou...

Day 5 Wengen, Interlaken. Ballenberg Wengen

Getting on/off public transportation; riding 1.5 hours, 21 miles each way to Ballenberg. Up to 3 hours of walking and standing through the open-air museum.

We will take the cogwheel, train, and local bus to the open-air museum in Ballenberg, covering an area of ...

Day 6 Wengen, Schynige Platte Wengen

Getting on/off cogwheel, train; riding about 1/2 hour, 6.3 miles. Walking up to 4 miles for 3.5 hours on mountain trails.

We’ll take the cogwheel to Lauterbrunnen, train to Wilderswil, and then an attractive little cogwheel will take us up to the Schynige Platte...

Day 7 Wengen, The Maennlichen Walk Wengen

Getting on/off cable car, train; riding between 10 minutes and 1/2 hour depending on personal preference. Up to 3.5 miles of walking for 4.5 hours on mountain trails. This walk has the possibility of being shortened.

We will walk from the hotel to the cable car ...

Day 8 Grimselpass, Transfer to Bettmeralp Bettmeralp

Getting on/off motorcoach, cable car; driving about 4 hours total. 10 minutes by cable car. Up to 1.5 miles of walking for 1.5 hours on cobblestones and concrete.

We will set out by private motorcoach via the Grimselpass to Bettmeralp.

After lunch, we will...

Day 9 Bettmeralp, The Aletsch Forest & Villa Cassel Bettmeralp

Up to 7.5 miles of walking for 4 hours on cobblestones and natural trails.

We will walk to the neighboring village, Riederalp, and up to the Villa Cassel, a stately home built by an English banker at the turn of the 20th century. The villa is now the property of...

Day 10 Bettmeralp, The Lötschental Valley Bettmeralp

Getting on/off train; riding 2 hours each way. Up to 5.5 miles of walking 3 hours on mountain trails.

We will discover the pristine Lötschental (tal means “valley”) with its majestic mountain backdrop of the Valais and Bernese Alps. This largely unspoiled valley...

Day 11 Bettmeralp, Zermatt, Free Time Bettmeralp

Up to 7.5 miles of walking for 4 hours on cobblestones and natural trails.

We will take a cable car and train to Brig, change trains, and continue through the Matter Valley ending in Zermatt (5256 feet). We will gain some insight on Zermatt and the history of mo...

Day 12 Bettmeralp, Aletsch Glacier, Riederfurka Bettmeralp

Getting on/off gondola; riding 1/2 hour total. Up to 8 miles of walking for 5.5 hours on mountain trails and the glacier.

Our final walking field trip is on top of the Bettmerhorn (8720 feet), reached by gondola from the Bettmeralp. We will see breathtaking view...

Day 13 Transfer to Zurich, Free Time Zurich

Getting on/off cable car, motorcoach; approximate transfer time around 4 hours.

We will transfer by cable car and private motorcoach to our Zurich airport hotel.

On your own to see and do more of what interests you most in Zurich.

At leisure.

Hotel buffet.

Explore local fare on your own.

Explore local fare on your own.

Day 14 Program Concludes Zurich

Hotel check-out by 11:00 a.m.

If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pro...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $5,299
Price per day$379
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Meals Included
  • Number of Breakfast: 12
  • Number of Lunch: 10
  • Number of Dinner: 10
Age Requirements
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