The Alpine Pass Route - Guided
The Alpine Pass route is a classic European trek like no other. This hike through Europe's most famous alpine country includes The Eiger, Matterhorn, Jungfrau, Monch and, the highest of them all, Mont Blanc. You will visit passes with magnificent views of the very best Switzerland and the Alps have to offer - scenery to rival any in the world. A must for any alpine hikers checklist.
The Peaks will fill the horizons and take your breath away as you travel the lush valleys and explore charming alpine villages. Birdsong and the chirruping of crickets will serenade you along the trail as you escape the bustle of city life and enjoy that very special therapy of pure mountain air and pristine peaks. You will be rewarded with magnificent panoramas as the mountains unveil their secrets and present yet another tantalising, distant horizon to set our sights on. This trip is not only one of the classic walks of the Alps, it will also stand comparison with almost any other long walk in Europe. The complete route extends east-west from the Liechtenstein border to the Lake Geneva. We have selected the most spectacular central section between Engelberg above Lake Luzern and Lauenen above Gstaad. The series of superbly scenic passes, almost all well above 2000m and only open to walkers, including such famous names as Grosse and Kleine Scheidegg, Sefinenfurke, Hohturli, Bunderchrinde, Hahnenmoospass and Trutlisberg, is flanked to the south by an almost unbroken succession of magnificent rock and ice peaks: the Titlis, the Wetterhorn, the classic triptych of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, the Blumlisalp, the Wildstrubel and the Wildhorn. With such a backdrop continuously unfolding it is easy to run out of superlatives!
ITINERARY GUIDE:
Day 1: Arrive Geneva. Train to Saanen.
Day 2: Climb to Truttlisberg Pass (1986m) with outstanding views of Wildstrubel and surrounding peaks, then descend to Lenk (1068m).
Day 3: A gentle day across open country and woodland to Adelboden.
Day 4: Over the Bunderschrinde (2385m), a typical high alpine pass to camp at Kandersteg.
Day 5: Free day to explore Kandersteg.
Day 6: A beautiful ascent via Oeschinensee lake to the Hohturli Pass, then descend to Griesalp and mountain inn.
Day 7: A long day over the Sefinenfurke Pass (2612m) rewarded with excellent views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, then descend to Lauterbrunnen.
Day 8: Free day to relax in the spectacular Bernese Oberland.
Day 9: A straightforward day to Grindelwald.
Day 10: Optional walks or relax around Grindelwald e.g. a trip on the Jungfrau railway (3rd highest in the world).
Day 11: Climb the Grosse Scheidegg Pass then descend to Innertkirchen.
Day 12: Ascend to Engstlensee lake where we spend the night.
Day 13: From the lake climb to the Jochpass then descend to Engelberg.
Day 14: Train to Zurich, fly to Heathrow.
Guided Camping tour 14 days
Guided Hotel tour 14 days
TOURCODE: SAPH
GRADE:
MAX ALTITUDE: 2836m
This trek should present no problems for those in good physical condition who take regular exercise and who have recent hillwalking experience. However, it is hard at times and some days are long.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS:
Hotel Tour: Bed and breakfast accommodation in hotels and inns. 9 packed lunches are included in the tour cost. Clients are free to choose where they dine out.
Camping Tour: 11 nights' camping, 2 nights in dormitory - style mountain hut. All breakfasts, packed lunch on 9 days. 6 evening meals included. 7 evenings dine out at own expense.
SUPPORT: Full vehicle support with leader and driver/cook who moves camps and baggage and organises the trip accommodation provisions and catering.
TREK CREW: Trek leader assisted by support driver.
INTERNAL TRAVEL: Transfer by train from Geneva airport to first hotel or campsite. Journey time 3 hours. On return journey, by train from Engelberg to Zurich, 3 hours.
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