The Bernese Oberland - The Ogre, The Monk &the Maiden
Starting from the resort town of Interlaken, located between the deep lakes of Brienz and Thun, this tour explores the spectacular Bernese Oberland. Forming the backdrop to our route are the towering triumverate of big peaks: the Eiger (the ogre), Monch (the monk) and Jungfrau (the maiden). Each day offers a new array of splendid scenery and wholesome Swiss ambiance.
When we move up to the villages of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen the three peaks, together with the Schreckhorn (terror peak) and Wetterhorn (weather peak) tower above. Perhaps the best views of this stunning array of rock and ice are to be had from the traverse between Schynige Platte and Grindelwald, by way of the Faulhorn and the Bachsee.
Few will miss the chance of a ride on the rack and pinion railway which climbs steadily from Kleine Scheidegg through the Eiger to emerge on the Jungfraujoch, at 3475 metres the highest rail station in Europe, surrounded by perpetual snow.
The best walk from Lauterbrunnen (the name derives from the sound of the numerous waterfalls that tumble over the near-vertical sides of the valley) is along the valley to Stechelberg, then up to the traffic-free villages of Gimmel and Murren, at 1600 metres thehighest village in the Bernese Oberland.
For the last two nights of the tour we leave the Oberland and travel by train to Zermatt in the Valais, at the foot of the incomparable Matterhorn.
TRAIL MARKERS: The route is well marked by the "Berner Wanderwege". The principal destinations and timings are signposted.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALS: Staying in 2 & 3 star hotels with ensuite facilities. Dinner, bed and breakfast throughout.
ARRIVAL: Midday train to Interlaken. Journey time 2.5-3 hours from Zurich Airport, 3.5 hours from Geneva Airport.
END OF TOUR: After breakfast on the final day, take the train to Zurich, changing at Brig and Bern en route. Journey time 5 hours. For Geneva, change at Visp and Brig. Journey time 4 hours.
NOTE: We recommend a Swiss travel card. This will cover the cost of your travel between airports and first and last hotels and also give you half price travel throughout your stay in Switzerland.
Self Guided Inn to Inn 7 days
CODE: SBO
GRADE:
+This tour is also available as an ESCORTED DEPARTURE
CODE: SBOE
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