Country Guide - Switzerland
Full Name
Swiss Confederation
Capital City
Bern
Currency
Swiss Franc
Timezone(s)
GMT +1
Plug Types
Voltage: 230V
Frequency (Hz): 50Hz
For the latest travel advice on visiting Switzerland:
>> Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice for travelling to Switzerland
>> BBC Country Profile on Switzerland
To purchase guidebooks and maps for your visit to Switzerland:
Related Trips
15 days from
2049
Flight Inclusive. Countries: France, Switzerland, Italy
For those who like to enjoy the comfort of a bed every night we offer the Mont Blanc circuit as a fully accommodated trek, with all nights spent in a variety of lodgings from family run 2 and 3-star hotels to basic inns or pensions.
While some of our competitors offer…
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based on 19 reviews.
Trip code: TWO
Next departure: 22nd June 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
999
Flight Inclusive. Countries: France, Switzerland, Italy
The circuit of Mont Blanc is one of the finest walking routes in the Alps.
It is in reality a series of paths linking the seven valleys that surround the highest mountain in Western Europe. To complete the whole circuit normally takes a fortnight, but for those with…
Average review rating based on 76 reviews.
Trip code: TWN
Next departure: 22nd June 2013
Max group size: 14
15 days from
1399
Flight Inclusive. Countries: France, Switzerland, Italy
While some companies offer shorter versions of this itinerary, experience has taught us that 15 days is the ideal duration in which to truly appreciate this iconic Mont Blanc trek.
With the perfect balance of 10 days trekking and 3 rest days, our itinerary allows you…
Average review rating based on 55 reviews.
Trip code: TWB
Next departure: 29th June 2013
Max group size: 16
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Flight Inclusive. Countries: Switzerland, France, Italy
The Mont Blanc region justifiably lays claim to some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in the world, and is a stunning setting for our week of activities. Both Italy and Switzerland border the Chamonix Valley, making this a truly international trip. We are based for…
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based on 16 reviews.
Trip code: CEB
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8 days from
1369
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Austria, Switzerland
Acclaimed as Switzerland's premier cross-country skiing location, the Engadin Valley offers extensive, well-maintained tracks winding through dramatic alpine landscapes. Our week will be based in the picturesque village of Zernez, giving excellent skiing from the door and easy…
Trip code: CXE
Next departure: 21st December 2013
Max group size: 14
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Flight Inclusive. Countries: Switzerland, France
What more dramatic setting can there be for snowshoeing than the Chamonix Valley in the shadow of Mont Blanc?
From our new base of the Hotel Couronne in Argentiere, we have put together a stunning series of walks amongst Europe's highest peaks. We will explore alpine…
Average review rating based on 14 reviews.
Trip code: CEC
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Flight Inclusive. Country: Switzerland
The Goms Valley in southwest Switzerland is an oasis of perfection. Carved over millennia by the Rhone Glacier, it is one of the least known and most scenic landscapes of The Valais, a winter sports paradise with an excellent snow sure record. The valley is guarded by majestic…
Trip code: CTG
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Flight Inclusive. Country: Switzerland
Our base for this holiday is Kandersteg, a picture postcard village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. The combination of high trails and wonderful open plateaux make it a superb cross country ski choice for all ages and abilities.
The ski programme is both varied…
Trip code: CTK
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8 days from
1699
Flight Inclusive. Countries: France, Switzerland
What better way to enjoy this spectacular part of the Alps than with a little added luxury? Based in a comfortable 4-star hotel in the heart of Chamonix town, the boutiques, cafes and restaurants are a short stroll from your door. Each day you will gain height into the surrounding…
Trip code: TWE
Next departure: 17th August 2013
Max group size: 16
8 days from
1449
Flight Inclusive. Country: Switzerland
Using the thriving town of Zermatt as our base, this itinerary offers trekking amid some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery, including the greatest concentration of 4000m peaks in the Alps.
Traversing the head of the Zermatt Valley, we make two separate overnight…
Average review rating based on 7 reviews.
Trip code: TWZ
Next departure: 6th July 2013
Max group size: 14
9 days from
1159
Land only. Country: Switzerland
This walking holiday explores some of the Alps' most dramatic scenery: the breathtaking 4000m peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau towering magnificently over the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the deepest U-shaped valley in the world.
The route passes beneath glaciers descending…
Trip code: LTJ
Next departure: 20th June 2013
Max group size: 6
15 days from
1779
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Switzerland, France
The Haute Route is one of Europe's best known long distance ski-touring routes; running roughly parallel is a spectacular and demanding summer trek from Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn.
The route covers approximately 100km and travels west to east, across seven alpine…
Average review rating based on 16 reviews.
Trip code: TWH
Next departure: 30th June 2013
Max group size: 14
8 days from
1149
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Switzerland, Italy, France
The Mont Blanc Circuit is deservedly one of Europe's classic walks, circumnavigating western Europe's highest mountain.
This exciting itinerary concentrates on some of the most spectacular sections of the circuit, thus enabling us to produce a hard and exhilarating…
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based on 15 reviews.
Trip code: TWP
Next departure: 29th June 2013
Max group size: 10
New dates and prices will be online soon.
Flight Inclusive. Country: Switzerland
Davos, in the heart of the Swiss Alps, is a haven for trying out a wide variety of winter sports. The impeccably maintained cross-country ski trails, many floodlit, criss-cross the entire valley forming a 75 km network of runs stretching right across the Landwasser valley.…
Trip code: CTV
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8 days from
1549
Flight Inclusive. Countries: Austria, Switzerland
Each year the southeast corner of Switzerland is home to one of the largest ski races in Europe. With over 13,000 participants competing in both classic and skate style skiing it is an event not to be missed! Participants can choose to complete either the half or full marathon…
Average review rating based on 6 reviews.
Trip code: CME
Next departure: 3rd March 2014
Max group size: 18
