Classic Swiss Alps Walk

Name: Classic Swiss Alps Walk
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

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8 Days Excluding Flights

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Activity Level

Moderate

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Group Size :

1 - 6

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

W07AF

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 the Kandersteg Regional Travel Pass giving you unlimited use of cable cars and the local bus service. They’ll also ensure you receive 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. In the evening you can relax and enjoy regional dishes and fine wines in Nico’s restaurant.

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, sauna and excellent cuisine

Key Information

7 nights at Seiler's Vintage Hotel

Countries visited: Switzerland

What's Included

All breakfasts, picnic or light restaurant lunches and 4 course evening meal
Briefing at the start of your trip
Headwater Navigation App
Kandersteg Gueastcard (for discounts at local sites and attractions)
Regional Pass (for travel on local buses and cable cars)

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

At Exodus, we thrive on travel, and we firmly believe our adventures should help destinations thrive too.

As a certified B Corp, we aim to take a ‘nature positive’ approach across our adventures, including carbon and waste reduction, animal welfare and support for rewilding and conservation. We also seek to contribute to local communities, providing economic opportunity and empowerment.

Learn more about our Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan, including our commitment to rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller
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W07AF - Classic Swiss Alps Walk

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Itinerary

Kandersteg Kandersteg London London

Arrive at the 3 star Seiler’s Vintage Hotel, well known locally for its excellent cuisine and enjoy a welcome drink before dinner which is included all week along with picnics or light restaurant lunches. Below is a suggested itinerary for the week but you are free to pick and choose when and where you walk each day.

Meals included: Dinner

This easy-going walk to start your week begins with a spectacular cable car ride (included) up to the Allmenalp, a colourful meadow brimming with rural mountain charm. There are stunning views across the valley to towering cliffs, snow-capped peaks and glaciers. Continue into the pastures of the Alpbach, sheltered by a colossal mountain bowl where marmots ‘cohabit’ with farmers and their cattle. An afternoon descent of the Alpbach Gorge takes you down to the valley floor for a relaxed stroll along the River Kander to the hotel.

Distance covered: 6mi (10km)