THE BERNESE OBERLAND & ZERMATT
While exploring the best of the Bernese Oberland, you’ll discover some of the most beautiful parts of Switzerland while hiking through landscapes that seem like a true fairytale.
Throughout your trip, you’ll explore the quaint mountain towns of Mürren and Zermatt, staying in hand-selected boutique hotels and inns. During your hikes, you’ll have breathtaking views of the icy trio of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau and the surrounding peaks.
Your daily hikes consist of walking alongside bright blue lakes and gazing up at tumbling waterfalls, snow-capped peaks and huge glaciers. You’ll meander through fields of wildflowers and past herds of cows with tinkling bells: the true sound of the Alps.
Each day, you’ll eat the delicious, local cuisine at small mountain huts that still function as farms and at the family-run farm-to-table style restaurants in each town. You’ll engage with the friendly, charming communities along the way and each night as you watch the sun set over the jagged mountains, you’ll reflect on a great day and get excited for the next.
“Favorite part? Difficult - there were so many. Switzerland was a dream come true. I was enraptured by the book Heidi since I was young. Switzerland didn’t disappoint. The charm of the Jungfrau area was idyllic. The hiking is a a hiker’s dream. I was thrilled to hear the cow bells and see the cows! ”
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy the most spectacular walking in Switzerland as you hike beneath the dramatic glaciated peaks of the Eiger, Monch & Jungfrau
Postcard-perfect views full of high glaciers, alpine hamlets, pastoral meadows & big valleys
Explore the dramatic Lauterbrunnen Valley with its thousand-foot waterfalls that cascade over vertical cliffs
Stay in the quaint towns of Mürren & Zermatt
Option to add a local guide for all or part of your trip
Enjoy a customized itinerary tailored to your preferred activity level, budget, accommodation preferences, interests & schedule
When to go: June - September
Start/End Airport: Geneva
Minimum recommended length: 7 days / 6 nights
Average Mileage: 4 - 10 miles/day (options to shorten or lengthen)
Pre- or post-trip ideas: Geneva
“If you’re into beauty, you can’t beat the hiking! We were fortunate enough to be there for wildflower season! Absolutely stunning! Trails meander near towns for the occasional break - locals sell cheese trailside from coolers. You are in the midst of beauty with every step. ”
how it works
All of our itineraries are handcrafted and completely customizable to your preferred travel dates, budget, accommodation preferences and activity level.
From the initial proposal, we’ll work with you to refine your itinerary until it’s just right. On your trip, we'll provide you with everything you need to enjoy a local, authentic Pathways experience and the liberty to explore at your own pace.
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“The whole trip was my favorite! And each part for a different reason. The sharing of the experience with people we know and love; being in places where the natural beauty takes your breath away; laughing and learning; feeling and seeing a bit into the souls of people who are passionate about what they do.”
ACCOMMODATIONS
Where you stay on your Pathways trips will only enhance your experience. We'll work with you to select beautiful, authentic boutique lodging that will allow you to even more deeply connect with the local culture and cuisine of the place you're visiting.
The lodgings we choose are locally or family owned, making your stay welcoming, unique and personal - the best spots to end an active day with relaxation, delicious food & wine, gracious hospitality and fun.
Some of our favorite accommodations:
Hotel Drei Berge in Mürren
Bellavista in Zermatt
Matterhorn Lodge in Zermatt
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