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Best Of The Alps
 
Spectacular Hiking in Zermatt and the Jungfrau
June 29 - July 7, 2012
July 22-30, 2012
August 21-29, 2012
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Plan now for 2012! Explore the two most picturesque corners of the Alps—Zermatt and the Jungfrau. Hiking in Zermatt and hiking in the Jungfrau gives you the best the Alps has to offer. Zermatt lies at the base of the Matterhorn, the most recognizable peak in the world, while the Jungfrau region is dominated by the North Face of the Eiger, one of the most spectacular and formidable mountain landscapes on earth, and the ideal spots for the perfect hiking tour in the Swiss Alps.
Cable ascents and cogwheel railroads will take you from the valley floor in Zermatt and Lauterbrunnen to breathtaking alpine settings. Invigorating dayhikes and excursions lead you past glistening lakes and underground waterfalls.
We’ve thought of every detail to make this a perfect trip. You’ll stay in charming local inns, dine on scrumptious meals, and enjoy the services of an expert hiking guide throughout.
Day 1 – Arrive Zurich Switzerland
You’ll be met upon arrival and transferred to the historic and charming village of Zermatt. After settling in we’ll explore the nearby Gornerschlucht, a deep canyon waterfall with a thrilling network of stairways and footbridges. Then it’s dinner and a group orientation. D
Day 2 – Zermatt and the Matterhorn
Zermatt is surrounded by stunning scenery. This morning you’ll take off for the Riffelalp, a high meadow with lakes that perfectly reflect the distant Matterhorn. Further up the ridge we overlook the Monte Rosa, its glaciers and icefall. BSD
Day 3 – Zermatt and the Riffelalp
A morning funicular ascent takes you to Sunnegga where you’ll have sweeping views of the Mattertal valley before descending into larch forests, passing charming hamlets along the way. BSD
Day 4 – Zermatt to Lauterbrunnen
After breakfast you’ll have time to explore the car-free village of Zermatt, visit the historic mountaineering museum or enjoy some short hikes though surrounding forests. Zermatt is a hard place to leave, but a midday shuttle will take you across the Rhone Valley and around the Berner Alps to Interlaken, gateway to the Jungfrau region. Our hotel is near the base of 1,000 foot Staubbach Falls one of the world’s highest. BSD
Day 5 – Lauterbrunnen
Lauterbrunnen lies in a deep glacial valley surrounded by 72 waterfalls. You’ll explore the valley and visit Trummelbach Falls, where torrents of water have created a series of caves and underground waterfalls. BSD
Day 6 – Lauterbrunnen – Murren
Today a breathtaking tram takes us from Lauterbrunnen to a high alp and the tiny village of Murren beneath the Schilthorn. We walk to the scenic villages of Gimmelwald, and Stechelberg before returning to Lauterbrunnen. BSD
Day 7 – Lauterbrunnen - Jungfraujoch
The Jungfrau railway takes us from Lauterbrunnen to the alpine crossroads of Kleine Scheidegg at the base of the Eiger. From here a dramatic cog-wheel climb takes us into a tunnel through the Eiger to ascend to the Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe. We’ll hike on the Aletschgletscher, Europe’s longest glacier. BSD
Day 8 – Lauterbrunnen – Geneva or Zurich
We’ll have most of the day available for hikes in the area and visiting nearby villages like Wengen and charming Grindelwald. In the afternoon we transfer to Geneva or Zurich for farewell dinner. BSD
Day 9 - Depart Geneva or Zurich
An early morning departure from Zurich or Geneva. Welcome home. B
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Alpenwild trips are designed for people who are energetic, active, and filled with a spirit of adventure. We rate this trip as moderate, but also easily adaptable to those who want easier hikes. You should be capable of walking 4 to 6 hours per day on well-groomed and graded trails at an elevation up to 9,000 feet above sea level. On one day a mountain railway takes you to an elevation of 11,400 feet.
INCLUDED
The services of an expert trip leader, all accommodations (8 nights hotel), all meals as shown (B=breakfast, S=snack, D=dinner), ground transportation including trams and mountain railways, admissions and luggage transfers.
NOT INCLUDED
Beverages (beer, wine) with meals, items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service),
PRICE
$3,495 per person, double occupancy from Geneva or Zurich
$399 Single supplement.
PAYMENT
A $300 per person deposit due at booking guarantees your place on the tour.
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION POLICY
More than 60 days before departure – $200 penalty
Between 60 and 15 days before departure – $500 per person penalty
Less than 15 days before departure – Non-refundable
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Thanks for everything you did to make our Haute Route tour the best ever!
– V.H. – California
We’re already talking about wanting to go back and I've told several people how happy I was with your service.
K.K. – California
I look back over my pictures and just shake my head in amazement. There's no way I could have made it over some of those passes without you...and your chocolate!
– R.O. – Florida
Thank you so much for guiding us on an adventure of a lifetime. Your skill and patience were so appreciated.
– B. C. – Vermont
Thanks for providing an incredible experience on the Haute Route. I came to hike and was not disappointed.
– D.B. – Colorado
What a fantastic adventure! It will be an experience I’ll remember and cherish the rest of my life.
– R.O. – Florida
Switzerland is God’s gift the world. Thank you for helping us explore its beauty so fully.
– S. D. – Utah
This was the sort of once-in-a-lifetime vacation that we will always remember!
– K.K. – California
I just want to thank you for a wonderful trip to the Alps. My daughter and I really enjoyed it. The food was so good and the hikes were so beautiful.
– D. S. – California
Thank you so much for your patience and encouragement. We couldn’t have made it without you.
– R.O. – Florida
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Our trip was fabulous! Couldn't have been better.
– A.B. – Texas
What a great trip! We loved Trümmelbach Falls and the hike to Berghotel Obersteinberg, and even the rain was great because it fed a hundred waterfalls all along the path.
– B.M. – Massachusetts
What a perfectly marvelous trip: A great workout every day, the luxury of no responsibilities, good company, and amazing landscapes.
– C.H. – Washington
Thanks for a wonderful time in Switzerland. We both had the time of our lives. We'll definitely be back as we both fell in love with the Alps.
– K.W. – Utah
We had a fantastic time in Switzerland. The hiking itinerary was perfect! We are very thankful to you for your thoughtful planning.
– M.O. – Montana
Thank you so much for one of the most memorable experiences of my life.
– R.O. – Florida
Thank you so much for a fantastic trip. This place was truly amazing. All the accommodations were great and so was the hiking. I will never forget the scenery.
– P.F. – Nevada
You are a tremendous host. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the area and your passion for the magnificent scenery.
– R.A. – Colorado
Thanks for organizing and leading such a memorable trip.
– R.B. – North Carolina
Thanks also for a wonderful vacation—we had a great time. We are still looking at all of our photographs with a sort of awe that we were really there.
– K.K. – California
The trip was extremely well organized and the accommodations and food were perfect.
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