The Alpine Pass Route

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We hiked The Alpine Pass Route in Switzerland, and it was wonderful. It was more beautiful than anything I could have imagined. Everything worked out perfectly.

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14 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Engelberg, Switzerland

Saanen, Switzerland

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Take in some of the very best mountain scenery Switzerland has to offer, including little-used paths

Challenging walk with breathtaking panoramic vistas that will more than make up for it

Variety of passes to cross, from easy to challenging

Conveniently located accommodation full of Swiss charm and character

3 Free days set aside for optional day walks, relaxing or sightseeing

Option to shorten some long days using lifts and cablecars

Spectacular alternative walking holiday to the Tour de Mont Blanc

Crossing the Grosse Scheidegg & the Hohturli, and impressive peaks of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger

Start in Engelberg, finish in Saanen

Option to shorten some long days using lifts and cablecars

Spectacular alternative walking holiday to the Tour de Mont Blanc

Crossing the Grosse Scheidegg & the Hohturli, and impressive peaks of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger

Start in Engelberg, finish in Saanen

Itinerary

One of Europe's most spectacular alpine walks showcasing Switzerland's most famous peaks. This two-week walking holiday easily ranks in quality with the popular Tour de Mont Blanc, following the most impressive section of one of Switzerland’s most classic alpine routes.
Crossing through alpine regions such as the incomparable Bernese Oberland, the walk will take you over many passes, some a leisurely stroll, others a tougher proposition, but all offering their own spectacular visual rewards. Lush valleys with thickly wooded hillsides, unspoilt farming villages, deep-blue lakes and flower-decked chalets are among the classic Swiss scenes that you will come across.
Although there are some long days, lifts and cablecars can be used to shorten some of the walks. Overnight locations can all be reached by public transport in case of bad weather and, on three separate occasions, you have ‘free’ days to pursue optional walks or take in other attractions such as the famed Jungfraujoch.
This truly is Switzerland at its very best.

day 1Arrive Engelberg

Engelberg (1002m) is a beautifully situated mountain resort with a 12th century Benedictine monastery, which has the largest organ in Switzerland. If you arrive early in the day, there are possible walks using lifts to Brunni or Furenalp.
Accommodation: Hotel Banklialp - a comfortable 3* hotel close to this Alpine village and right at the start of our walk.

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Dinner

day 2Engelberg to Engstlenalp 11.1 km /7 miles, 4.5 h

day 3Engstlenalp to Meiringen 18 km/11.1 miles, 4.5 h

day 4Meiringen to Grindelwald 21 km/13 miles, 7.5 h

day 5Free day in Grindelwald

day 6Grindelwald to Lauterbrunnen 22.6 km/14 miles, 6.3 h

day 7Free day in Lauterbrunnen

day 8Lauterbrunnen to Griesalp/Golderli 21 km/ 13 miles, 9.5 h, can be shortened

day 9Griesalp-Golderli to Kandersteg 16.6 km/10.3 miles, 7.5 h

day 10Free day in Kandersteg

day 11Kandersteg to Adelboden 16.8 km/10.4 miles, 6.5 h

day 12Adelboden to Lenk 14 km/8.7 miles, 5 h

day 13Lenk to Saanen 14 km/8.7 miles, 5 h

day 14Arrangements end after breakfast

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights accommodation in 2* & 3* hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities & 2 nights in mountain huts (dormitory style if the private rooms are already full when you book)

Meals

13 breakfasts, 7 dinners

Others

Luggage transfer (1 bag per person not weighing anymore than 20kg).Digital information pack including navigational appEmergency hotlineGPS Files on request

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