Walking the Valais Matterhorn Region - Premium

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • guiding method Self-guided
  • Tour Code BM-40745
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Valais, Switzerland
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore an abundance of exquisite trails, leading to great glaciers and 4,000m summits
  • Stay in the historical town of Brig and the quintessential mountain village of Saas-Fee
  • Journey to Zermatt, home of the legendary Matterhorn, accompanied by the emblematic Swiss ibex
The tour "Walking The Valais Matterhorn Region - Premium" starts from and ends in Valais. It is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 8 days taking you through Valais in Switzerland. "Walking The Valais Matterhorn Region - Premium" is a self-guided private tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Nestled in the heart of the Alps, the beautiful region of Valais ensures that all walking enthusiasts are spoilt for choice. With more than 8,000km of exceptional trails, you can expect spectacular mountain landscapes, wildflower valleys, and dramatic glaciers - there are countless options to appreciate the beauty of this pristine natural world.

We've chosen two bases for your stay, located in the historical town of Brig and the charming mountain village of Saas-Fee. From both bases, you can experience the very best of what the area has to offer including the Great Aletsch Glacier, Zermatt home of the Matterhorn, the famous thermal spa resort of Leukerbad, and exhilarating suspension bridges with views to the mighty 4,000m peaks.

At our 4* hotels, you'll enjoy traditional Swiss hospitality, comfortable rooms, and local cuisine as you relax after a day exploring the charm of Valais.

Please note: Due to the nature of this environment, these walks aren't suitable for anyone who suffers from vertigo.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive in Brig
  • Day 2: Around Aletsch Glacier
  • Day 3: Edelweiss Trail Zermatt
  • Day 4: Glacier Trail from Leukerbad
  • Day 5: The Golden Madonna Pass
  • Day 6: Ibex Trail & Ascent to the Mallig
  • Day 7: Hohenweg Almagelleralp
  • Day 8: Langfluh/Saas-Fee and Depart for Home
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7 nights twin-centre accommodation in 4,hotels
Meals
  • All breakfasts
Others
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Headwater navigation app
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Lunches & dinners
  • Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Walking the Valais Matterhorn Region - Premium tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 31 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 31 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Walking the Valais Matterhorn Region - Premium tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Walking the Valais Matterhorn Region - Premium tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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