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SWITZERLAND: Walking Swiss Villages You don't have to be a hardcore hiker to appreciate all that Switzerland has to offer. We've designed this adventure for the traveler who wants to enjoy all the consummate views, fine accommodations, and delectable food and wine the Swiss Alps are known for - but at a relaxed, leisurely pace. You'll still discover it on foot (because, after all, that's the best way to experience the mountains), but the hikes are easier, with Switzerland's cable cars, gondolas, and cog trains making short work of the hard ascents and descents. This allows you more time to explore the towns and villages and soak up the alpine atmosphere of this very special corner of the world. A bit of well-earned sweat during the day, clean sheets and eiderdown comforters at night! Who would have thought a hike could be so civilized? TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Itinerary; Walking Swiss Villages
Day 1 - Meet in Zurich, Switzerland, and travel by train to Grindelwald, the "village of the glaciers." Day 2 - By gondola to First (7,109'), then walk up to Bachalpsee (7,431') for splendid views of the Monch, Jungfrau, and the famed Eiger (13,042'). After a scenic hike to a mountain pass, return to Grindelwald by bus. Day 3 - By cog train to Alpiglen, then walk along the foot of the famous North Face of the Eiger to Kleine Scheidegg Pass (6,762'). Continue to Mannlichen (7,313'), then by cable car and train to Kandersteg, visiting Interlaken along the way. Day 4 - Take the chairlift to Oeschinen, then descend to beautiful Oeschinensee Lake, in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. Walk to Kandersteg, a popular summer and winter resort. Day 5 - Hike through meadows and forests to Adelboden, with bus transfer assist. Day 6 - By gondola to Sillerenbuhl, where Simmental cattle graze and grand views of alpine peaks pervade. Cross the Hahnenmoospass (6,397') to Bühlberg (5,443') and catch a bus to the picturesque village of Lenk. Day 7 - By gondola to the mountains for a hike along a trail lined with unique wildflowers. Return to Lenk. Day 8 - Take the train to Zurich and depart. Detailed Itinerary - SWITZERLAND: Walking Swiss Villages 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2007 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |