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Type of Tour:
Self-Guided (Train)
Nr. of travelers:
2 Adults
Accomodation:
4* hotels
Where to go?
Ticino, Valais and Romandy
Must-Sees?
Lugano, Zermatt
Arrival/Departure
Lugano → Geneva
Tour Start:
same day
Interests:
Nature ✓
Hiking ✓
Active ✓
Level of fitness:
fit
Comments:
We're starting our trip in Varese, Italy for a wedding. After the wedding we plan to spend 4-5 days in Switzerland. We are in our early 30s, enjoy the outdoors, hiking, etc and are fine doing a fast paced trip.
Trip Itinerary:
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Day 1: Arrival Lugano
Welcome to Lugano, the largest town of the Italian-speaking canton of Switzerland. The city with its Mediterranean flair lies in a bay on the northern side of Lake Lugano. For one of the best viewpoints over the town, the lake and its surrounding mountains, we recommend taking the funicular railway up Monte Brè, considered the sunniest mountain in Switzerland. Romanic villages and numerous hiking trails are waiting to be discovered.
Day 2: Lugano → Aletsch Arena
Today's ride is a highlight itself with the scenic views, the alpine passes and the Rhône Glacier before arriving in Fiesch. This small alpine town lies on the foot of the Eggishorn, part of the Aletsch Arena. Aletsch, the largest glacier of the Alps can be best admired from this side of the valley. An easy hike up to Eggishorn (2 927m) is our easier hike suggestion. You already indicated a good level of fitness. How about steady feet and not scared of heights? If both are no problem, we will share our recommendation for one of the most scenic hikes (partly climb) with you from where you can best enjoy the scene of the Aletsch glacier and the surrounding 4000m peaks. On clear days the peaks Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, as well as the famous Matterhorn, can be seen.
Your hotel is making history coming alive!
Day 3: Aletsch Arena → Zermatt
Is there anything to say about Zermatt? On the foot of Switzerland's natural landmark - the Matterhorn - this traditional and car-free town* is base for a large number of short walks or long hikes, mountaineering expeditions, and more.
As discussed on the phone we will include a Via-Ferrata with a mountain guide into your trip. For about 3 hours you will get another view on Zermatt, partly climbing, partly hiking, always attached to an iron rope.
Enjoy the evening on your balcony with a view of the Matterhorn.
Day 4: Zermatt
This day will be reserved for a hike / outdoor activity of your choice.
My personal highlight on a hot day is the Gorner Gorge.
Day 5: Zermatt → Montreux
Continuing your train ride along the Valais (Valley) the language will change from German to French. Arriving at the Montreux Riviera you can enjoy the afternoon on the shores of Lake Geneva. A visit to the medieval Chillon Castle is always worth it and for the late afternoon, we will organize a degustation tour through the vine terraces of Lavaux (a UNESCO world heritage).
Day 6: Montreux → Geneva
With only 7 minutes from the main train station in Geneva, the airport is the closest one in Europe and gives you some time to walk around in Geneva. Stroll around the old town or visit the English garden with its flower clock and the famous jet d'eau nearby. I'm regularly in Geneva and would be happy to show you around myself if this works out.
We are confident that this itinerary will provide some exclusive memories for you until it is time to say: "Ade, Au revoir, ciao and hope to CYou again in Switzerland"
Potential Extensions:
1 day in Lugano
The canton of Ticino has so much more to offer. The castles of Bellinzona for example are great to explore and to combine with a hike.
1 day in Valais
If you don't mind going a little off the beaten track I'd love to bring you to the valley of Evolène with its blue lake or to Leukerbad for a little hiking and wildlife spotting (one of the rare spots where you can actually spot a bearded vulture, the biggest alpine bird, as well as many other alpine animals).
1 day in Montreux / Gruyère
Today another magnificent train ride is awaiting you - the Golden Pass. Personally, this is my favorite train line, even though it is short compared to the Glacier Express. Making its way up the steep mountain ridge you shouldn't miss a single moment! These tracks are also the only way crossing the nature parc of Gruyère - cars have to make a detour for hours to experience what you can do, stressless in one of the baroque wagons of the Golden Pass.
The medieval town of Gruyère is home to the namesake AOP cheese and close by in Broc one of the biggest chocolate manufacturers is based.
Price Quote & Inclusions:
LUGANODANTE Swiss Quality Hotel ****
Double room plus AC
Hotel du Glacier Fiesch (Historic Hotel)
Wood Lover Suite
Hotel Aristella swissflair ****
Panorama double room
Eurotel Montreux ****
Privilège room
* breakfast included
** all hotels upon availability
Explorer Pass Aletsch Arena
Via Ferrata Mountain Guide (Group)
Wine Tour Montreux (Group)
Rental car - Premium all-around carefree protection
• Fully comprehensive insurance with refund of the excess.
• Refund in the event of damage to the glass, roof, tyres and underbody, including sump and clutch.
• Refund of towing costs.
• Refund of costs for loss of/damage to vehicle keys and documents.
• Vehicle theft protection with refund of the excess.
• Reimbursement of damage and theft of car radio and navigation system (mobile or built-in) in connection with burglary damage.
• Refund of accident processing charge.
• Customary liability coverage.
• Additional liability insurance in the amount of EUR 7.5 million.
• Accident Insurance (PAI) with a coverage of 20.000 EUR for each passenger of the rental car in case of invalidity only
• All local taxes.
• Airport fees.
Swiss Travel Pass | 2nd Class
- Unlimited travel on trains, bus, boat and public transport in cities
- Free entrance to more than 500 museums
and more...
24h emergency number for last-minute requests or any problems arising
CHF 1 600 per Person
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