Swiss Alps Splendor
Sept 2-14 2026 | SOLD OUT|All Women
“Climb every mountain. Forge every stream. Follow every rainbow, till you find your dream. ”
Schedule
The lakes and snowcapped peaks you will behold over the next 12 days will have you feeling like you’ve entered a fairy-tale like world. Switzerland is one of THE most expensive countries to travel, and for good reason. Their transportation runs like a SWISS WATCH. Seamless. Villages are magical. Trails are pristine. Food is divine.
The itinerary would be as follows:
Fly into Zurich and take a one-hour train into Lucerne. This is where our Alpine Adventure begins! We will directly drop our bags at the hotel and embark an evening excursion to Mt Rigi via Lake Lucern. Tour Old Town, Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument and the Musegg Wall.
We will spend one night in Lucerne before waking early to ferrying across Lake Lucerne to hike along a breathtaking Ridge. We will have the mountain all to ourselves after the last chairlift has descended for the evening.
The following day we will wake early for an included breakfast and reverse our direction, by way of the charming ferry ride across Lake Lucerne, departing for the famed Jungfrau Region in the Bernese Oberland.
A few days will be spent in the quaint Jungfrau Region, hiking, biking, shopping and exploring these idyllic villages.
Another seamless train-ride will then take us to the car free hamlet of Zermatt, home to the Matterhorn. Hiking abounds in this region, and we shall embark on several! A sister hotel offers access to an intimate Alpine spa with sauna, steam bath and whirlpool, perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure. ($25 USD pp)
Next, it’s a train to the quaint French town of Chamonix, at the base of the towering Mont Blanc. We will hike the iconic Stage 10 Segment of the Tour Mont Blanc. Chairlifts should still be running as an option from the relentless downhill! After a full day on the mountain, unwind in a rooftop mountain-view spa featuring a heated pool, hot tubs, sauna and hammam, all overlooking Mont Blanc.
Annecy France will be our final destination, set on one of the cleanest lakes in Europe. We will meander around cobblestone streets, cycle the renowned lake side trail, stop at villages along the lake for a bite while we soak in the scenery and walk the Venice-like canals.
A one-hour bus transfer will take us from Annecy to Geneva Switzerland Airport for our flight home.
Packing List
Pack layers—-Not outfits.
September in the Alps is beautiful, but weather can change quickly. We will be going from lakes and valleys to high alpine elevations often in the course of one day. Mornings will be cooler with sunny afternoons, followed by cooler evenings once the sun sets. There is always a possibility of significantly colder conditions on exposed alpine ridges and at higher elevations. Think fog, wind, rain and even snow.
Between hiking, biking & walking, we will easily log 100 miles. Keep in mind as you contemplate the super cute sweater that would look oh-so-chic in ONE picture!
**Packing Cubes will help keep your items organized. I like to have hiking clothes in one, bottoms in one, tops in one, ect…)
Anything over 22 pounds will start to feel HEAVY after about 10 minutes when carrying it on your back.
Remember you will be expected to transport your own luggage onto trains, chairlifts, gondolas, ferries and to walk with your luggage approximately ½ mile from final transport station to our lodging.
This is what adds to the adventure! We are backpacking across Switzerland!
Hike/Bike Details—Moderate to Challenging to Strenuous
TBA
Criteria & Pricing
A good cardiovascular base and endurance hiking experience.
Once the initial deposit had been made, I will start to secure bookings. Each deposit will be non-refundable.
Included
Packing checklist— PACKING CORRECTLY is going to come in clutch
Coordinating & booking /hotels/ferries/gondolas/trams/trains/cable cars
8 Day Swiss Pass
Remaining modes of transport our 8 days in SWITZERLAND not covered or only 50% covered by the Swiss Pass ($200+)
Bus from Chamonix to Annecy
Bus from Annecy to Geneva
Hotels
Breakfasts, if included at lodgings
Bike rental in Lauterbrunnen Valley
Trummelbach Falls entrance fee
Bike rental in Annecy
Via Ferratta
Trotti Bikes
Augille du Midi
Guided hikes/bike rides/city center navigation
Not Included
Flight into Zurich Switzerland
Flight out of Geneva Switzerland
All meals, other than what is served at hotel (4 breakfasts)
Any mode of transport/hotels/medical assistance deemed necessary to exit the trip (or hike) prematurely
*Travel Insurance is recommended for medical necessity, flights or natural disasters.
*Any of the bailout options for chairlifts will be at your own expense (notated above in bold under the HIKE descriptions)