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HHT10 Bernese Oberland Traverse
GO experience some of the most stunning Alps scenery
GO experience the Alps · GO live your bucket list · GO where your colleagues can't find you
Highlights
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GO hike Switzerland's premier long-distance hiking tour with views of some of the most famous mountains in Switzerland, such as the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau
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GO add 3 optional thrilling via ferratas - for the adventurous only
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GO hike with the option to supplement elevation gain using lifts and trains, including an optional side trip to the Jungfraujoch, also known as the Top of Europe (not included)
The Bernese Oberland Traverse is the classic Swiss experience. Traverse some of the most majestic terrain the Alps have to offer, enjoying the famous villages of Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen and Murren along the way. The availability of supplemental transportation options, such as lifts and trains, on the first 4 days of the tour, allows adventurers the flexibility to spend time in the villages, at main attractions, and on the trail as they like (not included).
This tour is ideal for those who want to take in some culture and visit some main attractions. While the Bernese Oberland Experience is loaded with natural beauty, the first part of the tour is also loaded with tourists. Adventurers who look forward to solitude on the trail, should consider our Tour du Mont Blanc Alternative.
Length
7 days
Season
mid-June to
mid-September
Airport
Zurich or Geneva, Switzerland
Physical Condition
Technical Difficulty
Skills & Experience Required
-General hiking and navigation skills
-It is possible to encounter snowfields on this route
Responsible Travel Score
10/15 Responsible Traveler
Only 20% payment due
at the time of booking!
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Bernese Oberland
Map and Elevation Profile
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Choose your own dates
Choose your own pace
Choose your own hiking buddies
Bernese Oberland Itinerary
*Estimated time is based on a pace of 4.2 km. per hour and 400 m. elevation gain per hour.
Time for stops is not included. Actual hiking times will vary.
Bernese Oberland Cinema
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Packages
Included in all packages
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Exclusive access to tours in a navigation app, even when offline
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Personalized eGuidebook containing maps, daily itinerary, accommodation information and more
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GPX File
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Carbon offsetting for your tour (1 metric ton per customer)
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Optional Airport to Airport full service booking
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Booking and logistics assistance during your tour
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Unlimited time spent answering your questions
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Peace of mind by leaving the planning and booking to local experts
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More time for the important things in life
*Last-minute booking fees apply when booked less than two months in advance:
Within 2 months of tour start date: 50€ per person
Within 1 month of tour start date: 100€ per person
**The term "room" at a mountain hut varies greatly from hut to hut. These are often shared rooms that are smaller than the dormitories. Rooms book quickly at the huts. When there is no availability, you may end up in the dormitory.
Add-ons
Airport to Airport Package from Zurich/Geneva Public
+2 days
440€
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2 nights 3-star hotel in Zurich/Geneva
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All transportation between airport, hotel and trailhead (public transportation)
Airport to Airport Package from
Zurich/Geneva Private
+2 days
670€*
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2 nights 3-star hotel in Zurich/Geneva
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All transportation between airport, hotel and trailhead (private transportation)
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 10 to 7 points
Airport to Airport Package from
Zurich/Geneva Luxury
+2 days
810€*
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2 nights 4-star hotel in Zurich/Geneva
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All transportation between airport, hotel and trailhead (private transportation)
This add-on lowers the Responsible Travel Score from 10 to 5 points
All prices are per person
*Private transportation packages require a minimum of double occupancy
Not included
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Paper map
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Emergency response and rescue
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Flights
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Beverages
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Any meals not specified
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Sheets at mountain huts (a sleeping bag liner or travel sheet is required: read more)
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Fees for any additional transportation used during the hiking tour, such as lifts, gondolas, and buses
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Some accommodations charge tourist or city taxes that must be paid on site. These rarely exceed 2€ per person per night