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Bernese Oberland Traverse HHT10

Glacier backdrop and green hillsides on the Bernese Oberland Traverse
Food while hiking in the Bernese Oberland
Trekking the Bernese Oberland Traverse
Hut hiking in Switzerland
Hiking in the Bernese Oberland
Overview

Highlights

  • 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
  • GO stay mostly in charming mountain inns, serving scrumptious Swiss cuisine
  • 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

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Responsible Travel Score:
10/15 Responsible Traveler
(detailed summary available in Tour Documents)

Itinerary
Map
Skills Required
Tour Documents
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Add-ons
Accommodation and Meals
Season and Timing

We accept bookings up to 21 days prior to the start date of the tour

Only 20% payment due at the time of booking!

Current Availability

Updated: January 5th, 2024

We have not yet experienced any restrictions for availability on this itinerary in this coming season. Of course, it is always possible that a hut is entirely booked out on a specific day due to a large class or alpine club event happening there that day. For this reason, we always recommend providing us with a few days of flexibility for your tour.

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Booking Process

  1. Initiate the booking process by selecting the green button labeled, GO Book the Tour
  2. Complete the fields in the booking process and continue on to process the deposit (usually 20%, sometimes 30%) via Paypal (Paypal account not needed)
  3. We'll start checking availability and working on your bookings. As long as there is availability, we will book the accommodations and send you your eGuidebook within 21 days of the booking (this may take longer for custom tours and last-minute tours). This will include GPS waypoints of the accommodations and will be in a format that can be saved on your smartphone for convenient use on the tour. If any changes need to be made during the tour, there will be a phone number available to you during the tour, although additional charges may apply

If there are any issues with availability, we will contact you and work with you to find an alternative solution. If we are unable to find one, we will refund the deposit in full.

The remaining balance for the tour is due 30 days prior to the first date of the tour.

Group Discount

Only one discount will be applied per tour participant. Discounts are only applicable to tours. Discounts are not applicable to fees or additional services, such as Airport to Airport Packages or bicycle rentals.

Groups of 6 or more: 15% discount for all participants & customize an existing tour without Customization Fees

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