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Self-guided

Hiking

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8 days from 1100 € Book / Enquire

Our trip

  • Explore mountain landscapes that include such legendary peaks as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.

  • Stroll through typical Swiss villages nestled in the picture-perfect alpine meadows of the Bernese Oberland.

  • Hike along a section of the Eiger Trail, right beneath the Eiger's mighty north face.

  • Enjoy easy access to and from the meeting point in Interlaken.

"Mon Roadbook" app is available for this trip.
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The Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, or in English, the Ogre, Monk, and Maiden, form the trio of world-renowned 4000 meter peaks (well, 3967 for the Eiger) that give the Bernese Oberland its legendary reputation. These "highlands" (literally in German) form the European Alps' most massive glacier-covered sub range, bigger than the Mt. Blanc and Mt. Rose ranges combined! The many quaint alpine villages, like Gindewald and Mûrren, follow in Swiss tradition, while the surrounding mountain pastures add the finishing touch to the idyllic Swiss landscape. Traverse through the alpine meadows and valleys of the north end of the range as you take in the breathtaking panoramic views along relatively easy balcony trails.

Your choice of lodging + Luggage transfers

Hotel From July to mid-September

Hotel From July to mid-September

With luggage transfers From 1100 € * Book / Enquire Devis
Without luggage transfers From 1180 € * Book / Enquire Devis

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Itinerary

Overview

Hiking : a relatively accessible activity, hiking offers the opportunity to explore a country or a region up close, on foot, and to meet and mingle with the locals. On a traverse or loop, whatever your skill level, embark on one of our through-hikes to immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the great outdoors.

Level 4: An average of 6 hours of hiking per day on well-marked trails or off trail, and/or 700 to 1000 meters of vertical gain, and/or distances of 15 to 18 kilometers.

Mon Roadbook app: designed for the self-guided trips, "Mon Roadbook" travel assistant guides you throughout your journey via a mobile application to download on your smartphone.
Duration : 8 days
Luggage transfers : 2 options: with or without luggage transfer
Lodging : Guest house, Hotel
Guiding : Sans encadrement
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : From July to mid-September

Day by day

Day 1

Arrival day in Switzerland - Interlaken

Lodging : hotel. Included meals : dinner. Meals not included : breakfast, lunch.

Arrival (on your own) in Switzerland and Interlaken, "city in between two lakes".
The best international airport to get to Interlaken is Zurich. From the airport take a train for an about 2h30 journey through Switzerland.
Check in your hotel in Interlaken. If you have time enjoy a walk along the lake.

Day 2

Interlaken - Schynige Platte - Faulhorn

Ascent : 800 m. Descent : 75 m. Hiking : 4 hrs.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
Take the cog train to Schynige Platte (1980 m), where the top station offers great views of the Bernese Oblerand's and Mittelland's striking peaks. Start your journey with a pleasant warm-up hike to the Weber Hut (2344m), located at a saddle. Continue to Faulhorn summit (2681 m), where you enjoy your first night high up in the mountains.
Day 3

Faulhorn - Grindelwald - Eigertrail - Alpiglen

Ascent : 1000 m. Descent : 550 m. Hiking : 5.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Start the day hiking down to Bach Lake (2266 m), a truly incredible spot with superb views of the area’s 4000-meter peaks. At First take the Gondola down to Grindelwald, the most famous Oberland village. Either by foot or with the famous cog train get up to Alpiglen berghaus nestled at the foot of the stunning Eiger North-face
Day 4

Alpiglen - Kleine Scheidegg - Lauterbrunnen - Mürren

Ascent : 650 m. Descent : 1250 m. Hiking : 6 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

You start hiking on the famous Eiger trail, one of the highlights of the week and arrive at Kleine Scheidegg at the base of the Eiger (Ogre). Soak in the mind-blowing views of the Eiger Nordwand, Mönch, and Jungfrau.Morning with the mind-blowing views of the Eiger Nordwand, Mönch, and Jungfrau. A long descent through picturesque alpine meadows leads you to the perfect U-shape vallet of Lauterbrunnen famous for its waterfalls. From the valley floor, hike up (or take a cable car) to the quaint car-free mountain village of Mürren, with its typical Swiss chalets perched on a narrow plateau.

Day 5

Mürren - Sefinenfurgge pass - Griesalp - Bundalp

Ascent : 1300 m. Descent : 1300 m. Hiking : 6.5 hrs.
Lodging : mountain hut. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.

Fantastic typical Swiss valleys lead to Sefinenfurgge Pass (2612m), a notch in the rocky ridgeline where the views will once again leave you speechless (and breathless as usual). The hike down from the pass through beautiful alpine meadows and then the forest leads to the charming village of Griesalp (1350m). Make one last push to Bundalp, where you will spend an unforgettable evening at a farmhouse in the mountains. What's for dinner you ask? A very local cheese as well as other delicious eats from the area.

Day 6

Bundalp - Hortürli pass - Blüemlisalp - Oechinensee - Kandersteg

Ascent : 950 m. Descent : 1600 m. Hiking : 6 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.

Hike up one of the most spectacular valleys in the Bernese Oberland to Hortürli Pass (2750m). Brush past the foot of Blüemlislalp's massive glaciers on your way to a guest house nestled along the shores of Oeschninensee, a once popular stopover for the traveling merchants and smugglers of yesteryear. Then walk to Kandersteg (1170m), the village where you will spend the night.

Day 7

Kandersteg - Bunderchrinde - Adelboden - Interlaken

Ascent : 750 m. Descent : 1250 m. Hiking : 5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.

Wake up early to take the Allemenalp gondola to the starting point for the last hike of the tour. Walk through the wonderful alpine meadows of Allme to the base of the Bunderstpitz. The trail continues through rocky terrain towards the Alpschelegrat (2260m). From there, the hike continues to Bunderchrinde Pass (2385m). You have the option of climbing the Bunderspitz (2546m), but all will depend on the weather and how the group is feeling. Views from here of the Eiger, Jungfrau, and Mönch are simply magnificent. Further down the mountain, the village of Adelboden comes into view; our final destination via Vordere Bunder Valley. Finally, transfer back to Interlaken for your last night.

Please note: hiking times for each day are approximate.

Day 8

Interlaken

Included meals : breakfast. Meals not included : lunch, dinner.
Enjoy your last breakfast before checking out. Take the time to explore Interlaken before heading off.
Please ask for any excursion opportunity around Interlaken or tany ransfer back to the Airport or elswhere.
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Pricing

Prices from july to september 2020

Hotel
Price per person		Without luggage transfersWith luggage transfers
Single seasonSingle season
2 people
1 shared room		1250 €
3 people
1 shared room		1200 €
4 people
1 shared room		1180 €
5 people
1 shared room		1165 €
6 people
1 shared room		1160 €
2 people
1 double room		1335 €
3 people
1 room with 3 beds		1180 €
4 people
2 double rooms		1100 €
5 people
1 double room, 1 room with 3 beds		1060 €
6 people
3 double rooms		1030 €
  • Single season : From 01 Jul 2020 through 15 Sep 2020

Pricing

The price includes / does not include

The price includes
- Accommodations as described for 7 nights.
- Meals as described: 7 breakfast, 3 dinners.
- Baggage transfers if you choose this option (not available Day 2).
- The roadbook (as well as maps and reservation vouchers) for a 4-person group.
- Emergency hotline 24/7.
- Access to the new mobile phone application (including GPS guidance).

The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point at the start of the trip and from the point where the trip officially ends.
- Picnic lunches (about CHF10-CHF15 per lunch depending on the location).
- Dinners at Interlaken, Alpiglen and Mürren
- Showers in those huts that charge a fee.
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
- Insurance for trip cancellation/interruption, lost/stolen baggage, or assistance.
- Everything not described as "included".

Other expenses
- Any unplanned transfers.
- Tickets for the cog trains and aerial trams (or other lifts) described in the paragraph "transportation".
- Picnic lunches: at grocery stores or huts for your picnic lunches.
- Admission to any monuments or other sites not included.
- Drinks and tips and personal expenses

 

Currencies

Switerzland doesn't belong to Euro zone. The Swiss use their own currency, the Swiss Franc. The exchange rate is approximately 1 CHF = 0.9 EUR. Please check here for current rates.
Swiss shops and hotels may take euros (usually in bills only, and change in CHF), and usually offer an unfavorable exchange rate (for you). You are better off paying by credit/debit card or withdrawing cash from an ATM.

Access

Access

The best way to get to Interlaken is Zurich international airport.
From Zurich, we can organise a private transfer for you (on request), you can hire a car or better take a Swiss train (about 2.5 hrs').  Please check and book on the swiss train company: https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

During your trip

Our team

Self-guided trip

Transfer included in the program

- Day 2: cog train from Interlaken to Schynige Platte.
- Day 3: aerial tram from Fist to Grindelwald.
- Day 4: aerial tram from Stechelberg to Mürren.
- Day 6: aerial tram from Oeschinensee to Kandersteg
- Day 7: aerial tram from Kandersteg - Allmenalp.
- Day 7: private transfer from Adelboden to Interlaken.

Please note: some day you might use extra transfer to shorten your hike. These are your choice and paied on your side.

Lodging

You'll stay in different kind of accommodations: mountain huts, guest house and hotels.
- Mountain huts traditionally offer "dormitory". But Faulhorn (Day 2) also offer quality rooms (if available)
- nights in hotels - twin/double room in Interlaken (Day 1 and Day 7), Kleine Scheidegg (Day 3), Mürren (Day 4) and Kandersteg (Day 6).
- Guest-house in Bundalp (Day 5) offer both options (rooms and dormitory). We'll book your first choice if available.

Meals

Our goal is to ensure that you eat well-balanced meals suited for the effort required each day, and to lighten your pack load as much as possible.
- Dinners (hot meals) and breakfasts are prepared by your accommodations.
- You can shop on your own OR we can reserve picnic lunches that your accommodations along the tour will prepare for you. Please confirm with your hosts the night before and pick up your lunch the morning before leaving.

Luggage transfer

Depending on the option you choose: with OR without luggage transfer.
- With baggage transfers included: you will only carry only what you need for the day's hike. Your bags are transported to your accommodations by vehicle, and you will have access to them every night (except Day 2 were this service is not available as the hut is not reachable by car).

Trails

On self-guided trips, you are responsible for knowing how to read a map and use a compass. The roadbook and "Mont Roadbook app" we provide at the beginning offers a few additional details. For each stage, make sure you check the latest information on trail conditions; the manager at your accommodations should also be able to provide you with up-to-date information if you ask.

Required before leaving

Formalities

Please check with your embassy.

Getting ready

Physical fitness level 4

To take full advantage of your trip, make sure that you stay in good shape by walking or hiking at least once per week (around 15km to 18km) on a trail with considerable vertical gain (350m/hr) or by participating in a moderately intense athletic activity to build endurance.

Your first aid kit

For the medication and pain relievers listed below, we recommend that you check with your doctor beforehand, adding what you need based on personal requirements and the specificities of your trip.

  • An analgesic.
  • An anti-inflammatory (pills or gels).
  • An anti-diarrheal tablets
  • A disinfectant, band aids (several sizes), mole skin, sterile compresses, medical tape, Steri-Strips,

Gear list

Hiking equipment list

  • Daypack about 30 litres
  • Hiking boots and mountain socks
  • Shorts and hiking trousers
  • T-shirts
  • Thermal baselayer shirts (1 short sleeve, 1 long sleeve)
  • Fleece jacket
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Waterproof overtrousers
  • One pair of gloves
  • Sunhat and warm hat
  • Sunglasses (category 3)
  • Sun protection and lipstick
  • Water bottles 2 litres
  • Trekking poles (highly recommended)
  • Travel / duffle bag
  • Washbag and toiletries
  • Head torch
  • Basic first aid kit and own medicines
  • Sleeping bag liner (in case of mountain huts overnight)
  • Travel clothes
  • Travel shoes
  • Ear plugs

Note : the weight of your daypack shouldn't be over 8kg and your main baggage should be under 15kg (for luggage transfers).

Safety

The Mont Blanc Experience promise

No region in the world is 100% safe and without danger.

Allibert Trekking keeps you informed and is fully transparent when it comes to the potential risks. We gather security risk information from multiple sources: in-house research, monitoring specialized websites, meetings with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "safety and security" trips in the field, constant contact with our regional specialists, local teams on the ground, and France's travel agency federation (ATT-ATR).

Nevertheless, it is important to keep in mind that we cannot make any decisions for you.

If there is a clear and elevated risk, we reserve the right to:

— Reinforce our guide team (for guided trips).
— Modify the itinerary for our tours.
— Place a tour or destination on hiatus for an extended period of time when we consider the level of risk to be too high.

Your safety and your enjoyment are our priority.

During your trip

Additional services : during your trip

If you want to visit Jungfraujoch, please contact us. We can easily include it in your trip.