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Hiking

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Mon Roadbook App
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Multi-day hike
Réf : E37G
8 days from 1345 € 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 transfer

Hotel From July to mid-September

Hotel From July to mid-September

Without luggage transfer From 1345 €* Book / Enquire Devis
With luggage transfer From 1590 €* Book / Enquire Devis

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Emily L.
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Hi,

I am interested in the 8 day Bernese Oberland Trek in September 2023 for 4-5 people (possible a 6th - see below). Is it possible to start this trek September 9 or 10?

Also, we might have a sixth person who is interested in joining for three days of trekking. Is that even a possibility? Obviously, we wouldn't expect it to reduce our price, but we were wondering if she could join us for part of the trip. I'm assuming she would need to book separately, but we'd like her itinerary to match ours for those days. If it isn't a possibility, that is fine.

Thank you,
Emily
  • Julie M. Julie M.'s photo
    Mont Blanc Experience Team
    Hi Emily!
    We are offering this Oberland trek from mid-June to mid-September. I check the accommodations and starting on September 9 is ok!
    About your friends who want to do only a part of the trek (3 days), it is also possible. Please contact me directly at [email protected] and I'll be happy to send you a special quote with two different prices.

Itinerary

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 : Gite, Hotel
Guiding : Self-guided
Group : Minimum 2 persons
Season : From July to mid-September

Day by day

Day 1

Welcome to 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

From Interlaken to Faulhorn via Schynige Platte

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

From Faulhorn to Alpiglen via Grindelwald and Eigertrail

Ascent : 1000 m. Descent : 550 m. Hiking : 5.5 hrs.
Lodging : hotel. Included meals : breakfast, dinner. Meals not included : lunch.
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

From Alpiglen to 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

From Mürren to 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

From Bundalp to Kandersteg via Oechinensee

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

From Kandersteg to Adelboden - Transfer to Interlaken

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

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.

Pricing

Prices (incl. taxes) from july to september 2023

Hotel
Price per person		Without luggage transferWith luggage transfer
Single seasonSingle season
2 people1 shared room1420 €1920 €
3 people1 shared room1370 €1700 €
4 people1 shared room1345 €1590 €
5 people1 shared room1335 €1530 €
6 people1 shared room1325 €1500 €
  • Single season : From 01 July 2023 to 15 September 2023

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).
- Private transfer from Adelboden to Interlaken.
- 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,  Mürren and Kandersteg.
- Aerial tram and cog train as described.
- 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 = 1 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 you 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.

What you need to know

Be prepared for the weather:
The weather in mountains can change very quickly. the weather forecast is quite accurate for the next 3 upcoming days, but not that much further. Thunderstorms are common in the afternoon when the weather is hot, they are very located and show up very quickly. Wake up earlier in the morning when the weather forecast announces it, you will have crossed the high pass before it starts. Passes and ridge are not safe is the case of thunder. Take advice from your host the day before.

Considering the Environment:
While trekking you have to be careful not to destroy the environment you are enjoying so much. It is not only for your enjoyment, but people and wildlife also rely on this environment.
 
Here are some simple tips:

- pick up any litter along the trail.
- burn all your toilet paper and bury your faeces, make sure you go at least 50m away from any water source.
- drink tap water instead of mineral water as plastic bottles are an unnecessary waste.
- stick to the trails to prevent erosion and damage to fragile alpine flora.
- ensure all rubbish is packed and bring them back down to the villages.

Insurance :
All tour participants should obtain their own personal insurance which covers medical and emergency evacuation at a minimum. You will of course also want cover for loss or damage to personal effects, flight or trip cancellation etc. Please ask us for advice.

Final tips!
- To ensure that you have the best time possible, please respect local traditions, customs, values and the environment.
- Respect privacy when taking photographs.
- Your attempts at speaking some French or Italian will open hearts and break the ice!
- Protect the natural environment, see above.

Required before leaving

Formalities

Please check with your embassy.

Health

Vaccinations

Required vaccinations

No vaccinations are required.

Recommended vaccinations

Please check to make sure that all your vaccinations are current: DPT, whooping cough, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and B.

Dentist and general physician

We recommend a checkup with both before leaving on your trip.

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

What we supply for your trek

We provide 1 set for every 4 participants, which includes detailed hiking maps of the region, and a roadbook describing your itinerary and trip (a lot of tips and some alternative routes are included).
You will have access to our 24/24 7/7 support hotline to assist you during your trip.
Each participant will have access on his phone to our "Roadbook" app which includes an itinerary descriptions as well GPS guidance.
 
What you need to bring:

If you don't have the luggage transfer option, pack light, remember that you will have to carry all your stuff during the whole trip. We recommend that your backpack doesn't exceed 10 to 15% of your weight. Take only the essentials.

Essentials :
- Hiking backpack. A chest strap and waist strap are essential to help to distribute the weight. The size 30 L to 45 L, will depend on whether you have booked a luggage transfer or not. 
- Comfortable and worn in trekking boots.
- Warm hat.
- Cap.
- Sun glasses.
- Good quality Merino Wool walking socks.
- Base layer tops - Merino Wool is the best choice.
- Warm mid-layer tops.
- A water and windproof layer (jacket and pants) eg. Gore-Tex.
- 1x Walking trousers.
- Light gloves.
- Shorts.
- Buff or Snood.
- A natural or synthetic down jacket.
- Casual clothes & footwear for evenings. One set is enough as you will not wear them for a long time.
- Nightwear and underwear.
- Sleeping bag liner - either silk, cotton or fleece (only if you're staying in dormitories in Moutain Huts).
- Sandals or flip flops. 

Essential Accessories :
 - Personal toiletries: shampoo, soap, shavers, moisturizer, travel towel (if you're staying in Mountains Huts), etc.
- Toilet roll/tissues.
- Ziplock bags are handy for convenient leak-proof storage.
- Sun block and lip balm.
- Electrical socket adapter.
- Energy bars/snacks.
- Personal first aid kit + any personal medications you need to take.
- Phone, Camera, batteries and charger.
- Airtight and waterproof ‘dry bags' are great for keeping your clothes dry and storing your dirty laundry separate from clean clothes!
- Head torch and batteries (spare batteries too).
- Walking poles are highly recommended on Alps paths.
- Cash & Cards (Euros and Swiss Francs).
- Pocket knives or cutlery can be useful for picnics.
- WATER - please be able to carry 2 litres of water.
- Your sense of humour and adventure!

If you've booked the luggage transfer:
- Duffle bag (soft) and not exceeding 15 kg to carry your extra stuff.

Useful extras

- Binoculars.
- Book to read or Kindle.
- Notebook and pen.
- Ear plugs.


Note: All of these items can be purchased there. Please ask us if you'd like some advice about where to go to get any gear.

What to take with you in your day pack:
Please carry the following in your day pack, as a minimum:

- 2 litres of water.
- sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat, lip balm.
- warm fleece or thermal layer and gloves.
- water proof layer.
- Lunch
- head torch.
- hand sanitiser/soap and toilet paper.
- your camera.
- any money you want for snacks/drinks along the trail.
- Important - take any personal medications you require during the day - you will not see your kit bag until evening.

The rest you can put into your main bag which will be carried to the next accommodation, only if you've subscribed to this option.

What about gear I want to leave before the trek?
Before departure for your trek you might pack your ‘town clothes' or anything you don't want on trek with you and ask your hotel (if you come back to the same hotel). If you want to do this, then consider bringing or buying a simple bag here for this purpose. We can also help you organise the storage of a larger suitcase, Please ask us for advice.

First aid kit:
It is recommended that you bring a small personal medical kit including your preferred painkillers, throat lozenges, plasters, strapping tape for blisters, etc. If you are taking regular medication you MUST bring those medicines with you PLUS an extra supply in case one pack is lost. If you have any allergies and/or take any medications, you MUST advise us when booking your trek!


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.