current offering
Summer 2024
Just successfully completed in early July the VIA ALPINA - 7 days' trek (see gallery) and already dreaming about a new 2025 edition. More details will follow!
See below the current offering which includes single or multi day hikes between July and early October :)
Note:
N. of participants: typically max. 6-8 pp. In case of larger groups, might be possible to arrange engaging multiple guides.
In most cases the arrival point is different from the departure point. The goal is to enjoy the most when being outdoors, with the possiblity to customize the trek routes. For these reasons no fixed end time is listed, suggesting to avoid cars and rather relying on Swiss public transportation for a more flexible experience.
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VIA ALPINA 2024
Date: Sun 30th June - Sat 6th July
While waiting for Via Alpina 2025, visit the Gallery!
Start: Engelberg (OW), h. 10:00 AM
End: Kandersteg (BE), h. 16:00 PM
Excursion: hike the "core" of Via Alpina, which covers the most beautiful panoramas of the Swiss Alps including: Melchsee-Frutt, Meiringen and the Aare gorges, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen with incredible views on Eiger North Face, Jungfrau and Mönch, via Blüemlisalp down to Oeschinensee lake.
Detailed plan provided only upon request.
T2-T3 level, average per day: 15 km, 1200m up, 600m down, 5-6 h
Accommodation: shared rooms, hostel or SAC huts
Group size: 6 pp, sold out
Pizol 5 lakes - 1 day
Date: Sept/Oct, to be confirmed
Meeting point: Wangs Pizolbahn (SG), at 9:00 AM
Excursion: from Gaffia (lift incl.), panoramic hike with five crystal clear mountain lakes, over Glarus and Grisons mountains. Direction Pizolhütte (lift incl., last at 16:00). Bring your own snacks.
Max altitude: 2490m
Ascent & Descent: 1000m / 600m
Length & Duration: 11km, 4h15 (excl. breaks)
Price: on request
GEOLOGY HIKe - 1 day
Date: Sept/Oct, to be confirmed
Meeting point: Flims Dorf (GR), at 10:00 AM
Excursion: Long hiking day and guided geology tour: from Startgels (lift incl.) across Sardona Tectonic arena exploring the origins of our Alps, direction Tschinglenalp down to Elm (lift incl.). Bring your own snacks.
Max altitude: 2625m
Ascent & Descent: 1100m / 1150m
Length & Duration: 11km, 5h15 (excl. breaks)
Note: arrival point is different than meeting point/departure
Price: from 135 CHF, per person *
METTMENALP - 2 days
Date: Sat 5th - Sun 6th Oct
Meeting point: Kies Niederental (GL), 10:40 AM
Excursion: hike and look for the wild animals (steinbocks, deers and eagles) which populate the region.
Max altitude: 2300m
Day 1 - long panoramic hike, with overnight stay at Leglerhütte SAC, half pension included.
9 km, 1300m up, 150m down, 4h15 (excl. breaks)
Day 2 - enjoy the views and bath in the mountain lakes, then proceed down towards Berghotel Mettmen (lift included).
9 km, 300m up, 900m down, 3h (excl. breaks)
Price: from 285 CHF, per person *
* Price in CHF, per person. Assuming a group of min n. 4 adults. Subject to slight changes, according to exact tour scope (start/end point, alternate trek, additional lifts, etc.) and actual n. of participants registered for the hike.
Price includes:
Overnight stay at SAC hut and half pension for each guest. Planning and animation by Mountain Leader, as well as guide's expenses for the specific trek. Price includes train-bus-lift tickets where clearly mentioned for each trek, assuming the participants to be in possession of SBB Half Fare.
Price does not include:
Private or public means of transportation to the trek location/starting point and return. Any meal/beverage such as lunch/snacks which are not part of half pension, unless clearly specified. Travel cancellation or rescue insurance.
Payment:
To be performed at booking, 100%, via TWINT, cash or bank transfer. Payment details will be transmitted to the participants at booking.
In case of cancellation by the participants: 50% fee is due if cancellation within 30 to 15 days prior to the start of agreed trek; 100% fee is due in case of cancellation within 14 days or in case of no show.
Trek Confirmation:
when reaching minimum n. of 4 participants
safe weather conditions
at latest within 72 h before the trek departure time.
Remarks:
Do not buy any train/lift tickets until the trek and specific route are confirmed
Detailed map of the trek will be provided upon request, after trek's confirmation
In case of unfavourable and unsafe weather conditions or disrupted transportation connections, it will be guide's responsibility to propose a different trek location (plan B) or suggest different dates prior agreement between the parties.
By signing up, participants take personal responsibility for her/his knowledge and abilities, alpine skills, fitness level and any health issues. As well confirm for having valid and sufficient health and accident insurance that also covers search, rescue and repatriation costs.
What to bring - specific Equipment List will we provided for each hike:
personal showshoes & avalanche safety kit (transceiver, probe, shovel) or ask for advice / possible rental
solid hiking boots
ID card
own packed lunch, snacks & drinks (for multiple days, where applicable)
own medicines (if any)
cash, in case of expenses at the hut or others (e.g. parking, drinks)
sleeping linen, eventually pillow case and ear plugs
battery storage
towel & slippers (if not provided at the accommodation)
sunscreen, hat & gloves, sunglasses
rain jacket to protect in case of wind/rain