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DEPARTURES AND PRICES

Departures from 27th June to 14th September 2025

€1510 per person in comfortable hotel accommodation, based on 2 people
€540 per person single room supplement
€195 per person as an extra fee for the non-residents in Europe

NB: The Interrail pass only works for residents in Europe so, it will be replaced by the Swiss Travel Pass for the non-Europeans, for an extra fee of 195 euros per person.

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THE PRICE

The price includes:

- Accommodation in B&Bs from the night of the 1st day to breakfast on the last day;
- The dinner of day 5 if you have chosen the option in refuge;
- Road book: description and Swiss maps (1 road book per registration dossier);
- The 4-Day Interrail Switzerland ticket, which gives access to all trains in Switzerland;
- Bus reservation for access to the Bernina line;
- Tourist taxes;
- Organisation and booking fees.

The price does not include:

- Picnic lunches;
- Drinks, visits, etc.;
- Panoramic wagon reservations;
- All transfers not specified;
- Your return journey from home to the point of departure/end point;
- Cancellation assistance insurance (4.2% of the total cost of the stay).

The price applies from departure to end point.

The itinerary day by day

Day 1

Departure at 10.56 am or 12.28 pm from Basel station. Departure at 10.24 am or 12.05 pm from Geneva station.

TUNNEL DU SIMPLON - CENTOVALLI - LUGANO
This first day by train takes you to the Great Lakes region. After crossing the 100-year-old Simplon tunnel, the little blue train takes you to the heart of the Centovalli (departure at 15h26), winding its way through forests and wild gorges to Locarno. The journey ends along Lake Maggiore and finally in Lugano, where you will set down your luggage for the next 2 days.
5.30 hours train journey from Basel / Geneva to Lugano

Day 2

SAN SALVATORE - MORCOTE
From Lugano the view of Monte Salvatore is reminiscent of the Sugar Loaf of Rio de Janeiro. Today's hike climbs to the summit and continues south along a series of forest paths to Alpe Vicania and finally the small port of Morcote. Back to Lugano by bus or boat (50min)!
6 hours walk / Elevation: +900m -900m

Day 3

BRE AND BOGLIA MOUNTAINS
After a morning visit to the town, climb up to the small village of Bre and its narrow streets overlooking the lake. The funicular makes it possible to shorten the stage by climbing to the summit. The hike continues along the ridge and the views gradually open up: Monte Rosa, Malcantone, Ticino... Once at the summit, there's just a long descent to Lugano.
6.30 hours walk / Elevation: +1250m -1250m from Lugano
5.30 hours walk / Elevation: +750m -1350m by taking the funicular

Day 4

BERNINA - BERGUN LINE
The day starts with a bus ride to Tirano along Lake Como. From this village, you can board the famous UNESCO-listed Bernina train: viaducts, lakes, villages, alpine pastures and glaciers link up to the Bernina pass at an altitude of 2250m. Descent to St Moritz and crossing the Albula tunnel to reach Bergun using many viaducts and tunnels at the end of a deep valley. Overnight in a hotel in the heart of the village.
3 hours bus journey along Lake Como
4 hours train journey on the Bernina line

Day 5

LAKES OF RAVAIS - KESCH-HUTTE
Small transfer in the Val Thuors in the morning. Start of the hike in the hamlet of Chants and its small chalets where were shot several series of Heidi. The path goes up the wild valley of Ravais-ch to the lakes of Ravais. The bravest can climb to the Sertigpass. The trail then leads to the Kesch refuge at the foot of the Porchabella glacier.
Night in a refuge on half board, without luggage.
4.30 hours walk / Elevation: +950m -150m (+/- 200m +2km +1hwalk withe the Sertigpass ascent)

Day 6

THUORS - BERGUN BALCONY
The tour continues along the balcony path overlooking the village of Bergun. The path leads to the micro station of Darlux and the wild Val da Tisch. Possibility to take the chairlift of Darlux to save a bit of descent.
6.30 hours walk/ Elevation: +400m -1650m

Day 7

RHINE GORGE - OBERALPPASS - ZERMATT
Last day along the Glacier Express line between St Moritz and Zermatt along the typical Swiss landscapes. The line alternates between the castles, the surprising gorges of the anterior Rhine and finally the alpine pastures up to the Oberalppass at 2000m altitude. The line continues in the upper Rhone Valley and finally Zermatt.
Night in a hostel in the centre of Zermatt.
7.30 hours train journey from Bergun to Zermatt along the Glacier Express

Day 8

ZERMATT - 5 LAKES HIKE
Hiking A must above Zermatt : 5 lakes with very different facing the Matterhorn and its twin, mirrored on 3 of the 5 lakes!
A loop starting from the Sunnegga funicular.
Overnight in the centre of Zermatt.
5 hours walk / Elevation: +300 m -1000 m

Day 9

IN FRONT OF THE MATTERHORN
Climbing in a loop on the heights of Zermatt, along a superb balcony path at the foot of the Matterhorn and the other 4000's, sorrounded by small shepherd's villages. Descent to the village of Zermatt.
5 hours walk / Elevation: +950m -950m

Day 10

ZERMATT - VISP
Return by train to Visp then Geneva or Basel.
3.30 hours train journey from Zermatt to Geneva or Basel

End of the hike in the early afternoon in Geneva or Basel.

The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 800m - 1000m approximately per day.
Walking time: 4 to 6 hours per day.
Type of trek: mountain hike on trails including gravel paths.
You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we send you a travel folder containing:
- Swiss maps with the route highlighted.
- 1 road-book containing all the necessary information for the trek.
- 1 waterproof map holder.
- Accommodation list.

SIGNPOSTS AND WAYMARKS ALONG THE TREK

In Switzerland, the hiking trails are very well signposted, with regular panels pointing the way.
It is preferable to know how to read a topographical map at 1/25000.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Without luggage transport: you carry all your luggage with you.

ACCOMMODATION

8 nights in B&B bedroom for 2 persons
1 night in dormitory with half-board, in refuge (or night in B&B)

MEALS

Breakfast is provided in each accommodation.
Dinners are not included (except on day 5 if you have chosen the night in refuge) and can be taken in the various outlets or restaurants.
Picnics are not included and can be ordered the day before in some accommodation. You can buy supplies in local shops.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

CURRENCY

During your stages in Switzerland, some shops do not accept euros, so you will need to bring Swiss francs with you.

MAPS

Swiss map : 3328T Lugano-Mendrisiotto 1/33 333, 258 Bergun 1/50 000

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Departure from Geneva or Basel.

BY TRAIN
To and from the departure point: regular trains from Paris to Basel or from Lyon to Geneva.
The timetables given are for information only and must be checked with the SNCF.

Basel - Domodossola: departure at 10:56 or 12:28 (approx. 3 hours' journey)
Geneva - Domodossola : departure at 10h24 or 12h05 (approx. 3h15 journey time)
‘Train Bleu Centovalli’ Domodossola - Locarno : departure at 15h26 (approx. 2h journey)
Locarno - Lugano: departs at 17:52 (30-minute journey)
The timetables given are for information only and must be checked with SBB.CH.

End of the hike in the afternoon in Brig or Andermatt.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

On request we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your tour.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

Walking trousers
Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
Breathable or merino wool leggings
Fleece or jumper
Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
Pair of gloves and a warm hat
Sun hat or baseball cap
Walking socks (1 pair per day)
Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
1 change of clothes for the evening
A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

Toilet bag
Quick drying towel
Sunglasses and sun cream
Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
Knife, fork and spoon
Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
Plastic cup for coffee
Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
Survival blanket
Head torch or hand torch
Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your extra belongings will have to be transported between the stations and the accommodation (max 1km). Please bring a suitcase in addition to your rucksack.

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