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Snow-capped peaks, flower-filled meadows, glacial valleys and world-famous food await in Switzerland – and it can be enjoyed just as fully on a relaxed hiking or biking vacation as on a demanding Alpine challenge.

Test your endurance on the Via Alpina or the Walker's Haute Route, or slow things down on the Glacier Express Rail and Hike, combining scenic train travel with gentle hikes. Take your first steps into high Alpine hiking on Across the Swiss Alps: Klosters to Tirano, explore Lucerne's lakes and mountains, hike the Bernese Oberland, or bike the Lake Constance Cycle Path.

We've been creating active vacations in Switzerland since 2008. Expect traditional chalet-style accommodation, luggage transfers on most trips, detailed route notes and 24/7 support.

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Routes in Switzerland

  • France · Italy · Switzerland

    Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort

    • Walking
    • 5–14 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,480CAD pp
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  • France · Italy · Switzerland

    Tour du Mont Blanc in Huts

    • Walking
    • 8–14 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$3,910CAD pp
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  • Italy · Switzerland

    Via Francigena

    • Walking
    • 8–50 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$2,540CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Best of the Bernese Oberland

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$4,255CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Highlights of the Bernese Oberland

    • Walking
    • 5 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,705CAD pp
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  • Germany · Switzerland

    Lake Constance Cycle Path

    • Cycling
    • 6–8 days
    • Easy to Easy - Moderate
    from$2,525CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Grindelwald Trail

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$4,120CAD pp
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  • France · Switzerland

    Walker's Haute Route

    • Walking
    • 8–15 days
    • Challenging
    from$3,590CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Via Alpina

    • Walking
    • 10–18 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$5,300CAD pp
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  • France · Switzerland

    The GR5: Lake Geneva to Chamonix

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate - Challenging
    from$3,870CAD pp
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  • Italy · Switzerland

    Across the Swiss Alps: Klosters to Tirano

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,005CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    Lucerne Lakes and Mountains

    • Walking
    • 5–8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$3,040CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    High Trail to the Matterhorn

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Challenging
    from$4,235CAD pp
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  • Switzerland

    The Glacier Express Rail and Hike

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$4,745CAD pp
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  • Italy · Switzerland

    Relaxed Trails of Lake Maggiore & Lugano

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$2,565CAD pp
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Here's why self-guided travelers choose Switzerland with Macs Adventure:

  • Classic Alpine treks like the Via Alpina and the Walker's Haute Route
  • Scenic rail and gentle hikes on the Glacier Express Rail and Hike
  • The Bernese Oberland, beneath the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau
  • Gentle cycling along Lake Constance, crossing into Germany
  • Breakfast included on every trip, plus fondue, rösti and raclette to try

Find your pace

  • Easy

    Up to 5 miles per day

    Flat, well-kept paths; ideal for beginners

  • Easy - Moderate

    6–9 miles per day

    Good paths, some gentle climbs; active beginners

  • Moderate

    10–12 miles per day

    Mixed trails, regular climbs; for regular hikers

  • Moderate - Challenging

    15–17 miles per day

    Remote mountainous terrain; experienced hikers

  • Challenging

    17+ miles per day

    Scrambles, big drop-offs; very experienced hikers

  • Strenuous

    19+ miles per day

    High passes, sustained ascents; expert, very fit hikers

Regions of Switzerland

  • Engadin

    Glaciers, turquoise lakes and the Bernina line in Switzerland's high Alps.

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Get to know Switzerland

Switzerland has four official languages – German, French, Italian and Romansh – and many Swiss also speak English.

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Get inspired for Switzerland

  • Switzerland

    Hiking in Switzerland: The Ultimate Guide to the Best Trails, Seasons & Travel Tips

    Plan your Switzerland hiking vacation with tips on the best time to go, top trails, alpine weather, packing advice & travel logistics with Macs Adventure.

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  • Woman hiking the Matterhorn North

    Switzerland

    The Best Hikes in Switzerland: A Complete Guide

    Plan your Switzerland hiking vacation with tips on the best time to go, top trails, alpine weather, packing advice and travel logistics.

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