Hiking Tours on the Via Alpina

Accommodation every night, daily luggage transfers where road access allows, route notes in our app, and 24/7 support. Flights are not included.

Yes, your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

Our Via Alpina route typically runs 8-10 days, depending on the section covered.

Unfortunately, this is not available to solo travelers. We can, however, offer single rooms if you are traveling with others. These are available for a supplement.

Challenging. High passes and long daily distances make this one of our more demanding Switzerland routes.

The Via Alpina presents an exciting challenge with significant ascents and descents each day. To make the most of this incredible trek, it’s beneficial to be an experienced walker ready to take on the challenge. If you currently don’t maintain an active lifestyle, you can prepare effectively by incorporating regular walks in hilly terrain and engaging in cardiovascular exercise for at least six months prior to your journey. Consider seeking guidance from a gym or a personal trainer who can create a tailored training program to help you build the necessary stamina and confidence for this adventure.

The paths include woodland trails, rocky mountain paths, grassy areas, moraine, scree, and paved country roads. Some sections involve light scrambling, and cables, ropes, and chains are available to assist with ascent and descent in certain areas. Please note that on the highest passes, there may be patches of residual snow, however, this does not require any special equipment or skills—just a steady foot, some walking experience, and a head for heights. Walking poles are essential for this tour.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

Both are demanding, multi-day Alpine routes - the Haute Route is a single Chamonix-to-Zermatt trek, while the Via Alpina crosses the country more broadly.