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Scenic Summer Alpine

Scenic Summer Alpine Hiking

All the wow factor, with more flexibility. Our scenic summer alpine collection is for hikers who want snow-capped peaks, flower-filled meadows and alpine village life, without the long, demanding days of a high-alpine trek.

Ride cable cars to set each day's challenge in the Bernese Oberland, hike inn to inn from Switzerland into Italy on Across the Swiss Alps, savor Italian food and wine in the Aosta Valley, or take in the Matterhorn from the Italian side. Many trips let you shorten or skip a hike, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the view.

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  • Lechweg - Alpsee views

    Lechweg, Austrian Alps

  • A place these routes go

    Swiss Alps

Nichole McGrew

Not every alpine adventure needs a hut night or a grueling climb. I chose these routes for hikers who want the big views with a little more breathing room – cable cars that let you set each day’s challenge in the Bernese Oberland, inn-to-inn hiking from Switzerland into Italy on Across the Swiss Alps, and long lunches in the Aosta Valley. Expect snow-capped peaks, flower-filled meadows and plenty of time to enjoy them.

Created by

Nichole McGrew, Product Marketing Manager

10 hand-picked routes

  • 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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  • Slovenia

    Mountains & Lakes of the Julian Alps

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,345CAD pp
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  • Austria

    The Kitzbühel Alpine Trail

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,705CAD pp
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  • Austria · Germany

    Walking in the Bavarian Alps

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,605CAD pp
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  • Italy

    Italian Alps - Walking in the Aosta Valley

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,950CAD 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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  • Italy

    Italian Alps - Walking at the Foot of the Matterhorn

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,055CAD 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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  • Germany

    Bavarian Alps: Hiking the Salt Trail

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    • Moderate
    from$2,330CAD pp
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Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Get to know Scenic Summer Alpine

  • What makes a trip scenic alpine?

    Big alpine views on easier to moderate trails, with time for village life. Many hikes can be shortened or skipped using cable cars, trains or buses.

  • How difficult are these trips?

    Most are graded Easy-Moderate to Moderate, with a few Moderate-Strenuous options like the Julian Alps and Via Francigena Stage 1. Each trip page lists daily distance and ascent.

  • When is the best time to go?

    June to September suits most routes, with July and August the warmest months. Each trip page lists its season.

  • Where will I stay?

    Comfortable hotels, inns and guesthouses in alpine villages. Our Bernese Oberland In Style tours offer upgraded hotels.

  • Can I combine hiking with scenic train rides?

    Yes. The Glacier Express Rail & Hike pairs an iconic Swiss train journey with your choice of alpine hikes, and Bernese Oberland trips use mountain railways and cable cars.

  • What is Via Francigena Stage 1?

    A pilgrimage start in the Swiss Alps: two nights in the mountains, then lower mountain and valley walking into Italy. Choose the Via Francigena Stage 1: Bourg St Pierre-St Martin tour on the trip page.

  • Looking for a bigger challenge?

    Our Summer Alpine Challenges collection covers high passes, hut nights and routes like the Tour du Mont Blanc, the Via Alpina and the Dolomites.

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