Switzerland · HIKING & TREKKING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 alpine hiking & trekking trips, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit.
Hike the Swiss Alps from Lucerne, enjoy a packed lunch, and swim in Lake Lucerne on this flexible small-group day tour.
“Spectacular!! The place for our hike was everything you could want. Robbe was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. We had few tourists and amazing vistas of lakes and snowcapped mountains and the beautiful farms and valleys below.”
Hike above Wengen at sunset, enjoy Swiss cheese fondue in the mountains, and return with chocolate, views, and local insight.
“Weronika was one of the best guides we have ever had! We have been on countless guided tours but she keeps you engaged and gives so much great information about the region while on the hike and allows for places to take great pictures. At first we thought it may be a bit expensive but by the end we both agreed it was well worth it. The fondue was the best we had on our trip in Switzerland too! Do not hesitate to book this experience!”
Review of Lucerne’s private Alps hike to Engelberg, with Titlis views, cable cars, farm lunch, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Our guide, Arno, was awesome! His background in history and education helps make him so great at leading an experience like this. Our kids had a great time with him as well. 100% you should book this tour and ask for him as your guide!!”
Review of a private Swiss hike from Zurich with local guide Marc, picnic lunch, hotel pickup, flexible trails, and quiet alpine views.
“My guide, Marc Gottwald, was the best hiking guide ever. Took me to the most beautiful blue lake. Felt like I was on top of the world. He was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He explained to me about glaciers, flowers, weather, people, food, etc. Marc made this hike a 10+++.”
Explore Zermatt with a private guide, Matterhorn views, Gornergrat, Gorner Gorge, and Stellisee, with practical tips on cost, lifts, and hiking.
“Matthew was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, and showed us an amazing experience on our hike to see the Matterhorn!! He was even willing to stop for an impromptu lunch at Zum See, a restaurant in a little village on the way down the mountain. It was truly a perfect day and we highly recommend asking for Matthew!”
Review of the private Stoos ridge hike from Lucerne, with funiculars, chairlifts, lake views, guide insights, costs, and practical tips.
“We ended up changing our plans due to weather sonI can’t really comment on this but we had the best experiences anyway at Mt. Regi. Our guide was fantastic - ask for Ezra.”
Hike Mt. Rigi with a private guide, visit an Alpine farm, enjoy a Swiss sausage BBQ, and cruise back to Lucerne by boat.
“We like seeing hidden gems when on vacation and this was definitely one. We loved getting to hike on some lesser traveled pass and get up close and personal to the roaming cows. Having Mark do a bbq in one of the outposts was a wonderful and unique experience. Taking the ferry back was an unexpected bonus that allowed the trip to really show all aspects of the area.”
Review of Zermatt’s private Klein Matterhorn hike, with Glacier Palace, Matterhorn views, guide tips, costs, route details, and practical advice.
“Our Guide, Gioia, was incredible! She made sure we were able to experience the Glacial Palace, Views of the Matterhorn, Italy and France, plenty of information on the hike back to Zermatt!”
Review of Zermatt’s private Gornergrat hike, with Matterhorn views, a cogwheel train, local guides, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.
“Guide’s knowledge of the area- great luncheon experience - trains were great- very courteous and helpful and changed his routine to accommodate our needs and desires!”
Review of Grindelwald’s private guided hike, with Eiger and Jungfrau views, flexible routes, pickup details, price advice, and practical tips.
“The day hike was excellent. Our guide Hanspeter was great about giving us various options throughout the day of where to hike to next, and provided interesting facts and stories throughout the tour.”
Review of Zermatt’s six-hour guided hike to the Matterhorn, Stellisee, and Gorner Gorge, with practical advice on price, fitness, guides, and planning.
“What a memorable experience hiking in and around Zermatt.”
Snowshoe from Lucerne to Glaubenberg Langis with a private guide, alpine views, flexible hiking, transport, and a cozy mountain-bar stop.
Review of Lucerne’s 2-day Swiss bike and hike tour, with Lake Lucerne cycling, a boat ride, private Alpine hiking, lunch, and practical tips.
“We did the Hike Tour and Bike Tour with VP Excursions and it was amazing. Our guide Robbe took us to an amazing place for the hiking that is not well known in the area and it was perfect, amazing views without the crowds. The bike tour take Read more”
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