Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Swiss Alps
Ever fancied trekking from Mont Blanc over to the Matterhorn through high passes and glacier valleys? Routes climb past 2,900m with nights at mountain huts scattered around. Lac Blanc sits at 2,352m where Mont Blanc views just spread out wide. Summer meadows fill up with edelweiss while paths follow these old routes through boulder fields and glacial moraines connecting Swiss peaks. Are you ready?
10 best hiking & trekking Swiss Alps tours
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MelissaSwiss Alps travel expert at TourRadar
- 5 Day Milan, Lake Como, Bellagio, Swiss Alps & Venice
- Mont Blanc Hiking Trail
- Swiss Alps Mountain Passes Driving Tour & Stelvio (Italy): Pre-set sat-nav guided
- Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights (Women-Only)
- Hiking Holidays Via Albula & Bernina
- Fall/Spring 5-Country Alpine Tour in a Porsche: Pre-set sat-nav guided
- Paris and Switzerland (stay in Zurich) in 8 days
- 5 Days Trip to Switzerland (Stay in Zurich)
- Switzerland in 7 Days- Zurich, Interlaken and Lucerne
- Switzerland adventures in 9 days with Mt Titlis, Harder Kulm and much more (visiting Interlaken 3N, Lucerne 2N and Zurich 3N)
Duration 5 days Destinations Milan, Bellagio, Lake Como, Como, St Moritz, Tirano, Venice Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 449 mi Operator Click Tours From $1,870
36% Off- US$1,197You save $673
Duration 9 days Destinations France, Italy, Switzerland Age Range Ages 19+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 63 mi Operator Firebird Tours From
36% Off- US$2,156
Swiss Alps Mountain Passes Driving Tour & Stelvio (Italy): Pre-set sat-nav guided
“We are enjoying very much. I am highly recommend to you.”
Gultida, traveled in August
Duration 7 days Destinations Zurich, Entlebuch, Oberhofen, Andermatt, St Moritz, Stelvio, Swiss National Park, Bernina District, Engadin Age Range Ages 23+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 346 mi Operator EPIKdrives From
36% Off- US$5,704
Duration 9 days Destinations France, Italy, Switzerland Age Range Ages 18+ Physical Rating Heart-pumping Distance 609 mi Operator Adventures in Good Company From
36% Off- US$5,995
The route follows the UNESCO-listed Albura and Bernina railway lines, crossing the iconic Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur and the Brusio spiral viaduct. Berninapass brings you close to Piz Bernina and the Morteratsch glacier, then Fuorcla Crap Alv at 2,466 meters offers sweeping alpine panoramas. You'll walk past crystal-clear Palpuogna lake and check out the Railway Experience trail from Bergün to Preda.
Duration 8 days Destinations Thusis, Tiefencastel, Bergün, St Moritz, Poschiavo, Tirano Age Range Ages 16+ Physical Rating Moderate Distance 50 mi Operator Eurotrek AG From
36% Off- US$1,797
Duration 10 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein Age Range Ages 25+ Physical Rating Easy Distance 595 mi Operator EPIKdrives From
36% Off- US$11,406
Paris and Switzerland (stay in Zurich) in 8 days
“The planners from TourRadar at WiseYatra were very communicative leading up to the trip via WhatsApp.”
Kelly, traveled in June
Duration 8 days Destinations Paris, Zurich, Rhine Falls, Interlaken, Murren, Wengen, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mount Titlis Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 561 mi Operator WiseYatra From $3,051
25% Off- US$2,288You save $763
Duration 5 days Destinations Zurich, Rhine Falls, Interlaken, Murren, Wengen, Jungfrau, Lauterbrunnen, Lucerne, Engelberg, Mount Titlis Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 388 mi Operator WiseYatra From $1,614
25% Off- US$1,211You save $404
Duration 7 days Destinations Zurich, Rhine Falls, Interlaken, Murren, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, Jungfrau, Montreux, Gruyeres, BrocSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 414 mi Operator WiseYatra From $2,911
25% Off- US$2,184You save $728
Duration 9 days Destinations Zurich, Rhine Falls, Interlaken, Murren, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Jungfrau, Lucerne, Rigi KaltbadSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Physical Rating Easy Distance 346 mi Operator WiseYatra From
25% Off- US$3,828
What people love about Hiking & Trekking Tours in Swiss Alps
- Paris and Switzerland (stay in Zurich) in 8 days
We had a good trip to Paris and Switzerland! The planners from TourRadar at WiseYatra were very communicative leading up to the trip via WhatsApp. I appreciated how knowledgeable the representative was about the places we were going. On the video call, he reviewed the itinerary in detail, even walked me through the train system as a first-timer, and spent as much times as I needed to answer my questions. They were willing to work with me to adjust the original itinerary to fit in my preferences for things I wanted to be sure to see. The itinerary they planned had plenty for us to do and had each day packed! They booked the hotels, skip the line tickets, and some of the main transportation for us (not including taxis, Ubers, or Paris Metro). The chosen hotels were fair but not great and not in ideal location to sightseeing, however convenient to a train station. Overall a great trip and would recommend.
What our customers ask about Hiking & Trekking Tours & Trips in Swiss Alps
What are the most scenic hiking trails in the Swiss Alps?
The Swiss Alps offer well-marked paths with diverse mountain views. The Hornli Ridge trail near Zermatt puts hikers within view of the Matterhorn while the Aletsch Glacier trail near Bettmeralp leads to Europe's largest glacier. In Lauterbrunnen Valley there are 72 waterfalls along the routes and the Grindelwald First area provides clear views of the Eiger North Face. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The view from the Col Torrent must be one of the best in the Alps if not the world with fantastic mountain views every day."
What's the typical cost for a guided hiking tour in the Swiss Alps?
Daily rates for guided Swiss Alps hikes range from USD 250-350 which covers lodging meals and professional guides. An 8-day exploration of Kandersteg costs about USD 2510 while the more technical 7-day Matterhorn Circuit runs around USD 1690. Prices increase during July and August particularly at upscale properties like the Hotel Stockalperhof in Brig.
What type of accommodation can I expect on multi-day hikes?
The Swiss Alps accommodate hikers at various levels of comfort. Options range from 3-4 star hotels like Seiler's Vintage Hotel in Kandersteg to basic mountain refuges with shared sleeping quarters. Popular routes such as the Haute Route combine nights in mountain huts and valley hotels. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The mountain huts that you stay in are dormitory style mixed sex rooms with shared bathrooms but no showers. The gîtes are simple rural retreats similar to a hostel."
What essential gear should I pack for a Swiss Alps hiking trip?
Key equipment includes waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support layered clothing including rain gear hiking poles and a daypack (20-30L). For overnight hut stays pack a sleeping bag liner headlamp and quick-dry towel. The Hotel Allalin in Saas-Fee offers storage for extra belongings. A TourRadar traveler advised: "Take good waterproofs and enough warm layers - in September the Alpine valleys are heading into early Autumn when it can be quite cold first thing."
What are the best months for hiking in the Swiss Alps?
The Swiss Alps welcome hikers from July through September when trails clear of snow and weather becomes reliable. The Zermatt and Valais areas see ideal conditions during these months with August drawing peak crowds. As one TourRadar traveler noted about their July trek: "We were blessed with fantastic weather only a couple of days rain so we had fantastic views of both Mont Blanc at the beginning and the Matterhorn at the end."
How challenging are the hiking trails in the Swiss Alps compared to other mountain regions?
The trails in the Swiss Alps feature good maintenance but demand respect due to elevation changes and altitude. The Haute Route includes daily climbs of 800-1200m while paths around Murren and Wengen offer gentler alternatives. One TourRadar traveler compared: "It's rather like going up Ben Nevis everyday from Fort William but with no rain and lots of fab views. The days are harder than the Tour du Mont Blanc."