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The ultimate Alps odyssey? It’s our unique
five-country adventure on the best trails of
France, Italy, Switzerland,
Germany, and Austria!
You’ll cross five borders
on foot, with extraordinary
hikes below Mont Blanc, to
the Matterhorn from both
the Italian and Swiss sides,
and across the Tyrolean
Alps of Germany and
Austria. We connect one
hiking realm to another
with cog rails, cable cars, and Switzerland’s
famed Glacier Express. Our team of Trip
Leaders brings style, camaraderie, and fun to
this incredible experience of the Alps.
Days 1-4 Chamonix, France / Aosta, Italy /
Zermatt, Switzerland In Chamonix, a
breathtaking gondola ride brings us across
the Vallée Blanche Glacier for a close look
at the icy flanks of Mont Blanc. Heading
from Italy into Switzerland, a dazzling
amphitheater of mountains surrounds us on
our hike along the Grand Balconeta trail to
Cervinia, right at the foot of the Matterhorn,
and down the Theodul Glacier for amazing
views of this pyramidal peak.
Days 5-7 Upper Engadine A spectacular rail
journey on the Glacier Express carries us to
St. Moritz in the Upper Engadine Valley. After a
hike along the edge of the Morteratsch Glacier,
we take a cable car to our high lodge for an
alpine sunset and an overnight right among
the high peaks.
Days 8-14 Maria Alm, Austria / Funtensee,
Germany / Salzburg, Austria Our hike along
the Inn River leads among classic Swiss hamlets,
then brings us over the remote Futschol Pass
from Switzerland to Austria. From Maria Alm
on the mountainous Austria-Germany border,
hike into Germany to a lovely lakeside lodge.
A descent through a glacier-carved landscape
brings us to crystalline Lake Königssee, encircled
within near-vertical rock walls, and we conclude
our five-country odyssey in beautiful Salzburg.
Depart on Day 14.
Hiking in five alpine countries with our amazing team of Trip Leaders is an unforgettable adventure. PHOTO: ANDY TROWBRIDGE
“This was such an
incredible trip! I
cannot describe
how wonderful the
leaders, itinerary,
and other hikers
were. The best
travel experience I
have ever had!”
Sara H., Calabasas CA
CHRISTOF SONDEREGGER
FRANCO COGOLI
HIGHLIGHTS
• Great hikes, the perfect team of Trip
Leaders, and Europe’s best mountain
scenery—nobody else offers a journey
like this!
• Experience the distinctive cultures and
cuisines of five alpine countries
• Hand-picked hotels include the Grand
Hotel des Alpes (Chamonix) and Hotel
Walther (Pontresina)
DETAILS
• 14-day trip begins in Chamonix, France,
and ends in Salzburg, Austria
• 5 nights hotels, 5 nights charming inns,
3 nights alpine lodges with semi-private
rooms, shared baths, and hot showers
• All meals included except 1 lunch and
2 dinners
• All transport during the trip included
(Glacier Express train, cable cars, etc.)
DATES
Jun 26-Jul 9, 2017
Jul 26-Aug 8
Aug 27-Sep 9
TRIP COST
$7695 (11-14 members)
$8195 (7-10 members)
Single supplement: $820
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 + 5 6 7
13 hiking days on moderate to steep trails,
5-8 hours a day, altitudes between
6,000-11,500 feet, van support, team of
up to 3 Trip Leaders