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FOR MORE DETAILS ON OUR EUROPEAN TRIPS, VISIT 42
The ultimate Alps odyssey is our unique
five-country adventure on the best trails of
France, Italy, Switzerland,
Germany, and Austria.
And in true WT style, we’ll
have you crossing these
international borders all
on foot. Our hikes bring
us to epic Mont Blanc,
the Matterhorn (from
both the Italian and Swiss
sides!), and across the
Tyrolean Alps of Germany
and Austria. We connect one glorious hiking
realm to another with cog rails, cable cars,
and Switzerland’s famed Glacier Express
train. Our team of two to three Trip Leaders
brings style, camaraderie, and wonderful fun
to this incredible experience of the Alps.
Days 1-4 Chamonix, France / Courmayeur,
Italy / Zermatt, Switzerland From Chamonix,
a breathtaking gondola ride carries us above
the icy flanks of Mont Blanc up to Point
Helbronner, then down to Courmayeur. Heading
into Switzerland, we hike along the airy Grand
Balconeta trail to Cervinia on the Italian side of the
Matterhorn. We’ll have up-close views of the Swiss
side of this famed peak as we descend to Zermatt.
Days 5-7 Upper Engadine, Switzerland A
spectacular rail journey on the Glacier Express
brings 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 We trace along
the Inn River through classic Swiss hamlets,
then hike across the remote Futschol Pass
into Austria. After crossing into Germany, we
overnight at Karlingerhaus, set amid limestone
towers, then descend through a glacier-carved
landscape to spectacular Königssee, a vast
turquoise lake enclosed by rock walls. We
celebrate our five-country odyssey in beautiful
Salzburg. Depart on Day 14.
Experience five alpine countries and Europe’s most famous peaks on this
unique journey. PHOTO: BENJAMIN BARTHELEMY
HANS HUBER
HIKING ADVENTURES THROUGH FIVE COUNTRIES
“My 21st WT trip had
it all—a great variety
of gorgeous hikes,
picturesque villages
in 5 countries,
wonderful cuisine,
and hotels with
lots of character.
The perfect trip!”
Diane S., Vista CA
JIM & REBECCA TEISMANN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Great hikes, the perfect team of Trip
Leaders, and Europe’s best mountain
scenery—nobody else offers a journey
like this!
• Unique experience of the distinctive
cultures and cuisines of five alpine
countries—you can’t do this on your own
• 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 25-Jul 8, 2018
Jul 25-Aug 7
Aug 26-Sep 8
TRIP COST
$7595 (11-14 members)
$8095 (5-10 members)
Single supplement: $730
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