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
Compiled by
MelissaSwiss Alps travel expert at TourRadar
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The Swiss Alps reveal their most challenging routes from Murren to Gstaad. This intense trek scales the 1,370m Hohturli pass, showcases Bluemlisalp glaciers, and leads to Lake Oeschinensee. Alpine meadows stretch past Adelboden and Lenk on this serious-grade mountain adventure.
Duration 8 days Destinations Murren, Griesalp, Kandersteg, Adelboden, Lenk im Simmental, Gstaad Age Range Ages 16+ Distance 31 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- NZ$3,454
The peaks of Titlis, Jungfrau, and Eiger dominate this Swiss Alps trek across Joch Pass and Grosse Scheidegg. Routes offer demanding options via First or gentler alternatives. Accommodations include authentic mountain stays at properties like Chalet Schwarzwaldalp.
Duration 8 days Destinations Engelberg, Innertkirchen, Meiringen, Grindelwald, Murren Age Range Ages 18+ Distance 32 mi Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From
- NZ$3,754
Duration 6 days Destinations Thun, Sigriswil, Interlaken, Spiez Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in English, German, French Physical Rating Moderate Distance 25 mi Operator Eurotrek AG From
- NZ$2,420
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
- NZ$3,190
Duration 8 days Destinations Meiringen, Rosenlaui, Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen, Griesalp, Kiental, Kandersteg, Adelboden, Lenk im Simmental Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 46 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- NZ$2,765
Duration 4 days Destinations Bever, Piz Calderas, Agnel, Fuorcla d' Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 10 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- NZ$2,076
Duration 7 days Destinations Crans-Montana, Leukerbad, Kandersteg, Adelboden Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 34 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- NZ$2,916
Duration 6 days Destinations Thun, Interlaken, Spiez Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 25 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- NZ$2,408
Duration 7 days Destinations Brig, Simplon, Saas-Fee Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Distance 16 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- NZ$2,212
Duration 7 days Destinations Martigny, Bourg-Saint-Pierre Age Range Ages 16+ Operated in Only: German Physical Rating Moderate Distance 12 mi Operator ASI Reisen From
- NZ$2,416
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."