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Via Alpina Bear Trek
Discover Alpine Switzerland at its most impressive
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Self-Guided
- Luggage transfers included
- Total walking distance: approx. 96 km
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Arrival in Meiringen
By bus to Rosenlaui, from where the first hiking route via Grosse Scheidegg to Grindelwald opens, in front of the magnificent panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.
The hiking route first takes you past the Eiger North Face up to Kleine Scheidegg. You soon leave the tourist hustle and bustle behind you and hike on easy paths to Wengen.
Short detour to Lauterbrunnen and from here by train to Mürren. The trekking route leads past the Spillbodenalp to the Rotstockhütte. After a short stop for refreshments, you climb the Sefinenfurgge and descend to the Pochtenalp or Griesalp. A spectacular stretch.
Today you tackle the "king's stage" - the ascent to Hohtürli. After a long and steep ascent to 2,843 m, you will be rewarded with a fortifying lunch at the Blüemlisalphütte.
Over the Hohtürli and on the moraines of the Blüemlisalp glacier you then descend to Lake Oeschinen. Continue to Kandersteg (alternative variant from Lake Oeschinen: ride the cable car down to the valley).
Take the cable car to Allmenalp, then hike up to the Bonderchrinde. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine panorama. Then hike down into the valley to Adelboden.
On the last stage you hike from the well-known winter sports resort of Adelboden over the Hahnenmoospass into the Simmental.
Departure or extension
Route information
Surefootedness, head for heights and good physical condition for alpine hikes are necessary. In bad weather, some shortcuts are possible by bus/cable car.
| Season 1 31.08.2024 - 15.09.2024 Daily | Season 2 29.06.2024 - 30.08.2024 Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Via Alpina Bear Trek, Cat. A, CH-BDWML-08A | ||
| Base price | 1,229.00 | 1,249.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 349.00 | |
| Single room surcharge | 329.00 | |
| Via Alpina Bear Trek, Cat. B, CH-BDWML-08B | ||
| Base price | 1,109.00 | 1,159.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 239.00 | 239.00 |
Hotel information:
Category A: 6 x middle-class hotels, 1 x traditional mountain hotel (shared toilets and showers).
Category B: 7 x family-run guest houses, shared toilets and showers.
| Season 1 Aug 31, 2024 - Sep 15, 2024 Daily | Season 2 Jun 29, 2024 - Aug 30, 2024 Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Meiringen | ||
| Double room p.p / Cat. A | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Lenk | ||
| Double room p.p / Cat. A | 109.00 | 109.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Meiringen | ||
| Double room p.p / Cat. B | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Lenk | ||
| Double room p.p / Cat. B | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Single room surcharge | 45.00 | 45.00 |
Included:
- 7 overnight stays incl. breakfast in the booked category
- Daily luggage transfers (max. 1 piece of luggage, 20 kg)
- Cost for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
- Subsidy for arrival by train
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Travel documents (1 x per room) incl. SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription
- Service Hotline
Please note:
- Journeys by post bus, mountain railways and cable cars approx. CHF 45.- with Half-Fare Card (depending on the journeys used)
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Arrival | Departure:
- Arrival by public transport in Meiringen. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
- Departure by public transport from Lenk. For direct departure: Suitcases must be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest