Locations in the Swiss Alps
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Zermatt is the mountain capital of Switzerland, it’s streets throng with hikers and people who come for the spectacular views of the Matterhorn which is visible everywhere in the town. There many wonderful hiking trails to explore all around the Zermatt valley and lively cafes and bars to explore in the evenings.
The well preserved old town of Visp sits in the Upper Valais region, home to the highest vineyards in Europe. The town is host to a weekly farmers market and boast 300 day sunshine a year.
The Grimsel pass sits at 2164m in the Bernese Alp, amongst a remote Alpine landscape of reservoir lakes ringed by icy, green-grey granite mountains.
Lucerne, is known for its beautifully preserved medieval old town. The city sits amid snowcapped mountains on Lake Lucerne.
The charming town of Engelberg has a distinct and rustic character. The town’s Benedictine monastery was founded in 1120 and has a great infuence on the life of the town. It is surrounded by 500km of hiking trails and has the famous Mount Titlis overlooking the town, whose spectacular summit station has featured in many movies.
Engstlenalp is regarded as a hiker’s heaven due to the many trail which exist and link Engelberg with the area over the Joch Pass.
Swiss Alps
The Discovery Trip – Swiss Alps
- Enjoy the creature comforts
- Spectacular scenery and stunning mountain views
- For active travellers who love exploring and having fun
- A rewarding combination of physical challenges, new cultures, natural wonders, and time to relax
$3,980.00

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Get to know the Alps
June through September is the best time to walk in the Swiss Alps. July is the warmest month (it doesn’t get that hot in the mountains) and the wildflowers are in bloom; usually, there is not much rain in July.
The winter starts early and ends late in the mountain towns. August is also a good month for hiking, but you can get snow. September is also good weather, but by October it can get very cold.
Read more on when to trek the Swiss Alps.
- The Matterhorn
- Swiss cuisine
- Views from the Trift Hutte
- The mighty Gornergrat

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