8 days tour

Via Alpina - Bear Trek (8 Days)

Via Alpina - Bear Trek (8 Days)

This tour includes:

Accommodation

7 nights in selected inns & guesthouses, rooms partly with shared shower and toilet bed and zmorge hotel lauberhorn โ€œhome of outdoor activitiesโ€ Victoria Lauberhorn Hotel Waldrand Garni Alpenblick Hotel Bรคren Sporthotel Wildstrubel

Others

Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation (max. 1 piece of luggage, 20 kg) Allowance for travel by train Travel documents (1 x per room) incl. SchweizMobil Plus subscription Service hotline

Meals

7x breakfast

Not included:

Others

Required equipment Daypack with approx. 30 liters volumeFor luggage transport: large backpack or sports bag (with ASI luggage tag) Ankle-high mountain hiking bootsPurpose hiking clothing (T-shirts, trekking pants, hiking socks) Anorak (with hood) and overtrousers, wind- and waterproof ( e. g. Warm additional clothing (hat, gloves, fleece or softshell jacket ) Sun protection (headgear, sunglasses and sunscreen ) Washing utensils and towelWater bottle with at least 1 liter volumeComfortable clothing for accommodation Additional recommended equipment Telescopic hiking poles as walking aidsFunctional underwear/clothing (breathable) Rain protection cover for the backpackAdditional food/beveragesBulb/torchPhotographic equipment , binocularsPersonal medication

Insurance

Optional

Flights

Transport

Guide

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Itinerary of your trip Via Alpina - Bear Trek (8 Days)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Individual Arrival To Meiringen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Individual Arrival To Meiringen

      Individual arrival in Meiringen. Overnight at the hotel.

      Accommodation
      bed and breakfast
  • Day 2 Day 2: Meiringen - Grindelwald
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Meiringen - Grindelwald

      Take the post bus to Rosenlaui, from where the first hiking route via the Grosse Scheidegg to Grindelwald opens in front of the magnificent panorama of the Eiger, Mรถnch and Jungfrau triad.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 14
      Walking time: approx. 04:30
      Ascent: approx. 700
      Descend: approx. 980

      Meals
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Hotel Lauberhorn โ€œhome of outdoor activitiesโ€
  • Day 3 Day 3: Grindelwald - Wengen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Grindelwald - Wengen

      The hiking route first takes you past the Eiger north face up to Kleine Scheidegg. You will soon leave the tourist bustle behind you and hike on easy paths to Wengen.



      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 16
      Walking time: approx. 05:30
      Ascent: approx. 1155
      Descend: approx. 915

      Meals
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Victoria Lauberhorn
  • Day 4 Day 4: Wengen - Griesalp/Pochtenalp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Wengen - Griesalp/Pochtenalp

      A short detour to Lauterbrunnen and from here by train to Mรผrren. The trekking route leads past Spillbodenalp to the Rotstock Hut. After a short stop, you will climb the Sefinenfurgge and descend to Pochtenalp or Griesalp. A spectacular piece.



      Day tour
      Distance: ca. 22
      Walking time: ca. 07:30
      ascent: ca. 1315
      Descend: ca. 1415

      Meals
      breakfast

      Accomodation
      Hotel Waldrand
  • Day 5 Day 5: Griesalp/Pochtenalp - Kandersteg
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Griesalp/Pochtenalp - Kandersteg

      On this day, you will complete the queen stage โ€” the ascent to Hohtรผrli. After a long and steep climb to 2,843 m, you will be rewarded with an invigorating lunch in the Blรผemlisalp hut. Over the Hohtรผrli and on the moraines of the Blรผemlisalp glacier, you then descend to Lake Oeschinen. Continue to Kandersteg (alternative option from Lake Oeschinen: take the cable car down to the valley).



      Day tour
      Distance: ca. 17
      Walking time: ca. 07:00
      Ascent: ca. 1450
      Descent: ca. 1685

      Meals
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Garni Alpenblick
  • Day 6 Day 6: Kandersteg - Adelboden
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Kandersteg - Adelboden

      Take the aerial cable car to Allmenalp, then hike up to the Bonderchrinde. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine panorama. You will then hike down into the valley to Adelboden.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 12
      Walking time: approx. 04:30
      Ascent: approx. 835
      Descent: approx. 1220

      Meals
      breakfast

      Accommodation
      Hotel Bรคren
  • Day 7 Day 7: Adelboden - Lenk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Adelboden - Lenk

      During the last stage, you hike from the well-known winter sports resort of Adelboden over the Hahnenmoos Pass into the Simmental. At the foot of the Wildstrubel, you will spend a last night in the beautiful Bernese Oberland.

      Day tour
      Distance: approx. 14
      Walking time: approx. 04:30
      Ascent: approx. 700
      Descend: approx. 980

      Meals
      breakfast

      Accomodation
      Sporthotel Wildstrubel
  • Day 8 Day 8: Saying Goodbye To Switzerland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Saying Goodbye To Switzerland

      You start your individual journey home. From Lenk you reach Meiringen by train in about 3 hours.

      Board
      Breakfast
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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