Wooden pier on a clear mountain lake

Alpine Lakes & Peaks

Easy hut-to-hut walks between turquoise lakes, cable-car rides and a sunrise view of the high peaks.

Duration
8 days
Group size
Max 12
Activity level
Moderate
Best season
Jun – Sep

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Zurich, rail transfer to the lakes, welcome dinner.

  2. Day 2–3

    Lakeside trails and a boat crossing to a car-free village.

  3. Day 4

    Cable car to 3,000 m, glacier viewpoint and picnic lunch.

  4. Day 5–6

    Two-day hut walk with luggage sent ahead.

  5. Day 7

    Free day: paragliding, spa or a slow lake swim.

  6. Day 8

    Breakfast and rail transfer to Zurich airport.

Sharp snow-capped mountain peak

What's included

  • 7 nights in family-run hotels and one mountain hut
  • Daily breakfast, 5 dinners
  • All rail, boat and cable-car tickets
  • Certified English-speaking mountain guide
  • Luggage transfers between hotels

Not included: international flights, travel insurance, lunches unless stated, tips.

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