Switzerland
Centrally located within Europe, the small landlocked country of Switzerland is surrounded by France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy. Almost two-thirds of the land area can be categorised as mountainous, with the European Alps taking up the southern and central parts of the country. Alpine meadows, thick forest and snow-capped peaks combine to make Switzerland one of the most picturesque of European countries. Mont Blanc (4808m / 15,767ft) is Western Europe's highest peak and can (at least in part) be claimed by Switzerland. The biggest mountain lying entirely within Switzerland is the huge many-summitted massif of Monte Rosa (4634m / 15,200ft), which dominates the town of Zermatt. In fact, no fewer than 51 of the Alpine `fourthousanders` are located in the Swiss canton of Valais and the Saas Fee Valley alone is ringed by 13 of them. There is excellent mountain trekking in this area and many of the biggest peaks present straightforward mountaineering objectives, when tackled with a professional IFMGA guide.
Arolla Alpine Adventure - Climb in the Swiss Alps
Switzerland, Climbing, 8 days - from $1,645 (land only)
- Glacier trekking and easy summits in the Swiss Pennine Alps
- Panoramic views on Pigne d`Arolla, a classic mountaineering day
- Overnight at the amazing Cabane de Bertol mountain hut
- Final climb to the summit of the Tete Blanche (3742m)
- A mountain holiday with an opportunity to improve Alpine skills
Around Mont Blanc - Road Bike
France, Italy & Switzerland, Bike - Road Cycling, 6 days - from $985 (land only)
- A superb Alpine road cycling circuit
- Cycle famous Tour de France passes
- Classic Alpine `Sportive` cycling
- Cycling holiday that rides between France, Switzerland and Italy
- 10,000 metres bike climbing and descent in 4 days
- A high-level Alpine traverse of Switzerland`s Bernese Oberland
- Climb to the spectacular Alpine summit of Abeni Flue
- Trek Konkordia and the Aletsch, Europe`s biggest glaciers
- See the Alpine giants of Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau
- Can be combined with the Bernese Oberland Haute Route - West
- Challenging walk through the heart of the Western Bernese Oberland
- Ascents of six 3000 metre peaks including the Wildhorn
- Views of the Eiger, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc
- Comfortable mountain hut accommodation
- Can be combined with the Bernese Oberland - East
Best of the Tour du Mont Blanc Trek
France, Italy & Switzerland, Trek & Walk, 8 days - from $1,475 (land only)
- One-week trek/circuit of the highest peak in the Alps
- Trekking across the Fenetre d`Arpette
- Picturesque Champex
- Hotel-based tour du Mont Blanc trek with full vehicle support
- The Tour du Mont Blanc - one of the most famous Alpine treks
Classic Haute Route - High Alpine Trekking
France & Switzerland, Trek & Walk, 14 days - from $2,965 (land only)
- Ultimate high Alpine trek crossing from France to Switzerland
- Trek from Chamonix to Zermatt, the complete Haute Route traverse
- Climb the Pigne d`Arola and the Tete Blanche
- Overnight in atmospheric high mountain huts
- Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn the ultimate Alpine mountain holiday
Geneva to Nice Cycle Tour
France & Switzerland, Bike - Road Cycling, 9 days - from $1,975 (land only)
- Cycle the Route des Grandes Alpes
- Ride Europe`s highest paved road
- Bike across famous Tour de France cols
- Stunning Alpine scenery and a superb cycling holiday
- Classic cycling tour from the Alps to the Med
Grand Traverse of the Jura Ski Tour
France & Switzerland, Ski Touring, 9 days - from $2,055 (land only)
- A fantastic journey across the Jura Mountains on cross-country skis
- Characterful accommodation and hospitality in gites and hotels
- Fabulous French food and wine
- Luggage transfers included - no heavy bags!
- Easy access from Geneva Airport with many flight options
Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn Trek
France & Switzerland, Trek & Walk, 13 days - from $2,465 (land only)
- One of Europe`s great Alpine mountain walks
- Trekking from Chamonix to Zermatt
- The Walkers Haute Route
- 2 days walking on the new `Europaweg`
- A classic Alpine trekking holiday
- Climb Switzerland`s highest mountain
- Three 4000 metre / 13000 foot Alpine summits
- Quieter walking in the Swiss Alps compared to Mont Blanc
- Spectacular Alpine scenery and trekking
- A great trekking and climbing holiday in the Swiss Alps
