Switzerland is a dream destination for walkers. From its spectacular Alpine scenery and glacier valleys to the authentic mountain villages nestled in the landscape, it’s easy to see why walking holidays in Switzerland are among the very best. The landscapes here are genuinely breathtaking, offering some of the most rewarding walking experiences you'll find anywhere in Europe, if not the world.

The real question when it comes to exploring Switzerland isn’t whether to go; it’s how you’d like to do it: should you join a guided walking holiday in Switzerland with like-minded travellers or venture on an independent self-guided walking holiday in the Swiss Alps?

If you like the idea of exploring Switzerland with a group of like-minded travellers, everything taken care of and the experience enriched by a local leader, a guided walking holiday could be the perfect choice. Our guided group holidays in Switzerland span classic Swiss Alps hiking tours to alpine mountaineering. These are adventures for walkers who want to push themselves, tackling high passes, exposed ridgelines and long days in the mountains, safe in the knowledge that an experienced leader is there every step of the way.

Looking for a walking holiday in Switzerland away from the crowds? The Tour des Combins is a lesser-known long-distance trail circling the impressive Grand Combin (4,314m), taking you deep into the quieter areas of the Swiss Alps. Walk alongside the vast Glacier de Corbassière and cross the Col du Grand St Bernard, with a night at its historic monastery. With remote mountain huts, no road access and some challenging terrain, this guided walking holiday in the Swiss Alps means you can enjoy remoteness with the support of an experienced leader, the camaraderie of a small group and all navigational logistics sorted for you.

Monte Rosa is the highest mountain in Switzerland and the second highest in the Alps, making this one of our most challenging guided walking holidays in Switzerland. Before taking on the Monte Rosa Climb, you’ll climb three Alpine summits – Breithorn, Pollux and Riffelhorn – developing essential skills including glacier travel, crampon work, ice-axe use and ropework. Led by expert IFMGA guides at a ratio of 1:2, you’ll be carefully prepared for the summit through a progressive itinerary of acclimatisation and skills training. With expert guidance throughout, you’ll build the experience, fitness and confidence needed for this demanding Swiss Alps hiking tour and ultimately summit Monte Rosa’s Dufourspitze (4,634m).

The Tour de Monte Rosa is a classic walking holiday trekking around Monte Rosa in the Swiss Alps. Yet despite being one of the finest long-distance trekking routes in the region, it remains surprisingly overlooked. You’ll walk hut to hut and stay overnight in a succession of beautifully situated mountain huts.

This is an unsupported trek designed for experienced trekkers, so you’ll carry your own luggage throughout and need to be comfortable tackling several sections with no alternatives. Unlike many self-guided walking holidays in the Swiss Alps, joining a guided group on this adventure means you have an experienced leader to support you throughout the journey, from navigating the route to helping you tackle the more demanding sections with confidence.

If you like the idea of exploring Switzerland independently, setting your own pace and having the freedom to shape each day, a self-guided walking holiday could be the perfect choice. Our self-guided walking holidays in the Swiss Alps combine classic routes and spectacular mountain scenery with the reassurance that the key logistics are taken care of. These are self-guided walking adventures for confident walkers who want to take on trails, high passes and long days in the mountains independently, with your route, accommodation and luggage transfers arranged for you.

On this one-week self-guided walking holiday in Switzerland, you’ll hike the most spectacular section of the classic Via Alpina 1, from Meiringen to Lenk. Walking through the Swiss Alps, you’ll pass high glaciers, idyllic Alpine meadows and enjoy breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. With your main luggage transported between accommodations, you can walk at your own pace with just a daypack, enjoying the freedom and without the hassle of organising everything yourself. With well-marked trails, flexible route options and comfortable upgraded accommodation, this is a fantastic Swiss Alps hiking tour for active walkers looking for a self-guided alternative.

If you’re an experienced walker who prefers to set your own pace, the Wildstrubel Circuit is a fantastic self-guided walking holiday in the Swiss Alps. Following the famous Via Alpina, this challenging five-day trek takes you through the contrasting landscapes of the Valais and Bernese Oberland, crossing the Gemmi Pass and Rawil Pass and tackling the spectacular Bisse du Ro. With around 20km of walking and 1,000m of ascent and descent each day, it’s a walking holiday in Switzerland for experienced mountain walkers. You’ll carry just a daypack while we take care of your luggage and accommodation, giving you the freedom of a self-guided walking holiday in Switzerland.

Whether you choose the camaraderie and expert support of a guided walking holiday in Switzerland, or the freedom and flexibility of a self-guided walking holiday in the Swiss Alps, you’ll find no shortage of incredible routes to explore. From challenging Alpine circuits and high mountain passes to spectacular long-distance trails, Switzerland is a great choice for regular hillwalkers.