Jungfrau Region Hiking Tour

Charming, authentic Swiss village

Wengen

In the footsteps of James Bond

Schilthorn

Home of the spectacular Eiger Mountain

Grindelwald

This walking holiday encompasses one of the most loved areas of Switzerland – the Jungfrau region. Enjoy amazing views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks as you wind your way along the well-marked walking paths of the area. One the highlights of the tour will be the cable-car ride from Mürren to the Schilthorn, at 2,970 metres.

Itinerary – Jungfrau Region Hiking Tour

Day 1

Rail transfer to Grindelwald. Overnight in Grindelwald.

Day 2

A full day to explore the walking area ar your leisure. Overnight in Grindelwald.

Day 3

Hike from Grindelwald over the ‘Männlichen’ and/or Kleine Scheidegg to the village of Wengen. There are magnificent views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau along the way. Hiking time 5.5hrs, or 3.5hrs using local train/cable-ways for part of the route. Overnight Wengen.

Day 4 & 5

Soak up the picturesque scenery, and enjoy some easy walks round the village. Or relax in the hotel’s pool and spa. Overnight Wengen.

Hiking above Grindelwald

Schilthorn with Mürren

Day 6

Today you will hike from Wengen to Mürren, via Lauterbrunnen, where you have the opportunity to see the Staubbach waterfall, which, at 297 metres, is the longest in Switzerland. (cable-car ride to Schilthorn included on this day for guests on the 5 day tour). Hiking time 4.5hrs, or 2 hrs using local train/cable-ways for part of the route. Overnight Mürren.

Day 7

Explore this lovely authentic Swiss village, surrounded by excellent walking paths, and take the included cable-car ride to the Schilthorn for amazing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. Visit the BOND WORLD exhibition, and visit the revolving restaurant ‘Piz Gloria’. Overnight Mürren.

Day 8

Rail transfer to the border or airport.

From Prices per Person in £

Departures: 2 June – 30 September 2019
8 Days: Saturdays / 5 Days: Sundays

	Standard Room, half board	Standard Room with balcony, half board
5 Days, Double Room	955.-	1,053.-
5 Days, Single Room	1,255.-	1,448.-
8 Days, Double Room	1,400.-	1,576.-
8 Days, Single Room	1,875.-	2,268.-

Optional Extras


Upgrade to 1st class rail	38.-

Tour information

Grade B: intermediate
Average walking time: 2-5.5 hrs on the transfer days from Grindelwald to Wengen and Wengen to Mürren. Own choice on other days.
Start / End: Grindelwald/Mürren
Terrain: Partly high alpine, meadows, valleys, some steep mountain slopes above and below the tree line.
Accommodation: 4 star Sunstar Hotels in Grindelwald and Wengen. 4 star Hotel Eiger in Mürren.
Meals: Half board (breakfast and dinner)
Luggage Transfer: From hotel to hotel
Local Transport: Days 3 & 6 – to be paid on the spot if required

Inclusions

Return flights from UK to Switzerland in economy class including 1 piece of hold luggage and all taxes
Rail travel in 2nd class incl. half-fare card
4 or 7 nights’ accommodation in selected category
Daily breakfast and 4 course dinner
Welcome drink at first hotel
Use of hotel pools, steam room and sauna
Return cablecar ride from Mürren to Schilthorn (additional trains/cable-ways payable locally if required)
Local taxes
Hikes and walks as per itinerary
Hiking map
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Digital Swiss Coupon Pass
Travel documentation