DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Guggisberg
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Overnight here after receiving your orientation kit.
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Day 2: Guggisberg - Schwarzsee
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Hike: 5h00
The "Guggershörnli" – a rock escarpment high above the tops of the fir trees, which can be climbed by means of a wooden staircase, is a very popular destination for a day trip in Switzerland. The figurine "s Vreneli ab em Guggisbärg" almost has cult status. The route in Schwarzenburger and Sense country is quite abrupt with changes of altitude of several hundred meters being unavoidable From Zollhaus a new hiking path follows along the river Sense – very attractive!
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Day 3: Schwarzsee - Charmey
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Hike: 4h00
Lake Schwarzsee is one of the jewels of the Alps – and your hiking tour through Gruyère country starts here. The ascent to La Balisa Pass is made enjoyable with its many alpine huts serving food and drink. On the way you encounter the mysterious Carthusian monastery La Valsainte and the charming little summer and winter sport centre of Charmey.
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Day 4: Charmey - Gruyères
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Hike: 2h30
The delightful hiking path along Lac de Montsalvens and through the Jogne gorge was opened just a few years ago . This offers a charming hiking connection from Jaun Valley to Gruyères. The medieval town with its castle enthroned on a hill, greets the hiker from afar. The castle is one of the most frequently visited scenis sights in Switzerland.
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Day 5: Gruyères - Les Paccots
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Hike: 5h00
Gentle ascent to the symbol of Gruyère: Mount Moléson. The characteristic summit can be reached by either funicular or on foot. Our tour goas as high as the middle station Plan Francey, from where the Trans Swiss Trail continues past many alpine huts to Les Paccots. These huts are usually open in summer for further refreshments!
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Day 6: Les Paccots - Vevey
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Hike: 5h00
This is the crowning stage of the trail! In the morning you start from the lovely alpine holiday region of Les Paccots. Across green meadows and scenting forests to Les Pléiades, where narcissus flower in spring and during the whole year a breathtaking view over Lake Geneva and the high mountain ranges of Savoy can be enjoyed. An easy descent to Blonay and Vevey by rack railway.
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Day 7: Vevey - Lausanne
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Hike: 5h00
The last stage of Trans Swiss Trail again brims over with superlatives! The climate on the southfacing slopes of Lake Geneva is much milder than anywhere else in Switzerland and the local wines carry the names of their villages into the world. The route from Vevey to Lausanne travels amongst the vineyards of Lavaux – a memorable conclusion to your hiking tour. Overnight in Lausanne.
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Day 8: Individual departure from Lausanne
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After breakfast your tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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| Price & Schedule |
DEPARTURE DATES:
Daily departures from mid-April through mid-October
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$1100 |
Single supplemen
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$250 |
Extra nights in Guggisberg or Lausanne
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$90 |
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- 7 nights in 3*** hotels, in a double room with private facilities
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Train/bus transfers according to program
- Route book and information pack
- 7-day emergency service helpline
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MODERATE: Routes of medium difficulty on good trails and paths. Daily distance up to 5 hours. Good fitness level for some parts is recommended as you walk up to 17 km. Also summits of up to 2.000m may be included if you wish.
You walk on well kept trails and hillside paths so good hiking boots are recommended.
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