7 Days in Switzerland
One-Week Alpine Loop: Trains, Trails & Lesser-Known Valleys
Experience Switzerland’s dramatic mountain landscapes on this seven-day adventure, designed for travelers who love scenic train journeys, multiday hikes, and charming Alpine villages. This fixed-itinerary trip includes carefully curated experiences, boutique accommodations, and seamless travel logistics—so you can book and go.
Bookable for travel from July 15 to September 14, 2025
One-Week Alpine Loop: Trains, Trails & Lesser-Known Valleys
Experience Switzerland’s dramatic mountain landscapes on this seven-day adventure, designed for travelers who love scenic train journeys, multiday hikes, and charming Alpine villages. This fixed-itinerary trip includes carefully curated experiences, boutique accommodations, and seamless travel logistics—so you can book and go.
Bookable for travel from July 15 to September 14, 2025
One-Week Alpine Loop: Trains, Trails & Lesser-Known Valleys
Experience Switzerland’s dramatic mountain landscapes on this seven-day adventure, designed for travelers who love scenic train journeys, multiday hikes, and charming Alpine villages. This fixed-itinerary trip includes carefully curated experiences, boutique accommodations, and seamless travel logistics—so you can book and go.
Bookable for travel from July 15 to September 14, 2025
Where You'll Go
Verbier: A mountain resort in the Valais region, known for its high-altitude gondolas, hiking trails, and dazzling views of the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.
Val de Bagnes & Val d’Hérens: Two remote valleys connected by high mountain passes, glacier-fed lakes, and traditional hiking routes.
La Sage: A peaceful hamlet in the Val d'Hérens, surrounded by Alpine meadows, forests, and quiet walking paths.
What You'll Do
Experience Scenic Train & Gondola Rides: Travel through dramatic mountain landscapes and take in panoramic views from high-altitude trains and gondolas.
Hike Three Mountain Passes: Cross rugged terrain, navigate ladders at Pas des Chèvres, and overnight in remote mountain huts.
Explore Alpine Villages: Follow picturesque walking trails in Verbier and experience the quieter side of the Val d'Hérens, where Swiss traditions remain strong.
Enjoy Seamless Travel: All public transport—mountain trains, gondolas, and local buses—is prearranged for a smooth experience.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Geneva, Travel to the Alps
From Geneva Airport, board a scenic train toward Verbier, skirting Lake Geneva's shoreline and vineyards. Transfer onto a smaller regional train followed by a gondola to reach your first Alpine stay.
Day 2: Explore Verbier’s Mountain Trails
Take a gondola to a panoramic viewpoint, then spend the day hiking or biking on well-marked trails with spectacular mountain and valley views.
Day 3: Transfer to Lac de Mauvoisin, Hike to a Remote Mountain Hut
Meet your guide and take a mountain bus to a glacier-fed Alpine lake. Here you'll begin your three-day hike, following rugged trails to reach a remote mountain hut for the night. Your luggage will be sent ahead to meet you at the end of your trek in La Sage.
Day 4: Cross High Passes & Overnight in Another Mountain Hut
Day two of your hike takes you across three dramatic mountain passes, traversing glacial valleys and Alpine meadows with your expert guide. Arrive at your next hut, set high in the mountains, for a well-earned rest.
Day 5: Descend into Val d’Hérens
Trek over a final high pass, navigating the iconic ladders of Pas des Chèvres. Descend into the lush green countryside of Val d'Hérens before parting ways with your guide and transferring to the tranquil Alpine village of La Sage, where your luggage will be waiting at your boutique Alpine hotel..
Day 6: Relax or Explore the Valley
Spend a leisurely day soaking in the quiet beauty of Val d'Hérens. Visit charming nearby villages, explore short hiking trails, or simply relax at your hotel.
Day 7: Return to Geneva, Depart
Take a scenic bus ride to Sion, then board a direct train back to Geneva, traveling through the picturesque Rhône Valley.
What's Included
Boutique Alpine accommodations and overnights in traditional Swiss mountain huts
Guided three-day hike from Lac de Mauvoisin, crossing three high-mountain passes
Prearranged train, gondola, and bus transportation, plus luggage transfers for your multiday hike
Breakfasts at select accommodations
What's Not Included
International flights
Personal expenses and additional meals
Travel insurance
