Walking Holidays Switzerland
Hike the Aletsch Glacier
Walks Worldwide has a great trek to Switzerland entitled Aletsch Glacier (Europe’s longest and largest glacier). It flows from the southern slopes of Jungfraujoch, just beneath the Eiger, and spreads over an enormous area towards the Valais.
Wandering along Swiss mountain tops
The Aletsch Glacier in the Swiss Alps is both Europe's longest and largest glacier, flowing from the southern slopes of Jungfraujoch, just beneath the world famous Eiger, over an enormous area towards the Valais.
New for walkers this summer - Tour du Mont Blanc
Trekking holidays company Walks Worldwide has just introduced a brand new itinerary for summer 2011: Tour du Mont Blanc.
Mountain fitness in the Swiss Alps
Equilibrium offers the ultimate combination of hiking, yoga, massage and relaxation in the stunning surroundings of Verbier.
Glacier walking in Switzerland
Actioned-packed family holidays – with highlights including a guided walk over a glacier and a night in a mountain hut at an altitude of 2,700m – is the offer this summer from the Switzerland Travel Centre.
Autumn walking in the Swiss Alps
Discover autumn hues and magnificent views on an eight-day Walking in the Swiss Alps escorted holiday by rail - departing 12 and 19 September, plus 3 October - courtesy of the UK's market leader, Great Rail Journeys.
Switzerland with a distinctive Italian flavour
‘Free night’ deals in a selection of picturesque Swiss resorts - including the beautiful town of Poschiavo at the base of the Alps and close to the Italian border - are being featured this summer by the Switzerland Travel Centre.
Put your best foot forward on a Swiss walking break
A wealth of walking holiday ideas - taking in some of Europe's finest alpine scenery - is on offer in 2009 from the Switzerland Travel Centre. Itineraries include the five-night Lake Brienz Circular Walk in the Bernese Oberland - an easy and short walking trail taking in lake shores, forest paths, meadows and mountain slopes - on offer between May and October.
Hiking in Heidi-land
Follow in the footsteps of Heidi – hiking through scenery of mountains, valleys, lakes, pastures and waterfalls – courtesy of the Switzerland Travel Centre. This eight-night trip in Heidiland – a small, picturesque area in eastern Switzerland portrayed in Joanna Spyri’s much-loved children’s books – is available throughout August and September and costs £538 per person.
Walking holidays in Southern Switzerland
Walking holidays in Ticino in Southern Switzerland – an area known as the ‘Tropics of Switzerland’ with its long sunny days and distinct Mediterranean feel – are being featured by the Switzerland Travel Centre.