A gay and lesbian hiking week, right under the Matterhorn

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Hiking in Switzerland with Alyson Adventures

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If you've already fallen in love with the land of the Matterhorn, here's an opportunity to see more of it. And if you haven't -- what are you waiting for?

Alpenglow: Hiking in Switzerland

A new week of Alpine hikes with a small, friendly gay and lesbian group.

The Matterhorn is a constant yet ever-changing presence in the alpine village of Zermatt. One day coyly hiding behind the clouds, the next, a proud white pyramid against a blue sky.

Edelweiss, our first -- and still most popular -- hiking trip, has introduced many gay men and lesbians to the beauty of the Valais region surrounding Zermatt. Our newest hiking week is based at the same Zermatt location, but we'll largely hike on different trails, often going higher or further into the mountains on all-day hikes..

One night we'll spend at a mountain hut, allowing us to reach more remote locations that would be inaccessible on a single day's hike..

Highlights:

Awake in a high mountain hut as the rosy glow of the morning sun -- Alpenglow -- lights the Matterhorn.
Hike through a mountain meadow sprinkled with wildflowers.
Climb to the top of ice-and-snow covered Breithorn, on an optional day excursion.
Hike to the summit of the Oberrothorn, at 3415 meters one of the highest peaks here that doesn't require special climbing skills.
Enjoy a traditional hiker's lunch of "Bratwurst mit Rosti" at the remote Monte Rosa hut, below the glaciers that line Switzerland's highest peak.

Is it the right vacation for you? Our hikes this week will often involve a full day on the trail, and will be most enjoyable if you are comfortable hiking up to 6 or 7 hours a day. Less experienced hikers could enjoy this trip by doing shorter excursions on their own, but will probably have a better time on our Edelweiss trip, at the same location.

Testimonials about our trips: "This was our first trip with Alyson Adventures and it was the best vacation we've ever had!!"— Eric Britten, Anchorage, Alaska

"Far and away the best vacation I've ever had. Well planned with just the right balance of sightseeing, physical activity, great food, and most of all, fun people."— Susan Eaton, San Diego, Calif.

Dates and Price:
We don't offer every trip every year, and no departures are currently scheduled for this trip. Our home page will make it easy to locate forthcoming departures of interest.
Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. Tours often fill up months before departure. We regularly update our travel schedule to show the status of this and other trips.

Travelling Alone?
So are most of the people who travel with us. You do not need to pay extra to travel by yourself. Prices are per-person, and the single supplement applies only if you'd like a room by yourself.

Location: Based in Zermatt, Switzerland.

Price includes: 7 nights lodging in a comfortable studio, 2- or 3-bedroom apartment with kitchen (small surcharge may apply for studio apartments); Five memorable dinners; An overnight stay at a mountain hut (huts have shared sleeping accommodations; the apartments remain available on this night, for those who prefer); Welcome packet with map; Cablecar or cog railroad rides on two days.

Not included: Transportation to and from Zermatt (easily accessible via excellent public transportation); Meals not listed here; Gratuities for guides.

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