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Hiking in the Swiss Alps with Alyson Adventures

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Hike in the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland - the land of cheeses and chocolates, of Swatches and St. Bernards - with a friendly gay and lesbian group.

Grindelwald: Hiking in the Swiss Alps

A picturesque alpine village offers the perfect base for our hiking week.

The Swiss Alps were made for hiking, and no region of Switzerland offers a more picturesque setting than the Bernese Oberland. Our hiking trip is set deep in this mountain valley, in the centuries-old village of Grindelwald. To the south, abruptly rise some of the best-known alpine peaks: The Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau, and three glaciers. Unfolding more gently to the north are the meadows of wildflowers, forests, and mountain lakes that have made Switzerland such a favorite with calendar illustrators.

We'll hike into both of these alpine worlds. One day, walk along the base of the intimidating Eiger North Wall. The next, wander thru acres of green pastures, full of spotted brown cows, their horned heads bobbing and steel bells jingling as they gorge on a never-ending brunch..

Highlights:

Hike a high and wild path along the base of the giant Nordwand (North Wall) of the Eiger, nemesis of innumerable mountaineers.
Glide over the valley and hiking trails in a tandem paraglider -- no experience needed!
Stand at the edge of the 6500-foot high Bachalpsee, with the Jungfrau reflected in the silvery surface.
Listen to the cracking of a glacier as you hike above it to lunch at a remote mountain restaurant;
Sip a cup of hot chocolate at a remote mountain hut, on a slope so perilous that a steel cable holds it in place.
Or take a break from hiking for an optional mountain biking day, ascending a mountain by lift or by pedal-power, then coasting back down, past waterfalls and fields of wildflowers.

Is it the right vacation for you? This trip is for hikers of all abilities. Each day you can join in a group hike, or strike out by yourself or with a friend. If you love hiking in the mountains, you will have complete flexibility to make this your dream vacation.

Past travellers comment on this trip: "The scenery is breathtaking. Bring extra film."— Paul Anagnostos, Boston, Mass.

"Great views, great guys and great cows."— Steven Isham, Lawrenceville, N.J.

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. For selected trips, including cruises, we will charge half the single supplement if you request a roommate but we can't match you with someone.

Location: Based in Grindelwald, Switzerland.

Price includes: 7 nights lodging in a comfortable multi-bedroom apartment with kitchen (paying the single supplement entitles you to your own bedroom in a shared apartment); 6-day pass that covers MOST Jungfrau-area trains, busses and lifts, including the Jungfraujoch train; Welcome packet with map; Paragliding ride, in tandem with an experienced pilot; Breakfast supplies for first day; Opening-night reception, orientation, and dinner; Two mid-week dinners; A beer-tasting, featuring regional specialties; Closing-night dinner at a superb local restaurant.

Not included: Transportation to and from Grindelwald (easily accessible by train); Meals not listed here; Optional activities, such as mountain biking; Gratuities for guides.

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