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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.
Stand at the edge of the 6500-foot high lake at 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.
Take a train through a mountain to Jungfraujoch, the highest train station in Europe, then walk through an art museum where each piece on display is carved from the ice inside the glacier.
Or take a break from hiking for an optional tandem paraglider ride or a 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.

"Switzerland is one of my favorite destinations and the Alyson trip has made me want to go back again and again!"— Peter Workman, Luxembourg, , Luxembourg

Dates and Price:
June 29 to July 6, 2013: $2,798: A trip for gay men, lesbians & friends.

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 shared or single room, with private bathroom; 6-day pass that covers MOST Jungfrau-area trains, busses and lifts, including the Jungfraujoch train; Welcome packet with map; Breakfast or breakfast supplies; 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 and paragliding; Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone charges, alcohol (except when provided with a meal) and gratuities for guides.

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