Switzerland Hiking Tours

Browse through our selection of self guided hiking tours in Switzerland and start planning your adventure in one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.

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If you love hiking, Switzerland is the perfect destination for you. Imagine trekking below picturesque snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, the country’s lush green valleys, and crossing bridges high above gushing rivers. The opportunities for hiking in this small country in the Alps are limitless.

But it can also get overwhelming when trying to choose the best hike for yourself. When doing this research, it can get so confusing that you might be put off or just pick something randomly.

From our extensive experience in hiking, we chose the best two hiking tours in the country for you — the Walker’s Haute Route and the Via Alpina. You can hike them in complete versions which take a couple of weeks or choose a shorter section if you have limited time.

Panoramic trail from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg with Mount Eiger view

Spectacular principal street of Lauterbrunnen with and stunning Staubbach waterfall in background

Kleine Scheidegg with Eiger Nordwand background

Amazing tourquise Oeschinnensee with waterfalls and Swiss Alps Kandersteg

Panoramic view of Lauterbrunnen valley village of Lauterbrunnen the Staubbach Fall and the Lauterbrunnen Wall

Fabulous autumn view of picturesque alpine Wengen village and Lauterbrunnen Valley

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Via Alpina: The Bear Trek

9 days / 8 nights

2/5

3/5

Discover the highlights of the Swiss Via Alpina by hiking the Bear Trek, our favorite section of the classic long-distance trail in the European Alps.

From: 1,865€/person

Sunset panorama of the Lac Blanc lake with Mont Blanc

Walker’s Haute Route Self Guided

14 days / 13 nights

3/5

4/5

Set out on the Walker’s Haute Route self-guided and hike this iconic trek from Chamonix to Zermatt amongst the highest peaks of the Alps.

From: 2,995€/person

berguen is situated in a scenic mountain valley

Kesch Trek

6 days / 5 nights

2/5

3/5

Set foot on the peaceful trails between the tucked-away huts of the Kesch Trek, a hidden gem and one of the best multiple-day hikes in Switzerland.

From: 1,495€/person

View of the Zmutt valley and the Matterhorn

the schwarzsee hotel and monte rosa in the background

hiking in the moonlike plateau around matterhorn

Matterhorn Trek

7 days / 6 nights

2/5

3/5

Experience the majestic beauty of the Matterhorn on a hiking adventure around Zermatt, one of the most famous mountaineering centers in the world.

From: 1,975€/person

pond on alpine plateau of Greina, Surselva

Aerial view towards the Capanna Motterascio, an alpine hut on the Greina plateau in Blenio, Swiss Alps. A rocky ridge on the right leads the eye towards the river that flows sinuously in the hilly

mountain hut Capanna Scaletta, Ticino in the swiss alps

hiker on alpine plateau of Greina, Surselva

Campo di Blenio, panoramic view of the valley

Greina Plateau Hike

3 days / 2 nights

2/5

Discover the untouched beauty of the Greina Plateau with a serene 3-day hike through alpine meadows and historic trails in the heart of Switzerland.

From: 695€/person

Shonegg lake with alps in the background

Alpine marmots in grass in Berner Oberland

Wonderful Stauber Waterfall in the Schachen Valley

Klausenpass mountain road connecting cantons Uri and Glarus

Houses in the Swiss village of the Engelberg resort

A tourist train travels on Jungfrau Railway from Jungfraujoch to Kleine Scheidegg

Wengen with Jungfrau Mountain and Lauterbrunnen Valley on background

Montreux city with Swiss Alps lake Geneva and vineyard on Lavaux region

Via Alpina Switzerland

18 days / 17 nights

2/5

5/5

Plan your Via Alpina self-guided hike across Switzerland and explore the diversity of the Alps on this epic journey, previously known as the Alpine Pass Route.

From: 4,965€/person

the biggest glacier in europe is the aletsch glacier

lotschberg railway is one of the most important in the alps

view from ausserberg over the rhone valley

hiking the aletsch glacier panorama trail

hanging bridge leading from belalp to riederalp

small lake on the panorama trail above the aletsch glacier

traditional swiss mountain village of belalp

Lötschberg & Aletsch Glacier Panorama Trail

7 days / 6 nights

2/5

Discover the sunny Valais canton from the Lötschberg Südrampe and hike the ridge above Europe's largest glacier, Aletsch, on an unforgettable hiking adventure.

From: 1,495€/person

View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer

Matterhorn finally becomes your companion

Valais Blacknose sheep in front of Matterhorn

Experiencing the morning shadows in Val de Moiry

The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers

Magical evenings up high in the mountains

Walker’s Haute Route – East

7 days / 6 nights

3/5

Spend a week on the eastern Haute Route, hiking through the Swiss Alps below sharp ridges and epic glaciers all the way to the foot of the iconic Matterhorn.

From: 1,945€/person

The village of La Fouly in the Val Ferret

The way from Col De La Croix Du Bonhomme to Rifugio Maison scaled

TMB offers some of the best views in the world

Little shelter and peak of Aiguille Noire in Veny valley

Tour du Mont Blanc Highlights — 5 Day Itinerary

5 days / 4 nights

2/5

Join us on this short version of Tour du Mont Blanc, experiencing the highlights of this iconic trek on a 5-day itinerary, great for those with limited time.

From: 1,195€/person

Lac des Cheserys with a view at the beautufil mountains of Chamonix

Champex a charming village surrounded by mountains and a lake

The town Le Chable in Swiss Alps seen from above on a clear bright summer morning

Walker’s Haute Route – West

7 days / 6 nights

3/5

A short version of the iconic Walker’s Haute Route, leading you from the Chamonix valley below Mont Blanc to the mountain passes in the Swiss Alps.

From: 1,495€/person

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Start planning your Switzerland hiking tour!

Planning either of these hiking tours is also not that simple, so we want to make it easier for you.

Booking a self guided hiking tour in Switzerland is the best option if you don’t want to worry about planning but still hike at your own pace.

Depending on your wishes and preferences, we book the accommodations for you, including breakfast and dinner. We also help you plan your itinerary and provide you with a detailed booklet a few weeks before your hiking tour. And in case of any emergency situation, we offer full 24/7 support and are happy to help.

Planning your Switzerland hiking tour has never been easier. Send us an inquiry with your choice of tour, or contact us so we can help you find the right one for you.

Birgit Kindler

Verified Customer

We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)

Nachiket Mor

Verified Customer

Daja Gorišek was the travel agent from here who meticulously organised the trek all the way from Meiringen to Lenk im Simmental. She took care of all the details -- from planning the actual trek route, the detailed GPS map for each stage, to the hotels. The actual experience was entirely consistent with what was promised.

Claudia Ossa

Verified Customer

9 day hiking trip including rafting and mountain biking. Sadly the weather didn’t help, we had a lot of rain, but Klemen modified our plans, making it a great experience after all. Klemen is an excellent guide and I highly recommend him!!!

Rebecca Lawson

Verified Customer

Our 3 day hike had to be rearranged 2/2 weather, so a one day hike was arranged for us. We appreciated the concern about weather and conditions. Our hike was with Matevz, who was a great guide. Very helpful and knowledgable. Would definitely recommend and will be back for a longer hike one day!

Nicole Cocks

Verified Customer

This trip was organized with every detail considered. Our accommodation, most meals and routes were planned each day which is perfect when the region is unknown and you have not completed a multi-day hike before. We had a great time!

Olivia Berriff

Verified Customer

Excellently organised and the apps worked brilliantly without data/roaming. This was expertly managed by Sara and we had the best time in full confidence that we were in great hands.