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.

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.

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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
View to the mountain Eiger
The valley called Kiental
Fabulous autumn view of picturesque alpine Wengen village and Lauterbrunnen Valley
Hiking above Grindewald
Kleine Scheidegg train station
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7 days / 6 nights
2/5
3/5
From:
1,495€
/person
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.
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The first stages of the Haute route share the trail with Tour du Mont Blanc
Pennine Alps near Zinal in the swiss canton Valais
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
The Walliser alps peaks over the Mattertal valley
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
City of Martigny and Sembrancher in the Southern Switzerland
Sunset panorama of the Lac Blanc lake with Mont Blanc
Exciting morning view of Stellisee lake with Matterhorn peak on background
Beautiful day on the rocky road accross meadows in the Swiss Alps leading to the Fenetre d´Arpette pass
A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
The Alphubel over the Mattertal valley
Lac Bleu above Arolla
Cows will be your loyal companions
14 days / 13 nights
3/5
4/5
From:
2,495€
/person
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.
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grialetsch hut in the summer
stay in idyllic towns
cows on the beautiful swiss landscape
hike down lush valleys
berguen is situated in a scenic mountain valley
autumn landscape of albula pass
arrive in the town of davos
6 days / 5 nights
2/5
3/5
From:
1,395€
/person
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.
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View of the Zmutt valley and the Matterhorn
zermatt is beautiful in all seasons
matterhorn from every direction
the schwarzsee hotel and monte rosa in the background
zermatt and the beautiful matterhorn
schwarzsee lake
hiking in the moonlike plateau around matterhorn
7 days / 6 nights
2/5
3/5
From:
1,795€
/person
Experience the majestic beauty of the Matterhorn on a hiking adventure around Zermatt, one of the most famous mountaineering centers in the world.
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Kleine Scheidegg with Eiger Nordwand background
Shonegg lake with alps in the background
Alpine marmots in grass in Berner Oberland
Wonderful Stauber Waterfall in the Schachen Valley
Hiking above Grindewald
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
Amazing tourquise Oeschinnensee with waterfalls and Swiss Alps Kandersteg
Montreux city with Swiss Alps lake Geneva and vineyard on Lavaux region
18 days / 17 nights
2/5
5/5
From:
4,490€
/person
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.
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view above the aletsch glacier
the idyllic village of ausserberg
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
magnificent panorama on the trail
small lake on the panorama trail above the aletsch glacier
traditional swiss mountain village of belalp
7 days / 6 nights
2/5
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.
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View of the Moiry Glacier from the Lac de Chateaupre surrounded by flowers in summer
A hiking trail leading towards Mont Collon near Arolla
Valais Blacknose sheep in front of Matterhorn
The Moiry Mountain Refuge in the Val d'Anniviers
Majestic Weisshorn seen from Col de Sorebois
Cows will be your loyal companions
Europaweg trail leads the eye trough lush green meadows to the distant Matterhorn
The Walliser alps peaks Bishorn, Weisshorn, Schalihorn, and Rothorn over the Mattertal valley
Zermatt town and Matterhorn mountain
7 days / 6 nights
3/5
3/5
From:
1,695€
/person
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.
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a man hiking on the famous tour du mont blanc near chamonix
epic panoramas over mountain passes
view of the arve river and mont blanc massif from the centre of chamonix
courmayeur town
alpine mountain lake champex lac
italian city of courmayeur is your starting point
5 days / 4 nights
2/5
2/5
From:
969€
/person
Experience the best of the iconic Tour du Mont Blanc trek in just 5 days on this unforgettable journey around the highest mountain range in the Alps.
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Lac des Cheserys with a view at the beautufil mountains of Chamonix
Pictures of Valley of Chamonix closer the village of Argentiere
Idyllic Trient river and valley in Valais
The alpine village of Trient in the canton of Valais
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
The views from the way to Col Termin
View from Cabane de Prafleuri
View of the Rosablanche glacier from Col de Prafleuri
7 days / 6 nights
3/5
3/5
From:
1,495€
/person
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.

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.

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