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The hiking was wonderful. The guides made even the steepest ascents and descents seem truly gentle. I will long remember the hikes, the gentle encouragements my guides provided and, generally, the gentle experience of the Deluxe Haute Route. - R. D.
Upon arrival at the Geneva Airport, you will be provided transportation to Chamonix. The group will meet on the first day at 1:00 pm in the hotel lobby for a casual meet and greet. Dinner to follow.
After a final breakfast in the hotel, we provide you with a train ticket back to Geneva or Zurich.
Our Alps experts and Certified Switzerland Specialists can assist with recommendations for your pre- and post-tour travel arrangements. Simply call or email us your plans and we are happy to help make the best of your vacation experience. Consider an Alpenwild Getaway, a short-stay, self-guided option that’s easily combined with your tour plans.
You will stay in carefully chosen inns, small 3- and 4-star hotels, and classic berghotels that capture the authentic charm of the Alps. This trip includes one hotel that has shared bathrooms.
The hallmark of an Alpenwild trip is our exceptional dining, including buffet breakfasts, picnic lunches, and many dinner options. NOTE: Alcoholic beverages, specialty drinks, and related gratuities are not included. Also one lunch in St. Luc and one dinner in Zermatt are not included. Please be aware that you may need to help carry some of the food during the trek in your backpack for picnic lunches.
We can accommodate a vegetarian diet, but since Alpine cuisine is centered around dairy products, accommodating a vegan diet is difficult. You’ll have plenty of whole grain and fresh fruit options at breakfast. For lunch, we will purchase items for the day and you’re welcome to come with us or give us specific requests. You’ll find the larger grocery stores have good vegetarian selections. For dinner our hotels will have vegetarian options, but not necessarily vegan. Other dietary restrictions like gluten-free may not be accommodated in remote mountain towns.
The services of an expert trip leader
All accommodations (9 nights in hotels)
Meals as shown (B = Breakfast, S = Snack, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
Shuttle from the Geneva Airport to the start of the tour and 1st Class train transportation to your departing Swiss airport after the tour
Ground transportation including trams and mountain railways
All admissions
Fully supported with luggage transfers
Laundry service provided mid-tour
Airfare
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine) and specialty drinks with meals
Lunch in St. Luc on day 6 and Dinner in Zermatt on day 8
Trip insurance (can be purchased separately)
Items of a personal nature (laundry, phone calls, room service)
Extra shuttles if you choose not to hike
Optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff