Swiss Eiger Extraordinaire 2023
July 27-Aug 2, 2023
Perfect for the adventurer who is looking for a vacation that will leave them feeling so satisfied. This a unique challenging journey to fuel that desire for challenge and free what blocks you.
Very good fitness level and previous multi day hiking experience strongly advised.
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Cost: 1750 Euros
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6 Days/6 Nights Minimum 6 people Price Includes
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Fly in Airport: Zurich
I recommend arriving in Interlaken 1-2 days prior to trip start
I recommend The Adventure Hostel in Interlaken for a place to stay Or for something higher end - The Swiss Chalet - No you cannot order Chicken and special sauce Day 1 MEET UP - Grindelwald Train Station Hike up towards the Eiger Trail to our first over night spot - Alpiglen Mountain Guesthouse - a fantastic welcoming dream spot right near the towering Eiger mountain. Welcome party deluxe and Eiger Mountain Stories. We can eat and rest well. 600+↑ 3-4km - 2 hours Breakfast Day 2- THE EIGER TRAIL- a Stunner Hiking under my favourite mountain..with the energy and history it has is always such an experience. We follow the stunning trail to the Eiger Gletscher station and down to Kleine Scheidegg - the Movie set on numerous Mountain Movies. We take a rest here and a 30 min Yoga session with the best view of the week. We then descend down through Wengen (ski town) and Lauterbrunnen. In Lauterbrunnen we must do a stop to K's fav Cafe - Air time Cafe for an espresso and banana cake. Our destination is at the end of the valley - Stechelberg - our Alpine Chalet - Alpenhof awaits us. After a long day, we sit, take in the energy of this valley and enjoy a Swiss style meal. Breakfast/ Dinner. 800↑ 1,613↓16.5km Lauterbrunnen is the valley known from the LORD OF THE RINGS...as many parts were filmed here...but I know it most of the Waterfall and BASE JUMPING central. Everywhere you go are extreme sporties and waterfalls. We reside here for 2 days- so we can enjoy the valley to the fullest! Day 3 - Obersteinberg + Obersteinberg Lake (option) Into the valley Hike to Obersteinberg Hotel ( and Lake if time and energy is our friend) – Hike with K – 900m↑11.6km 4.5-5 hours – lunch by the Hotel – A MUST DO hike to an authentically rich Mountain Hotel with everything along the way. Lush forests, waterfalls and riveting mountain scenery...and a really cool hotel to have a lunch at. We follow a slightly different way down back to the Alpenhof. It is dinner out at the Stechelberg Hotel Breakfast included 968m↗ 10.4km 5 hours Day 4 - Gimmelwald- Rotstockhutte From the Alpenhof it takes us on a fantastic steep trail a good part of the way to Gimmelwald. We arrive after 90 min...have a good visit in this quaint alpine village..that started it all for me in the mountains..31 years ago. We continue onwards up Sefinen Valley surrounded by incredible alpine views. The Rotstockhut is our overnight stay...a very authentic and simple Swiss Alpine Hut. The accommodation here is in Dorm Style. Breakfast/ Dinner 7km / 1,100 ↑ 4 hours Day 5 - Into Alpine Land - Sefinnenfurge It is not far but slower going in more alpine land en route to the Gspalthorn Hut. We begin with the main climb of the hike to Sefinnenfurge..then it winds down and around on rocky alpine trail with a slight bit more exposure. The landscape is stunning and the Hut - WOW! Location!!! Breakfast, Dinner 785m ↑368m↓6.3km 3.5 hours We will enjoy a good amount of time at the Hut Day 6- The Big Wow Lake Oeschinnen We continue in Alpine land direction Blumlisalp Hut...a steep climb ahead and lots of built in stairs. You will have such a satisfying feeling upon arrival at our highest point 2840m..Before us lies the long gorgeous descent to the Oeschinnen Lake ...its magical..the blue..and different colours it changes. You will forget about the fatigue in your legs from going so long downhill. There is something special here. We have our last night here by the lake at the Mountain Guest House. Sitting out by the lake taking in the whole week you just had...or an evening skinny dip may be calling you. One thing is for sure....that is our Mountain Family Celebration. Breakfast only 971m↑ 1,814↓ 13km Day 7 - Departure day - Return back to Interlaken or to next destination 5224m ↑ 4,763↓ 60km |
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