Swiss Alps

The Swiss Alps straddle the central sector of the European Alps and with 48 peaks over 4000m (13120ft) they have more high peaks than any other country in Europe. The valleys of the Swiss Alps are characteristically U-shaped and its glaciers have retreated and remain only in high mountain areas. Today, the Aletsch Glacier in the Bernese Alps is the largest and longest in the Alps, having a length of 23km and a maximum depth of 900m (2953ft) at Konkordia.

The Swiss Alps offer enormous diversity of landscape and nature over a relatively small area with fresh meadows, varied wildlife, alpine flowers, majestic snow topped peaks and pretty alpine villages nestled in the valleys and on the lower alpine slopes.

For sheer beauty amidst breathtaking surroundings it is world-renowned as a mountain environment attracting mountaineers from around the world.

Our trekking options include a challenging walking holiday around the iconic Matterhorn in the Western Alps with breathtaking views of some of Europe's highest and most dramatic peaks including glacial trekking between Arolla and Prarayer Refuge.

Our options include one of the finest long distance alpine treks in Europe around the multi-summited Monte Rosa Massif which includes stunning alpine scenery around the Dufourspitze 4634m (15200ft) - Switzerland's highest mountain.

We have also included a high level alpine walking and easy climbing experience traversing the Bernese Oberland and trekking across Konkordia and the Aletsch Glacier in the shadow of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau.