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July 23 to July 31, 2023 |
$4995.00 - Limited Availability |
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This trip is designed for women who enjoy hiking in the mountains and being surrounded by breathtaking scenery. We will be hiking 5-7 miles a day in hilly terrain with steep ascents and descents, along rocky and uneven terrain. Previous hiking experience is extremely useful, as is having a sense of adventure and a good level of physical fitness. There are no shorter options for any of the days (other than skipping the entire hiking day and arranging transportation to the next lodging when possible) and you must be able to complete the hiking days in recommended times. We will be in a high altitude environment, ranging from 5,000 - 7,000 ft above sea level. A rating of 4 requires aerobic conditioning for at least 40-50 minutes 4-5 times a week. Additional endurance exercise (e.g. going for a 2-hour hike once a week) and/or strength training is appropriate. Rating: 1 2 3 [4] 5.
NOTE: For this trip, emergency/evacuation/medical insurance is required. This insurance can be added as an option after you have chosen your base insurance, and before the final payment section. This insurance should cover medical and helicopter evacuations
The primary activity on this trip is hiking, which we will do between 4 and 6 hours on most days. We have a rest day in Interlaken where you can kayak, bike, walk around town, or enjoy another hike. If time allows, after we are finished hiking for the day, you can wander around town and enjoy people watching, and enjoy a local glass of Swiss wine at a cafe.
We'll be hiking a point-to-point trail, where we hike from one hotel to the next. We will be staying a variety of hotels, from larger hotels in Zurich to small, locally runs inns in Swiss villages. Each night, we will be in a different hotel, with two twin beds, and ensuite bathrooms. The only exception is when we stay two nights in Interlaken, and two nights in Montreux at the end of the trip. We will have luggage transfer in between hotel stays, so you can be light and free during the day!
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
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