Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Schwarzsee
Upon arrival into Zurich International airport, take a train to Schwarzsee (own expense). After checking into your hotel, the day is free at leisure.
Meal: nil
Stay: hotel, Schwarzsee
Day 2 Schwarzsee – Jaun
From charming Schwarzsee to Breccaschlund and into the jagged limestone landscape of the Greyerzer Alps, over the relatively low Euschelspass, carved out by glaciers, to Jaun, the only German-speaking village in the Gruyère region.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Jaun
Hiking Distance: 14 KM approx. Hiking Hours: 5 – 6 hours est.
Accumulated Elevation: +715 M / -770 M
Day 3 Jaun – Gruyeres
A valley hike alongside the babbling Jaunbach crossing to Charmey, following Lac de Montsalvens, with its many coves, to the dam and the spectacular Jaun-Schlucht gorge down to Broc and the famous Gruyère Castle. After a visit to the chocolate production in Maison Cailler, continue to the famous village of Gruyères.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Gruyères
Hiking Distance: 23.5 KM approx. Hiking Hours: 8 – 9 hours est.
Accumulated Elevation: +570 M /-775 M
Day 4 Gruyeres – Les Pacots
With the mighty Moléson in view, ascend to the middle cableway station at Plan Francey. Then hike along the north-west flank of the Moléson and descend to the richly-forested pre-Alpine landscape of Les Paccots.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Les Paccots
Hiking Distance: 17 KM approx. Hiking Hours: 6 – 7 hours est.
Accumulated Elevation: +925 M / -670 M
Day 5 Les Pacots – Vevey
The hallmarks of Les Pléiades are a white carpet of narcissi in may and fantastic, all-year-round views of Lac Léman and the surrounding Alps. The steep ascent to Blonay can be eased by taking the cogwheel railway.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: hotel, Vevey
Hiking Distance: 19 KM approx. Hiking Hours: 6 – 7 hours est.
Accumulated Elevation: +660 M / -1,300 M
Day 6 Depart Vevey
Choose to sleep in or simply rest and relax until check out. Official check out time is 11 AM.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 5 nights in desired accommodation;
~ 5 breakfasts;
~ luggage transfer on day 2 – day 5;
~ detailed digital tour documentation;
~ elaborated digital route description;
~ emergency service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air/rail travel to Schwarzsee/Vevey in Switzerland;
~ lunches and dinners;
~ required public transportation & cableway rides;
~ comprehensive personal travel insurance;
~ expenditure of personal effects;
~ tourism tax at each accommodation check in;
~ anything not specified in the itinerary and inclusion.
Important Notes
~ Non – refundable deposit, 30% of total tour price is required at the time of booking. Full or balance payment is 60 days prior to departure.
~ This self-guided trip is good for 1 hiker to go.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Switzerland, it is your responsibility to obtain such a document before departure.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the hikers. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the hikers and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Because hiking requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for participants with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Hikers must ensure they are medically and physically able to hike/walk.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ All hikers are strongly encouraged to be appropriately dressed in the right footwear (covered hiking shoes) and attire suitable for hiking.
~ Hiking hours indicated are approximate, shorter or longer hours may be required according to individual’s fitness level.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ If hiker presents difficulty in completing the hike of the day, we strongly discourage the hiker from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the hiker (and travel companions) in mind. The hiker can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Hiker may choose to terminate the hike early during any time of the planned hiking day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at hiker’s own expense. Should the hiker wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the hiker’s own expense. Hikers can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ A Tourism Tax costing CHF 3 to CHF 5 per hiker per night may be levied and hikers required to pay this tax in cash at each accommodation each day upon check in.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted hiking distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
