Backroads

ALPINE ELEGANCE : Premiere Inns

Hotel Victoria Ritter

Kandersteg (1 night): Traditional alpine charm and plenty of family hospitality nestled in the village, with a pool, gardens and lovely terrace.

Grand Hotel Regina

Grindelwald (2 nights): A member of Leading Hotels of the World set at the foot of the glorious Eiger and offering first-class spa facilities and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Grandhotel Giessbach

Giessbach (2 nights): An elegant Old-World estate with gardens, terraces, tennis courts, pool and spectacular lake and waterfall views.

Route Rating

Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain

Day 1

• Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
• Walking 3.6, 6, 6.9 miles
• 0 - 1500 feet elevation gain

Day 2

• Levels 1 to 3 4 Route Options Available
• Biking 16, 21, 26, 34 miles
• 0 - 2000 feet elevation gain

Day 3

• Levels 1 to 3 2 Route Options Available
• Hiking 5, 8 miles
• 0 - 1000 feet elevation gain

Day 4

• Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
• Biking 22, 26, 29 miles
• 500 - 1500  feet elevation gain

Day 5

• Levels 1 to 2  3 Route Options Available
• Biking 12, 24, miles
• 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
• Hiking 6 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

Day 6

• Level 1 1 Route Option Available
• Hiking 3.3 miles
• 0 - 500 feet elevation gain

The terrain on this trip varies from gently rolling to hilly, with some steeper ascents and descents; only one route option each day has no significant gain or loss in elevation. Please keep in mind that while the mileage is moderate, the altitude makes hiking and biking more difficult. We bike primarily along biking paths, though some routes are on main roads. Our hikes are along mountains paths with some uneven terrain. However, liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.