Switzerland Family Multisport
Biking & Hiking in the Swiss Alps
Switzerland's terrain of jagged snowcapped peaks and charming alpine villages is a sensory delight. Discover this stunning landscape with the help of an inventive network of cable cars, chairlifts and funiculars that take you up close to famed Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Mountains. Here in the Bernese Oberland, you and your family will have plenty of time to enjoy the astonishing scenery during inspiring hikes and exciting bike rides. And there will be plenty of opportunity to indulge in hearty Swiss cuisine of stübli and rosti, as well as the internationally crafted meals prepared at our elegant hotels.
- Fresh alpine air amid glaciers, meadows and impossibly blue lakes
- Bide rides through quintessential Swiss villages with cheery wooden chalets
- Cross turquoise Lake Thun on a historic paddleboat
- Whiz past wildflowers and pastures on an alpine toboggan slide
- Feast on fondue to your heart's content
The Day-to-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Kandersteg
Meet in Kandersteg 
Ascend by chairlift to 5,500 feet Hike on a ridge above the waters of Lake Oeschinen, where sheer limestone cliffs are capped by snowy peaks and hanging glaciers Enjoy a snack and cup of cocoa during a well-deserved break at a traditional mountain hut.
Days 2-3 Grindelwald
Easy pedaling leads to the lakeside town of Spiez Journey aboard a historic paddleboat across turquoise Lake Thun to Interlaken Consider taking to the skies - paraglide with views of the Eiger Bike or catch a cog-rail train to Grindelwald, located at the foot of the Eiger Enjoy a traditional alphorn concert Ascend to First Peak via cable car before walking to Bachalpsee, one of Switzerland's beautiful high-alpine lakes While adults explore Grindelwald, kids experience an exhilarating luge ride at a local sports center.
Days 4-6 Murren
Bid farewell to Grindelwald as you pedal to the lush Lauterbrunnen Valley Witness magnificent glacier-fed Trummelbach Falls, located inside a cavern Take an exhilarating tram cable car ride to the town of Mürren Hike through fields of wildflowers and by rushing streams, stopping for a tour of the Shiltalp Farm, a classic Swiss dairy farm Cap off your week with a gorgeous morning hike above town.
Adult Route Rating What's this?
- Premiere Inns: These lodgings possess both elegance and authentic regional flair.
- Casual Inns: These lodgings are comfortable and appropriate to the area with such characteristics as authenticity, scenic settings and proximity to our activities.
- Deluxe Family Camping: We set up the tents (and take them down), handle every camp chore and perform culinary magic.
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I loved this trip for the same reasons I loved our first trip. I was NOT in charge, the activities from morning to night were fun for all, the hiking and biking were in beautiful locations, the guides amazing, the other families great, the food great (although the picnics prepared by our leaders beat anything we could find in the hotels.) A perfect trip that exceeded our already high expectations! Thank you!- San Francisco, CA More about this Trip All Guest Reviews
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Switzerland Family Multisport
ALPINE AMBIENCE: Casual Inns
Chalet-Hotel Adler
Kandersteg (1 night) A family-run Swiss chalet with beautiful views, an indoor pool, sauna and steam bath. All rooms feature balconies and are individually furnished.
Hotel Spinne
Grindelwald (2 nights) This modern hotel, set beneath the spectacular north wall of the Eiger, has three restaurants, a spa, solarium and disco.
Eiger Hotel
Mürren (2 nights) A family-run hotel with cozy guest rooms, a swimming pool, sauna and views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks.
Switzerland Family Multisport
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Routes For All Abilities
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. We know your pace may vary from one day to the next-and your traveling companion's may differ somewhat from yours. So we present a range of mileage options, and each day you decide exactly what and how much you want to do.
| Activity Level | Average Time | Biking Average | Walking Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2-3 hours | 10-20 miles | 2-5 miles |
| 2 | 2-4 hours | 21-30 miles | 5-7 miles |
| 3 | 3-5 hours | 31-40 miles | 7-9 miles |
| 4 | 4-6 hours | 41-55 miles | 9-11 miles |
| 5 | 5-7+ hours | 56-75+ miles | 11-13+ miles |
Kid-Friendly Routes
The route options below are for adults and older kids with more biking experience who are up for longer rides or hikes. For all other kids (and adults who choose), we make it easy to do even less than the shortest option mentioned above, usually by taking a short lift in one of our support vehicles. We are here to make sure everyone has a great time so there's no need for you to worry about whether your child will be able to "keep up."
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 2 to 3 4 Route Options Available
- Biking 16, 21, 27, 40 miles
- 0 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
- Levels 2 to 3 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 5.1, 7.8, 8.2 miles
- 0 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
- Levels 1 to 2 5 Route Options Available
- Biking 9, 16, 26 miles
- 500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
- Hiking 1.6, 3.6 miles
- 1000 - 2500 feet elevation gain
Day 5
- Levels 1 to 2 3 Route Options Available
- Hiking 4.8, 5.4, 6.6 miles
- 500 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
- Level 1 1 Route Option Available
- Hiking 1.9 miles
- 100 feet elevation gain
Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary to facilitate our activities and mileage is kept moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own. Please note: while distances may appear short, hiking and biking is made more difficult by the altitude.