Italian & Swiss Alps Walking & Hiking
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
Italian & Swiss Alps Walking & Hiking
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 2-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep
Monte Rosa to the Matterhorn & Zermatt
Welcome to the Alps, where the best things come in pairs. Italy and Switzerland. Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Two enchanting cultures, lost-in-time huts and villages and an ideal blend of exquisite fare and incomparable hospitality. Soar above high-alpine meadows and journey deeper into the Alps via lifts and trains to access some of the world’s most exceptional hiking. By afternoon, unwind in the backyards of two luxurious alpine hotels.
Highlights
- Journey into an Italy less traveled and hike amid the country’s grandest peaks and glaciers
- Access Switzerland's footpaths to remote alpine lakes and forests, just steps away from our hotel’s front door
- Immerse yourself in a unique mountain culture and discover ancient traditions that hold strong
- Reach the summit of active travel from hiking trails to historic retreats in the Italian Alps
StartTurin
EndZermatt
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Meet in Turin, Piedmont’s elegant capital and our mesmerizing gateway city, where baroque palaces, chic piazzas and grand boulevards await • An all-terrain Jeep brings us to our trailhead at Piani di Verra • Walk rugged mountain trails with stunning views of glaciers and the Monte Rosa massif • Discover beautiful Perrin Lake during a hike in the mountains just beyond our hotel • From the comfort of your cozy chalet room—once part of an ancient Walser village—watch as alpenglow lights up the rock face in delicious sorbet hues.
Nights 1-3
Natural wood design, stone features and lush surroundings are just part of the allure of this chalet-style alpine oasis, whose traditional charms are elevated only by its breathtaking setting. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
Cross the border between Italy and Switzerland at high altitude, accompanied by sweeping views of the Matterhorn • A series of lifts carry you above alpine meadows and into rugged terrain • From postcard-perfect, car-free Zermatt, venture to our impressive hotel via the highest tram in Europe • Gornergletscher, a glacier with bright-blue pools and deep crevasses, is our destination for an exciting mountain trek • Keep your ears peeled—the ice field groans, creaks and rumbles • Unwind at our mountaintop retreat and enjoy the panoramic vistas from your room, the terrace and the outdoor pool • Gather for a final festive dinner celebrating our alpine excursion.
Nights 4-5
Accessed from the highest tram in Europe and nestled in the dramatic mountain landscape on a plateau above Zermatt, sits this elegant resort boasting panoramic views of the Matterhorn and high-end hospitality. A Leading Hotels of the World property. (pool, spa)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Our hikes through this captivating rugged terrain climb rocky and sometimes uneven paths, most of which are remote and do not intersect with roads accessible by Backroads vans. In some cases our shuttles will get us to and from the trailheads, but due to the hard-to-reach nature of these trails, we usually won't see our vehicles along the route. Ample trail support in the form of water, snacks and encouragement is provided by your Backroads leaders and local guides.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
Premiere Hotel
Natural wood design, stone features and lush surroundings are just part of the allure of this chalet-style alpine oasis, whose traditional charms are elevated only by its breathtaking setting. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
Premiere Hotel
Accessed from the highest tram in Europe and nestled in the dramatic mountain landscape on a plateau above Zermatt, sits this elegant resort boasting panoramic views of the Matterhorn and high-end hospitality. A Leading Hotels of the World property. (pool, spa)
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Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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