Italian & Swiss Alps Women's Walking & Hiking

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Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Italian & Swiss Alps Women's Walking & Hiking

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Older Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 2-4

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun, Aug

From $5,799 - $5,899 /person

Monte Rosa to the Matterhorn & Zermatt

Welcome to the Alps! Here, the best things come in pairs. Italy and Switzerland. Monte Rosa and the Matterhorn. Two enchanting cultures, lost-in-time huts and villages and a wonderful blend of exquisite fare and incomparable hospitality. Soar above high-alpine meadows and venture 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.

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Highlights

  • Journey into an Italy less traveled and trek amid the country’s grandest peaks and glaciers
  • Walk along 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 hideaways in the Italian Alps
Italy and Switzerland Alps Walking and Hiking Tour map

Italy & Switzerland

Start Turin

End Zermatt

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Itinerary

Days 1-3

Description

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 • Hike rugged mountain trails with stunning views of glaciers and the Monte Rosa massif • Discover beautiful Perrin Lake during a trek 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.

Accommodations

Nights 1-3

Hotellerie de Mascognaz
Mascognaz
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

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, journey 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 • Relax 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. 

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Riffelalp Resort
Zermatt
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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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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

Hotellerie de Mascognaz
Mascognaz

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

Riffelalp Resort
Zermatt

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)

From $5,799 /person

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Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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