Hiking Distance: 10.5 mi (17 km)

Elevation Gain: 2133 ft (650 m)

Elevation Loss: 2133 ft (650 m)

Trekking Duration: 6-7 hours

Today’s hike might be our trip’s longest but is one of the most rewarding for our effort. Leaving from our lodge, our trail today takes us to the isolated far end of the Roseg Valley near to the Coaz Refuge. As we climb up the valley, we’ll pass by the green waters of Vadret Lake. As we climb, we’ll have stunning views of the towering peaks of Piz Glüschaint, Piz Roseg, Piz Bernina and the Bernina Glaciers. On our return, we pass by rushing waterfalls and meandering creek tributaries spread out on the valley’s floor.

Hiking Distance: 6.2 mi (10 km)

Elevation Gain: 1969 ft (600 m)

Elevation Loss: 1969 ft (600 m)

Trekking Duration: 4-5 hours

This morning kicks off with a short transfer into the beautiful village of Pontrescina where we will take a train into Morteratsch with the stop right in front of our lodging for the night. After we drop our belongings, we’ll hike up the Val Morteratsch towards the glacier by the same name. We will enjoy the views of the Piz Palu, Piz Cambrena, and Piz Bernina. If time permits, we will reach the Boval hut (8,186 ft), savoring the sights of the magnificent glaciers. After a break to take in the iconic Alpine landscape and have a rest at the hut, we descend back to Morteratsch where our hotel, luggage, showers and dinner this evening await.

Train Ride Duration: 7.5 hours (St. Moritz – Zermatt – via the Glacier Express)

Today is considered a rest day from the trail but is often one of the highlights of the trip. We start by taking a short private transfer to the charming village of St. Moritz. Here we catch the most historic, scenic and iconic train ride you can in the Swiss Alps on the Glacier Express. This spectacular train, known as the “world’s slowest express train,” crosses 291 bridges and passes through 91 tunnels on its way to Zermatt, the capital of Swiss mountaineering at the foot of the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa. We feel this is a perfect way to take a rest from the trail, but not the Alpine scenery you came for! A short walk from Zermatt Train Station will get us to our hotel for the next two evenings.

Hiking Distance: 4.1 mi (6.5 km)

Elevation Loss: 2855 ft (870 m)

Trekking Duration: 3-4 hours

Train Ride Duration: 1 hour

Our final day of exploration takes us high above the Zermatt Valley. We’ll start by riding a famous, historic, and extremely scenic cog railway train, considered one of the 7 marvels of alpine tourism, up to its highest station at Gornergrat (10,138ft./3090m). Here the numerous surrounding peaks create an impressive 360-degree horizon of jagged rock that is a truly spectacular display of one of our planet’s finest landscapes. Our hike down is full of epic views, especially of the most iconic summit in early mountaineering history, the Matterhorn. As we hike, we pass a few clear alpine lakes with outstanding reflections of the natural world around us. Our hike ends at the Riffelalp station where we’ll ride back down to Zermatt. Our final evening will consist of one last farewell dinner; a celebration of our time together and the fond memories we’ve made experiencing the best of Switzerland’s hikes, landscapes, villages, cuisine and hospitality.

Vehicle Transfer: 4 hours (Zermatt – Zurich Airport)

Today marks the end of our journey. We’ll enjoy one last breakfast together before transferring to the Zurich airport for departure flights. Our group transfer will arrive in time for departure flights after 3 pm. Once at the airport we’ll say our very fond good-byes and start dreaming of our next adventure!