From Meiringen to Münster — with “5G”!

FULLY BOOKED (waiting list)!

Highlights

A varied trek with 5 “Gs” to discover: the spectacular Aare Gorge, cut into the limestone and in some places 200 m deep; the lovely turquoise Gelmersee, and steep hike to the Gelmerhütte perched above it; the impressive, ubiquitous “G” rocks of the region (granite, gneiss) with their fascinating geological history;  the Grimselpass, watershed and historic transit and trading route; and the Goms, the high valley where we finish our trek, with its authentic villages, wooden houses and whitewashed churches.

As we hike, we also experience the steepest open funicular in Europe, a special gourmet dinner in a gastronomic restaurant, and a rocky climb to a peak above 2700 m with a wonderful 360° panorama of the Valais and Bernese Alps.

Type of hiking

• 5 days of guided hikes, with discovery of the local flora and fauna, geology, history and culture.
• Hikes at level 3*/4*, for experienced hikers on good form; sure-footedness essential plus absence of vertigo; 500–1200 m ↑, 250–1300 m ↓ and 5–6 hours of walking each day, plus need to carry heavier rucksack with clothes, picnics and overnight kit for four of the five days.
• Technical level: mostly T2 with a half day plus several other short sections at T3 (some exposed sections, rock fields requiring sure-footedness and need to use hands for balance)  (see Swiss Alpine Club grading)
• Overnight stays in twin rooms with half-board.

Meet in Meiringen on the morning of Wednesday 18 September.

Price and booking

Price per person: CHF 1050 (min. 6, max. 9 participants), including: 5 days’ guided hikes; 4 nights’ accommodation in twin rooms with half-board; entry to Aare gorge and one-way trip on Gelmerbahn.

Price excludes: transport (except as mentioned), insurances, picnic lunches, drinks. Please allow about CHF 30 for local transport.

Booking deadline: 15 July 2024.

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