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Hiking the great Walser Trek

This unique itinerary explores an amazing network of trails through Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Austria connecting the ancient migratory routes of the Walser, a people of Germanic origin who crossed over high mountain passes in search of sustainable land and freedom from feudal lords. Centuries later, the Walser communities are still present and active in the Alps, their German dialect is still spoken and their customs and traditions can still be admired at religious services or regional annual festivities.. On our trek, we will explore these trails and remote passages, we’ll pass through villages displaying a wealth of Walser architecture… more

Hiking the great Walser Trek

This unique itinerary explores an amazing network of trails through Switzerland, Italy, Liechtenstein, and Austria connecting the ancient migratory routes of the Walser, a people of Germanic origin who crossed over high mountain passes in search of sustainable land and freedom from feudal lords. Centuries later, the Walser communities are still present and active in the Alps, their German dialect… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $1,790* per person
Lodging: multi
When: June-September
Number of days: 8
Group size: 10

This trip is offered by:

Guide Alpine Star Mountain

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Trip details

DAY 1 – ARRIVE IN MEIRINGEN, SWITZERLAND

Meet your guide in the early afternoon at your hotel in Meiringen, the starting point of our journey. A short hike planned in the afternoon.

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DAY 2 – MEIRINGEN - ULRICHEN

Today we follow in the footsteps of the Walser through the Aare valley. Transfer to the trailhead and start hiking on a mule path that gently climbs towards the Grimsel Pass. After lunch we continue hiking with the descent into the Walser community of Ulrichen .

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DAY 3 – ULRICHEN – FORMAZZA VALLEY

Transfer to the trailhead, and start hiking toward a spectacular landscape of glaciers and some of the highest peaks in the Alps. Stepping into Italian territory, we begin our descent into the Formazza Valley, the first Walser settlement south of the Alps. Transfer to Ponte, where we visit the Walser Museum.

Mountain Hotel

DAY 4 – ALTILLONE - SALECCHIO

Today’s hike explores the Formazza Valley. Transfer to the trailhead and start hiking on a lovely path to Altillone, After a picnic lunch, we start our long descent on trail and paved service road to the valley floor. Transfer to Ponte.

Mountain Hotel

DAY 5 – ALPE DEVERO – BINNTAL - FIESCH

Transfer to Alpe Devero, and begin hiking on a nice path past the small hamlet of Crampiolo. Continue climbing to the pass, stepping again into Swiss territory. After lunch, descend into the Binntal. Transfer to Fiesch.

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DAY 6 – FIESCH

Short tram ride to Fiescheralp, and begin hiking. We then reach the breathtaking expanse of the Aletsch Glacier. The trail continues west, offering magnificent views of the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn, and many more of the 4,000-meter peaks. Transfer back to Fiesch.

****Hotel

DAY 7 – FIESCH - MÜNSTER

Today an easy hike takes you through the verdant valley of the Goms. Short transfer to Neiderwald where we begin our easy hike. After a picnic lunch we continue to Münster, capital of the Goms.

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DAY 8 – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, transfer on your own by train to your next destination.

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  • Custom departures only (no set departure date). You need to form your own private group to take this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample.
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