Tour Description:

Take in the Matterhorn and postcard-worthy village of Zermatt at its base, nestled in the Pennine Alps, as well as the splendor of the Bernina Alps from the small town of Sils Maria all in the height of Switzerland’s sunniest season. We will travel 1st Class from St. Moritz to Zermatt aboard the famous Glacier Express train, crossing the Alps through 91 tunnels and over 291 bridges with fantastic scenery and an audio tour about the history of the areas we pass. You listen with headphones so you can tune out and simply enjoy the magnificent scenery if you prefer.

Hiking Sils provides wonderful options for all levels of hiking and the views are absolutely breath taking. You will see towering peaks covered with snow and glaciers, wide valleys with beautiful snow melt rivers and streams. On the free-day in Sils many like to go to Soglio a very small medieval stone village near the Italian border. It is quite beautiful. After Sils it is on to Zermatt the heart of the Alps to see the Matterhorn.

Tour Cost:

$6,625, Single Supplement $790

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July 1 – July 12, 2027 – 11 Nights

Destinations: Sils Maria & Zermatt, Switzerland

$6,625, Single Supplement $790

Bernina Alps and Matterhorn Tour

July 1: meet guides in Zürich by 10 a.m. and travel by train to Sils Maria
July 2 and 3: day-hike mountains above Upper Engadine Valley
July 4: free day to explore on your own
July 5-6: day-hike mountains above Upper Engadine Valley
July 7: take the famous Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt
July 8-9: day-hike mountains above Matter Valley
July 10: free-day to explore on your own
July 11: day-hike mountains above Zermatt
July 12: travel by train to Zürich arriving by 11:30 a.m. for return flight

A view of the Matterhorn mountain with its snow-covered peak prominently against a clear blue sky. The rugged slopes, a mix of exposed rock and snow, rise sharply from the green, forested foothills below, showcasing the mountain's majestic and distinct shape, making it perfect for an adventurous hiking tour.

A picturesque mountain village at sunset, featuring a central stone church with a tall bell tower. The village buildings have traditional stone roofs, and rolling green hills and mountain peaks stretch into the distance under soft, golden rays of sunlight—ideal for starting your hiking tour.

Three hikers traverse rocky terrain with snowy mountains in the backdrop. Reflected in a calm, clear body of water, they navigate the rugged surface on their hiking tour. The sky is clear and blue, enhancing the serene, picturesque landscape.

A red passenger train with large windows travels through a mountainous area with snowy peaks and a glacier in the background, offering a picturesque setting for those on a hiking tour. The sky is clear and blue, and the train is surrounded by lush green trees and rocky terrain.

Two hikers are walking along a narrow dirt trail in a mountainous area with snow-covered peaks in the background. On their hiking tour, the hikers, equipped with backpacks and trekking poles, appear to be enjoying the sunny weather and scenic surroundings with wildflowers nearby.

A breathtaking view of snow-covered mountains under a clear blue sky. The rugged terrain has a mix of rocky surfaces and patches of green grass in the foreground, some winding trails perfect for a hiking tour. The majestic peaks dominate the landscape, showcasing their natural beauty.

An individual wearing outdoor gear and carrying a backpack stands facing snow-capped mountains. The person is using trekking poles, immersing themselves fully in the hiking tour. The sky is clear and blue, providing a stunning view of the rugged mountain landscape.

The Matterhorn above wooden chalets in Zermatt

Hiker on a mountain trail below the Matterhorn

Glacier winding between peaks in the Swiss Alps

Hikers resting on a ridge facing snowy alpine peaks

Tour Highlights & Details:

Hotels:
– Zermatt, Switzerland: Hotel Silvana
– Sils Maria, Switzerland: Hotel Post

Highlights – Zermatt: The Matterhorn and the Matter valley, surrounded by 30 peaks topping 4,000 m (13,000 ft.); the Monte Rosa massif and Dufourspitze, the highest point in Switzerland; Gornergrat, a cog railway that travels 3,089 m (10,134 ft.) to an impressive overlook, and the Klein Matterhorn, the end point of Switzerlands’s highest cable car at 3,820 m (12,533 ft.) terrific. Having such impressive gondolas and cable cars and cog trains to our trail heads helps us keep above tree line affording incredible views of an area that holds 3/4 of all 4000-meter peaks in the Alps

Highlights – Sils Maria: Sils Maria a small village as charming as one can be is just 20 minutes from glitzy St. Moritz. St. Moritz is well know for good reason it is in the center of some of the best hiking and outdoor activities in Switzerland as is Sils Maria but without the glitz just unmatched charm. The Upper Engadine is certainly one of the most impressive landscapes in Switzerland. Sils Maria the gate to the romantic Fex Valley is idyllically embedded between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana. With only 750 inhabitants, Sils presents itself in an introspective, familiar and inviting manner. Besides the tremendous natural experience, the cultural offerings are also exquisite.

Guides: Shannon Harris, Lynne Laflamme

Is this tour for me?

Three guides lead this group of up to 12, so each day you choose your hike — easy, moderate or strenuous — and still share breakfast and dinner with everyone.

2027 price: $6,625 per person, 11 nights, including hotels, breakfast and dinner, in-country transport and luggage transfers.
Guided hiking tours since 1977, owner-led.
Traveling solo? About half our guests come on their own. You'll have your own room (single supplement $790) and hike with your group every day.

Matterhorn and Bernina Alps Hiking Tour