Bernina Alps & Matterhorn Hiking Tour | Explore Sils Maria & Zermatt

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 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:

$5,990; single supplement: $790

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June 29 - July 10, 2025 – 11 Nights

Destinations: Sils Maria & Zermatt, Switzerland

Bernina Alps and Matterhorn Tour

June 29: meet guides in Zürich by 10 a.m. and travel by train to Sils Maria
June 30 and July 1 day-hike mountains above Upper Engadine Valley
July 2: free day to explore on your own
July 3 and July 4: day-hike mountains above Upper Engadine Valley
July 5: take the famous Glacier Express Train from St. Moritz to Zermatt
July 6 and 7: day-hike mountains above Matter Valley
July 8: free-day to explore on your own
July 9: day-hike mountains above Zermatt
July 10: travel by train to Zürich arriving by 11:30 a.m. for return flight

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Hikers on a narrow mountain trail enjoy a breathtaking hiking tour with snow-capped peaks and a clear blue sky in the background. Some hikers are wearing hats and backpacks. The trail is surrounded by lush, green slopes and rocky terrain, while low-lying clouds drift between the mountains.

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A scenic view of a snow-capped mountain range under a clear blue sky. Stone cairns are balanced on a foreground rocky outcrop, marking the route of an adventurous hiking tour, while patches of snow cover the surrounding rugged terrain and distant peaks.

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A scenic view of a snow-capped mountain range under a clear blue sky. In the foreground, there's a traditional wooden chalet with green shutters and a balcony, surrounded by lush green trees. This picturesque setting is an ideal starting point for a hiking tour in the pristine wilderness.

Hikers traverse a narrow trail on a lush, green mountainside under a clear blue sky. Snow-capped peaks rise majestically in the background, contrasting with the verdant slopes. Small patches of snow dot the rugged terrain as they embark on their hiking tour toward the distant summits.

A picturesque valley with a clear river winding through a dense forest of green and autumn foliage. In the background, a quaint village is nestled amidst rolling hills and majestic, rocky mountains partially covered in snow. The perfect setting for an unforgettable hiking tour under the clear sky.

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, Cristiano Berta, Lynne Laflamme

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