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SUMMARY:Global Adventure - Trek Across the Swiss Alps on the Via Alpina:  
 Part 2\, West
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250726
DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260504T104158Z
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CATEGORIES:Global Adventures
DESCRIPTION:The center of the European Alps is Switzerland\, and the Via A
 lpina is the classic long hike across Switzerland. This trek along the wes
 tern half of the Via Alpina from the charming ski town of Grindelwald unde
 r the looming Eiger\, Jungfrau and Mönch\, to the lovely city of Montreux
  on Lake Geneva\, is a bit more expensive than the first part due to a bit
  higher standard of lodgings  and more transport sections\, but OH the rew
 ards!   Our trek of 11 days\, 76 miles and over 28\,000 feet of gain inclu
 des not only the highlights of the Jungfrau region and the ridges over Lak
 e Geneva\, but also includes the gorgeous Oeschinensee (the leader's favor
 ite spot on the route - see the photo for this part) but also the two high
 est passes on the entire route (Sefinafurgga  at 7291’ and the Hohterli 
 at 9111’)\, and the chance to experience two quintessential\, rustic mou
 ntain huts.   We'll hike up to 11 miles and up to 5200’ gain per day (wi
 th some shorter easier days and one free day in town)\, enjoying intense p
 hysical challenge rewarded by incredible mountain and valley views\, pictu
 resque villages\, and mountain hotels\, guest houses and huts\, as well as
  some amazing gondola rides!  (and public transport options exist to skip 
 some or all of the distance and gain of a particular day\, at your own exp
 ense\, if you're feeling exhausted.)   No technical climbing is involved\,
  but there are very steep scree and cliff or slab sections and airy slope 
 traverses with some exposure\, sometimes aided by fixed cables\, so demons
 tration of confidence and recent experience with multi-day trekking on thi
 s type of terrain and difficulty will be required for leader permission (r
 eferences may be requested). We’ll carry daypacks\, and stay mostly in d
 ormitory lodgings and simple guest houses along the way\, and with most br
 eakfasts and some dinners provided. We’ll concentrate our hiking days on
  the highlights\, skipping some road walks and grueling\, less inspiring c
 limbs and descents by taking buses\, trains\, funiculars and cable cars fo
 r sections of many of the days (cost included) – but don’t worry\, the
 re will be plenty of walking and physical challenge! Return by train from 
 Montreux to Geneva or Zurich at the end. Luggage other than our trekking d
 aypacks can be stored at our hotel in Zurich during the trek if you plan t
 o return there\, or we can arrange for your luggage to be sent to Geneva t
 o wait for you there at the end if you decide to fly home from there.  It 
 isn’t possible to transfer your luggage along the way so you’ll need t
 o carry with you what you need for the entire trek. NOTE: THE MEMBER FEE S
 HOWN IS FOR THE 50% DEPOSIT ONLY.  IF YOU REGISTER FOR PARTS 1 AND 2 TOGET
 HER\, THERE WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT (~$500) FROM THE SUM OF THE TWO
  INDIVIDUAL TRIP FEES THAT WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE FINAL TRIP PAYMENT.)
LOCATION:Trek Across the Swiss Alps on the Via Alpina:  Part 2\, West
URL:https://www.mountaineers.org/activities/activities/global-adventure-tr
 ek-across-the-swiss-alps-on-the-via-alpina-part-2-west
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