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GRINDELWALD TRAIL - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY Experience the rich, green alpine scenery of the Bernese Oberland on this fantastic walking holiday through the foothills of the Swiss . The mighty peaks of the , Monch and surround you as you meander along forest tracks past mountain villages rich in local tradition. The alpine air will refresh and invigorate the senses and the local cuisine will be a welcome sight after a days walking amongst the snow capped mountains.

Your journey begins in , a popular tourist town located between Lake and Lake . You start by heading up to the ‘’ where you are rewarded with magnificent views from the fabulous mountain hotel at the top.

Heading to Grindelwald takes you down the mountain path or alternatively in a cable car to explore this popular mountain village. The walk continues up to where you gain spectacular views across to the North Face of the Eiger.

The final stage of the walk heads to Murren which is a small and cosy village. Its famous for its revolving Tour: Grindelwald Trail restaurant and is where the film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’, was set. Being traffic free, Code: WSwSGT the village is a nice relaxed way to end the holiday. The overall walking on this holiday is relaxed and there Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday are always options to take cable cars or trains on certain days if you prefer the easier option. Price: See Website Single Supplement: See Website Fabulous walking combined with traditional Hotel, Guest House and one Mountain Hotel accommodation. Dates: 25th June - 17th Sep Breakfast is provided every morning and an evening meal is also included on 3 nights. Baggage transfer Days: 8 Days (6 Walking Days) (except for day 2) and great backup are of course included to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your Nights: 7 Nights stay in the . Start/Finish: Interlaken/Murren Grade: Moderate

HIGHLIGHTS Is It For Me? What more could you ask for than wonderful and scenic alpine walking, combined with  The mighty trio of mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau tasty local . This walking holi- day will appeal to those who are looking to  Wild colourful alpine flowers and lush forest walking escape to the mountains. Refresh your mind  Exhilarating walking along mountain paths and many cable car options and discover the Bernese Oberland region of  Traditional, local Swiss cuisine at your overnight accommodation the Swiss Alps.

WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? What’s Included? Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays. As passionate and regular walkers Accommodation: 4 Nights in traditional we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding walking hotels, 2 nights in a guest house and one holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great walking routes, breathtaking scenery and warm, night in a mountain hotel. welcoming accommodation are all guaranteed. Meals: Breakfast included every morning and 3 evening meals included. From your contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows the area intimately. Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth transfer included (except on Day 2) knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions. Info Pack: Detailed route notes and maps on arrival and emergency support from our Self guided walking holidays are the very best way to explore a new destination. Pre booked local Swiss partner. accommodation, detailed route notes and maps, baggage transfer and local backup support mean you can relax and enjoy your time walking in . GRINDELWALD TRAIL

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DAY 2 Gletscherschlucht. You can take the train up to DETAILED ITINERARY Kleine Scheidegg if you are disinclined to walk a Train to the and section. Our Itinerary includes 6 days walking and 7 walk to Faulhorn Walk: 10 km, 4.5 hrs, 1140m ascent / 100m Nights in a mixture of Hotels, Guest Houses and Today starts with a spectacular train ride via descent one mountain hotel. Breakfast is included every to the top of the Schynige Platte. morning as are 3 evening meals. Dramatic views all around to the trio of Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/ Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B Code: WSwSGT mountains - the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. The walking is spectacular along the high route to the Days: 8 (5-6 Walking Days) DAY 5 Nights: 7 mountain guesthouse on the peak of Faulhorn. Grade: Moderate Rest day in Kleine Scheidegg Walk: 11 km, 4.5hrs, 800m ascent / 100 m descent Have a rest on the mountain pass of Kleine Scheidegg or experience one of the many walks Day Route Km Overnight: Berghotel Faulhorn - DB&B on offer. One of the most spectacular ones takes you along the foot of the Eiger North face up to 1 Arrive Interlaken The Faulhorn mountain hotel is the highest hotel 2 Walk to Faulhorn (no 11 in Switzerland, it is situated on top of a mountain the Eigergletscher station where you can travel luggage transfer) so its very remote. The mountain hotel is basic back to Kleine Scheidegg, you may be in luck 3 Walk to Grindelwald 20 but offers traditional hospitality, food and and see a team of climbers on their way up the 4 Walk to Kleine Scheidegg 10 rewarding views. Please Note: No luggage vertical cliffs of the Eiger. 5 Rest Day in Kleine transfer is included today due to remote Scheidegg Overnight: Kleine Scheidegg Hotel - Hotel/ location. 6 Walk to Murren 18 Restaurant Bahnhof - DB&B 7 Walk up to the / 4 DAY 3 overnight Murren Walk: Ranging from 5 - 10km, 2 - 4.5hrs, 100- 8 Onward travel Walk to Grindelwald 750m ascent / 170 - 850m descent depending on walk. Todays walk heads down from the mountain to your destination of Grindelwald. The first stretch DAY 6 of today’s walk heads down to Lake Bachsee - a DETAILED DESCRIPTION Walk to Murren famous sight with a backdrop of the peak. From here there are a couple of walking Today you head down following the railway line DAY 1 options down to Grindelwald both with fabulous to the village of and further on to Arrive Interlaken views over to the north face of the wetterhorn - at the bottom of the valley. Its one of most difficult walls to climb in the Alps. worth taking a short detour to visit the highest Interlaken is a well-known tourist destination waterfall of the region before you start the short Walk: 20 km, 6 hrs, 100m ascent / 1750m located in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It ascent to Murren. The village of Murren will be descent is easily accessible by train from both Zurich your base for the next 2 nights and offers a lot of (2hrs 15mins) and Geneva (3hrs) - both involve Overnight: Grindelwald Hotel - Waldhotel entertainment but is still traditional and is one change of train usually in . There are Bellary - B&B completely free of cars. low cost flights from the UK/Europe to both Zurich and Geneva. DAY 4 Walk: 18km, 6.5hrs, 840m ascent / 1250m descent Interlaken is located between and Walk to Kleine Scheidegg . It is surrounded by the three Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue - Today you climb quite a steep ascent with mountain peaks of the Eiger, Monch and B&B striking views across to the Eiger which towers Jungfrau. above your head. Its worthwhile taking the short Overnight: Interlaken Hotel - Hotel Derby - BB detour to visit the impressive gorge called

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DAY 7 the most from this holiday. Baggage Transfer Rest Day in Murren Navigation Your bags will be transferred between your accommodation as per your itinerary (except for Today can be a rest day or we suggest climbing The routes on this walk are not way-marked but on Day 2 when you need to carry an overnight up to the Schilthorn a mountain which has we provide you with detailed route notes and pack due to the remote location). We ask you to become famous all over the world as its where maps to follow each step. limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg per the James Bond Film ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret person. Service’ was filmed. There is a revolving Accommodation restaurant and spectacular views of the We specifically select your accommodation in Equipment surrounding mountains. You can then take a local, family run hotels, guest houses and Your information pack has a detailed equipment cable car back down to your Hotel in Murren. mountain hotels to ensure that you enjoy every list which includes standard walking gear such as minute of your stay in Switzerland. They all offer Walk: 7 - 10km, 4.5 - 6.5hrs, 960m ascent / good walking boots or shoes, warm and a warm welcome to walkers, traditional 1340m descent waterproof clothes and a day pack. hospitality and delicious local food. The Overnight: Murren Hotel - Hotel Bellevue - mountain hotels are basic with shared facilities. B&B TRAVEL INFORMATION Alternate accommodation DAY 8 During high season, you might be booked into a Onward Travel different accommodation which is not listed in the Getting to Interlaken description, and the start or end of some of your You can take the train from Murren to Grutschalp Interlaken is located in the Bernese Oberland walking routes may be slightly altered. Any where a cable car runs down to Lauterbrunnen. between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun and can be alternative accommodation will be of the same or Continue on the train to Berner Oberland Bahn to accessed by the following transport: better standard as those described and details Interlaken Ost where the trains now connect to will all be sent to you. bern and onwards to Basel of Zurich/Geneva. By Air - You can either fly into Zurich Airport or Geneva Airport (both in Switzerland). Many low Single Rooms cost and charter airlines fly from both the UK and HOLIDAY INFORMATION If you require single rooms within your party we Europe. would be happy to accommodate you although From Zurich - You can take a train from there is a single room supplement payable. Additional Nights and Extensions Zurich to Interlaken - (approx. 2hr 15mins, You can add additional nights at any point along Solo Walkers usually involving a change in Bern) Train the walk, please contact us for more details. schedules can be found on the Swiss Rail This holiday is available for solo walkers but we Network. Tailor Made Holidays would recommend that you are experienced in walking and navigating alone. If you are travelling From Geneva - You can catch a train from We are always more than happy to tailor our solo the holiday is slightly more expensive as Geneva to Interlaken - (approx. 3hrs usually, standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what some costs are not shared. involving a change in Bern) Train schedules can you would like and we will be happy to arrange a be found on the Swiss Rail Network tailor made walking holiday. Meals Getting from Murren Grade & Fitness A delicious breakfast is included each morning and dinner is included on three of your nights. From Murren you can take the train to Grutschalp This walking holiday is graded Moderate. Daily Most accommodations are happy to provide a (15mins) and then take the cable car to walks are a mixture of alpine paths and forest packed lunch - this should be requested on lauterbrunnen. From here you can catch the trails. A couple of days are long and some of the arrival. Or you can pick up lunch in the village or train back to Interlaken where you can connect to trails are undulating in parts and you may need a stop along the trail. Your route notes have Zurich (2hrs 15 mins) or Geneva (3hrs). Please head for heights! You should be a regular walker details for each day including rest stops and check the Swiss Rail network for up to date and have a good level of walking fitness to get places of interest. timetables. GRINDELWALD TRAIL

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 A pre-departure information pack initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all PRICE AND AVAILABILITY monies paid to us, including repatriation if  24-hour assistance by phone from our local required (this insurance will not cover repatriation contact. Price to the country of origin for the passengers  Train transfer from Interlaken to Schynige outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or Please refer to our website for up to date prices Platte on Day 2 curtailment of your travel arrangements due to and availability.  Return travel by rail from Murren to Interlaken. the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd Availability There is no requirement for Financial Protection Excluded of day trips, and none is provided. This This walking holiday is available from 25th June insurance is only valid for packages booked that to 17th September. It is available daily between  Flights and transfers to first / from last DO NOT include flights. these dates. accommodation Book with Confidence. We are a member of Travel Insurance  Travel to and from Switzerland ABTA which means you have the benefit of It is a condition of booking with us that you have  Travel Insurance ABTA’s assistance and Code of Conduct. We provide full financial protection for your money. suitable travel insurance that covers you for  Personal expenses such as drinks, phone cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury. It is calls, extra transfers, tips, etc. This Insurance has been arranged by always advisable to book insurance as soon as International Passenger Protection Limited and you confirm your holiday.  Any items not specifically mentioned in the program underwritten by Insurers who are members of the Association of British Insurers & Lloyds

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 Accommodation for 7 nights in a mix of Hotels, BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE Guest houses and one Mountain Hotel  7 breakfasts Financial Security  3 Dinners In accordance with "The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours  Luggage Transport (apart from Day 2) Regulations1992" all passengers booking with  Detailed route notes and maps on arrival Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the