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HIGH TRAIL TO THE MATTERHORN - SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY SUMMARY The Matterhorn is one of the highest peaks in the , its dramatic pyramid peak stands proudly at 4478m. Discover the beauty of this wondrous mountain as you walk along the from Brig down to on our self guided walking holiday. Follow the trail along steep mountain passes with striking views of snow capped peaks. Experience the warmth of the locals in traditional Swiss villages and tuck into a cheese fondue at the end of a hard day of walking. Search for wild flowers and marvel at the landscapes on this wonderful walking adventure in the .

Your journey begins in the small, charming city of Brig in south west . Very soon you make your way up to the high walking trails overlooking pleasant valleys and along steep mountain passes. Follow ever changing scenery as you head south passing , Saas Fee and along the King’s Route. An experience not to be missed is staying at the remote mountain hut - ‘Europahuette’, situated high in the . Continue south following the trail and eventually you catch the first glimpse of the spectacular Matterhorn in the distance. The walk finishes in Zermatt the popular tourist town and its worth spending a bit of time here to relax after your walking adventure. Tour: High Trail to the Matterhorn Code: WSwSHTM Fabulous walking combined with a mix of traditional family accommodation. Breakfast is provided every Type: Self-Guided Walking Holiday morning and an evening meal is also included on 5 nights. Baggage transfer (apart from Days 2 and 6) Price: See Website great backup are of course included to ensure that you enjoy every minute of your stay in the Swiss Alps. Single Supplement: See Website Dates: Early July - early Sep Days: 8 Days (6 Walking Days) HIGHLIGHTS Nights: 7 Nights Start/Finish: Brig/Zermatt : Moderate to Strenuous • Impressive views across to the Matterhorn • Wild colourful alpine flowers Is It For Me? • Exhilarating high alpine walking Head to the Swiss Alps for some exhilarating • Traditional, local swiss cuisine at your overnight accommodation walking, dramatic landscapes and experi- ence the warmth from the friendly locals. WHY CHOOSE A SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAY WITH US? With wonderful high alpine walking, this walking holiday will leave you invigorated Macs Adventure specialise in great value self guided walking holidays. As passionate and regular walkers and refreshed. Carefully chosen accommo- we know what makes for an unforgettable trip and we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding walking dation with wonderful local dinners make this holidays with every last detail taken care of. Great walking routes, breath-taking scenery and warm, a walk one not to be missed! welcoming accommodation are all guaranteed. From your first contact with Macs Adventure you will deal with a specialist who knows the area intimately. What’s Included? They help you plan every aspect of your holiday and to make the most of your time with their in-depth Accommodation: 5 Nights in Traditional Hotels, 1 night in a Guesthouse and 1 night knowledge of the route, accommodation and must-see attractions. in a Mountain Hut (shared facilities). Self guided walking holidays are the very best way to explore a new destination. Pre booked Meals: Breakfast included every morning accommodation, detailed route notes and maps, baggage transfer as necessary and local backup support and 5 evening meals included. Baggage Transfer: Door-to-door baggage mean you can relax and enjoy your time walking. transfer included (apart from Day 2 and Day Our Itinerary includes 6 Days walking and 7 Nights accommodation. Breakfast is included every morning 6) and 5 evening meals are also included. Info Pack: Detailed route notes and maps on arrival and emergency support from our Code: WSwHTM local Swiss partner. Days: 8 (6 Walking Days) Nights: 7 Grade: Moderate to Strenuous HIGH TRAIL TO THE MATTERHORN

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Remember to pack your bag for your overnight views over to magnificent snow covered DETAILED ITINERARY as no luggage transfer is included today (it is mountains. It’s a very popular walk but you need possible to pay extra for a transfer; please see to be careful as some of the slopes can be steep

our option pricing). and exposed. You slowly ascent the Hanningalp

from where you have the choice to either walk or Walk: 21km, 7.5 hrs, 1250m ascent / 1020m take the cable car to Grachen where you hotel descent for the night is located (cable car payable *Shorter Walk: 14km, 5hs, 660m ascent / 700m locally)*. Day Route Km descent Walk: 19 km, 7.5hrs, 1000m ascent/ 1110m 1 Arrive Brig and overnight Overnight: Simplon Hotel - - DB&B descent 2 Walk to Simplon 14-21 *Shorter Walk: 16km 6h30, 1000m ascent / 600m 3 Walk to Gspon 12-15 DAY 3 4 Walk to Saas Fee 21-24 descent Walk to Gspon 5 Walk to Grachen 16-19 Overnight: Grachen Hotel - Sonne - DB&B 6 Walk to Europahutte 14 Start the day with a minor ascent as you make 7 Walk to Zermatt 14-18 DAY 6 8 Onward travel your way across the Bistinepass (2417m). You will soon reach the beautiful untouched Nanz Walk to the Europahuette Valley. Alpine flowers guide the way down to the DAY 1 bottom of the valley with its impressive mountain Today you follow the start of the ‘Kings Route’ range high above. Before long you will cross which connects Grachen with Zermatt. It is the Arrive Brig another pass and descend gently to the village of highlight of the walk as you follow the high route Gspon, high above the Matter Valley, where you along the Europaweg which is a demanding but Brig is located in southwest Switzerland (The will be staying tonight. very popular path. Staying at the Europahuette ). You can fly into both Zurich and Geneva is a fabulous experience, it is a recently built Airports and take the direct train service to Brig. Walk: 16 km, 6 hrs, 920m ascent / 1020m mountain hut that is perfect for walkers. The journey times take (2hrs 20 mins) and (2hrs descent Wonderful views and the anticipation of the sight 45mins) respectively. Please check the Swiss of the Matterhorn on tomorrow’s walk will excite Rail network for up to date timetables. Overnight: Gspon Hotel you. Brig is a small and charming town with many of DAY 4 Walk: 14 km, 7hrs, 1030m ascent and 400 its houses Italian in appearance. Your Walk to Saas Fee descent information pack including route notes and maps will be waiting for you at your Hotel in Brig, relax Leave Gspon behind and continue on the trail, Overnight: Mountain Hut - Europahuette - DB&B and unwind in the Hotel before your walking following lush green covered fields and paths adventure! surrounded by beautiful alpine flowers. Slowly you ascend to the highest point of the day as you Overnight: Brig Hotel - Ambassador - DB&B The Europahuette is a wonderful mountain hut. cross the steep slopes of the . You You will be sharing a room with others and your DAY 2 then head down to the bottom of the Matter luggage won't be transferred today. You will Valley, Saas Grund. From here you can either Walk to Simplon need to pack a sleeping liner for the mountain walk or take the bus for the final stretch to Saas hut. Fee (payable locally) Today starts with a short bus ride then a cable DAY 7 car journey up to Rosswald. You pass through Walk: 18km, 6.5 hrs, 700m ascent/780m descent little quaint valleys, crossing steams and Walk to Zermatt travelling across steep and rugged slopes. A Overnight: Saas Fee Hotel - Tenne - B&B head for heights is recommended! Today you will finally have the opportunity to DAY 5 catch a glimpse of the famous Matterhorn If you wish, you can shorten your walk by taking Walk to Grachen mountain. It is one of the highest alps in a bus from Rothwald to the standing tall at 4,478 metres. From the (payable locally)*. Todays route takes you high above the Matter Europahuette, both of today's potential routes Valley where you are rewarded with panoramic descend towards the village of Randa, which is HIGH TRAIL TO THE MATTERHORN

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situated below the hut on the valley floor. This walking holiday is graded Moderate to packed lunch - this should be requested on Strenuous. Daily walks are a mixture of high arrival. Or you can pick up lunch in the village or Easier option: Descend into Randa and to the alpine paths and forest trails. There are long stop along the trail. Your route notes have banks of the river Mattervispa, whose milky-blue details for each day including rest stops and waters you then follow upstream to Zermatt. This TRIP INFORMATION places of interest. is an easy walk, allowing you to fully enjoy the views of the mountains surrounding you. Baggage Transfer days and some high and steep paths to follow so Challenging option: Descend to just before a head for heights is a must! You should be a Your bags will be transferred between your Randa and then climb back up to Europaweg keen regular walker and have a good level of accommodation as per your itinerary. We ask (which is unfortunately blocked right after the walking fitness to get the most from this holiday. you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to Europahütte; hence the diversion). Back on this 20kg per person. Please note on Day 2 and track, you follow the mountain slope, high above Navigation Day 6 there is no luggage transfer available. the valley. The track in places leads through The routes on this walk are not all waymarked You will need to pack your day pack with any short tunnels and through sections where the but we provide you with detailed route notes and required clothes/toiletries for that night and the way has been carved into the rock face. maps to follow each days walk. next day. Eventually you reach the Täschalp, a place with a small restaurant and a fantastic view of the Accommodation Equipment impressive . From here you descend We specifically select your accommodation in Your information pack has a detailed equipment to the valley floor and you walk for the last 2 km local, family run hotels, guest houses and one list which includes standard walking gear such as through a lovely forest of larch trees to Zermatt. mountain hut to ensure that you enjoy every good walking boots or shoes, warm and Easier Walk: 14km, 4h30, 250m ascent / 850m minute of your stay in Switzerland. They all offer waterproof clothes and a day pack. descent a warm welcome to walkers, traditional hospitality and delicious local food. We aim to Getting to Brig Challenging Walk: 18km, 7h45, 1050m ascent / give you an authentic experience and use Brig is located in southwest Switzerland (The 1620m descent traditional chalet type hotels and guest houses. Valais). Overnight: Zermatt Hotel - - B&B Alternate accommodation Air - You can fly into both Zurich and Geneva DAY 8 During high season, you might be booked into a Airports in Switzerland. Many low cost airlines fly Onward Travel different accommodation which is not listed in the here from the UK and Europe. description, and the start or end of some of your Train - From both Zurich and Geneva you can This morning you are free to leave after breakfast walking routes may be slightly altered. Any or why not add on a few extra night in Zermatt to take the direct train service to Brig. The journey alternative accommodation will be of the same or times take (2hrs 20 mins) and (2hrs 45mins) experience the wonderful village and views of the better standard as those described and details Matterhorn. respectively. Please check the Swiss Rail will all be sent to you. network for up to date timetables. Additional Nights and Extensions Single Rooms Getting from Zermatt You can add additional nights at any point along If you require single rooms within your party we Zermatt is located on the south west corner of the walk, please contact us for more details. It is would be happy to accommodate you although recommended to add an additional nights in Switzerland only 10k from the Italian border. You there is a single room supplement payable. can reach Zurich in approx. (3hrs 20 mins) by Zermatt at the end of your walk. Solo Walkers train with one change. Geneva can be reached Tailor Made Holidays by train in approx. (2hrs 45mins). This holiday is not available for solo walkers due We are always more than happy to tailor our to the tough and sometimes remote terrain. Price standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what Please refer to our website for up to date prices you would like and we will be happy to arrange a Meals and availability. tailor made walking holiday. A delicious breakfast is included each morning Grade & Fitness and dinner is included on five of your nights. Availability Most accommodations are happy to provide a This walking holiday is available from 2nd July to HIGH TRAIL TO THE MATTERHORN

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Optional Extras TRAVEL INFORMATION • Single room supplement(s) if applicable 10th September. It is available daily between • Solo walker supplement if applicable these dates. • Airport transfers Travel Insurance • Additional nights during the holiday. It is a condition of booking with us that you have suitable travel insurance that covers you for cancellation, curtailment, illness or injury. It is HOW TO BOOK always advisable to book insurance as soon as you confirm your holiday. • Luggage Transfer on Day 2.

Included Once you have read all the information in this • Accommodation for 7 nights in a mix of hotels, factsheet or our website and would like to go guest houses and mountain huts ahead with your booking you can book securely online at www.macsadventure.com or by • 7 breakfasts telephone on +44 (0) 141 530 8886. • 5 Dinners Financial Security • Luggage transport as per itinerary In accordance with "The Package Travel, • Detailed route notes and maps on arrival • A pre-departure information pack BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE • 24-hour assistance by phone from our local Package Holidays and Package Tours contact. Regulations1992" all passengers booking with • Return travel by train from Zermatt to Brig. Macs Adventure Ltd are fully protected for the initial deposit and subsequently the balance of all

monies paid to us, including repatriation if Excluded required (this insurance will not cover repatriation to the country of origin for the passengers • Flights and transfers to first / from last outside of the EU), arising from cancellation or accommodation curtailment of your travel arrangements due to • Travel to and from Switzerland the insolvency of Macs Adventure Ltd. • Travel Insurance ABTA Member Statement • Personal expenses such as drinks, phone Macs Adventure Holidays is a Member of ABTA. calls, extra transfers, tips, etc. ABTA and ABTA. Members help holidaymakers • Any items not specifically mentioned in the to get the most from their travel and assist when program things don’t go according to plan. We are obliged to maintain a high standard of service to you by • Bus from Brig to Brig-Ried ABTA’s Code of Conduct. www.abta.com Cable car up to Rosswald on Day 2 (approx. • CHF20 per person)