Walking the Bernese Highlights West

Cross Switzerland’s high mountain passes, from Mürren to Gstaad through lush, alpine valleys nestled between traditional Swiss villages

Walking the Bernese Highlights West

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Trip Fee

$ 2.555

Single Room Difference

$ 437

Date

27 June - 04 July 2026

Trip Information

Walking high in the mountains on the Bernese Highlights West offers a more challenging route than the Bernese Highlights East. Amazing views are the reward for your efforts and at every turn in the way you will be greeted by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery to be found in Switzerland - if not the whole of Europe. However, if you wish to opt out of any day's walk or should inclement weather descend, it is possible to travel between all overnight stops by public transport. Starting in perhaps the most beautiful village in the Bernese Oberland, perched high up above the Lauterbrunnen Valley is Murren. Above Murren rises the great peak of the Schilthorn, with its revolving restaurant made famous by James Bond. Walk up and over the high pass of Sefinenfurgge and continue to the remote valley of Griesalp, set against the backdrop of the Bluemlisalp massif. Continue through the Hohturli pass where views are utterly magnificent! Get up close to a number of glaciers in addition to the turquoise waters of Lake Oeschinensee in its stunning setting above Kandersteg. Set within the beautiful Kander valley, Kandersteg is home to an extraordinary amount of diverse Alpine flowers. Follow stunning mountain paths with incredible panoramic views before descending into the mountain village of Adelboden for the night. Another mountain pass awaits you as you head over to Lenk across scenic alpine meadows. Finally, you cross Trutlisbergpass, then down the valley to Gstaad, which despite being known for its prestige has remained truly Alpine.

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Region & Country & City

Europe: Swiss Alps, Switzerland

Included in the Price


- 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Navigation app 
- Luggage transfers between hotels 

Not Included In The Price


- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
- Visas or vaccinations
- Lunches & dinners
- Arrival and departure transfers (if booking a land only package)

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Murren

It is a good idea to add an extra day or two in Murren before starting your Bernese Highlights walk to get used to walking at high altitudes. We have several walks to chose from based here. Overnight Hotel Edelweiss, Murren.

Day 2 Murren to Greisalp

You begin with a steady ascent from Murren to Rotstockhutte. Enjoy a healthy lunch in this marvellous setting, before you climb the high pass of Sefinenfurgge which becomes quite steep towards the end. Descend on a scree section, dotted with wooden steps as you enter the attractive valley of Griesalp. Overnight Hotel Berghaus, Griesalp.

Day 3 Griesalp to Kandersteg

Another challenging but unforgettable day! Be prepared for an almost unrelenting ascent to reach Hohturli pass at 1,370m. Weather conditions permitting, the views are utterly magnificent! The descent is both long and steep in places, affording close up views of a number of glaciers in addition to the turquoise waters of Lake Oeschinensee in its stunning setting above Kandersteg. From Oeschinensee a cable car operates to Kandersteg eliminating the final descent of approx. 1mile. Overnight Hotel Blumlisalp 3*, Kandersteg.

Day 4 At Leisure in Kandersteg

A free day if you wish with time relaxing in the hotel or just wandering around this delightful village. Overnight Hotel Blumlisalp 3*, Kandersteg.

Day 5 Kandersteg to Adelboden

Not as tough as the previous days, as we suggest you use the Allmenalp cable car and then walk towards Bunderchrinde. Afterwards, you descend down to the valley, before one last ascent takes you up to the charming village of Adelboden. Overnight Hotel Adler, Adelboden.

Day 6 Adelboden to Lenk

Your walk today is a less dramatic ascent, much of it alongside pretty streams in woodland and then out onto the beautifully groomed pastures of upland Switzerland. The scenery is less rugged though there are still snow-capped peaks in view - you cross from one valley to another on easier paths mainly among scenic alpine meadows. Overnight Hotel Kreuz, Lenk.

Day 7 Lenk to Gstaad

Your climb out of Lenk today takes you above the Wallbach valley in a SW direction towards the Truttlisbergpass. Once you are clear of the forest the views grow increasingly stunning and you can see yesterday's walk behind you. You cross from Lenk over the Trutlisbergpass to Lauenen, then down the valley to Gstaad with superb views on both sides of the pass and a short gorge walk to add further dimension to the day. The valley descent (3 miles) can be avoided by catching the bus at Lauenen to Gstaad. Overnight Hotel Alphorn, Gstaad.

Day 8 Depart Gstaad

Say fond farewells to Switzerland as you depart on the train.

Travel Dates

27 June - 04 July 2026 $ 2.555

28 June - 05 July 2026 $ 2.555

29 June - 06 July 2026 $ 2.555

30 June - 07 July 2026 $ 2.555

01 - 08 July 2026 $ 2.660

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29 August - 05 September 2026 $ 2.555

30 August - 06 September 2026 $ 2.555

31 August - 07 September 2026 $ 2.555

01 - 08 September 2026 $ 2.450

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14 - 21 September 2026 $ 2.435

27 June - 04 July 2027 $ 2.690

28 June - 05 July 2027 $ 2.690

29 June - 06 July 2027 $ 2.690

30 June - 07 July 2027 $ 2.690

01 - 08 July 2027 $ 2.810

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30 July - 06 August 2027 $ 2.810

31 July - 07 August 2027 $ 2.810

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25 August - 01 September 2027 $ 2.810

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29 August - 05 September 2027 $ 2.705

30 August - 06 September 2027 $ 2.705

31 August - 07 September 2027 $ 2.705

01 - 08 September 2027 $ 2.600

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04 - 11 September 2027 $ 2.600

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07 - 14 September 2027 $ 2.600

08 - 15 September 2027 $ 2.600

09 - 16 September 2027 $ 2.600

10 - 17 September 2027 $ 2.600

11 - 18 September 2027 $ 2.600

12 - 19 September 2027 $ 2.600

13 - 20 September 2027 $ 2.600

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