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Call us on 01707 817260
Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Our walking holidays in Switzerland take you through the Swiss Alps at their most spectacular, flower-filled meadows, timber chalet villages, and snow-dusted peaks reached by cable car. Travel with a small group of fellow walkers, led by expert guides who know these mountains intimately.
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Escape to the enchanting, car-free village of Wengen and experience the very best of the Swiss Alps. Surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery, flower-filled meadows, and breathtaking views of the iconic Jungfrau, this holiday combines easy walking with effortless exploration using Switzerland's superb network of mountain trains and cable cars. From peaceful alpine trails to unforgettable panoramic viewpoints, every day reveals a new wonder.
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We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
Search all Leisurely, Grade 3 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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The Matterhorn is simply incredible. You must see it with your own eyes! Beneath the world’s most immediately recognisable mountain lies the village of Zermatt, our alpine home for a week of breathtaking views.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
Search all Leisurely, Grade 3 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Adelboden is a Swiss delight, set at the foot of the dramatic Wildstrubel and surrounded by the Bernese Oberland Alps. It is the perfect setting for an unforgettable summer venture – with remarkable views of the magical alps, towering waterfalls, and easy access to a network of cable cars to some superb high level mountain walking.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
Search all Leisurely, Grade 3 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Situated high on a mountain plateau in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg is a charming traditional Swiss village offering classic winter walking paths and breathtaking alpine scenery, with stunning panoramic views. During Christmas, the village transforms into a magical alpine retreat with festive lights, cosy chalets, and seasonal markets. Enjoy peaceful snowy trails, warm hospitality, and authentic Swiss traditions, making it a perfect, memorable Christmas escape in the mountains.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Usually, your walk will take up the whole day at a moderate pace. Terrain will often be hilly and paths generally good. Note that on holidays in mountainous areas, expect some rougher paths. An average walk length is 6 miles but expect this to vary from as little as 3 miles on a sightseeing day and up to 10 miles on a full day dependant on the amount of ascent and decent required.
Search all Moderate, Grade 4 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 6 miles; Ascent/Descent 500m; Terrain: sometimes hilly and undulating on good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
Switzerland boasts some of the most spectacular hiking trails in the world, and our holidays take you to many of the very best:
The Eiger Trail — walk in the shadow of the iconic Eiger North Face
The Five Lakes Walk in Zermatt — see the Matterhorn reflected in a string of alpine lakes
Aletsch Glacier Panorama Trail — explore Europe's largest glacier on this UNESCO World Heritage site
Via Alpina — walk a stretch of the classic long-distance alpine route through Switzerland
Lauterbrunnen Valley — discover waterfalls and meadows in the "Valley of 72 Waterfalls"
The Swiss Path — follow the historic mountain trail around Lake Lucerne
We'll take you across the Schanfigg Valley for views from the Langwiesser Aussicht, stopping at the colourful hamlets of Chüpfen and Dörfli before riding the Madrisa Gondola above emerald valleys thick with wildflowers. In Kandersteg, nestled at the foot of the Kander valley, we'll walk the Gemmi Pass to reach the Daubensee at over 2,200 metres, with Swiss cowbells ringing out across the alpine meadows along the way.
Our expert leaders bring decades of experience in Switzerland and the Alps to every holiday we run here, from moderate walks among the pistes of the Jungfrau to more challenging routes across the Mont Blanc massif and the Grisons. On our toughest mountain days, you'll be accompanied by an IML-qualified leader, internationally certified for mountain leadership, so you can tackle the more demanding terrain with complete confidence. Whichever holiday suits you, we take care of every detail, leaving you free to enjoy some of the most beautiful walking in Europe.
From the physical benefits of gentle walking to the joy of unhurried discovery, find out why a slower walking holiday might be the best you've ever taken.
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Part three of Switzerland being explored by our expert walk leader Jane reveals valuable revelations and reflections.
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Read part two of Jane Ascroft's Swiss adventure as she walks into the villages time forgot.
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Ramble Worldwide walking holiday leader Jane Ascroft takes her first steps into Switzerland's hidden paradise.
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In part three of Ramble Worldwide leader Avril's adventures, she embraces a majestic vista of Switzerland's raw mountain landscape from the Glacier 3000.
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Avril reveals the charm and culture in part two of her walking holiday in the Swiss alps.
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Join Avril as she shares an insightful story from her field notes of Switzerland's tranquil Les Diablerets.
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