GSTAAD & SCHILTHORN HIKING - GSTAAD AND SCHILTHORN

Individual transfer to your hotel in Gstaad and check in. Gstaad is world-renowned for its high level of hospitality, whilst also being situated in one of the most beautiful parts of Switzer-land. The perfect way of getting to know the area is by taking one of the many scenic rides available with horse and carriage, with the ride to Lauenensee particularly special. These can be booked locally. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.

The diverse landscapes in the Destination Gstaad can easily be explored on foot. There are trails to suit every taste, including Alpine tours, multi-day routes, family hikes, theme trails and walks - in fact, the offer is virtually unlimited. With the GSTAAD CARD most of the starting points are easy to reach. On your second day, why not try taking the cable car up to the Wisp-ile from where there are numerous hiking trails. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and take the short walk/transfer to the station, from where the rail journey along the Golden Pass Line will allow you to experience dramatic scenery synonymous with Switzerland from the comfort of your seat in a Panoramic carriage. Changing at Interlaken Ost, the journey continues to Lauterbrunnen a nd then onwards to Stechelberg, from where you take the cableway to Mürren and check in to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a drink on the terrace before exploring Mürren on foot. Dinner is included this evening at the hotel.

Today is all about experiencing the high-alpine world of the Schilthorn. Setting for James Bond’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”, it offers unrivalled views across the Bernese Ober-land and beyond. The revolving restaurant at Piz Gloria not only offers a unique setting, it also allows you to relive some of the scenes from the movie itself, which is then further highlight at “Bond World” – the onsite museum completely dedicated to the production of the film. If the weather permits, take a hike down back to the village from Birg to further enjoy the views towards the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. Dinner is again included this evening at the hotel.

The final morning of the trip offers ample time to enjoy a mid-morning coffee at Allmendhubel, reached by a historic funicular from the centre of the village. Chill out on the terrace and enjoy further breathtaking views before a final hike down back to Mürren. Late check-out from the hotel can be arranged to allow for a further full day in the area and additional overnights at your hotel can also be arranged.