The Alps cover seven countries
and is famous for huts and inns over traditional tents and camping gear. The
range months of May to October are a good time of the year to embark on such a
journey. Alpine hiking is widely seen as a rewarding and unique experience, something that you can consider as a part of your life's
bucket list - along with other adventure-seeking loved ones.
Chamonix Mont-Blanc Swiss Alp
This famous Swiss alp trek,
featuring the highest point of the Swiss alps does not just have the
traditional Swiss charm that makes it a deadly combination of beauty, ferocity
as a hiking trail, and memorable quality. Its snowcap is also lauded as the majestic inspiration for the Mont Blanc fountain pens,
also lauded as the summit of fountain pen standards among enthusiasts.
The Mont-Blanc traverses three
countries: Italy, France, and Switzerland. One of its popular starting points
is an hour and a half away from Geneva airport. This is a preferred point of
entry for Mont-Blanc hikers and the journey takes an average of one week to
traverse properly with tourist stopovers at strategically located inns.
The Heidi Trail in Maienfield, Graubunden
The Heidi Trail is a 12-kilometer route of verdant
beauty, youth, verve, and poetic inspiration. The famous Johanna Spyri Heidi
novels gave its moniker as "The Heidi Trail." It's situated in the
Maienfield of Graubunden. The Heidi house that can be found in the middle of
the trail has since been turned into a museum to the delight of its tourist
hikers. This is a more beginner-friendly leg. It can be followed by the more
advanced Heidalp hike that lasts an additional four hours for more hardcore
adventure seekers.
Unlike the Mont Blanc, which
starts off at the airport and a shuttle van, the main starting point of this
hike is the Maienfield railway station in Switzerland. The best months to visit
are also longer than the usual alpine hikes and can happen anywhere between
April and November.
Zermatt and Matterhorn
While the ones mentioned above
pertain to a trail or two, Zermatt differentiates itself as a world of
mountains on its own right. It has access to more than 400 kilometers of trail
hiking grounds and 38 peaks for tourists of varying mountaineering skill
levels.
As it's incredibly popular, it's
also a romantic destination and a place for food trips and other gastronomic
delights. The diverse amount of hiking trails in this region make both do it
yourself (DIY) treks and planned trails accessible to most visitors. The most
picturesque and breathtaking views can be found in the pilgrimage to the five
lakes: Moosjisee, Stellisee, Leisee, Grindjisee, and Grunsee.
Berchtesgaden Alps
In Austria and Germany's alps
lies a verdant gem of its own. The Berchtesgaden Alps boast of having a
national park within the alps and sets it a cut above the rest because of its
unique structure. The center is within Bavaria, Germany and Salzburg, Austria.
Italy Dolomites
This inn-to-inn dolomite traversing the alps goes from Gardena Valley to Cortina d'Ampezzo in Italy.
It's still an alpine trek, but it boasts of additional colors from limestones.
It's also rich in wildflowers, sunny skies, and lined by luxurious hotels or
lodging of five-star quality.
The typical journey begins at
Ortisei then proceeds to Schlernhaus and Platkofel. Afterward, it goes to
Selva, Corvara, San Cassiano, Rifugio Lagazuoi, and finally, a transfer to
Cortina. The whole journey takes a week and you can find many sample itineraries
of its hike online.
A more hassle-free option is to
book an expert in alpine hiking to plan your tour of the Swiss alps. This way,
you have more time to enjoy your journey and destination instead of furrowing
your brows over the nuts and bolts that other seasoned travel planners in the
Swiss alps have already navigated expertly with their numerous clients.
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