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See. Zermatt’s Five Lakes Trail See the Matterhorn from this trail. Mürren Car-free village framing the Eiger trio. Gemmi Pass Hike this scenic pass in the Alps. Barry Foundation Book guided hikes with Saint Bernards near Great Saint Bernard Pass.

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Stay. Verbier Recommended for mountain bikers. 16th-Century Hotel A transformed historic hotel in the Swiss Alps.

Lonely PlanetOct 3, 2026

12 Best Things to Do in the Swiss Alps

From biking and hiking to wildlife watching, experience the best of the Swiss Alps with this guide to the top things to do.

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  • Swiss National ParkSightZernez, SwitzerlandTry for wildlife watchers
  • Five Lakes TrailTrailZermatt, SwitzerlandSee the Matterhorn from Zermatt’s trail
  • Gemmi PassTrailLeukerbad, SwitzerlandHike the historic pass, accessible by cable car
  • VerticAlp funicularSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandRide to the Emosson dam
  • Emosson damSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandVisit for sheer expanse and dizzying views
  • Hotel SchwarenbachHotelLeukerbad, SwitzerlandDating from 1742, stop for a restorative drink
  • OeschinenseeSightKandersteg, SwitzerlandJewel-like lake accessible by cable car
  • Mont-Blanc ExpressAttractionMartigny, SwitzerlandTrain from Martigny to Châtelard
  • Vieux EmossonSightChâtelard, SwitzerlandSecond, older dam with a mountain hut
  • Swiss Alpine ClubPlaceBern, SwitzerlandBook cabins through the club
  • Tour des MuveransTrailOvronnaz, SwitzerlandMagnificent 33km circular route
  • Cabane RambertHotelOvronnaz, SwitzerlandDepuis la terrasse de la cabane Rambert, vous bénéficierez d’un point de vue exceptionnel sur la plupart des Alpes…
  • EigerSightGrindelwald, SwitzerlandIt is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau…
  • MönchSightGrindelwald, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and the Jungfrau, it forms a highly recognisable group of mountains, visible from far away.
  • Schilthorn summit stationSightMürren, SwitzerlandStood in for Blofeld’s lair in James Bond film
  • GimmelwaldNeighborhoodMürren, SwitzerlandHamlet reached by via ferrata from Mürren
  • Grimsel PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Furka and Susten
  • Furka PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Grimsel and Susten
  • Susten PassTrailGuttannen, SwitzerlandPart of a circular route with Grimsel and Furka
  • GelmerbahnSightGuttannen, SwitzerlandEurope’s steepest funicular up to Gelmer lake
  • Refuge du Lac de DerborenceHotelOvronnaz, Switzerland
  • JungfrauSightGrindelwald, Switzerland
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OutsideAug 18

Hike Through the Swiss Alps With the World’s Most Famous Rescue Dogs

Need another reason to book a hiking trip to the Swiss Alps? You can explore the mountains alongside the dogs who have roamed them for centuries.

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Lonely PlanetJul 21

Best women-only hiking trips in the Swiss Alps

Women-only small group adventure travel experiences are booming. Here are the best women-only hiking trips for you to enjoy in the Swiss Alps.

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  • Dents du MidiSightValais, SwitzerlandRegion known for its jagged teeth mountains.
  • Experience ChampéryPlaceChampéry, SwitzerlandRuns women-only adventure tours and wellness retreats.
  • Sidetracked AdventurePlaceBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandOffers a 6-day trek through Bernese Oberland.
  • Via AlpinaTrailBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandLegendary route through the picturesque Bernese Oberland.
  • DoldenhornSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandOn its north side is Lake Oeschinen.
  • GspaltenhornSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandWith an elevation of 3,436 metres above sea level, the Gspaltenhorn is the highest summit of the range lying north-east…
  • MürrenSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandIt cannot be reached by public road.
  • JungfraujochSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandMountain pass in the Bernese Alps.
  • EigerSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandIt is the easternmost peak of a ridge crest that extends across the Mönch to the Jungfrau…
  • SBBPlaceSwitzerlandSwiss rail operator for multi-day passes.
  • Outdoor Adventure GirlsPlaceMorzine, FranceRuns UK and overseas trips, including Summer in the Alps.
  • Portes du SoleilSightValais, SwitzerlandBeautiful area spanning French and Swiss border.
  • Pointe des MossettesSightPortes du Soleil, SwitzerlandHighest point in Portes du Soleil with world-class views.
  • Le Lac de ChavanetteSightChavanette Pass, SwitzerlandOffers a window through Chavanette Pass.
  • Swiss WallTrailValais, SwitzerlandIconic Swiss ski route with 90% steepness.
  • Wild Women ExpeditionsPlaceInterlaken, SwitzerlandOffers an itinerary from Interlaken to Zermatt.
  • Lauterbrunnen ValleySightBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandValley in the Bernese Oberland.
  • Lake BrienzSightBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandLake in the Bernese Oberland.
  • Gemmi PlateauSightValais, SwitzerlandPlateau in the Valais region.
  • JungfrauSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and Mönch, the Jungfrau forms a massive wall of mountains overlooking…
  • MönchSightBernese Alps, SwitzerlandTogether with the Eiger and the Jungfrau, it forms a highly recognisable group of mountains, visible from far away.
  • MatterhornSightValais, SwitzerlandIconic mountain in Switzerland.
  • Cantine de BarmazRestaurantBarmaz Plateau, Switzerland
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