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Lonely PlanetJul 21, 2026

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 MidiSightRegion known for its jagged teeth mountains.
  • Portes du SoleilSightBeautiful area spanning French and Swiss border.
  • Swiss WallTrailIconic Swiss ski route with 90% steepness.
  • Gemmi PlateauSightPlateau in the Valais region.
  • MatterhornSightIconic mountain in Switzerland.
  • Elsewhere
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cantine de BarmazRestaurantBarmaz Plateau, Switzerland
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Condé Nast TravelerSep 9, 2025

These Wintery Airbnbs Are Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie

From Norway to Tennessee, these gorgeous Airbnbs belong on the Hallmark Channel.

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  • Valais regionNeighborhoodLuxury chalet location
  • Elsewhere
  • Cascade MountainPlace of worshipLeavenworth, United StatesBavarian village backdrop
  • Hudson River ValleyNeighborhoodHudson Valley, United StatesBeautiful in winter; near NYC
  • Pine PlanesNeighborhoodPine Plains, United StatesProperty is seven minutes away
  • Vosges mountainsSightOrbey, FranceCottage situated at foot of mountains
  • Columbia RiverSightWaterville, United StatesVilla overlooks mountains and river
  • Alsace regionNeighborhoodOrbey, FranceCharming cottage location
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