Portes du Soleil

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Portes du Soleil
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“Les Portes du Soleil is a major skisports destination in the Alps, encompassing twelve resorts between Mont Blanc in France and Lake Geneva in Switzerland. With more than 650 km of marked pistes and about 200 lifts in total, spread over 14 valleys and about 1,036 square kilometres (400 sq mi),…”
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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.

Beautiful area spanning French and Swiss border.

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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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