Hike the impressive 'Bear trek' Trail along 3 Swiss mountains

Discover Switzerland's most impressive sights. Hiking on the Beartrek you'll travel on a unique route that passes glaciers and spectacular passes. The route “Via Alpina” leads along the three most famous Swiss mountains Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau through valleys and canyons to the well known ski-resort Adelboden-Lenk.

Most likely you won’t meet any bears on this tour, but this hiking tour owes its name to the time when only wild animals could pass it. Nowadays, the trail is in very good condition but it is still not an easy stroll, as there are some passes you'll need to cross. On the heights and summits, however, you will be rewarded for your alpinistic efforts. Let the perfect and impressive beauty of the Alps take your breath away.

Tour character: level 4

Surefootedness and good condition are mandatory. You must not be afraid of heights to go on this alpine tour. Parts of the tour can be cut short in the case of bad weather. 

Included in the Walking Tour:

• 7 nights accommodation in 4* hotels and good middle class hotels 
• Daily breakfast
• Halfboard on the Griesalp/Pochtenalp
• Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
• Subsidy for arrival by train
• Cable car and train ride Lauterbrunnen - Grütschalp - Mürren
• Carefully elaborated route description
• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
• SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
• Service hotline

Not included in the tour:

• Bus ride Meiringen - Rosenlaui not included in the tour price, approx. CHF 26.- per person (without Half Fare Travelcard)
• Train ride Wengen - Lauterbrunnen not included in the tour price, approx. CHF 7.- per person (without Half Fare Travelcard)
• Printed route book: CHF 20.- per room
• Tourist tax, if due
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

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Arrival/ departure: 

• Arrival by public transport to Meiringen. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10 a.m. at the latest.
• Departure by public transport from Lenk. For direct departure: Suitcases must be returned to the luggage counter by 5 p.m. at the latest.
• Return transfer from Lenk to Meiringen: CHF 139.- per person. Reservation required, payable in advance.

Notes:

• Extra nights:
  • Meiringen: From 105 CHF p.p (+40 CHF single person)
  • Lenk: From 105 CHF p.p (+20 CHF single person)
• Departure any day 
• No minimum number of participants

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