2024 Best of Backroads Catalog

MULTI-ADVENTURE

DOLCE TEMPO

DAY 1 Savor breathtaking alpine scenery as you commute the Swiss way: by chairlift! | Hike on a ridge above the deep blue Lake Oeschinen, surrounded by limestone cliffs, snowy peaks and hanging ice | Meander through alpine meadows and pine forests that give way to superb views of the Blüemlisalp and Hohtürli Passes | Admire unique artworks carved from stone and wood at an outdoor sculpture gallery. » Waldhotel Doldenhorn - Premiere DAYS 2–3 Ride past the turquoise waters of Lake Thun en route to Interlaken | Easy cycling leads past cheery wooden chalets to lakeside Thun | Hop aboard a cogwheel train bound for Grindelwald | Indulge in a decadent fondue paired with regional wines | Admire the iconic Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau towering above the emerald-green landscape | Hike from First Peak to Bachalpsee, one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes | Let loose on an exhilarating descent by Trotti bikes into Grindelwald Valley. » Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Descend down the Grindelwald Valley along winding rural roads | Cycle alongside the turquoise waters of Lake Brienz and past countless waterfalls | Journey from the pastoral Bernese Alps to the rugged Uri Alps, where narrow valleys are lined by towering spires of rock | Pamper yourself with the pristine amenities of our stunning resort | Relax off the beaten path in the quaint village of Engelberg | Trek on foot to a traditional mountain dairy farm where we get an exclusive cheese tasting at the source. » Kempinski Palace Engelberg - Premiere Hike and bike through spectacular landscapes encircled by snow- covered mountains and sparkling lakes. From the valleys of the Bernese Oberland to the North Face’s iconic skyline. Sparkling Lakes & Mountain Thrills in the Swiss Alps SWITZERLAND g

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Engelberg

Gerschni Alp

Lake Brienz

Interlaken

Lake Thun

Bachalpsee

Eiger First Peak

Grindelwald

Lake Oeschinen

Monch

Jungfrau

Kandersteg

GENEVA

MILAN

6 DAYS ACTIVITY LEVELS 1–4 • Walk/Hike • Bike ACCOMMODATIONS Premiere Hotels $5,599 to $6,099 per person double occ. CHOOSE A TRIP FOR • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Teens & Kids • Families with Older Teens & 20s • Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond • Your Private Group Price & availability varies based on date & group size o \ Search SWAM on backroads.com

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