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Grand Hotel Zermatterhof
SWITZERLAND
Lake Brienz
GENEVA
› Hike across passes, between snowcapped peaks and through meadows where dairy cows graze › Climb to panoramic vistas of the winding Gornergletscher, the second-largest ice field in the Alps › Feast the Swiss way as you dine on local cheeses, sample regional wines and perhaps savor a trailside drink in a cozy chalet › Relax in Leukerbad’s thermal spring waters, whose natural mineral riches—and resort-town charms—have been sought out by the likes of Mark Twain, James Baldwin and Goethe › Experience the charming mountaineering town of Zermatt, nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn Follow the trail to mountain worlds high in the sparkling sky. Then soak in the charm of grande dame hotels. You thought hiking was just putting one foot in front of the other? Switzerland elevates it. Swiss Alps Adventure from Interlaken to Zermatt Switzerland
Lake Thun
MILAN
Interlaken
Adelboden
Hahnemoos Pass
Gemmi Pass
Leukerbad
ITALY
Zermatt Zmutt Valley Matterhorn Gornergletscher
6 Days • Levels 2-5 • Jun–Sep $6,099 to $6,649 / person double occ. (single occ. from $900 ) Traveling Solo? See web for private room savings on select dates
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Premiere Hotels The Cambrian • Les Sources des Alpes • Grand Hotel Zermatterhof (shown)
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