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HIKING & WALKING

Grand Hotel Zermatterhof

DOLCE TEMPO

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 g

Lake Thun

MILAN

Interlaken

Adelboden

Hahnemoos Pass

Gemmi Pass

Leukerbad

ITALY

Zermatt Zmutt Valley Matterhorn Gornergletscher

6 Days • Levels 2-5 • Mon–Mon $x,x99 to $tx,x99 / person double occ. (+$0,000 single occ.)

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