In the heart of the Bernese Oberland lies the pretty village of Kandersteg, where the great arc of the Alps culminates in some of its highest and most spectacular peaks.
In the heart of the Bernese Oberland lies the pretty village of Kandersteg, where the great arc of the Alps culminates in some of its highest and most spectacular peaks.
Awe-inspiring and dramatic, the area epitomises the 'chocolate-box' Alps: lush green pastures and lowland slopes carpeted bright with wildflowers against a backdrop of rugged mountains - all topped off with sun-glistening glaciers. On this 7 night holiday you can explore the best the region has to offer on foot and by e-bike. This single centre holiday is totally flexible, we have suggested an itinerary for you but on this holiday you are free to pick and choose where you walk and cycle each day. A stay here uncovers the very best of the region: on foot the stunning Oeschinensee mountain lake enclosed by towering cliffs, the Sudrampe; high above the youthful river Rhone passing tradtional Swiss chalets along a fertile valley and superb railway engineering with impressive viaducts tunnels and bridges and an easy stroll to the beautiful Blausee Blue Lake. You can use the extra power that the e-bike has to offer to discover the hidden Gasterntal Valley with its glacial meltwaters thundering down a narrow gorge, the glorious Gemmi Pass crossing the swiss counties of Bern and Wallis before reaching the crystal clear waters of Lake Arven and Daubensee Lake and the spectacular views of the Bluemlisalp mountain range. Did we mention the spectacular views? One moment you will be spellbound by the glacial legacy, whilst in another it will be the cobalt blue of the Oeschinensee that will take your breath away. Woodlands, pine forest and open meadows are decorated with lady slippers, fire lilies and more than 25 varieties of scented orchid, where you walk to the the tuneful ringing of cowbells. With the company of the occasional swooping eagle, it is easy to feel on top of the world.
June through to August have the nicest weather, pleasant for walking. On average July is the warmest month. The rainy season falls between May and September, so rain is expected, remember to take your waterproofs. A word of caution - Switzerland can be hot in high season and so serious walking should be started early - remember your sun hat and suncream and take plenty of water with you. Our minimum recommendation is 1.5 litres per person per day. Please refer to the 'All you need to know guide’.
Activity Level: 3 (Moderate)
Average daily distance:
No. of days walking or cycling: 6
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This is a self-guided tour, as such there will be no group or tour leader and you are free to complete the walks and rides at your own pace and in whichever order you choose. Please bear in mind that although this is a self-guided holiday, the atmosphere in the hotel tends to be quite social and they will sometimes seat guests together at breakfast and dinner. We have suggested that 16yrs is the minimum age for this trip due to the inclusion of electric mountain bikes, but as it is self-guided and you will be leading your own family we will ultimately leave this decision up to you.
A week's stay here uncovers the very best of the region: a huge turquoise lake enclosed by towering cliffs, a hidden valley headed by a glacier, a sheer gorge carved out by glacial meltwaters, an Alpine pass that has been used since Celtic times and an abundance of wildflowers. Did we mention the spectacular views? The impressive white peaks of the 3970m Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau and Matterhorn dominate the skyline with a plethora of other summits and glaciers close at hand. Amazingly, all of this is accessible on well-defined paths directly from the hotel (with excellent signposting) or after a short bus or gondola ride.
The walking and cycling is of moderate difficulty and includes mountain walking and electric mountain bike cycling on good (though sometimes narrow) paths with occasional steep climbs. NB: Some gondolas/cable cars do not operate in early/late season when alternative walks will be proposed.
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AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | Single room supplement | TRAVEL STATUS | |
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Sat, 25 May 2024 / Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 / Sat, 08 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 / Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 / Sat, 22 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 / Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 / Sat, 06 Jul 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 / Sat, 13 Jul 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 / Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 / Sat, 27 Jul 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 / Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 / Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 / Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 / Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 / Sat, 31 Aug 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 / Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 / Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 / Sat, 21 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 / Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available | |
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 / Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | NOK 20 445 | On request | NOK 3 900 | Available |
AVAILABLE DATES | PRICE (1 ADULT) | PRICE (1 CHILDREN) | SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT | TRAVEL STATUS | |
Sat, 25 May 2024 / Sat, 01 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 / Sat, 08 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 / Sat, 15 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 / Sat, 22 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 / Sat, 29 Jun 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 / Sat, 06 Jul 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 / Sat, 13 Jul 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 / Sat, 20 Jul 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 / Sat, 27 Jul 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 27 Jul 2024 / Sat, 03 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 03 Aug 2024 / Sat, 10 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 / Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 17 Aug 2024 / Sat, 24 Aug 2024 | NOK 22 370 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 24 Aug 2024 / Sat, 31 Aug 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 31 Aug 2024 / Sat, 07 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 07 Sep 2024 / Sat, 14 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 / Sat, 21 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 21 Sep 2024 / Sat, 28 Sep 2024 | NOK 21 680 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request | |
Sat, 28 Sep 2024 / Sat, 05 Oct 2024 | NOK 20 445 | On request | NOK 3 900 | On request |
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