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5 days moderate to strenuous hiking on varied
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$3090 (6-10 members)
$3390 (4-5 members)
$350 single supplement |
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New trip!
Hiking the Walser Trail
"The Great Walser Trail" is an amazing
network of trails through Switzerland, Italy,
Liechtenstein, and Austria connecting the
ancient migratory routes of the Walser, a people
of Germanic origin who crossed over high
mountain passes in search of sustainable land
and freedom from feudal lords. In the company of
trip leader extraordinaire Anna Bezzola,
we will explore these trails and remote
passages, following in the footsteps of these
hardy and determined people on their search for
freedom in a land of their own.
Our itinerary
takes us from the Goms, the easternmost region
in the Swiss canton of Wallis, over the Gries
Pass, across the Swiss/Italian border, and into
Valle Formazza, in Italy, the first Walser
settlement south of the Alps and the gateway to
subsequent migrations. We will skirt majestic
glaciers and alpine lakes and enjoy colorful
waves of wildflowers, and dramatic views of some
of the highest peaks in the Alps will provide
the perfect setting for our exciting journey
through centuries of history and culture.
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Itinerary; Hiking the
Walser Trail
Days 1-2 - Fly to
Zurich, Switzerland. Transfer by train to
Meiringen.
Day 3 - Hike through the Aare valley, with its
vertical granite walls and alpine lakes, to the
Walser community of Ulrichen in the Goms,
a verdant region in the mountainous canton of
the Wallis.
Day 4 - Hike across the Gries Pass
(8,255'), the official border between
Switzerland and Italy. Descend into the
Formazza Valley, the first Walser settlement
south of the Alps.
Day 5 - Hike through the Formazza Valley to
explore and enjoy some charming Walser hamlets.
Day 6 - Skirt small alpine lakes along the way
to a pass on the Swiss border. Continue to
Fiesch, a popular summer and winter resort in
the Goms.
Day 7 - Hike around the Eggishorn, enjoying
views of the Aletsch Glacier swooping
down from the mountain range of the
Fiescherhorn, Mönch, Jungfrau, and
Gletscherhorn.
Day 8 - Hike through the verdant valley of the
Goms, dotted with traditional Walser villages.
End in Münster.
Day 9 - Return to Zurich and fly home or
continue to other destinations in Europe.
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For more information, call 203-222-8787 or email
info@mytravelfind.com
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