The Alps at their most concentrated. Glaciers that have held their shape for millennia now retreating fast, ridgelines at 4,000m, and hut-to-hut trails that cross between valleys with no roads in sight.
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4 experiences · Valais, Bernese Oberland, Graubünden
One of the most iconic mountain silhouettes on earth, and one of the most demanding alpine environments in the Alps. The Hörnligraten is the classic Matterhorn ascent route. Below 4,000m, the Matterhorn Glacier Trail and the Five Lakes Walk offer the same views at a fraction of the exposure.
Read guide → Bernese Oberland · Jungfrau RegionA valley with 72 waterfalls, a glacier visible from the village, and three of the Alps' most recognizable peaks above it — Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau. The Eiger Trail runs directly under the north face. The Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg ridge walk is one of the great half-day hikes in Europe.
Read guide → Valais · Bernese AlpsThe largest glacier in the Alps — 23km of ice up to 900m deep, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the most visible proof that the Alps are changing. The ridge path from Bettmerhorn looks directly down onto the glacier's surface. Walk it now, while it's still here.
Read guide → Graubünden · Inn ValleyThe highest inhabited valley in the Alps, with a string of glacial lakes and the Bernina massif above. The Via Engiadina long-distance trail links the valley floor to high alpine terrain over 9 days. Maloja to St. Moritz on foot, with the Piz Bernina above and the Muottas Muragl ridge at the far end.
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