The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 800m - 1000m approximately per day.
Walking time: 4 to 6 hours per day.
Type of trek: mountain hike on trails including gravel paths.
You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week.
Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

ROAD BOOK

Before departure, we send you a travel folder containing: 
- Swiss maps with the route highlighted. 
- 1 road-book containing all the necessary information for the trek. 
- 1 waterproof map holder.
- Accommodation list.

SIGNPOSTS AND WAYMARKS ALONG THE TREK

In Switzerland, the hiking trails are very well signposted, with regular panels pointing the way.
It is preferable to know how to read a topographical map at 1/25000.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Without luggage transport: you carry all your luggage with you.

ACCOMMODATION

8 nights in B&B bedroom for 2 persons
1 night in dormitory with half-board, in refuge (or night in B&B)

MEALS

Breakfast is provided in each accommodation.
Dinners are not included (except on day 5 if you have chosen the night in refuge)  and can be taken in the various outlets or restaurants.
Picnics are not included and can be ordered the day before in some accommodation. You can buy supplies in local shops.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

CURRENCY

During your stages in Switzerland, some shops do not accept euros, so you will need to bring Swiss francs with you.

MAPS

Swiss map : 3328T Lugano-Mendrisiotto 1/33 333, 258 Bergun 1/50 000

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Departure from Geneva or Basel.

BY TRAIN
To and from the departure point: regular trains from Paris to Basel or from Lyon to Geneva.
The timetables given are for information only and must be checked with the SNCF. 

Basel - Domodossola: departure at 10:56 or 12:28 (approx. 3 hours' journey)
Geneva - Domodossola : departure at 10h24 or 12h05 (approx. 3h15 journey time)
‘Train Bleu Centovalli’ Domodossola - Locarno : departure at 15h26 (approx. 2h journey)
Locarno - Lugano: departs at 17:52 (30-minute journey)
The timetables given are for information only and must be checked with SBB.CH.

End of the hike in the afternoon in Brig or Andermatt.

ACCOMMODATION BEFORE AND AFTER

On request we can book a bedroom for you before and/or after your tour.

INSURANCE

In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. Under no circumstances, we can replace your personal civil liability.
The repatriation insurance EUROP ASSISTANCE that we offer is dedicated to French speaking people living in Europe. If it is not your case, we advise you to subscribe to another travel insurance which will cover you in case of injury and repatriation during your trek.

If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident.

Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE.

CONTACT US                                                                                            

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

• Walking trousers
• Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
• Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
• Breathable or merino wool leggings
• Fleece or jumper
• Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
• Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
• Pair of gloves and a warm hat
• Sun hat or baseball cap
• Walking socks (1 pair per day)
• Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
• 1 change of clothes for the evening
• A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

• Toilet bag
• Quick drying towel
• Sunglasses and sun cream
• Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
• Knife, fork and spoon
• Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
• Plastic cup for coffee
• Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
• Survival blanket
• Head torch or hand torch
• Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
• Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
• Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your extra belongings will have to be transported between the stations and the accommodation (max 1km). Please bring a suitcase in addition to your rucksack.