Tour des Combins

The Tour des Combins is tucked away between the popular routes of the Tour du Mont Blanc, and the Walker's Haute Route. This trek, covering nearly 100 kilometers, takes you mostly through Switzerland but also briefly touches Italy. Wander around the impressive "Massif des Combins" and along vast lakes such as Lac de Mauvoisin and Lac des Toules. Think of it as the Tour du Mont Blanc without the crowds, a hut-to-hut trek for enthusiasts!Tranquil trails, authentic huts, the Alps at their grandest, and Switzerland and Italy at their best. The Tour des Combins is one of the better-kept hut-to-huts, and though we prefer to keep it that way, we're sharing it with you!

If there were a list of the most beautiful lakes in Europe, Oeschinensee, or Lake Oeschinen, would rank high. Sure, there is Lago di Braies, Lake Bled or Lac Blanc, but there is something very special about this marvelous spot in Switzerland. And UNESCO agrees because the Oeschinensee is a World Heritage site. We are not here to tell you which is the most beautiful lake in the Alps but the Swiss would probably tell you it’s the Oeschinensee. Lake Oeschinen is not just a pretty picture for Instagram, it is also a top destination for hiking, rowing, and in winter even ice skating. Part of our beloved Bärentrek, we also have designed a mini hut-to-hut trek, including a stay at the Doldenhornhütte. Let's go!

What do the Rhine, the Reuss, the Ticino and the Rhone have in common? They all originate in Switzerland and the springs are so close together that you can see all four on foot. Four Springs, Four Cantons, Four Nights: that is the Vier Quellen Weg, pre-eminently the most enjoyable multi-day mountain hike through the Gotthard Massif.The Vier QuellenWeg offers just a bit more than most hut tours. This roughly 80-kilometer trek is punctuated by a combination of mountain huts and hotels. The hut-trekking feeling mixed with a bit more comfort. Doable for both young and old if already somewhat experienced. How does the Vier Quellen Weg work? We'll share that with you!