Date: Friday 29th January to Friday 5th February 2027 – 8 days/ 7 nights with 5 days snowshoeing plus an optional Toboggan ride. This is a chance to try out winter activities and there will be choices.
You can do downhill skiing from Wengen – we do not offer it as part of this holiday but it can be arranged for you. Perhaps you have a friend/partner who would like to join you but prefers downhill whilst your prefer snowshoeing?
Guide: Vroni, 0ur local Swiss Guide with Ginny from the UK WalkingWomen team.
Walking Grade: GOAT 2 – we have graded this holiday Goat 2 as you are walking and snowshoeing at altitude so you need to be fit enough for the mountains. Our snow shoeing and walks will be steady with lots of stops as this is the chance to see if this is a new winter activity for you. All days are suitable for those who have never snow shoed as well as those with some experience.
Highlights:
- snowshoeing along beautiful trails where you get off piste into serene nature
- being in the mountain village of Wengen with magnificent views of the snowy Alps all around
- being out in the bracing fresh air
- your cosy alpine hotel
- a toboggan run for fun!
- local food – fondue, raclette and rosti are staple alpine food
- an evening in a traditional mountain hut (huttli) for either a fondue or raclette.
- a half price train ticket valid for one month on Swiss trains – so well worth extending your stay.
Base: Hotel Belle Vue, Wengen. You can check it out here Hotel Belle Vue
Our hotel is in a quieter spot with spectacular views from your bedroom towards the great mountain range of the Eiger, Munch and JungFrau. The owner is Judith Graf-Engi and she has been running this hotel for decades. It is a very special place,
Arrivals: Zurich
If you would like to travel together with Ginny, meet at Zurich HB( main train station) at 14.00 to catch an onward train to Wengen. There is a direct train from Zurich Airport to Zurich HB that takes approx 10 minutes.
You can also fly to Geneva and make your way to Wengen by train.
MEET UP : Wengen Train Station at 17.00 to go to the hotel together. Or you can be picked up by prior arrangement at a time to suit you. We ask for everyone to arrive in time for the WalkingWomen welcome in the lounge at 18.00.
Departures: Leaving Wengen after breakfast at approx 10.30am for the train station for connections trains back to Zurich or Geneva.
Price: £2,500 for single ensuite rooms each night with a balcony and Mountain View. If you would like a double bedded room for solo use the price is an increase of £460 for the week. Total £2,960.
If sharing a room there is a discount of £200 per person. Total £2300 per person. We will adjust your invoice once you have paid your £200 deposit to confirm your space.
Included:
- all Breakfasts
- all evening meals ( 6 nights in the hotel and 1 night in the forest hutli)
- all taxes/water charges
- expert local guiding
- snow shoe and poles hire/toboggan hire
- Cable Car/Lift Pass for our week in the mountains
- luggage transport from Wengen station to the hotel and return.
- WalkingWomen hosting and personalised support throughout
Not included:
- Your travel to our base, Wengen and return. We can advise on the best train travel and assist in organising.
- drinks from the bar and with dinner
- lunches – you can pick up something from the local bakery or sometimes we stop for a snack in a mountain restaurant. We also suggest bringing snacks that sustain you on the trail.
