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Reiseroute Westroute Grand Tour of Switzerland

Highlights

  • Zermatt with the view of the Matterhorn 
  • The wine-growing region of Lavaux at Lake Geneva
  • The Jura - the cradle of watchmaking
  • Geneva - the south-western corner of French-speaking Switzerland
  • The chalet village of Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland
Heidi Marthaler

«The Grand Tour of Switzerland is the perfect route to discover different regions of Switzerland.»

Heidi - Our Switzerland expert

Day 1

Overnight stay in Geneva

Highlights: Water fountain Jet d'eau, European headquarters of the UNO, Place du Bourg-de-Four - the oldest square in the city, "Horloge Fleuri" - the clock made of flowers in the English Garden, Lake Geneva

Der Jet d'eau in Genf

Day 2

Geneva - Gstaad / approx. 240 km

Journey from Geneva through the Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois via Fribourg and Gruyère to Gstaad. Overnight stay in Gstaad. 

Highlights: Diverse landscapes of the Parc naturel régional Jura vaudois, Fribourg with its medieval charm, region of La Gruyère, chalet village of Gstaad.

Fribourg Region - Estavayer-le-Lac

Day 3

Gstaad - Lucerne / approx. 207 km

Drive from Gstaad via the popular destination of Interlaken and the capital Bern to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne. 

Highlights: Interlaken with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, Old City of Bern - UNESCO World Heritage Site, Emmental region & Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch 

Luzern bei Sonnenuntergang und im Hintergrund die Kappelbrücke

Day 4

Lucerne - Zermatt / approx. 202 km

Travel from Lucerne, traversing the breathtaking Furka Pass, before arriving in Täsch. From there, the adventure unfolds aboard a short train ride to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt. 

Highlights: Chapel bridge in Lucerne, Furka Pass at 2,429 m above sea level, Aletsch glacier, view of the Matterhorn

Aussicht auf den Aletschgletscher von der Riederalp

Day 5

Zermatt - Montreux / approx. 150 km

Train journey from Zermatt to Täsch. By car via Sion & Martigny & Leysin to Montreux. Overnight stay in Montreux.

Highlights: Gornergrat Railway, Aigle, 360° restaurant on the Berneuse (2'048m) in Leysin, Chillon Castle in Montreux, Charlie Chaplin World Vevey

Zermatt mit dem weltbekannten Matterhon

Day 6

Montreux - Geneva / approx. 90 km

Travel from Montreux through the picturesque Lavaux wine-growing region with its terraced vineyards stretching down to the lakeshore. From Lausanne continue along the lakeshore to Geneva.

Highlights: Lavaux wine-growing region, Olympic capital Lausanne, boat trip on Lake Geneva, Musée d'art moderne et contemporain in Geneva

Charlie Chaplin World in Montreux

Inclusions

  • Overnight stays incl. breakfast in Geneva, Gstaad, Lucerne, Zermatt, Montreux
  • 2nd class train ticket Täsch - Zermatt -Täsch
  • “Grand Tour of Switzerland” Road map
  • “Grand Tour of Switzerland” guidebook
  • Swiss Coupon Pass with 100 exclusive „2 for 1“ – Dine & Discover offers en route worth over CHF 4‘500.–
  • Car rental not included – add during online booking process 
  • From price per person in 3-star double room, excluding car rental
  • Booking period: all year round
  • Travel period: 01.04. - 26.10.2024
  • Price example calculated on 01.09.2023 for 01.04.2024

Good to know

  • Travel documents are sent by email if possible, in exceptional cases by post.
  • Trip can also be booked in reverse
  • Additional overnight stays in Geneva, Gstaad, Lucerne, Zermatt and Montreux bookable
  • Where applicable hotel parking charges are payable locally
  • The route uses motorways when when necessary
  • If you use your own car, a highway vignette is required. This can be purchased directly online as an e-vignette.
  • Car rental can be added during the online booking process  
  • Recommended travel time: May - October
  • Please check road conditions on www.alpen-paesse.ch before starting your journey for the day.
  • Alternatives such as tunnels or car transport possible

Tip:

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