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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. 235km

Journey from Geneva to Gstaad via Lausanne and Fribourg. Overnight stay in Gstaad.

Highlights: lympic museum in Lausanne, Fribourg with its medieval charm, journey through the region of La Gruyère, chalet village of Gstaad.

Fribourg Region - Estavayer-le-Lac

Day 3

Gstaad - Lucerne / approx. 315km

Drive from Gstaad via Interlaken to Lucerne. Overnight stay in Lucerne.

Highlights: Interlaken with views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, excursion to Bern, excursion to the Brienzer Rothorn, Chapel Bridge in Lucerne

Luzern bei Sonnenuntergang und im Hintergrund die Kappelbrücke

Day 4

Lucerne - Zermatt / approx. 178km

Journey from Lucerne over the Furka Pass to Täsch. Journey continues by train to Zermatt. Overnight stay in Zermatt

Highlights: Chapel bridge in Lucerne, excursion to Pilatus, Rigi or Stanserhorn, Furka Pass at 2,429 m above sea level, Aletsch glacier

Aussicht auf den Aletschgletscher von der Riederalp

Day 5

Zermatt - Montreux / approx. 150km

Train journey from Zermatt to Täsch. Journey continues by car via 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 Montreux

Zermatt mit dem weltbekannten Matterhon

Day 6

Montreux - Geneva / approx. 95km

Journey from through the Lavaux wine region past Lake Geneva 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

  • 5 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” travel guide
  • Swiss Coupon Pass with 100 exclusive „2 for 1“ – Dine & Discover offers en route worth over CHF 4‘500.–
  • From price per person in 3-star double room
  • 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
  • The route only runs over motorways when it is necessary
  • If you use your own car, a highway vignette is required. This can be purchased directly online as an e-vignette.
  • Rental car can be booked optionally
  • Recommended travel time: May - October
  • Please inform yourself about the road conditions at www.alpen-paesse.ch before you start your journey.
  • Alternatives such as tunnels or car transport possible

Tip:

  • Would you like to make someone happy? Why not offer them the trip as a gift?