Road Trip

Grand Tour of Switzerland – Culinary

Experience Switzerland with all senses on an indulgent gourmet journey full of culinary highlights. In the sunny south of Switzerland, immerse yourself in the art of traditional risotto preparation. In Zermatt, enjoy a 3-course gourmet menu with a perfect view of the Matterhorn.

6 days / 5 nights

from £ 1,160

Planning

Two people sitting at a table by the lakeside at sunset.

Hotel in alpine setting with Matterhorn in the background at sunset.

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Highlights

Spectacular Alpine passes – driving pleasure amid breathtaking landscapes
Private risotto workshop in an authentic Ticino grotto
A touch of elegance in the mountains of St. Moritz
Gourmet excursion to the Gornergrat – with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn
Mediterranean feeling in Lugano

A winding mountain road leading through a green valley toward towering mountain peaks, with a cloudy sky in the background.

Two women toast at a table with a red and white checkered tablecloth by the lakeside.

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Itinerary

Overview

Day 1 Arrival in St. Moritz
Day 2 Journey from St. Moritz to Lugano
Day 3 Stay in Lugano
Day 4 Journey from Lugano to Zermatt
Day 5 Stay in Zermatt and excursion to the Gornergrat
Day 6 Return journey from Zermatt

Map of Switzerland with the itinerary Grand Tour of Switzerland – Culinary from St. Moritz to Zermatt

Day 1

Arrival in St. Moritz

Itinerary

Start your journey from your individual starting point in Switzerland and travel to St. Moritz.

A serene mountain landscape with a lake in the foreground and a village on the slopes under a clear, blue sky.

Day 2

Journey from St. Moritz to Lugano

Itinerary

The journey continues from St. Moritz to Lugano. Plan enough time for stops on your Alpine stage into Ticino. Enjoy Lugano and stroll along the promenade.

Distance: 225 km

Overnight stay in Lugano

A beautiful lakeside landscape with houses on the slope and a mountain in the background.

Day 3

Stay in Lugano

Itinerary

You have a day at your leisure in Lugano. Experience a private cookery workshop in a Ticino grotto with a view of Lake Lugano.

Overnight stay in Lugano

Day 4

Journey from Lugano to Zermatt

Itinerary

Continue from Lugano to Zermatt. Travel over the Gotthard and Furka Passes in Valais. Four Michelin stars and 23 Gault Millau restaurants await you in Zermatt.

Distance: 264 km

Overnight stay in Zermatt

Day 5

Stay in Zermatt and excursion to the Gornergrat

Itinerary

Go on an excursion to the Gornergrat and enjoy the view of the Matterhorn. Discover various mountain restaurants and enjoy a 3-course meal in the Alps.

Overnight stay in Zermatt

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Day 6

Return journey from Zermatt

Itinerary

Zermatt is an outdoor paradise. Discover the Alpine panorama and the sunny location of Sunnegga. The trip ends in Zermatt – or extend your stay.

A mountain landscape with a cluster of houses in the valley and a tall, snow-covered peak in the background.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period

June to September

Recommended travel period

June to September

High season

July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

A recipe for the perfect journey
A little bit of the south with just a pinch of mountain air – exactly what you need for a short culinary trip through Switzerland.
Tommy