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Lake Geneva - Go as you please

5 days / unescorted


From £464
 
 
 
Discover new horizons in the Lake Geneva Region, from low-level lake side walks and vineyard discoveries to high alpine hikes and glaciers, Switzerland struggles to offer a more diverse region for walking and hiking.

The area is well known for its wine and cheese and many of the themed hikes available in the region should encourage you to find out just why that is.

With the beautiful resorts of Montreux, Villars and Les Diablerets, you have a choice of three magnificent resorts to be based in, each offering a wide range of walking and hiking routes from your doorstep.

Key facts

- Grade A - D: dependant on choice of walks
- Average walking time: varies from 1 - 7h
- Start / End: Your chosen resort(s)
- Terrain: Lakeside walks, above tree line, forest paths, steep mountain tracks, alpine meadows
- 4 x hotel accommodation
- 4 x breakfast

Day 1: Arrival
Flight or rail from the UK to Switzerland and 2nd class rail transfer to your chosen resort.
Day 2 - 4: Go as you please
Enjoy breakfast at your chosen hotel before you step out of your hotel and explore the hiking paths of the Lake Geneva region. Your travel documents will give you information on the available hiking in the area, excursion ideas and general activities in the region. Your ‘Lake Geneva Pass’ will include your return journey from/to Geneva Airport, one additional free day of travel in the region (validity map included with your documents) and reduced travel cost on the remaining days. Overnights in your chosen resort.
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to your departure airport or train station for your return flight or rail to the UK.

Accommodation & Prices

Montreux: The 3-star Hotel Helvetie has 60 rooms and its flowered terrace offers beautiful views across Lake Geneva.

01.05 - 27.10:  £464

Villars: The Eurotel Victoria is in the 4-star category; facilities include lounge, bar, a la carte restaurant, sun terrace, indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, fitness room.

01.05 - 10.07 & 16.08 - 11.10: £ 504
11.07 - 15.08: £ 525

Les Diablerets: The Eurotel Victoria is in the 4-star category; all 164 rooms are with bath or shower, WC, radio, telephone, cable TV, minibar, hairdryer, hotel facilities include lounge, bar, indoor swimming pool, sauna, steam room.

01.05 - 10.07 & 16.08 - 11.10: £ 514
11.07 - 15.08: £ 535

Prices include: 
Flights, airport taxes, carbon offset contribution(see climate care), train transfers, Lake Geneva Pass, Free Riviere Card - Montreux, Villars and Les Diablerets, accommodation in 3* and 4* hotels sharing twin/double room, breakfast. Children and single room prices on request
 
Payment by credit card:
A charge of 1 % up to a maximum of £ 15 will apply when paying by credit card (Diners Card cannot be accepted). No charge will be made for debit cards.