Goms and Furka mountain trail

Day 1: Arrival to Bellwald | Bellwald – Reckingen Luggage drop-off in Brig. The mountain village of Bellwald is the starting point for your Goms High Trail hiking tour, which takes you along the sunny side of the Goms high valley. Today’s stage features constant ups and downs and finishes with a descent to the lovely village of Reckingen. Details: approx. 13 kilometer, ↑ 715 m ↓ 915 m, Length: 4.5 h Day 2: Reckingen – Oberwald Countless little mountain streams nearby feed the Rhône, known by the locals as “Rotten” in their dialect. Be prepared for a climb or two today as you encounter the ravines these streams have carved into the rock over the course of the centuries. Wonderful views of the historic mountain villages down in the valley, with their beautiful Valais houses, await you. Details: approx. 18 kilometer, ↑ 900 m ↓ 870 m, Length: 5.5 h Day 3: Oberwald – Tiefenbach The Furka High Trail first takes you up to Gletsch, the road snaking its way up countless hairpin bends to the Grimsel Pass. You’ll then continue over the Furka Pass and hike to the village of Tiefenbach, possibly with a visit to the nearby Rhône Glacier along the way. This stage is a little harder than the rest, so you can shorten it by using public transport if you wish. Details: approx. 17 kilometer, ↑ 1'470 m ↓ 725 m, Length: 6.5 h Day 4: Tiefenbach – Andermatt | Departure Today begins with a leisurely hike along the rocky south-east slopes of the Furka High Trail, above the Urseren Valley, with views down to Realp and Hospental, the pass road and the historic Furka steam railway. Along the way, the beauty of the local lakes, alpine flora, mountain streams and wild rocky peaks unfold before you. Your arrival in in Andermatt concludes this hiking tour. Details: approx. 15.5 kilometer, ↑ 540 m ↓ 1'225 m, Length: 5 h

The constant ups and downs on the Goms High Trail and the tough ascent to the Furka Pass require a good level of basic fitness. The paths are well maintained and easy to walk on, but a sure foot is still necessary.

Included: • 2 overnight stays with breakfast • Daily Luggage transfers • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station • Subsidy for arrival by train • Carefully elaborated route description • Detailled tavel documents (1x per room) • Navigation app and GPS data available • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year • Service hotline    Not included • Railway & cable car from Brig to Bellwald not included in the tour price Approx. CHF 30 with Swiss half-fare card • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

Possibility of additional nights - booking after your payment (you will be contacted by our booking team): • Bellwald: CHF 105.- (per person in double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 40.- • Andermatt: CHF 109.- (per person in double room) • Single room surcharge: CHF 90.-

• Up to 29 days before start of the trip: 20% • 28 – 15 days before start of the trip: 50% • 14 – 08 days before start of the trip: 70% • 07 – 1 days before start of the trip: 90% • 0 day before start of the trip / No–show: 100%

Level: Intermediate Equipment needed: • Good hiking shoes • Sunglasses • Comfortable hiking clothing suitable for the weather conditions Seasons: Season 1: 31.08. - 15.09.2024 Season 2: 29.06. - 30.08.2024 Check-In/Check-Out: Check-In 16h (4pm), Check-Out 11h (11am) Arrival / Parking / Departure: Arrival in Brig by public transport. Luggage drop-off at the luggage counter by 10am at the latest. Departure from Andermatt by public transport. Luggage collection at the luggage counter by 5pm at the latest.