Switzerland
Offbeat Switzerland
Skip the crowds and discover Switzerland's hidden valleys, forgotten passes, and authentic villages that most travellers never find.
Tour Highlights
- Discover the hidden Appenzell region, with its cowbells, embroidered costumes and rolling green hills
- Explore the spectacular Rhine Gorge, known as Switzerland’s Grand Canyon
- Marvel at the sheer grandeur of the eastern Bernese Alps
- Visit Italian-speaking Switzerland, where dramatic alpine scenery meets Mediterranean flair
Tour Dates
We run this tour in the highlighted months — exact dates are flexible.
Difficulty & Fitness
Offbeat Switzerland mixes easy cultural walks in Appenzell with more demanding mountain days in the Alps of Ticino . Routes are tailored to your fitness level and can range from leisurely to strenuous.
Where to Stay
Family-run guesthouses and small historic inns characterize these quieter regions.
Description
Switzerland's most famous destinations are famous for a reason — but the country's true magic often lies just around the corner from the crowds. Our Offbeat Switzerland program takes you into the lesser-known cantons and valleys where tradition runs deep and the trails stay quiet even in peak season.
We explore the Ticino's palm-lined lake shores and vine-covered hills, the remote Val Verzasca with its translucent green river and stone-arch bridges. The stunning Rosenlaui will make your heart race and in Appenzell we walk through some of Switzerland's greenest hills, tasting local cheese at farm dairies that have operated for centuries.
This tour will take you from Switzerland's northern reaches to its southern border with Italy, with each route on this program having been personally scouted by Cristiano over years of exploration. These are the walks he recommends to close friends — a genuine insider's Switzerland.
Where We Go
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