5-Day Hut-to-Hut Hiking in Switzerland: Val de Bagnes Tour

Things to know

• What’s included?

  Included:

  • • An experienced, certified International Mountain Leader with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Accommodation (3 nights in mountain huts (shared dorms), 1 night at Hotel du Mauvoisin (double occupancy or shared room))
    • All meals from dinner on Day 1 through lunch on Day 5 (half-board in huts + packed lunches)
    • Transfers as listed in the itinerary (Le Châble → Verbier cable car on Day 1 and Bruson → Le Châble lift on Day 5, if needed)
    • Group safety kit

  Not included:

  • • Travel to Switzerland
    • Drinks in huts/hotel
    • Snacks
    • Personal expenses
    • Any extra lifts/transfers not listed in the itinerary
    • Insurance — available to add at checkout
    • Guide gratuities — optional
• How fit do I need to be?

  This 5-day hut-to-hut Switzerland hiking tour is ideal for hikers who are comfortable with 4-7 hours on mountain trails while carrying a light multi-day pack. While the terrain is not technical, expect narrow paths, rocky sections, and sustained ascents/descents. Great fitness is certainly required.

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• What do I need to bring?

  Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

  • • Backpack large enough to carry everything you’ll need (30-40L)
    • Hiking poles
    • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
    • Sleeping bag liner
    • Sturdy hiking boots
    • Comfortable hiking clothes 
    • Spare clothes for layering
    • Waterproof rain jacket
    • Swimwear
    • Sunhat
    • Personal medication, blister care
    • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Earplugs
    • Sunglasses
    • Gaiters — optional
    • Camera — optional (but recommended)

  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and pricing

  • • For this 5-day hut-to-hut Switzerland hiking tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. 
    • It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8 participants.
    • There are both all-women and co-ed departures. Check what suits you best above.

  5-day hut-to-hut Switzerland hiking tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

  Min. age requirements

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the 5-day hut-to-hut Switzerland hiking tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Is a single occupancy room available?

  The price for this 5-day hut-to-hut Switzerland hiking tour is based on shared dorms at mountain huts and a twin-share room/dorm room at the hotel. A single occupancy room at the hotel can likely be arranged at an additional fee. As for huts, most likely it won’t be possible to arrange a single room. Please contact us before booking if interested.

• Getting there and meeting location

  The starting point of your 5-day hut-to-hut Switzerland hiking tour is Verbier. To get there, most people fly into Geneva International Airport (GVA).

  Once you land, there are several ways to reach your destination, including public transport. Looking to make airport transfers hassle-free? Check out Mountain Drop Offs—they provide door-to-door service in their comfy and spacious shuttles. Use the code 57HCHX to get a 5% discount!

  Once you’re there, you will meet your guide, most likely in the morning. We recommend arriving at least a day before Day 1 of the adventure as you’ll start hiking that day.

• Safety measures and insurance

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

  Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

• Deposit and cancellation policy

  Deposits 

  Secure your spot either by paying in full or with a 50% deposit! The remaining 50% of the trip price must be paid 120 days prior to departure, at the latest. If booking within 120 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.

  Cancellations

  • • If cancelled within 48 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.
    • If cancelled 120 or more days before departure, a 50% refund of the total trip price will be issued.
    • If cancelled within 119 days of departure, no refund will be issued.
    • Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period.