15 Jun 2015
Next month marks 150 years since the first ascent of the iconic Matterhorn – famous for its four steep faces rising above the surrounding glaciers, the last 4,000m peak in the Alps was not climbed until 14 July 1865 by British climber Edward Whymper.
Zermatt, the picturesque alpine village at the mountain's base, is leading the yearlong celebrations – and if this summer you want to immerse yourself in the classic landscapes of the Swiss Alps, activity holiday specialist Sherpa Expeditions can take you there...
Bernese Oberland and Reichenbach Falls: From Meiringen to Zermatt
A stunning region of rock and ice, Bernese Oberland is the perfect introduction to walking in the Swiss Alps.
• A route that follows classic mountain trails to charming mountain refuges, with frequent views of vast glaciers that tumble from some of the highest peaks in the country (many over 4,000m!)
• Travel to the Swiss Alps' two most postcard perfect regions: the peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau overlook the valley towns of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, while the quintessential mountain-lover's town of Zermatt lies just below the towering Matterhorn.
• Take in vistas of flower-strewn alpine meadows around Wengen and Murren and upon the Schynige-Platte during the summer months – and you also have the option to take the mountain railway to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station
• Each day you can choose between a range of walks, often with differing grades and distances; you can also utilise the extensive mountain transport system to shorten the walks further
www.sherpaexpeditions.com/Self-Guided-Walking/Switzerland/The-Bernese-Oberland-and-Reichenbach-Falls
* Bernese Oberland and Reichenbach Falls (8 days, self-guided) departs daily until 22 September, from £940pp; guided options also available
For more information and bookings please contact Sherpa Expeditions on 0208 875 5070 or at www.sherpaexpeditions.com.
Quoted prices are inclusive of accommodation, most meals, experienced guides, luggage transfers between hotels (where applicable) and clear maps with images.
Flights from the UK are not included but can be booked on request.
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Notes for editors:
• European activity holiday specialists UTracks and Sherpa Expeditions are a division of World Expeditions, an independently owned and a truly global company, with nine offices around the world, including London, Sydney and Montreal.
• Covering over 25 countries, more than 250 stand-alone, off the beaten track itineraries are available across the UK and Europe, from short four-day breaks to longer two-week trips.
• Whether escorted or self-guided, on foot or by bike, holidays range from introductory to challenging level, with a selection of family friendly itineraries, boat or barge based journeys and snowshoeing adventures also on offer.
For high res images and PR/media enquiries:
World Expeditions | UTracks | Sherpa Expeditions
020 8875 5060
Tom Panagos pr@worldexpeditions.co.uk
Tali Emdin tali@sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk
Next month marks 150 years since the first ascent of the iconic Matterhorn – famous for its four steep faces rising above the surrounding glaciers, the last 4,000m peak in the Alps was not climbed until 14 July 1865 by British climber Edward Whymper.
Zermatt, the picturesque alpine village at the mountain's base, is leading the yearlong celebrations – and if this summer you want to immerse yourself in the classic landscapes of the Swiss Alps, activity holiday specialist Sherpa Expeditions can take you there...
Bernese Oberland and Reichenbach Falls: From Meiringen to Zermatt
A stunning region of rock and ice, Bernese Oberland is the perfect introduction to walking in the Swiss Alps.
· A route that follows classic mountain trails to charming mountain refuges, with frequent views of vast glaciers that tumble from some of the highest peaks in the country (many over 4,000m!)
· Travel to the Swiss Alps' two most postcard perfect regions: the peaks of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau overlook the valley towns of Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen, while the quintessential mountain-lover's town of Zermatt lies just below the towering Matterhorn.
· Take in vistas of flower-strewn alpine meadows around Wengen and Murren and upon the Schynige-Platte during the summer months – and you also have the option to take the mountain railway to the Jungfraujoch, Europe's highest railway station
· Each day you can choose between a range of walks, often with differing grades and distances; you can also utilise the extensive mountain transport system to shorten the walks further
* Bernese Oberland and Reichenbach Falls (8 days, self-guided) departs daily until 22 September, from £940pp; guided options also available
For more information and bookings please contact Sherpa Expeditions on 0208 875 5070 or at www.sherpaexpeditions.com.
Quoted prices are inclusive of accommodation, most meals, experienced guides, luggage transfers between hotels (where applicable) and clear maps with images.
Flights from the UK are not included but can be booked on request.
For high res images and PR/media enquiries:
World Expeditions | UTracks | Sherpa Expeditions
020 8875 5060
Tom Panagos pr@worldexpeditions.co.uk
Tali Emdin tali@sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk
