This was an incredible trip - not too easy for my teenagers, and not too challenging or technical for mom :) From stunning views, to waterfalls, spring flowers, picnics, and the occasional traffic jam due to Swiss cows and goats on the trails, it was an great adventure for our family. The accommodations/huts were the perfect blend - giving you both local hut to hut to history hotel experiences. Our family had a wonderful time and we hope to have future trips with Tanya and Live Breathe Hike.
What also made the trip a smashing success was our guide, Emily S.! She was patient, knowledgeable about the region/trails, local towns, ecology, history, local protocols, etc. We always felt safe, well supported, and well fed throughout the trip. We never felt rushed, and she took extra care and effort to scope out the trails, train schedules, local merchants before we arrived/set out in order to get everything in order early.
Emily was extremely attentive to our individual family needs, wide range of hiking abilities, moods, and helped us navigate every detail, even when there was mild altitude sickness - well beyond our expectations for a local guide. She was patient with our teenage boys, engaging them throughout the trek, and playing along with their games and jokes. Highly recommend this trip as it gives you a taste of everything and Tanya's team is very experienced!