10 DAYS OF TRAVEL 10 NIGHTS OF LODGING
I am traveling with my 20 year old daughter and my wife. We are flying in and out of Genova. We areive July 27th and depart August 6th We are renting a car and would like to do a loop. We would like to stay in Airbnb's. We love adventure, hiking and are looking for an authentic experience. Not touristy. My daughter would really like to see the Valais Blacknose sheep. We like hiking, rock climbing, adventrue and old towns. We would love advice on what areas to stay, activitys, restaurants, sights to visit and any other info that might be helpfull. Thanks!!! Rich
Possible Itinerary
2 nights Lausanne area
4 nights Interlaken area
2 nights Zermstt area
2 nightsAnnecy France (Old town) area
Posted by
San Diego, California
5604 posts
With a world class rail system, a car is an expensive nuisance in this beautiful country, and crossing borders adds another complexity. The rail stations are usually right in the middle of where folks want to go, and many villages are car- free zones.
Check out the RS Guide book suggested routes , and access the "Watch, Read, Listen" here on the Forum, which also includes suggested routes and helpful articles. Many of your questions are already answered.
Also, you are late to be booking accommodations. Many favorite places to stay are in the BO - Murren and Wengen.
Have a wonderful time in this beautiful country. Safe travels!
Posted by
182 posts
I would skip Interlaken/Berner Oberland and concentrate on hiking around Kandersteg/Valais and the Loetschental (isolated until the 1960's).
This area is beautiful. It even has it's own glacier- Aletschgletscher. Far LESS touristy AND has the black-nosed sheep.
Less overall time spent in transit, better chance to still secure lodging also.
I spent 2 weeks in Kandersteg 20 years ago.
Research its local lake Oeschinensee !
Posted by
El Dorado Hills, CA
69 posts
I would not rent a car either for Switzerland. Their rail system is world class and reliable. Combined with the post buses, cable cars, etc., you can get to some very small towns.
In Zermatt, the Julen Family has a black noise sheep farm. During the summer you can hike to see them and their shepherd. I do not know if you have to stay at one of their hotels to get the GPS coordinates for the sheep. I would contact them via email. We have stayed at two of their hotels and they are very nice. The Restaurant Schaferstube in the basement of the Julen Hotel is excellent. It serves typical Swiss dishes (raclette, fondue).
https://www.julen.ch/de/tradition-julen-hotel/angebote/sommer-in-zermatt/schwarznasen-pauschale/
Posted by
Chicago
3125 posts
Here is info. on tracking the sheep in Zermatt: