Zermatt, Switzerland

Medellin and the Caribbean coastline

3 nights, July 2018

Day 1

Arrive in Geneva
Train from Geneva Airport > Zermatt (via Visp) with SNCF (3h45m)
Check in to Unique Hotel Post
Explore Town, visiting the Matterhorn Museum
Drinks at Hotel Alex: sit amongst traditional Swiss decor, try one or two of their delightful cocktails
Dinner at Brown Cow, Hotel Post: easy going atmosphere, serving tasty burgers

Day 2

Mountain biking up to Schwarzsee Map

Breakfast at Hotel
Coffee at Homemade Cafe
Rent mountain bikes (and accessories) from Slalom Sports
Start cycle, have a coffee break at Restaurant Simi, Furi
Lunch at Zum See: delightful restaurant located in a small hamlet. Local cuisine, offers a variety of dishes. Worth booking in advance by phone.
Cycle back to Zermatt
Dinner at Grampi's: restaurant with a lively atmosphere, serving delicious pizzas and other Italian food.
Head to Stephanie's Creparie next door for some desert (cash only)
Drinks back at Hotel Post

Day 3

Five lakes hike Map (follow paths 4-3-7-11-6)

Breakfast at Hotel
Morning hike: Zermatt > Fluhalp (paths 4, 3 & 7) via Stellisee Lake. Bring a snack for the mountain.
Lunch at Fluhalp: restaurant with one of the best views in Zermatt, famous for their Rosti (Swiss specialty)
Afternoon hike: Fluhalp > Zermatt (paths 11 & 6) via Grindjisee Lake, Greunsee Lake (swimming), Moosjisee Lake and Leisee Lake (great for children)
Have a pit-stop at Alder Hitta Lounge
Hit the spa in Hotel Post
Dinner at Cafe du Pont: an authentic Swiss experience, serving Raclette

Day 4

Hike up to Riffelsee Lake Map (follow paths 14-23-22)

Alternative for day 4:

Edinburgh, Scotland