Mia's parents were holidaying in Europe and rather than simply visiting Mia in Geneva, we decided it would be better if we went for a stroll in the Alps. After some deliberation, we settled on a hike along the Aletsch Glacier, on the south side of the Jungfrau massif and only a stone's throw from our previous outdoor escapades. We started our trip from Brig, where we caught a train and cable-car to gain some height before continuing on foot. We were cornered by cows and threatened by the weather, but this could not mar what is one of the most impressive sights around: the largest glacier in the Alps. The hike took its toll, but we were well-fuelled in the evening by Swiss cuisine and beer, which gave us the energy we required to descend the next day, in addition to visiting the Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva.

With perhaps one exception, the Matterhorn, the Bernese Oberland is the pilgrimage in Switzerland for hikers and climbers alike. Despite me being woefully sick and the weather quite uncooperative, we were able to explore Interlaken before heading up to Grindelwald. From here, we were the only ones continuing on into the hills, with sporadic rain and snow making things a little unpleasant. We gained altitude and then continued over the next day on what is oft touted as one of the world's best walks: below the north face of the Eiger. Given how low the cloud was, we could have been anywhere. We continued up to Jungfraujoch which was above the clouds, and over the next few hours the weather broke and we were treated to a pretty spectacular sunset. With some perfect weather, we trekked down into Lauterbrunnen, which offers unbelievable views of the surrounding highland as well as soaring waterfalls.

Adventures

Le Valais

Bernese Oberland