EIGER TRAIL Wander beneath the 6,000-foot wall of the Eiger. 68 RYDERWALKER.COM | 888.586.8365 EUROPE T he Bernese Oberland in central Switzerland is one of the most stunning mountain ranges on earth. High, glaciated peaks and vertical rock walls ascend thousands of feet above tumbling waterfalls, pristine valleys, and flower-filled meadows. Our nine-day hiking tour begins on the west side of the Berner Oberland in the fashionable resort village of Gstaad. Cross airy mountain ridgelines like the Wasserngrat and Ammertenpass. Cross the lofty Hohtürli Pass and drop into the remote and mysterious Kiental. Climb over the Sefinenfurgge, with views over Europe’s most famous mountains, the Eiger (13,025 feet), Mönch (13,474 feet) and Jungfrau (13,642 feet). Hike every foot of the Eigernordwand, the vertical north face of the Eiger. DETAILS • 8 nights, 9 days • 6 nights charming country inns and first class hotels plus 2 nights simple berghaus with shower on hall. • Breakfast and dinner daily. • Gateway: Zurich GUIDED TOUR* August 11 – 19 Price: $4,675 (single +$605) Minimum of two people required to run this tour. PRIVATE GUIDED* Late June – Mid September Price: $5,165† (single +$690) †Price based on a group of four. SELF GUIDED TOUR Late June – Mid September Price: $2,775 (single +385) PHOTOS; KEN FUHRER