Switzerland

We had an amazing time - And I can't speak highly enough of every aspect of this trip! Our VBT leaders, Sophie and Bruno, were exceptional, planning everything down to the smallest detail. They were a pleasure to be with in every way. We loved every hotel, each unique, and in the heart of a city, with lots to do in the area. Our e-bikes were brand new, and easy to navigate. We were blessed with beautiful weather and enjoyed our rides each and every day. I would highly recommend this trip - it will definitely not be our last. We are already booked for one next year!

I LOVED this vacation. I am an avid biker; my husband is not; and we both enjoyed the levels of activity and flexibility. The vineyards and villages were amazing to see, especially by bicycle. Jean and Jean Francois took care of our every need, and the accommodations were wonderful. What's not to like?

The Switzerland and France tour provided an opportunity to see the breathtaking scenery of Alpine valleys and experience the land on mostly excellent dedicated bike paths. The starting point Chamonix was impressive, although travel there, without a biking opportunity, seemed atypical. There were several very long bus transfers that took away from the experience. There also were no planned interactions with local people, such as winery or farmhouse experiences, that were a normal part of past tours I've taken.

The trip was wonderful! The scenery was amazing, the bike trails were excellent, and who could have asked for better weather.

Least favorite VBT trip taken. Being on a river cruise ship with 100+ non bikers made for a less personal group biking experience and placed time restrictions on long rides. Our guides were excellent. Those who planned the locals highlights, however, failed to provide culturally interesting or important events. Take for example, two winery visits where we learned little or nothing other than that their wine tasted pretty good. Too much riding in buses and too little biking.

VBT knocked it out of the park. The attention to detail in every aspect of this trip was astounding. Our guides Maytas and Werner were fantastic. I would book a new trip every 6 months if I could afford to! For now, I will bask in the wonderful memories, and save up for the next adventure with VBT.

Had a wonderful hiking trip to Switzerland, starting in Zurich and ending in Montreux—gorgeous scenery, wonderful food and wine and two of the best guides. Claire and Corinne made our trip extra special with informative, fun and well organized hiking trips over five days with pre-trip in beautiful Zurich and a final day in Montreux with its lovely setting on Lake Geneva. The hiking was varied with something new or special everyday. We loved taking the trains and gondolas punctuated by amazing hiking trails. We had a friendly and enthusiastic group, and the hikes were well planned with special events included like yodeling, cheese tasting and alphorn music, which provided interesting local culture. The accommodations were lovely with great amenities and wonderful locations. Highly recommend this tour.

This tour is a new offering for Country Walkers. The itinerary offers just the right amount of hiking and other activities in the stunning surroundings of the Swiss Alps. The guides were very personable, fun and knowledgeable. The accommodations were excellent boutique hotels close to transportation hubs and attractions. The included meal were all first class.