Standard
$540per person
Hotel rooms with breakfast, guide shared with other families
Choose StandardAlpine Lake Family Walks
Five easy days of guided walks, lake stops and rail rides above Zermatt, planned for families with children from age seven.
What you will walk
- Short walks with rail and cable car rides to do the climbing
- The Gornergrat railway and a picnic at the top
- Lake stops at the Grindjisee and Stellisee
- A guide who plans for children and rest stops
- Evenings in the village with no traffic
Zermatt is one of the easiest mountain villages to visit with children. The rail and cable car rides take care of the big climbs, and the walks are kept short enough that the children do not tire before the afternoon. Each day ends in the village, where there are cafes, playgrounds and very little traffic.
The guide chooses routes with lake stops, picnic spots and plenty of time to look at the animals and flowers along the paths. Walks are planned around the children’s pace, and the guide keeps a first-aid kit and a spare set of sun hats in the pack. Adults can join the walks at any point.
Families with younger children or a pushchair should contact us before booking, so we can recommend routes with step-free access.
Day by day, up and over
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Arrive in Zermatt
Take the train up the valley to the car-free village. Meet the guide and check the kit, including sun hats and sturdy shoes for the children.
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Gornergrat and a picnic on the top
Ride the cog railway to the top and eat a packed lunch at the viewpoint. The walk back down is short and mostly downhill.
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Grindjisee lake walk
A gentle walk through larch and pine to a small lake with a picnic spot. Children can paddle at the shore in the warmer months.
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Stellisee and the cable car
Take the cable car up to the lake and walk around the shore. The views of the Matterhorn from here are good for photographs.
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Return to Visp
Take the morning train down the valley. The guide will help with luggage and check the connection to your onward travel.
Choose how you stay
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Most chosen Comfort
$720per person
Family rooms with half board, guide shared with other families
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Private
$1,350per person
Private guide for your family only, timed to your children's pace
Choose Private
Included
- Four nights of accommodation in Zermatt
- Breakfast daily and dinner on two nights
- Family-friendly guide for all walks
- Gornergrat railway and cable car tickets for the walks
- Packed lunches on walking days
- Luggage transfer between hotel and station
Not included
- International flights and rail to Visp
- Travel insurance
- Lunch and dinner on nights not listed above
- Tips for the guide
Pick your departure
| Departs | Seats left | Status | Price | Request |
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| 9 seats left | Open | $540 | Request Mon 21 Jun 2027 | |
| Only 3 left | Few left | $540 | Request Mon 12 Jul 2027 | |
| Full | Full | $540 | Waitlist Mon 2 Aug 2027 | |
| 7 seats left | Open | $540 | Request Mon 6 Sept 2027 | |
| 5 seats left | Open | $540 | Request Mon 27 Sept 2027 |
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What travellers say
4.0
Based on 1 review
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Gentle walking for the whole family
Our two children, aged nine and twelve, managed every walk with breaks at the right moments. The routes stayed well below the snow line and the lakes were lovely in the October light. Priya sent a detailed packing list and a map with the cable car times marked, which saved a lot of worry. The only thing I would change is one lunch stop, which was too early in the day. A relaxed and well-run week.
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Hannah Brandt
Before you book
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What age are the children?
The walks suit children from about seven years old who can walk for three hours with breaks. Younger children can join a private trip with a family guide.
What if it rains?
The guide changes the day's route to a shorter walk or a museum visit in Zermatt. You do not lose the cost of a day.
Do we need hiking poles?
They are not essential but help adults on the descents. We can lend poles for children on request.
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