The Accommodation
The tours take advantage of the friendly Swiss hospitality available on
route in the mountains and valleys. The high standard of mountain accommodation
is appreciated as we sample the various hotels, guest houses, and mountain
huts. Some of these places have offered guests there unique hospitality for a
hundred years or more, which certainly adds to the special atmosphere one can
appreciate. Over the years Ibex Treks has established a personal relationship with
the families that run the various accommodation. Our guests will feel this
special friendship. After a physical day of hiking, healthy food is important.
Our chosen accommodation provide excellent meals, catering specifically for
outdoor appetites.
The hotels are usually situated in the valleys or near small
villages. They are family run, giving our guests a more "homey" service. The
hotels provide excellent double rooms, most having "en suite" facilities.
The guest houses or mountain hotels will normally be situated
amidst the high pastures or meadows, or in the forest. These wooden chalet
style buildings are characteristic of Swiss traditional architecture. Hot
showers are provided (with exceptions). Double rooms or dormitories are
available.
The mountain huts are stone built and used mostly by climbers as a
base from where they ascend the local mountains. Due to the remoteness and
altitude of these mountain huts, the accommodation has simple dormitory style
sleeping arrangements only, without running hot water! (no showers). However,
the beautiful huts offer incredible views and a cosy atmosphere, and with luck,
a fantastic sunset.