Tour des Dents du Midi

This is a long-distance trek for sporty and fit people who want to do enjoyed a previous multi-day trek (like Matterhorn Highlights or Tour Du Mont Blanc). A typical day in the mountains can be trekking for up to 8 hours with a rucksack, so you need a fairly good level of physical fitness and endurance. The paths are also more difficult on this trek so you need to be better prepared. You must be doing training hikes before you arrive. A positive mental attitude is the most important thing, though. If you think you can do it, our skilled and experienced guides will support you along the way. This is our MOST challenging 4-day trek, and it has significant challenges and exposure. To summit you need to be good on your feet and not everyone can do that. You will need to also ensure that you have nutrition and hydration. Please do not book this trip if you suffer from vertigo as there is no way around the suspension bridge.

This trip is for experienced walkers. The maximum is 14, 12 is more typical. There are no minimum numbers, all trips with bookings on run.

Walking poles are available for rent. The cost is 10CHF. We ask that you request these on the trip form. Documents: - Passport - Boarding pass for flights - Money (150-200 CHF) - Credit/Debit Card Sleeping: - Sleeping bag liner - Ear Plugs Footwear: - Trekking boots/shoes: 3 or 4-season lightweight - Very lightweight shoes for the evening (or you can borrow hut slippers) Clothing: Please make sure that you have non-cotton clothing for trekking. - 1 x pair of synthetic under-top and bottom (long johns or similar) - 2 x t-shirts - 3 x hiking socks - 2 - 3 pairs of underwear - 1 x fleece - Light down or Primaloft jacket - Waterproof jacket and trousers - Hiking trousers/ shorts: we recommend a pair that zip off into trousers. - Sun hat, warm hat and gloves Other: - A day bag: 35 - 45 litres - all your kit should fit into this bag and it must have a good waist belt. - Travel towel - Dry bag or liner - Water bottle: At least 2L - Sun protection: Sunglasses, suncream and sun hat - Personal medication - Toiletries - a tiny amount. - Electronics - headtorch, phone and charger - Hiking poles (available to rent for 10CHF). You do not require any specialist equipment for this trip.

You stay in mountain huts on each of the nights. Please note that mountain huts are in remote regions (supplies are typically helicoptered in) and inherently quite basic, with dormitory-style rooms and shared bathrooms. Single or double supplements are, unfortunately, therefore, not available on this trip. Electricity, warm showers, a bar, and snacks are available. Two of the huts have Wi-Fi. This is all part of the mountain experience and adventure.

Absolutely! We also put you in touch with the other trekkers in the group before you go, with our group chat feature. Most groups have several single travellers.

You'll need to carry everything, so pack light, read the list, and watch the video. We'll pick up food and water along the way. In total, your full pack should weigh no more than 9kgs. If you need to leave your luggage, you have two options: 1) You could leave it at a hotel if you are staying in one the night before or after. 2) You can leave it at Klien Matterhorn Hotel, Randa, where we meet. This costs 10chf, but then you will have to go back to Randa after the trip. Do watch our packing video for advice on packing light and stick to the packing list (you will be able to see the link on the FAQs on your booking page).

This depends on the country you are coming from. European/EU/EEA should not. Non-EU countries need an ETIA. This needs to be sorted out online well before you travel and has a small fee. (7 Euros) Please make sure you get this from the official website as there are scam websites charging more.

Water: During the summer it can be quite warm in the Alps so it is important to carry enough water. We strongly recommend taking two litres of water. The tap water at the accommodations you will stay is drinkable, but there are limited resources along the way to fill up your bottle. Your guide can give you advice on this for each day. Food: While trekking, you will have the chance to taste a great variety of local specialities. The breakfast is continental, often with a variety of juices, tea, and coffee. The three-course dinner in the evening is hearty, and the plates are quite big. During the day, your guide will advise on whether we plan to stop or whether you should order a packed lunch that will be freshly prepared for you. You can also buy snacks at the huts. This gives you control over how luxurious you want to be about lunch. If you have any food restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten intolerance, etc.), please make us aware of this when completing your registration form, found on your Skyhook dashboard. The huts will do their best to cater for you, but complicated diets will require some flexibility or for you to bring back up options.

Champery is a great little mountain town to stay in for a couple of days. There is a a bakcpackers hostel and a fancy hotel! We can also arrange other experiences for you - paragliding, rock climbing, via ferrata, biking. Otherwise, if you want a change of scene we recommend Montreux. This is on the way back to Geneva and is the Swiss Riviera. Swanky and cool with art , walks along the lake and Freddy Mecury.

Champéry is on the Swiss rail network. 1) Geneva Airport (Platform 2 Dirction Brig) > Aigle. Beautiful train journey along the side of the lake 80 minutes) 2) Aigle (Platform 12 Direction Champery)> Champéry. (1 hour winding up into the mountains) This also supports our environmental initiative and credentials to only use road transport when there is no practical alternative. We recommend you buy Swiss Day passes for the days you need them so you can choose any train. If you buy your tickets at least 2 weeks out you get a significant reduction.

YES. If you sprain an ankle, the only way off the hill is by helicopter, which costs a small fortune without an insurance policy. You should be insured up to 3300m. We recommend buying insurance as soon as you book incase you need to cancel your trip at the last minute.

The valid currency on the trip is CHF (Swiss Francs) only. Credit cards not always accepted. We recommend changing your money before you arrive as it will be difficult to do so once you start trekking. The airport has cash machines you can use.

YES - we really recommend this - poles are a necessity in the Alps, they help with fatigue and protect your knees. We rent poles for 10CHF for the trip. Your guide will have them ready at the meet point.

START: Champery Gare (Train Station) 12:00 Noon on Day 1. FINISH: Champery Gare around 14:30 on Day 4 of your trip.

The route can vary a little, and there are choices to shorten and lengthen it, but as a rough guide: Day 1: 7kms, 580M ascent/ 66m descent. 4 hrs. Day 2: With the summit 14km 2000m ascent/ 1730m descent, without the summit 11kms, 1400m ascent/ 1130m descent. 7-8 hrs Day 3: 15kms 1100m ascent/ 1300m descent. 7 hrs Day 4: 17km 1000m ascent/ 1650m descent. 6hrs

Yes - It is not mandatory but often expected. In the Alps, there is no fixed amount and it really depends on what you would like to give to show your satisfaction. They work exceedingly hard to ensure your enjoyment and tips are an important part of their income - so please be generous and reflect their hard work and 18-hour days. Guiding is a highly skilled and relatively low-paid job and our professional guides can not work the whole year. If they have made your trip special then please be generous.

Good boots or trail shoes are needed for this multi-day hike. Please check out the video from your guides (visible after booking).

This is a very demanding tour. Due to the distances and ascents covered on this trip, it is geared towards adults. Therefore the minimum age for this trek is 18 years. However, those aged 16-18 years are welcome to attend in the company of a responsible adult if they have significant hiking experience.

If you want to extend your stay in Champéry then we can organise more adventures for you. Ebiking, Climbing, Via Ferrata, Paragliding and Canyoning are all possible. We recommend staying at the National Hotel if you fancy some luxury or the Backpackers Hostel if you are on a budget. Drop us a message after booking to help you arrange these extras.

Yes. If you are staying in Champery the day before and after then leave it at your hotel. If not then we will arrange for you to be able to leave luggage during your hike. Please let us know this in the group WhatsApp a day or so before.

During the summer in the Alps (June – September) you can experience usually fair and quite warm weather. It is often sunny and the temperatures can reach 30° Celsius. Sun protection is necessary with a sun hat, sunglasses and sun cream. However, the weather in the mountains can be quite unpredictable, and weather situations can change very quickly. Therefore, it is necessary to be always prepared for such a change. On a rainy day, temperatures can drop quite low (0 Celsius), and it is necessary to have a good rain jacket and sometimes even a hat and a pair of gloves. See the kit list for full details. PLEASE DONOT MESSAGE THE GUIDES TO ASK ABOUT THE EXPECTED WEATHER: plan for the worst and hope for the best.