Where to hike and camp in the Alps in early June

Anonymous · 2017-02-05T19:36:23+01:00

first timers to the Alps in the first of june. would like to hike the best of the Alps and perferably to began at one area and not backtrack. looking at about 10 days. Would like to do some tent camping with staying in a few nights in accommodations a long the way. has anyone done a self hike and how was it and where did u begin and end?

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A traveler is planning a 10-day hiking trip in the Alps starting in early June. They prefer to hike without backtracking and want to combine tent camping with a few nights in accommodations. They're seeking advice on trails and experiences from others who have done similar hikes.

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Consider hiking in July or August for better trail conditions, as June may still have snow on higher trails.
Tent camping is generally restricted, so look into Mountain Huts run by the Swiss Alpine Clubs for accommodation.
The Via Alpina is a great route to consider, and you can find detailed maps and information on the Switzerland Mobility website.

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5 February 2017 at 19:36:23 #810741

first timers to the Alps in the first of june. would like to hike the best of the Alps and perferably to began at one area and not backtrack. looking at about 10 days. Would like to do some tent camping with staying in a few nights in accommodations a long the way. has anyone done a self hike and how was it and where did u begin and end?

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Reply 1 of 2 • 5 February 2017 at 20:31:01 #858713

Hi Herbster –

Welcome to My Swiss Alps.

This site will give you a lot of information.

map.wanderland.ch/?lang=en&route=all&bgLa yer=pk&layers=Wanderla nd&resolution=250&X=70 3399&Y=157204

Search for Via Alpina for via Alpina.

June 1 is too early for Alpine hikes. Trails are still blocked with low grade snow above about 2000 meters, more or less.. Tail end of Winter.

For reference, major Alpine road passes typically open for traffic in the second week of June, when the snow does not replace what the plows remove.

July and August, and early September are good.

Tent camping is generally not possible.

Look into Mountain Huts run by hr Swiss Alpine Clubs-

http://www.sac-cas.ch/en.html

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Reply 2 of 2 • 5 February 2017 at 23:40:18 #858714

Hi Herbster –

There definitely are constraints on so-called “wild camping.”

I recall that Arno discussed the topic in the forum. Perhaps he can jump in if he would like to add to these links:

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/camping-in-alps

http://www.myswissalps.com/ca mpsites

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/camping-above-the-tree-line-in-switzerland

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/bivouacking-on-the-alpine-pass-route

Here is a link to the Via Alpina:

map.wanderland.ch/?lang=en&route=all&bgLa yer=pk&resolution=250& X=659640&Y=182579&laye rs=Wanderland

Using the Switzerland Mobility website can get you detailed maps, altitude profiles, and accomodations/facilities along the route. Long routes are broken down into stages.

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