This is a week-long stay in the beautiful alps of central Switzerland, trekking with the luxury of having the big bags transported by car, and walking on trails through forest and meadow. Some small parts done by local transport. We had two days to fill ourselves with trips in the area. Lunch was a picnic made of all the nice local foods our leader bought and we all carried up to the trail. The heat was the most unexpected part of this trip, very unusual for the area. I took this tour to be in a nice environment on my 60th birthday, and our leader mentioned this during all the meals during the day: at breakfast I got presents, at lunch she had brought a cake and a bottle of sparkling juice, and at dinner she invited a birthday cake with candles for desert. Much more than expected. Be prepared for some long hours walking up and down, seeing some of the most stunning mountain scenery very close by. (OB- 4th July 2010)