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Via Alpina 1 stage 16: Lenk to Gstaad (22.1 km, 1,000 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Alps/Via Alpina 1/Stage 16

Stage 16 of 20

Via Alpina 1 stage 16: Lenk to Gstaad

Country: Switzerland
Duration: 7h 30m
Ascent: 1,000 m
Descent

Stage 16 of the Via Alpina 1 (20 stages in total) runs from Lenk to Gstaad. It covers 22.1 km with 1,000 m of ascent and 960 m of descent, around 7 h 30 min of walking. There are 24 places to sleep where the stage ends (1 hut, 4 guesthouses, 18 hotels, 1 campsite). The next stage continues to L'Etivaz.

Part of the Via Alpina 1.

Where to sleep in Gstaad

24 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 1 hut, 4 guesthouses, 18 hotels, 1 campsite.

HutSchutzhütte GrydenRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)
GuesthouseGästezimmer Carmen Raaflaub

Previous: stage 15Adelboden to Lenk Next: stage 17Gstaad to L'Etivaz

Part of the Via Alpina 1 (390 km, 20 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

960 m

Distance

22.1 km

Saanen

Alpenchalet Weidhaus / Spiher

GuesthouseAlpenchalet Weidhaus / SpiherRated 4.7 out of 54.7(92)

Hotel Le Grand Chalet

HotelHotel Le Grand ChaletRated 4.8 out of 54.8(100)Cozy rooms in a relaxed hillside hotel offering free breakfast & a bar, plus a sauna & a pool.

Alpenchalet Haldeli

GuesthouseAlpenchalet HaldeliRated 4.8 out of 54.8(9)

HotelGstaad PalaceRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,050)Sophisticated, luxe mountain hotel offering restaurants & a nightclub, plus a spa & an indoor pool.

Hotel Alphorn Gstaad

HotelHotel Alphorn GstaadRated 4.3 out of 54.3(284)Relaxed quarters, some with balconies, plus elegant dining & a spa area with a sauna & hot tub.

HotelPark GstaadRated 4.7 out of 54.7(296)Genteel hotel offering restaurants, a bar & free breakfast, plus pools, a spa & a tennis court.

Ultima Hotel Gstaad

HotelUltima Hotel GstaadRated 4.7 out of 54.7(102)Luxe suites & cabins in a posh hotel with upscale dining, mountain views & a spa, plus a hot tub.

CampsiteBellerive

Le Grand Bellevue

HotelLe Grand BellevueRated 4.8 out of 54.8(614)High-end hotel offering an acclaimed restaurant & 2 trendy bars, plus an indoor pool & a spa.

Sport-Hotel Victoria

HotelSport-Hotel VictoriaRated 4.3 out of 54.3(361)Relaxed hotel offering simple rooms & suites, plus a pizzeria & a spa area with a sauna.

The Alpina Gstaad

HotelThe Alpina GstaadRated 4.7 out of 54.7(582)Elegant rooms & suites in an grand chalet hotel offering a full-service spa, 3 eateries & 2 pools.

HotelThe MansardRated 4.7 out of 54.7(91)

Gstaad - Swiss Hotel Apartments

HotelGstaad - Swiss Hotel ApartmentsRated 3.8 out of 53.8(4)

HotelGstaaderhofRated 4.6 out of 54.6(555)Casual alpine hotel offering breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus 2 restaurants, a bar & a sauna.

HotelHotel OldenRated 4.3 out of 54.3(206)Upscale boutique hotel offering chic suites, plus an acclaimed restaurant, a cozy bar & a fireplace.

Hotel-Restaurant Arc-en-ciel

HotelHotel-Restaurant Arc-en-cielRated 4.6 out of 54.6(1,292)Upmarket lodging with a woodsy-chic vibe offering a spa & a restaurant, plus kids' activities.

HotelLa SarineRated 4.7 out of 54.7(3)

HotelRössliRated 4.5 out of 54.5(584)Snug rooms in a laid-back hotel offering a terrace & 2 restaurants, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

Bellerive Hotel

HotelBellerive HotelRated 4.2 out of 54.2(111)Airy rooms in a chalet-style hotel featuring a restaurant, a beauty salon & ski room.

Bernerhof Gstaad

HotelBernerhof GstaadRated 4.3 out of 54.3(456)Unfussy hotel offering a cigar lounge, an indoor pool & a sauna, plus 4 restaurants & ski storage.

Chalet Cindy Gstaad

GuesthouseChalet Cindy GstaadRated 5.0 out of 55.0(8)

HotelGrand Hotel Alpina AGRated 5.0 out of 55.0(3)

Lowest 884 mHighest 1,918 m

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