Sulwald snowshoe and sled tour: Fondue lunch included

Hike snowy Sulwald trails, then sled down to Isenfluh after a warm fondue lunch.

A 5.5-hour winter tour in Sulwald combines a guided snowshoe hike through marked mountain trails with a sled run down to Isenfluh, interrupted by a traditional Swiss cheese fondue lunch at a mountain restaurant. The guide leads both the ascent and descent. Snowshoes, poles, hiking boots, gondola ticket and transportation are included. Minimum age is 8. Participants should have moderate fitness.

The experience

Sulwald sits where most tourists don't venture, and this tour is built around that quiet. You start with a snowshoe hike along marked trails through the high meadows, moving at a pace that lets you take in the alpine air and the scale of the landscape around you. The guide leads the way and sets the rhythm. The route stays on established paths, so the focus stays on the snow and the views rather than navigation.

Midway through, you stop at a mountain restaurant for a traditional Swiss cheese fondue lunch with a drink included. This is not a rushed refueling. It's a proper sit-down meal that breaks the day in half and lets you warm up before the descent. After lunch, the character of the tour shifts. You trade the snowshoes for a sled and point downhill toward Isenfluh, following a track that drops past snowy meadows and frozen waterfalls. The sled run is the payoff to the morning's climb, and it moves faster than the hike did.

Snow conditions sometimes force a location change to Mürren instead of Isenfluh, which carries a price difference you'll pay at checkout. Snowshoes, poles and hiking boots are provided. You bring moderate fitness and a willingness to spend most of a morning and early afternoon in the mountains. The tour includes a professional guide who speaks English or German, gondola access and transport to and from the starting point.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or German.
• snowshoes, poles and hiking boots.
• sled for the descent.
• traditional Swiss cheese fondue lunch with a drink.
• gondola ticket and transportation to the starting point.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 19 Dec

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AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Outdoor

Is this one for you?At 5.5 hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves room for a meal or rest before or after. The fixed schedule means the snowshoe hike, fondue stop and sled run all happen in sequence, so you commit to the full arc rather than picking and choosing pieces.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 15 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the snowshoe hike in Sulwald actually like?

The snowshoe hike follows marked trails through quiet alpine meadows at a moderate pace set by the guide. You're moving uphill but on established paths, so the focus stays on the winter landscape and the fresh air rather than scrambling or technical terrain.

How much time do you spend sledding versus snowshoeing?

The tour is 5.5 hours total. The snowshoe hike takes up the morning portion, the fondue lunch breaks the middle, and the sled descent to Isenfluh fills the final stretch, so you get both activities in a single day without either one feeling rushed.

Is the fondue lunch included in the price?

Yes, a traditional Swiss cheese fondue meal and a drink are included in the tour price. You eat at a mountain restaurant partway through the day, which gives you a proper break between the snowshoe hike and the sled run.

What happens if snow conditions are bad?

Depending on snow conditions, the tour may take place in Mürren instead of Isenfluh. If the location changes, you'll pay a price difference at checkout. The guide will confirm the location based on conditions closer to your tour date.

Do I need to bring my own snowshoes and boots?

No. Snowshoes, poles and hiking boots are all provided as part of the tour. You can rent ski clothing, gloves and goggles separately if you need them. Food and drinks beyond the fondue lunch are not included.