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Under-16s cannot join unaccompanied unless it is a dedicated youth or school trip.","under18TravelPolicySpan2","faq01","Logistics",{"title":794,"faqItems":795,"_key":820},"Difficulty & Fitness",[796,808],{"_key":797,"question":798,"answer":799},"fq02a","How fit do I need to be?",[800],{"children":801,"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":806,"markDefs":807},[802],{"text":803,"_key":804,"_type":17,"marks":805},"You should be comfortable walking 6-8 hours a day with a daypack over varied terrain. The hardest day is Day 3 at 13.6km. If you can manage a full day's hill walk in the UK (think Lake District or Snowdonia) without struggling, you'll be fine. We recommend starting a training plan 6-8 weeks before your trip.","fq02a2",[],"fq02a1",[],{"_key":809,"question":810,"answer":811},"fq02b","Is the suspension bridge scary?",[812],{"style":9,"_key":813,"markDefs":814,"children":815,"_type":18},"fq02b1",[],[816],{"_type":17,"marks":817,"text":818,"_key":819},[],"Honestly? It sways a bit and there's a lot of air beneath you. But it's perfectly safe, well-maintained, and thousands of people cross it every summer. Your guide will be with you every step of the way. Most people find it exhilarating rather than frightening -- and the views from the middle are unreal.","fq02b2","faq02",{"faqItems":822,"_key":835,"title":836},[823],{"question":824,"answer":825,"_key":834},"What are the mountain huts like?",[826],{"style":9,"_key":827,"markDefs":828,"children":829,"_type":18},"fq03a1",[],[830],{"_type":17,"marks":831,"text":832,"_key":833},[],"Swiss mountain huts are a step up from what you might expect. They serve hot meals, have running water, and are properly looked after by hut wardens. You'll sleep in dormitory-style rooms with mattresses, pillows, and blankets provided. Bring a sleeping bag liner for hygiene. Bathrooms are shared. It's basic but comfortable -- and the views from the terrace make any five-star hotel look a bit dull.","fq03a2","fq03a","faq03","Accommodation",{"title":838,"faqItems":839,"_key":852},"Weather & Best Time to Go",[840],{"_key":841,"question":842,"answer":843},"fq04a","What's the weather like?",[844],{"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":845,"markDefs":846,"children":847},"fq04a1",[],[848],{"marks":849,"text":850,"_key":851,"_type":17},[],"The season runs from July to September, when conditions are at their best. Expect daytime temperatures of 10-20C at altitude, dropping to near freezing overnight. Weather in the Alps can change quickly, so you'll need waterproofs and warm layers regardless of the forecast. Your guide monitors conditions closely and will adjust the route if needed.","fq04a2","faq04",{"faqItems":854,"_key":867,"title":868},[855],{"_key":856,"question":857,"answer":858},"fq05a","What do I need to bring?",[859],{"children":860,"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":865,"markDefs":866},[861],{"_type":17,"marks":862,"text":863,"_key":864},[],"You'll need sturdy walking boots (broken in!), a daypack (30-40L), waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, sun protection, and a water bottle. We'll send you a full kit list after booking. You can add a sleeping bag liner (£25), Swiss adapter (£10), or walking poles (£10) when you book.","fq05a2","fq05a1",[],"faq05","Gear & Packing",{"faqItems":870,"_key":895,"title":896},[871,883],{"answer":872,"_key":881,"question":882},[873],{"children":874,"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":879,"markDefs":880},[875],{"_type":17,"marks":876,"text":877,"_key":878},[],"Dinner and breakfast are included at the huts. Expect hearty mountain meals -- soups, pasta, rosti, meat dishes, and plenty of bread. Portions are generous because the hut wardens know you've earned it. Lunches are not included, so bring trail snacks and a packed lunch. You can buy drinks and snacks at the huts, but bring Swiss francs as card payments aren't always available at altitude.","fq06a2","fq06a1",[],"fq06a","What's the food like?",{"answer":884,"_key":893,"question":894},[885],{"style":9,"_key":886,"markDefs":887,"children":888,"_type":18},"fq06b1",[],[889],{"_type":17,"marks":890,"text":891,"_key":892},[],"Mountain huts can usually accommodate vegetarian diets with advance notice. Vegan, gluten-free, or other specific requirements are harder at altitude -- huts work with limited supplies and set menus. Let us know when you book and we'll check with the huts directly. Bringing supplementary snacks is a good idea for stricter diets.","fq06b2","fq06b","Can you cater for dietary requirements?","faq06","Food & Drink",{"_key":898,"title":899,"faqItems":900},"faq07","Booking & Payment",[901],{"_key":902,"question":903,"answer":904},"fq07a","How does booking work?",[905],{"style":9,"_key":906,"markDefs":907,"children":908,"_type":18},"fq07a1",[],[909],{"marks":910,"text":911,"_key":912,"_type":17},[],"Book online with a £149 deposit to secure your place. The remaining balance is due 65 days before departure. We'll send you all the trip details, kit lists, and preparation guides after booking.","fq07a2",{"title":914,"faqItems":915,"_key":939},"Insurance",[916],{"question":917,"answer":918,"_key":938},"Do I need travel insurance?",[919],{"children":920,"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":934,"markDefs":935},[921,925,930],{"_type":17,"marks":922,"text":923,"_key":924},[],"Yes, travel insurance is mandatory and not included. You need cover for trekking up to 3,000 metres altitude, including helicopter evacuation. We recommend ","fq08a3",{"_key":926,"_type":17,"marks":927,"text":929},"fq08a4",[928],"lnk01","Rise and Shield",{"marks":931,"text":932,"_key":933,"_type":17},[]," who specialise in adventure travel insurance.","fq08a5","fq08a1",[936],{"href":444,"_key":928,"_type":937},"link","fq08a","faq08",{"_key":941,"title":942,"faqItems":943},"faq09","Solo Travellers",[944],{"question":945,"answer":946,"_key":955},"Can I join on my own?",[947],{"children":948,"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":953,"markDefs":954},[949],{"text":950,"_key":951,"_type":17,"marks":952},"Absolutely. A good chunk of our guests book solo -- it's one of the main reasons people choose Call to Adventure. You'll be part of a small group (maximum 14) and sharing the trail for 4 days tends to turn strangers into mates pretty quickly. Mountain hut evenings are sociable by nature, so you won't be eating dinner alone.","fq09a2",[],"fq09a1",[],"fq09a",{"_key":957,"title":958,"faqItems":959},"faq10","Safety",[960],{"_key":961,"question":962,"answer":963},"fq10a","Is the trek safe?",[964],{"_type":18,"style":9,"_key":965,"markDefs":966,"children":967},"fq10a1",[],[968],{"_key":969,"_type":17,"marks":970,"text":971},"fq10a2",[],"Yes. You're walking on well-maintained Swiss trails with a professional mountain guide who knows the route inside out. The Europaweg and Five Lakes Trail are established hiking routes used by thousands of people every summer. Your guide carries a first aid kit and communication equipment, and Swiss mountain rescue is among the best in the world. The main risks are the same as any mountain walk: weather changes, twisted ankles, and underestimating the distances.",{"current":973,"_type":974},"matterhorn-highlights","slug","Valais, Switzerland"]