Mt Pilatus Day Trip

The ‘Haute Route’ of Lucerne

Mt. Pilatus is a great Switzerland Tour

At 7,000 ft / 2,200 m, you definitely feel you are in the Alps.

Before you get to the top you hike on signposted trails and see the jagged limestone conglomerate rocks that much of the Alps is made of. Along the way you see pastures and hear the sounds of the Swiss cowbells

Incredible Alpine views
40 minute scenic bus ride through the Lucerne countryside
1-1/2 hours hike through the Eigenthal valley
20 minutes panorama gondolas and “Dragon Ride” cableway to the top of Mt. Pilatus
1 hour round trip hike on the Flower Trail on top of the Mount Pilatus
Safe, signposted trails
Lunch stop with a choice of picnic (bring your own) or at a rustic mountain restaurant (not included in rate)
Option to include a Ropes Park & Rodelbahn (summer luge) experience. A number of families have enjoyed this added “Adrenaline Rush” doing this together.Your Guide can review the various Mt. Pilatus tour options with you in the morning when you meet to determine your preference
40-minute ride on worlds steepest cogwheel train
One hour boat cruise to Lucerne train station

Details

Gallery

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The Hike

This is an easy to moderate 2-1/2 to 3 hour hike

Season

mid-May to October

Meet: 08:45 am – Under the arch in front of the Lucerne train station
We depart at 09:10 am
We return: 17:40 pm

Rates
Adult Standard: CHF 345.00 per person, based on 2 or more
Adult Standard: CHF 395.00 for one person

Adult with Half-Tax Card Swiss: Standard Rate less CHF 50.00 per person
Adult with Swiss/Tell-Pass/GA: Standard Rate less CHF 100.00 per person

Child (Standard ages 6 to 15): CHF 172.50 per child
Child with Half-Tax Card Swiss: Standard Child Rate less CHF 25.00 per child
Child with Swiss/Tell-Pass/GA: Standard Child Rate less CHF 50.00 per child

Children 0-5 years are free

Includes
All transportation mentioned in the itinerary.
English speaking, certified hiking guide

Not Included
Lunch
Items of personal nature.

What to wear/bring
Water bottle
Comfortable footwear with a sturdy sole; good quality trainers with a strong sole can also be used
Wind and waterproof outer clothing (it gets cold on the mountain!)
Warm layered clothing

Cancellation policy
The tour departs rain or shine.

Full refund up to 24 hours prior to the tour departure.
50% refund if cancelled by 6.00 p.m. the day before departure.
No refund on the day of departure.

Changes?
When in Switzerland, just dial 079-813-36-10 to reach our office

Booking within 5 days of your tour date?
Please contact us directly in Lucerne.

Calling outside of Switzerland: 41-79-813-36-10.
Calling within Switzerland: 079-813-36-10
or e-mail: office@echo-trails.com

Mt Pilatus Day Trip

The ‘Haute Route’ of Lucerne

Mt. Pilatus is a great Switzerland Tour

The Hike

Season

Map for Mt. Pilatus