Scenic walks with a mountain restaurant en route

Route: Cable car to Männlichen - walk to Tschuggen - Honegg - Kleine Scheidegg restaurant - train to Wengen. This beautiful route through the Bernese mountains is accompanied by fantastic panoramic views over the Grindelwald valley and the famous north face of the Eiger as well as the Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.

Length of walk: 4.6km          Highest point: 2,229m above sea level

Take a break: Your alpine walk finishes at Kleine Scheidegg, where you will find the lively Röstizzeria restaurant. Their terrace is wonderful on sunny days and specialities of the house include the 'Hörndlitopf ' main meal and 'Roundabout' dessert.

Route: Cable car to First - walk to Bachalpsee - Gassenboden - Faulhorn - Bussalp mountain restaurant - bus to Grindelwald. Views of the Schreckhorn on a gentle trail past deep blue mountain lakes. It is steeper towards the Faulhorn but you will be rewarded with magnificent views, including 7 major lakes on a clear day. 

Length of walk: 9.8km          Highest point: 2,680m above sea level

Take a break: At the end of your walk, a well deserved rest in the Bussalp mountain restaurant, with fabulous views of the Jungfrau mountains from the sunny terrace. There's local Bussalp cheese, cold platters, schnitzel and plenty of desserts.

Route: Train to Grütschalp - walk to Bletschenalp - Allmendhubel mountain restaurant - funicular to Mürren. This is a rewarding and not too difficult walk, which has splendid views over the Lauterbrunnen Valley, the Trümmelbach Gorge and the magnificent mountain trio of the  Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. 

Length of walk: 5.1km          Highest point: 1,932m above sea level

Take a break: The famous views from the Allmendhubel mountain restaurant are an absolute delight. There is a large selection of Swiss specialities on offer in the restaurant, including bacon and egg röstis and fondue made with mountain cheese.

Route: Cable car from Saas-Fee to Hannig - walk to Café Alpenblick mountain restaurant - zig-zagging walk down to Saas-Fee. The Hannig is famous for its sunny slopes and you can enjoy this gentle walk on wide paths with information boards. Enjoy the petting zoo and crèpes with blueberries from the forest at the top station. 

Length of walk: 3.4km          Highest point: 2,336m above sea level

Take a break: Nestled in the larch forest, the Alpenblick has a sun terrace with fantastic views over the mountains. It offers regional specialities such as Älplermagronen and a Valaisian platter as well as homemade cakes. 

Route: Train from Zermatt to Riffelalp - walk to Chämi-Hitte mountain restaurant - walk to Winkelmatten and on to Zermatt centre. This pleasant walk leads from Riffelalp down through the pine-scented forests with glimpses of the Matterhorn. In Winkelmatten you will find the pretty chapel and Haus Salzgeber dating from 1607.  

Length of walk: 5km          Highest point: 2,228m above sea level

Take a break: The Chämi-Hitte allows you to enjoy splendid views of the Matterhorn and the region. This is a traditional mountain restaurant which offers specialities including venison cutlets, meat from the lava stone grill and homemade apple strudel.

Route: Funicular from St. Moritz to Chanterella - walk to El Paradiso mountain restaurant - Alp Suvretta & Champfèr - bus to St. Moritz. Beautiful panoramic views on this walk through the mountains. Enjoy the splendour of the Alps, the purest air at Alp Suvretta and the dark green pine trees on your journey down to Champfèr. 

Length of walk: 5-6km          Highest point: 2,211m above sea level

Take a break: El Paradiso mountain hut is midway through your walk. It offers a full menu including the regional speciality of Bündner Gerstensuppe (Swiss barley soup). There is a terrace with spectacular views over the Alps and a mountain lake.

Route: Train to Frauenkirch - walk the sculpture trail - Stafelalp mountain restaurant - Frauenkirch - train to Davos. This idyllic footpath to the Stafelalp features 12 wooden and stone sculptures, with information boards. You can also see where the expressionist painter Kirchner lived and worked.  

Length of walk: 4km          Highest point: 1,894m above sea level

Take a break: The Berghaus Stafelalp is a rustic mountain restaurant with a warm welcome. Try the Stafelalp cold plate with its local cured ham, sausage and cheese or for something hot, the homemade barley soup or rösti are recommended. If you've room for dessert, the nut tart is excellent.