Thanks to the Gotthard Base Tunnel of the New Railway Alpine Transversal, trains from Basel to Chiasso now take just 4 hours. In contrast, Reto Weber has developed a new, leisurely alpine transversal for this route. Over 26 daily stages with an average walking time of 5 hours, the entire Switzerland is traversed. The route follows attractive hiking paths away from major traffic arteries and is easily manageable even without mountaineering or high-altitude experience. The well-illustrated hiking guide offers practical route descriptions, clear maps, and elevation profiles. A wealth of additional information on arrival and departure by public transport, difficulty levels of the stages, accommodation, dining, and shopping options leaves nothing to be desired.