The founders and organisers
The people behind the new Swiss Hiking Tours along the Grand Tour of Switzerland are the Grisons couple Bea Baier and Curdin Mark, who are experienced hikers and well-versed in tourism, with their Aktiv Reisen Schweiz AG Company that was established in November 2017.
Bea Baier:
Concept and implementation
Bea Baier is an innovative entrepreneur in the tourism industry. In her leisure time, she enjoys activities such as mountain climbing, hiking, ski tours, travelling, photography and singing in a choir. Due to her many years of mountain climbing and hiking experience, Bea Baier is well-acquainted with hiking trails at all altitudes. She is the first point of contact for her friends and acquaintances when it comes to a great insider tip for a hike.
Curdin Mark:
Chairman of the Board of Directors
As a passionate hiker, Curdin Mark is familiar with the needs and the great demand for a high-quality “Swiss Hiking Tours” offer. He is confident that this unique offer in Switzerland has great potential for hiking enthusiasts, both from Switzerland and from the neighbouring countries.
Support / partnerships
Swiss Hiking Tours is recognised by the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO as an innovation relevant to national tourism, and it is supported with Innotour subsidies. The Aktiv Reise Schweiz AG Company has formed partnerships with the following companies and organisations: hotelleriesuisse, Switzerland Tourism, projects subsidised by SECO
