What to Wear Hiking in Gstaad

Packing for our hiking trip to Gstaad was a completely new kind of style challenge for me. I need proper shoes and practical layers for long days on the trail, but I also want to feel pulled together when we stop for lunch or walk through town afterward. I’m building each look around that shift, mixing functional pieces with color, texture, and a few unexpected details. 

Below are four outfit ideas inspired by what I packed, and you can watch the full packing video here to see everything styled together.

Alpine Stripes

The long-walk outfit, the one that starts in cool morning air and ends with sleeves pushed up along the path. The striped polo knit sets the tone, the lightweight jacket handles the early chill, and the yellow sneakers do the real work while keeping things bright. The stripe on the socks is a small, intentional finishing touch.

Trail To Town

Easy lunch-after-the-walk energy. White cropped pants and a bright tee keep it fresh, while the denim shirt offers enough weight for shade or a cooler start. The bucket hat and scarf add functional personality, keeping the sun off my face and neck. I’d change into the red slides once the hiking is done.

Color Climb

Orange shorts, a violet tank, and a patchwork fleece bring an alpine-sport spirit, while the sneakers, cap, and socks ensure I’m ready for a real climb. Who says hiking gear has to be neutral? Even a mountain is a place to play with color.

Forecast Proof

A look for the forecast that refuses to commit. A red jacket over stripes gives the outfit snap, and the backpack holds whatever needs to stay close if the temperature drops or the sun comes back. The yellow sneakers keep the color moving, and SPF is the accessory I’d never skip for a full day outside in the mountains.