Hello,
I will be in Switzerland from July 5 to August 4 and want to explore various parts of the country on foot. Ideally several loops of 3-5 days each in Ticino, Valais, etc, staying in simple accommodations in villages. I would like to find a hiking partner for one or more of the loops to avoid a single supplement and to have some company. I will be based in Geneva and Chateau d'Oex and will have a rail pass to get around. I am a 60ish woman in reasonable shape and prefer 3-4 hours per day of walking. Any takers or suggestions about how to plan this trip? My goal is to learn about Swiss history and geography for my citizenship interview so all parts of the country are of interest.
Thanks for any help,
Turbodella

This community seems to have quite a few cyclists (both road and mountain), a small number of climbers, and very few hikers. Or maybe hikers tend to be more solitary?

I will be hiking in Switzerland during late July and August, but my plans are pretty set at this stage.

I can, however, point you to some brochures from the Valais Tourist Office. I would suggest that you order them online (free!) as I have found the PDF versions rather grainy. The Tours brochure may be the closest to what you need, as it describes a very large (20+) number of village to village (using huts) tours; some of them are way beyond the 3-4 hours you are seeking, but I believe that others may fit your needs.

Each of the lateral valleys in the Valais has its tourist office, and most organize a "Tour du Val de Whatever", with special rates for the whole package (or, in many cases, parts of it). You will find a list of tourist offices, with their web sites, on my Lodging for the Haute Route page.

I spend most of my time in the Valais, so cannot help much with the rest of this wonderful country!