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Plan and Block Your 2010 Calendar and Join this René Welti Escorted
Three Country – Switzerland / Germany / Austria
8-nights/9-days Jungfrau Region
July 17th - 25th, 2010
Daily hiking, mountain biking and other adventure activities
All breakfasts, dinners, hotel transfers and public transportation included
Land arrangements provided Zurich based www.kuoni-dmc.com
on behalf of www.myjungfrau.ch presented by:
René Welti, Swiss Tourism Specialist with Atlanta based www.echoencounters.com
America Live, Inc. 5070 Johns Creek Ct., Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Tel: 770/448-4479 Fax: 770/448-4619 Cell: 770/265-0044
July 17 – 25, 2010 Junfrau Region Trip - Sample Itinerary |
| July 17 |
Morning - Meet at the Zurich airport and collectively walk to the airport train station and board a train for a 3 ½ hr. scenic ride either to Grindelwald or Lauterbrunnen.
Afternoon – Arrive in the Jungfrau region and transfer to our hotel.
Dinner at the hotel. |
July 18
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1st day Hike example: The Felix Trail
After breakfast head for fresh alpine air on an easy hiking trail between Grindelwald and Wengen on the Felix Trail. Learn about the wildlife in the Alps, the rare plants and even about the tricks the weather can play in the region.
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July 19
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2nd day Hike example - Öpfelchüechliweg
The "apple fritter" trail will take you over lush alpine pastures, blooming meadows and through secluded woodland. It reveals a sensational view of the mountains with the famous Eiger Northface directly ahead of you. At six information boards you can test or deepen your knowledge on fruit!
A finishing highlight to this hike could be a stop at Restaurant Brandegg where you can treat yourself on a nice sun terrace to the delicious local specialties such as warm apple fritters or fresh fruit juices
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July 20
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3rd Day walk option - Floral Nature Trail
Along the entire length of this trail over 100 different flowers and herbs are growing and labeled for you to learn about. The path winds between two lakes. |
| July 21 |
Mountain Biking Options - Top Ten Mountain Bike Runs
Grindelwald's TOP TEN bike runs are ready since spring 1995. These runs can be carried out at your leisure, without being timed. Therefore it is not the time taken but the actual taking part and the finishing of the course that counts. Hence it is suitable not only for enthusiastic athletes, but also for hobby riders and families. |
160 km of well marked mountain-bike routes divided into three levels span the fascinating landscape around Grindelwald. There is also a training course at the Upper Glacier.
Ride up your "ninethousander" in the Grindelwald valley |
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| 1. Bussalp |
9 km / 880 m |
| 2. Waldspitz |
10 km / 975 m |
| 3. Bort |
7 km / 627 m |
| 4. First |
15 km / 1224 m |
| 5. Grosse Scheidegg |
10 km / 1019 m |
| 6. Marmorbruch |
4 km / 167 m |
| 7. Alpiglen |
8 km / 673 m |
| 8. Kleine Scheidegg |
12 km / 1118 m |
| 9. Männlichen |
14 km / 1286 m |
| 10. Hintisberg |
12 km / 752 m |
This is how it works: The rider receives a card at the starting point which contains 10 squares corresponding to the 10 different runs. Before setting out for each new run, the corresponding field must be stamped with the start stamp. At the end of the run the card is again stamped to prove completion of the run.
Everyone has a chance to win! Keep these goals in mind: Bronze medal for achieving 1'300 m difference in height, silver medal for achieving 4'000 m difference in height and gold medal and "TOP TEN Bike Grindelwald" certificate for achieving all 10 runs (8'721 m). |
| July 22 |
Full day in the area for additional adventures such as mountaineering, paragliding, river drafting, bungy jumping, Nordic walking and more. Or relax at the spa (sauna with indoor/outdoor pools, massages and beauty treatments) |
| July 23 |
Full day in the area for additional adventures such as mountaineering, paragliding, river drafting, bungy jumping, Nordic walking and more. Or relax at the spa. |
| July 24 |
Morning at leisure for last minute shopping. Afternoon departure to Zurich train station and tram transfer to the hotel in Zurich. |
| July 25 |
7:00 a.m. hotel departure and transfer to Zurich airport for a 10:00 a.m. flight back to the USA. |
RATES (Rates are per person in a double room based on the group size). |
No. of participants |
US Dollar* |
| 10-14 |
$2,336 |
| 15-19 |
$2,205 |
| 20-24 |
$2,083 |
| 25-29 |
$2,069 |
| 30-34 |
$2,067 |
| 35-39 |
$2,066 |
| Single supplement |
$210 |
| Triple room reduction |
$24 |
*US$ rate is subject to exchange rate fluctuation. |
Rates include:
- 7 nights accommodations in either Grindelwald at the Hotel Kreuz+Post (4-star) www.kreuz-post.ch or in Lauterbrunnen Hotel Schuetzen (4-star) www.hotelschuetzen.com.
- Breakfast and 3-course dinner daily.
- 6-day Jungfraubahn Pass. The Jungfraubahn Pass is a personal train pass valid for 6 consecutive days and entitles the holder to unlimited travel within the network.
- One night accommodation in Zurich at the NH Airport (4-star) www.nh-hotels.com
- Train transfer to and from the Zurich airport on Group Saver 3-day Flexipass. (upgrade to first class is $150.-)
- All transfers to and from the train stations to the hotels
- $2,000,000 insurance liability bond for the land arrangements
Additional Services Available: |
Local Guides: |
Ecological, hiking and/or biking guide in Grindelwald - half-day (4 hrs) $350 / full-day (8 hrs) $ 700. |
| Mountain Bike Rentals: |
$40/bike/day. (pick-up & drop-off in Grindelwald) |
For more information, contact Rene Welti
America Live, Inc. 5070 Johns Creek Ct., Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30022,
Tel: 770/448-4479 Fax: 770/448-4619 Cell: 770/265-0044 rwelti@bellsouth.net |
