General Information

Duration:

2 Days

Location Start:

Your hotel/apartment in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Location Finish:

Your hotel/apartment in Crans-Montana, Switzerland

Phone:

+61390293492

Fax:

+61394575598

Payment Types:

Paypal, Travellers Cheque

We Speak:

English, Dutch

Itinerary

Day 1

- Start this unique two day journey with a leisurely drive up the Rhône to the spectacular Dala Valley and on to the village of Leukerbad.

- Catch the Gemmi cable car up to the Gemmipass and enjoy some of local cuisine over looking the Dala valley from 2350 meters.

- Prepare yourself and strap on a pair of snowshoes and take off into the gleaming winter landscape.

- Walk the historic, bronze-aged Gemmipass.

- Stop half way an savour the Valasian specialties at the secluded Berghotel Schwarenbach 2061 m above sea level.

- Continue onto Sunnbüel and down into the town of Kandersteg.

- Enjoy a hearty dinner at one of the local restaurants.

- If your not ready to turn in for the night settle in at the bar for a while or get to know the locals at the kegelbahn.
- Stay overnight in Kandersteg and enjoy the original country character of this old town.

- Wake up refreshed and ready to test your skills.

- Explore the village or polish up on your ice-skating skills on the on the natural ice-skating rink - grab a hockey stick if you dare!

- Try your hand at the age old, and unique, sport of curling.


- While away the day before heading back via train through the mountains to Valais.

- Arrive back at the doorstep of your hotel/apartment at the end of your adventures.

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When the slopes sparkle white and the mountain peaks glisten in the sun, then it's time to embark on a new adventure! An unforgettable journey across the Bernese Alps, we'll strap on some snowshoes and walk through the gleaming winter landscape, savouring the pure mountain air, from the Gemmipass 2350 m (at the top of Leukerbad) across to Sunnbüel 1936 m (at the top of Kandersteg).

The Gemmi, is a very old pass which is said to have been used as early as the Bronze Age and is nowadays a popular pass route. It's a very pleasant, easy hike, providing impressive panoramas of the Valais Alps and a unique view from the top of the Gemmi Pass. Along the way we'll stop at Berghotel Schwarenbach, located at 2061 m (originally built in 1742 as a customs house). In the seclusion of the High Alps, the Stoller family (second-generation inn keepers) offer us a relaxing refuge and an hearty meal within the walls of one of the oldest mountain inns in Switzerland. Having recharged the batteries we'll continue onto Sunnbüel and down to Kandersteg, a gem of an alpine village, with traditional wooden chalets and breath taking, unspoilt scenery.

At the end of a fulfilling day you'll spend the night in Kandersteg; at 1200 m it truly is a winter wonderland. After a well earned rest, you'll spend the following day testing your balance on the ice. Fitted out with a pair of ice skates, you'll test your balance on either an indoor or natural outdoor ice-skating rink. For added interest, grab an ice hockey stick and take aim at the puck! Whilst we're in this icy environment we'll also try our hand at the ancient, yet unique sport of curling. Originating in the 17th century, curling is the sport where players slide heavy polished granite stones along the ice towards their target, a fun, light-hearted way to spend the afternoon before we make our way home via train.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Transport - Pickup and drop off from your hotel/apartment

Extras -

Pricing Conditions *The standard price is based on a minimum of two adults per trip. Discounts are available for children.