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Ski & Snowboard Weekends
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Les Diablerets
Andermatt
The unspoilt village of Les Diablerets is situated in the very heart of the Alpes Vaudoises, at the foot of a mountain range capped by the famous Diablerets Glacier. The small village offers a good selection of bars and restaurants. The lift pass can be extended to cover all of the 220km of prepared pistes connecting Les Diablerets and the neighbouring resort of Villars.
The small and traditional resort of Andermatt in Central Switzerland has an excellent snow record and offers steep pistes and good off-piste skiing for experts. Apres skiing revolves around cosy bars and restaurants. The 56km of pistes are split over 3 mountains, two of which are directly accessible from Andermatt itself.
Hotel Eurotel Victoria
Location: The hotel enjoys a central location in Les Diablerets about 500m from the railway station and ski lifts. Facilities include swimming pool, sauna, steam room, bar and cosy lounge. All rooms are modern and spacious with ensuite facilities, radio, TV, telephone, hairdryer, minibar and safe. Prices: From £469 per adult Includes flights from Heathrow to Geneva, airport taxes, 2nd class rail transfers, 4 nights accommodation sharing standard
twin/double room, half board, carbon offset contribution (page 3). Supplements: Single room supplement: £25 per person per night. Resort Facts: Resort: 1,200m (3,936ft) Slopes: 1,200m 3,000m (3,936-9,842ft) Pistes: 125km / 77 miles Beginners +++ Intermediates ++++ Advanced + Transfer time from Geneva airport: 2h15
Hotel Monopol-Metropol
Location: The hotel is centrally located only 5 minutes' walk from the railway station. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, sauna and solarium, cosy lounge and à-la-carte restaurant. All 37 bedrooms are spacious and comfortable with ensuite facilities, cable TV, radio, telephone, minibar and safe. Prices: From £497 per adult Includes flights from Heathrow to Zürich, airport taxes, 2nd class rail transfers, 4 nights
accommodation sharing standard twin/double room, half board, carbon offset contribution (page 3). Supplements: Single room supplement: Nil. Resort Facts: Resort: 1,444m (4,737ft) Slopes:1,444m 2,965m (4,737-9,725ft) Pistes: 56km (35m) Beginners + Intermediates +++ Advanced +++ Transfer Time from Zürich airport: 2h40
Davos
Engelberg
At 1,560m Davos is one of the highest towns in Europe and has grown to become Switzerland's largest ski resort. The five ski areas surrounding the town offer excellent skiing and snowboarding for all abilities. Snowboarders should head for the Jacobshorn area while families will enjoy the Pischa area. Après-ski is lively and varied while non-skiers will find plenty to do.
This traditional resort in Central Switzerland can be reached by car from Zürich Airport in about 2 hours. The ski area offers around 82km of pistes with guaranteed snow on the Titlis glacier. The area suits confident intermediates and experts. Après-ski is good at weekends and there are plenty of mountain restaurants to choose from for a deserved break.
Hotel Cresta
Location: The hotel enjoys a sunny position between Schatzalpbahn and Parsennbahn in the quieter part of Davos Platz. The free resort bus stops 10 metres away and allows easy access to the different ski areas and resort amenities. Prices: From £478 per adult Includes flights from Heathrow to Zürich, airport taxes, 2nd class rail transfers, 4 nights accommodation sharing standard
twin/double room, half board, carbon offset contribution (page 3). Supplements: Single room supplement: £1 1 per night. Resort Facts: Resort: 1,560m (5,117ft) Slopes: 1,560-2,845m (5,117-9,333ft) Pistes: 310km / 193miles Beginners +++ Intermediate +++++ Advanced ++++ Transfer time from Zürich airport: 2h15
Hotel Sonnwendhof
Location: This new 3 hotel in trational style enjoys a quite location on the outskirts of Engelberg. The Titlis gondola is only a few minutes walk while the village centre can be easily reached in 5 minutes on foot. Set in its own grounds, the hotel offers cosy public rooms, bar, restaurant, sauna, Prices: From £399 per adult Includes flights from Heathrow to Geneva, airport taxes, 2nd class rail transfers, 4 nights accommodation sharing standard
twin/double room, half board, carbon offset contribution (page 3). Supplements: Single room supplement: £12 per person per night. Resort Facts: Resort: 1,050m (3,444ft) Slopes:1,050m - 3,028m (3,444-9,934ft) Pistes: 82km (51m) Beginners + Intermediates +++ Advanced +++ Transfer time from Zürich airport: 2h30
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