Lakes, Gorges, Glaciers and Dramatic Alpine Scenery.
Panorama's
of the Swiss Alps
Meiringen is a perfect centre for walking in Switzerland both in summer
and winter, being situated at the convergence of three of Switzerland’s
major passes, Grimsel, Susten, and Brunig. A superb integrated network of
cable cars, post buses and trams can take you in all directions reaching
spectacular locations quickly and easily. This small market town in the
Hasli Valley has every facility, yet remains unspoiled and typically Swiss
– a place for the discerning traveller who wants to see the real
Switzerland. From the world of fiction Meiringen is home to the
Reichenbach falls where Sherlock Holmes apparently fell to his death.
Walks from Meiringen encompass
all grades from gentle strolls to high ridges and even glacier
exploration. In the spring you can follow the melting snows into meadows
of glorious alpine flowers and butterflies. In summer the high ridges and
the rugged glacial scenery become accessible. In autumn the landscape is
painted with a riot of colour as the first frosts come. In winter, there
is the experience of walking through snow covered landscape. We have
developed a superb programme of beautiful walks in cooperation with the
local tourist board. The potential for walking in this area seems
limitless.
For this centre based holiday
you will be provided with an information pack which details over 20 walks
(less for winter trips) with maps, and 15 excursions, along with general
information, your edition will be geared to the season of your holiday.
Besides the walking programmes,
Meiringen is the perfect place for numerous other activities, including
swimming - open air and indoor heated pools, tennis and skating. Mountain
biking and cycle hire are also available. All followed by a visit to the
tearooms to sample meringues, as this is where they were invented.
Visit in late December and
experience ‘Trychlen’ a unique series of processions with drums and
bells driving away evil spirits at the end of the year, culminating on
30th of December.
Eight day trip must be chosen within the following periods.There
will be 4 full days guided walking and 2 free days
Group Size: Min 4, max 15, plus trek leader
EHSM20 Thu 20 Dec 07' - Thu 3 January EHSM07 Wed 6 Feb - Wed 20 Feb EHSM14 Sat 14 Jun - Sat 28 Jun EHSM23 Sat 23 Aug - Sat 30 Aug EHSM21 Sun 21 Dec - Mon 5 Jan '09
7
nights/8 days -
Hotel Meiringen enjoys a central location and a quiet relaxed
atmosphere with excellent modern facilities. It has comfortable
rooms each with bathroom or shower, and there is a lift to all
floors. English is spoken by many of the staff.
There
is a generous buffet breakfast and 3 course dinner with excellent
vegetarian options that is taken in the hotel restaurant.
Accommodation &
Meals Dinner, bed and breakfast in a 3 star hotel. Lunches
are not included.
Activities
Indoor and outdoor pools, and
facilities for skiing, skating, tennis and riding to mention only
a few.
Arrival
There are trains from the airport to Meiringen via Lucern. We
provide a Swiss Card which covers transport from airport to hotel,
and half price travel on all public transport for the rest of your
holiday. You should allow £45 for additional transport associated
with the walks.
Christmas & New
Year
These extremely popular holidays include our Winter Walking with
the addition of Christmas and New Year festivities.
Guided walks in Meiringen are available on the dates
shown above. During each week of our guided programme
there will be 4 full days guided walking and 2 free days.
Walks will be 8-10 miles long at a relaxed leisurely pace with
plenty of stops to enjoy the magnificent scenery.
