Guided Walks in the Wonderful Swiss Alps.
Oct 11th - 16th 2010 only €550 or €685 (Own Room) with a 10% discount if booked before Sept 15th 2010.
October is the perfect time for walking in Switzerland with the cows high in the hills with there bells sounding and some snow still visable high on the surrounding peaks. With the green wide meadows below and The temperature is still warm and very suited to walking.
The beautiful town of Schwyz where we will be staying in situated 1hr north of Zurich in the Ibach Valley famous for the Swiss army knife and it is also one of the main cantons in Switzerland and where the name "Switzerland" derives from. Wonderful mountains and lakes surround this small swiss town.
This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy walking in the Swiss Pri Alps. The Swiss mountains are among the most dramatic and challenging of all the Alpine ranges, but you don’t have to be a skilled mountaineer or climber to enjoy an active holiday among them, for Switzerland contains some of Europe’s finest walking terrain, with enough variety to suit every taste.
During one of the evenings we will try visit one of the many ares to hear a true Yodel choir.
We will be staying in the Schwyz Hostel / Hotel. hirschen-schwyz
Day 1 Mon 11th : Pickup from Zurich Airport and travel to Schwyz 
Travel to Switzerland.
We will fly to Zurich and get picked up by bus at the airport and travel to Schwyz where we will be staying. This is only an hours drive from Zurich. On our arrival there will a complementary drink for everyone.
After we get settled in we will then have something to eat and a briefing of the activities for the next few days. We will also get a chance to meet the local guides.
Day 2 Tuesday 12th:
After our breakfast we will go for a wonderful guided walk in the Swiss Pri Alps. Walk on Rigi Kaltbad with a cable car lift high into the mountains for the start of our walk. This is approx 3 - 4 easy walk with fantastic views over Lake Lucerne. The scenery of Switzerland is truly breath-taking this time of year. The walks will be picked to suit the groups abilities and wishes.
Day 3 Wednesday 13th:
Rothenfluh from Ibergeregg Today we will walk on one of my favorite areas in this region. The walk starts from the town of Ibergeregg, a small resort for skiing during the winter season.We will follow a trail that is used for skiing in this area through along a ridge to a wide open meadow to the summit of Rothenfluh. The views from this summit are trully wonderful.
Day 4: Thursday 14th: Walk the Mythen or Visit lake Lucerne
The Mythen is a large rock mountain that overs the town of Schwyz. This is an incredible walk and not to be missed. Once on top you can see all the surrounding moutain peaks and valleys with Schwyz sitting below. This is a very popular walk during the summer with the locals and you be amazed on how they can have a cafe sitting on it's peak.
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Visit lake Lucern.
Unquestionably one of Europe's most charming cities, Lucerne also has the added virtue of stunning lakeside and mountain sceneries on its doorstep. Lucerne is ideally situated in the historic and scenic heart of what many believe to be the 'true' Switzerland - picture mountains, lakes, cowbells, alpine villages and meadows full of edelweiss. Once a simple fishermen's village, this charming town straddles the Reuss River on the western edge of Lake Lucerne and makes an excellent base for many excursions in Switzerland. One of the main attractions is crossing the Reuss River on the famous Chapel Bridge.
You can combine the travel with a great boat-trip and back to Schwyz by train.
Day 5 Friday 15th: Engelstock or Stoos
Today we will walk in the area of Englestock or Stoos, both these ares are beautiful and typically Swiss. Stoos is a little higher but well worth the walk, a cable will need to be taken to start this walk.
Since this our last evening in Swirzerland we can enjoy a meal close by in one of the fine restaurants in the town of Schwyz.
Day 6 Saturday 16th: Today we will visit Zurich.
Today you will visit one of Europe's finest citys and even get time for a bit of shopping before we head for home and say goodbye to Switzerland.
“We would try to make your stay unforgettable." Rolf (Swiss Guide)
Price for Tour : €550 (6 person dorm) or €685 (own single room) Includes
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Deposit of €150 is required for booking, |
Note: Flights not included. Aer Lingus fly right into Zurich for the Pickup. The flights at the moment for this trip are just €41.98 return
The flights:
Dub - Zur 11:50 Mon 11th Oct EI344
Zur - Dub 16:20 Sat 16th Oct EI345
All Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments.