Switzerland.... Magic, majestic, spectacular! 

Enormous ski areas, efficiently run mountain facilities, and quality accommodation bring skiers back to Switzerland year after year.

Make 2010 your winter to ski the Swiss Alps!

RESORTS

We also have a great selection of hotels and condo's in these excellent but lesser known Swiss ski resorts:

PRICE DETAILS!

All prices noted are in Canadian Dollars and include:

• Trans-Atlantic flight from Toronto / Montreal to your gateway city on scheduled airlines ie. Swiss, Air Canada, Lufthansa...
• 7 nights accommodation based on double occupancy.
• Meal plan as indicated.
• Round trip Swiss Rail train ride from airport to resort (rental car or private transfers are optional)
• Local hotel taxes and service charges.
• 6 day lift pass

EXTRA:

* Canadian departure tax, airport taxes and fuel surcharges

* All hotel rooms have private facilities.

* Departures are generally on a Friday evening, and return the following Saturday.

* Condo apartments do not include meals however have full kitchen facilities.

* Alternative departure cities, Christmas & New Year weeks, trip extensions, and stopovers are all available on request.

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ADELBODEN                                                                                              

For intermediate skiers who attach importance to relaxing, pretty surroundings, Adelboden has a lot of appeal. A combination of a vastly upgraded lift system, extensive snowmaking, and a "chocolate box" style Swiss mountain village in which cars are discouraged await you here. The top altitude is not great however most slopes face north so snow retention is excellent. Prices are very reasonable by Swiss standards, and the level of hospitality at Adelboden's many hotels is excellent!

If driving, Adelboden is also very close to both the vast Gstaad and Jungfrau ski regions.

Resort Statistics Town Altitude: 13550m                      Highest Peak: 2355m Vertical Drop: 1285m (4240 ft)                          No. of lifts: 56 (includes Lenk & Frutigen) Longest Run: 6.5 km                           Kms. Of Piste: 185km Beginner - 40% Intermediate - 45% Expert - 15% Snowboard Park & Freeride area Crosscountry piste - 86km          Hotel packages from $1995 (low season) Condo packages from $1675 (low season) GET A QUOTE

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AROSA                                                                                                          

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CRANS MONTANA                                                                                    
 

 
This world famous sports resort is the most elegant resort in the Valaisian Alps. It lies on a sunny plateau facing south with a unique panoramic view of the Rhone valley and the Alps. Crans-Montana can be reached by car or bus from Sion or Sierre, or also with the cog railway from Sierre.

Crans-Montana has holiday facilities to meet all wishes: cinema, casino, 8 nightclubs, 10 indoor pools, 1 salt water swimming pool (33 degrees), riding hall, and a tennis centre with 5 indoor sand courts and 6 outdoor courts.

This skiing area is known world wide thanks to its hosting of past World Alpine Ski Championships. An excellent slection of runs, beginning at the glacier, extend down to the villages through trees and glades. Suited especially to beginners and good intermediate skiers, Crans Montana provides a variety of exceptional skiing for a weeks vacations.

Other stats include: 40 km of cross country ski trails, 50 km of hiking trails, Ice rink, curling hall. Snow is guaranteed due to the glacier!

Resort Statistics   Resort Altitude: 1480m Highest Peak: 2865m Vertical Drop: 1385m (4570 ft) No. of lifts - 40 Km. of trails - 160 Beginner - 20% Intermediate - 65% Expert - 15% Hotel packages from $1995 (low season) Condo packages from $1550 (low season)

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DAVOS                                                                                                               
     

Located in the southeastern canton of Graubunden, Davos is the highest town in Europe! Switzerland's major winter vacation resort, Davos, along with its interconnected neighbour Klosters, boasts six extensive skiing areas surrounding the town!! A lively apres ski scene, great shopping and many excellent restaurants round out a perfect winter destination.

The skiing experience at Davos ski resort is awesome in both quality and size. 53 ski lifts transport over 62,000 skiers and riders per hour up to over 300 kilometers of skiable trails.

Davos ski resort has over 47 miles of trails for the cross country skiers among us, as well.

Resort Statistics   Base Altitude - 1560m              Highest Lift Altitude - 2840m Vertical - 2034m Lifts - 53      Longest Run - 12 km Slopes - 320 km Trails - 30% beginner, 55% intermediate, 15% expert 4 funparks, 2 halfpipes and boardercross   Hotel packages from $2095 (low season) Condo packages from $1580 (low season) GET A QUOTE

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ENGELBERG                                                                                               
  

  
Engelberg is the most well-known holiday resort in central Switzerland, only 36 km south of Lucerne. The town is located beneath the huge Mt Titlis, with ski runs for all grades of skiers from beginners to experts. Excellent conditions abound for off piste deep-snow skiing, snowboarders and telemark skiers well into May.

Facilities include: free ski-bus, 2 ski and snowboard schools for group and private lessons, child minding from 3 years of age, toboggan run, 3 ice rinks, 35 km of cross country ski trails and 36 km of walking paths.

One of our favourite Swiss resorts for skiers on a budget.

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FLIMS / LAAX                                                                                                      
   

  
The well-known (to Europeans) holiday region Flims-Laax-Falera is situated 25 km west of the medievel city of Chur, on a sunny plateau high above the upper Rhine valley. The region can be reached by car or post-bus over very good roads. Laax is a holiday resort with tradition which offers everything that visitors expect.

The "L'Alparena" ski area is a paradise for skiers with over 200 km of downhill runs for all grades of skiing. The high altitude plus the glacier make this resort very snowsure, even in the worst of winters.

Other stats include: 56 km of cross country trails, 60 km of cleared footpaths for walking, 2 ski schools, creche for children of 3 years and above, snowboarding run, 3 km of luge runs, curling and sports hall. Ski equipment (skis, snowboards, boots) can be left at the cable car station (extra).

Resort Statistics   Resort Altitude: 1100m                      Highest Peak: 3020m Vertical Drop: 1920m (6340 ft) No. of lifts - 40 Km. of trails - 220 Beginner - 30% Intermediate - 55% Expert - 15% Hotel packages from $2195 (low season) Condo packages from $1650 (low season)

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GSTAAD                                                                                                                    
  

Gstaad is the Swiss alpine resort of fairy tales. The town's most prominent feature is a romantic, palatial castle that sits on a hill overlooking the village. At night the eves of every chalet in the village are illuminated by strings of small white lights.  Adding to the charm of this winter marvel is that the town is car free and all destinations are a close walk away.
Gstaad is well known for its luxury hotels and shopping, as well as being one of the largest interconnected ski areas in Europe.  Switzerland is a multicultural nation with the two largest ethnicities being French and German speakers. The dividing line between these two distinct parts of the country is located but a few miles from Gstaad, enabling anyone spending time in the resort the opportunity to experience both cultures.  A few miles to the west are the Vaudois, French-speaking Alps region, and Gruyère, world famous for its cheese; to the northeast are the German speaking international resorts of Adelboden and Interlaken.
There are a vast array of activities year-round to be found in Gstaad. Skiing and snowboarding are the most popular and are abundant for both the novice and the advanced skier.  Visitors can ski the entire Gstaad "Super Ski Region," which is comprised of some six sectors, over 70 lifts, and 150 miles (220 kilometres) of trails. This vast array of runs and lifts can satisfy skiers of all levels and abilities. You won't have to worry about lines here; the major lifts and popular slopes will have you waiting only five minutes or less. Modern high speed lifts are one of Gstaad's best assets.

Resort Statistics   Resort Altitude: 1100m                      Highest Peak: 3020m Vertical Drop: 1920m (6340 ft) No. of lifts - 70 Km. of trails - 220 Beginner - 30% Intermediate - 55% Expert - 15% Hotel Packages from $2150 (low season) Condo Packages from $1650 (low season)

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JUNGFRAU REGION                                                    

GRINDELWALD - WENGEN - MURREN - INTERLAKEN  

Interlaken, the gateway to the Jungfrau Region, is a sizeable town with a distinct turn of the century flavour: hotels and carved Victorian chalets line the busy streets. The scenery is breathtaking here.

In the mountains and valleys above Interlaken, the region comprises several distinct resorts and ski areas: Wengen, Grindelwald, and Murren, all easily accessed by ski bus and train. Here is a vast heaven for intermediate skiers, with plenty of beginner slopes and thrills for experts.

An excellent selection of accommodation is available in all four of the above centres, with perhaps Grindelwald being the most popular.

Resort Statistics   Base Altitude - 1034m Highest Lift Altitude - 2971m Vertical - 1460m   (4812 ft) Lifts - 49      Longest Run - 15 km Slopes - 213 km Trails - 28% beginner, 52% intermediate, 20% expert Snowmaking - 80km Snowboard Park with Pipe, Kickers, Rails, Corner Night skiing - Yes Off Piste skiing - Yes Hotel packages from $1895 (low season) Condo packages from $1500 (low season)

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LENZERHEIDE                                                                                                 

Located in the southeastern Swiss canton of Graubunden, Lenzerheide-Valbella is a well kept secret amongst Swiss winter vacation resorts. It enjoys a beautiful setting and good altitude, ensuring very good snow conditions through the winter. With over 150km of well groomed trails, there is more than sufficient skiing for a weeks vacation.

We also recommend Lenzerheide for skiers looking for an economical base to enjoy the more well known nearby ski resorts of Davos and St Moritz.
   

Resort Statistics

Base Altitude - 1230m

Highest Lift Altitude - 2865m

Vertical - 1635m (5395 ft)

Lifts - 38      

Longest Run - 15 km

Slopes - 155 km
Trails - 40% beginner, 40% intermediate, 20% expert

Hotel packages from $1995 (low season)
Condo packages from $1650 (low season)

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LES DIABLERETS                                                                                           

Les Diablerets is located at the foot of the Glacier des Diablerets, one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Guaranteed year round skiing, with links to the town of Villars, form the largest ski area in the Lake Geneva region. Other activities include cross country skiing, hiking, biking, snow-shoeing, canyoning and paragliding. A very pretty setting suited to good intermediate skiers.

Resort Statistics 45 lifts 120km of ski trail Base altitude - 1130m Top lift altitude - 2970m 6000 ft vertical !!     Hotel packages from $2095 (low season) Condo packages from $1600 (low season)     GET A QUOTE

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SAAS FEE                                                                                                                                
     

  
Saas Fee lies at the foot of a large glacier field in the Saas Valley, 26 km south of Visp. It is one of the largest and most famous sports resort in the province of Valais, and has kept its original village character. To reach this car-free resort, there is a Post-Bus service from both Visp and Brig rail stations, which also service Zermatt.

Saas-Fee offers everything expected from a holiday resort: museum, cinema, 3 nightclubs, and a large communal leisure centre with restaurant, indoor pool, whirl pool, Turkish baths, sauna, solarium, massage, gymnasiums, table tennis, tennis hall (2 courts).
Saas-Fee has 3 different skiing areas with a total of 80 km of runs of all grades of difficulty (Plattjen, Mittelallalin, Langfluh) and all ending on the village outskirts. 2 cable cars, 3 cable cabins, the "Metro-Alpin" (the highest standing cable car in the world), the "Alpin Express" (new cable cabin) and 18 drag and chair lifts connect to the ski runs. 8 km cross country ski trail, 20 km of winter hiking trails, ice rink, 4 curling rinks, ski hikes and sledge-run Hannig.

A further 75 km of piste are in the neighbouring villages of Saas Grund and Saas Almagell, all included in the same lift pass.

Resort Statistics    Base Altitude - 1800m Highest Lift Altitude - 3600m Vertical - 1800m (5950 ft) Lifts - 38       Longest Run - 9 km Slopes - 155 km including Saas Grund and Saas Almagell Trails - 30% beginner, 50% intermediate, 20% expert Snowpark with halfpipe Hotel packages from $1995 (low season) Condo packages from $1550 (low season)   GET A QUOTE

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ST. MORITZ                                                                                                            
   

Located in southeastern Switzerland, St Moritz is one of the most famous resorts in the world: chic, elegant, grand, and with a very cosmopolitan ambience. A beautiful setting around Lake St. Moritzer See in the Engadine Valley, on the southern side of the Alps close to Italy, the area boasts eight extensive skiing areas and over 250km of marked trails, 45 lifts, and an awesome 5050 vertical ft.

The "champagne climate" of ritzy St. Moritz with its sunny days is a skiing experience never to be forgotten! One of the largest ski areas of the Alps, as well as one of the best.

Resort Statistics   Base Altitude - 1856m Highest Lift Altitude - 3300m Vertical - 1003m (3350 ft) Lifts - 56      Longest Run - 10 km Slopes - 350 km Trails - 20% beginner, 65% intermediate, 15% expert Snowboarders fun parks and halfpipes Over 70km of trails covered by snowmaking Night skiing every Friday Hotel packages from $2350 (low season) Condo packaes from $1690 (low season)    GET A QUOTE

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VERBIER         (THE FOUR VALLEY'S)                                             

NENDAZ - VEYSONNAZ - THYON - BRUSON - LES COLLONS

Verbier is the main resort of the unique skiing region of "Les 4 Vallees", where you will find over 400 km attractive ski runs for all levels of ability, reached using just one ski-pass. Ski runs form an unbroken chain connecting Verbier to Veysonnaz, along with some glacier skiing on the Mont-Fort. This world famous holiday resort lies on a sunny, south-west facing plateau in the Val de Bagnes, 20 km east of Martigny and approx. 2 hours from Geneva. Verbier has over 50 restaurants, 4 nightclubs, a modern sports centre with indoor pool, sauna, squash court, & indoor ice skating. Verbier is noted as Switzerland's most lively ski village, which, along with a great variety of terrain and high altitude, make it a favourite amongst visitors.

Resort Statistics Base Altitude - 1480m Highest Lift Altitude - 2865m Vertical - 1385m (4570 ft) Lifts - 95       Longest Run - 8 km Slopes - over 400 km!! Trails - 25% beginner, 55% intermediate, 20% expert      Hotel packages from $2395 (low season) Condo packages from $1600 (low season)           GET A QUOTE

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VILLARS                                                                                                                      
  

Villars is located in the valley at the foot of the Glacier des Diablerets, one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Guaranteed year round skiing with links to the villages of Les Diablerets, Leysin, Gryon, Rougemont, Chateau D'Oex and Les Mosses, forming the largest ski area in the Lake Geneva region!

Resort Statistics Base Altitude - 1130m Highest Lift Altitude - 2971m Vertical - 1003m (3350 ft) Lifts - 45       Longest Run - 10 km Slopes - 120 km Trails - 40% beginner, 50% intermediate, 10% expert Hotel packages from $1995 (low season) Condo packages from $1650 (low season)   GET A QUOTE

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ZERMATT                                                                                                      

Located in the southwestern canton of Valais, the car-free alpine village of Zermatt is not only a famous Swiss winter vacation resort, but also a meeting point for lovers of beautiful mountain scenery all year long! Above Zermatt's ski slopes rises the Matterhorn, one of the most beautiful and striking mountains in the world.

This year-round ski resort boasts 100% snow guarantee, with 57 lifts, 313km of marked trails, and links to Cervinia, Italy. An awesome 7500ft of vertical plus a lively apres ski scene, great shopping and many excellent restaurants round out a perfect winter destination.

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