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Cross-country skiing from a picture-postcard Swiss village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland
Arrive at the traditional family run 3 star Alfa Soleil hotel, your base for the next 5 nights. You will receive a welcome drink and a briefing, where you will be given a map. This evening enjoy a 4 course dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
You can explore the miriad of trails that surround the village of Kandersteg during your stay here. There are many easy trails that lead in and out of the pine and beech forests that surround the village. If you wish to go further afield you can also add cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel (additional cost). If you would prefer you can also add private X country skiing lessons (at additional cost) with the local ski school to get you started You will receive a guest card for unlimited travel on local buses and includes other regional reductions. During your stay you will have access to all hotel facilities, including pool/gym/table tennis/drying room and wifi access. You will receive a 4 or 5 course dinner each evening, one evening will also be a speciality theme evening. You will also receive 5 picnic lunches.
Breakfast daily and 5 picnic lunches at traditional 3 star family run
hotelGastronomic 5 course meal one night and 4 course meals on the other
nights
Breakfast is included daily as well as a 4 course dinner each evening. One
evening will also be a speciality themed evening with 5 courses. You will
also receive 5 picnic lunches during the week.With such a mixture of language
and tradition co-existing in such a small country, it is no wonder that there
are so many regional dishes. In the Bernese Oberland, Austrian and German
influences predominate; gastronomic local delicacies include geschnetzeltes
Kalbsfleisch (veal in a rich cream sauce), Kandersteger Bratwurst au Mad
re-Jus (roast sausage with a Madeira sauce), Lammbraten gefüllt mit
Kraütern (herb roasted lamb) and smoked pork with sauerkraut, and a
selection of colourful salads. Typical desserts include Caramel-Birne mit
Rum-Sabayon (caramelised pear with a rum sabayon) and Aprikosen-Symphonie
(apricot gateau).
Breakfast daily and 5 picnic lunches at traditional 3 star family run
hotelGastronomic 5 course meal one night and 4 course meals on the other
nights
Cross-country skiing is an increasingly popular winter pastime. Compared to
those used for downhill, the skis are longer, thinner and lighter with
bindings that allow you to lift up your heel. Most cross-country skiing is
undertaken on prepared tracks (loipe) covering flat and hillier terrain
enabling you to explore the winter landscapes away from the confines of the
alpine piste.This is a self-guided trip suitable for all ability levels.
Included in the holiday cost is a pass to access all the cross-country ski
area while tuition and ski hire can also be prebooked for a supplement.
Hotel Alfa SoleilThe Hotel Alfa Soleil is a traditional, cosy and family-run hotel on the edge
of the village (only 5 minutes' walk from the centre) with a wonderful view
over fields to the mountains behind. The restaurant is managed by owner/chef
Nico Seiler, has an excellent reputation, and is rated highly by our
customers so you will enjoy fine dining whilst staying here. There are 35
rooms on three floors; all rooms are en-suite and have a television,
telephone and hairdryer. For the evenings, the hotel has a cosy lounge bar
with a pool table and music desk which is open to both hotel guests and the
general public. There is also a large lounge area for residents with an open
fire where you can relax for a quiet chat or with a book, or to play one of
the hotel's board games.
Breakfast is included daily as well as a 4 course dinner each evening. One
evening will also be a speciality themed evening with 5 courses. You will
also receive 5 picnic lunches during the week.With such a mixture of language
and tradition co-existing in such a small country, it is no wonder that there
are so many regional dishes. In the Bernese Oberland, Austrian and German
influences predominate; gastronomic local delicacies include geschnetzeltes
Kalbsfleisch (veal in a rich cream sauce), Kandersteger Bratwurst au Mad
re-Jus (roast sausage with a Madeira sauce), Lammbraten gefüllt mit
Kraütern (herb roasted lamb) and smoked pork with sauerkraut, and a
selection of colourful salads. Typical desserts include Caramel-Birne mit
Rum-Sabayon (caramelised pear with a rum sabayon) and Aprikosen-Symphonie
(apricot gateau).
Our standard flights for this trip are British Airways Heathrow to Zurich,
then rail from Zurich Airport to Kandersteg via Bern and a transfer to hotel
(5 minutes). On the return, transfer to station (5 minutes) then rail
Kandersteg to Zurich Airport via Bern, then British Airways Zurich to
Heathrow.Business/club/first class seats are available on request.
Standard transfersIf making a flight inclusive booking transfers are included
from Kandersteg train station at 16:41, and back to Kandersteg train station
at 10:00.Alternative transfersIf you require alternative transfers then we
can usually arrange these for you (there may be an additional charge).
A baggy layering system works best in cold temperatures to trap warm air
around the body. Breathable materials with wicking properties such as wool
are recommended for use as base layers so as not to hold too much moisture.
Winters tend to be cold but dry, so breathable windproof outer layers are
preferable to waterproof layers (these can create moisture inside and make
you cold). Clothing should be comfortable and easy to move about in.You will
need the following:A large bum-bag or small rucksack, large enough to carry
the items you will need during the day such as extra layers and a large water
bottle/thermos flask. It is more comfortable to ski without a backpack, but
we suggest you take both to give you the option to choose on a daily basis
depending on the weather and how many layers you wish to carry.Outdoor/winter
clothing: Walking boots for snowshoeing Windproof anorak with hood (ideally
baggy in fit to trap warm air, and a breathable fabric such as
Gore-Tex)Windproof trousers (ideally baggy in fit to trap warm air, and a
breathable fabric such as Gore-Tex)Warm fleece (2 thin fleeces are better
than one thick one)A good quality base layer is essential (breathable fabrics
with high wicking properties such as wool recommended).Sturdy waterproof
walking boots (if you want to try snowshoeing or similar)A few pairs of
woollen socks.Warm hat (which covers the ears) and mittens or gloves; mittens
are much warmer than finger gloves (woollen mittens with a windproof cover
are ideal).Any creams (sunscreen, face cream, etc.) that contain water are
not be suitable for cold weather; we advise to bring oil based products where
possible.
Other items:Sunglasses and high factor sun creamTrainers/comfortable shoes
for the eveningsSwimsuit (for sauna)Headtorch
Money will only be required for any ski lessons, guided tours, excursions and
cable cars for discovering further afield. Breakfast and dinner are included
daily and 5 picnic lunches, so you will only require money on one day for
lunch.
Ski lessonsSki equipment hireCable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to
Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn Kandersteg to Sunnbuel
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