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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
hotel
* Gastronomic 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
hotel
* Gastronomic 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 Soleil
The 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 transfers*
If 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 transfers*
If 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 cream
Trainers/comfortable shoes for the evenings
Swimsuit (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 lessons
* Ski equipment hire
* Cable car tickets for Gondelbahn Kandersteg to Oeschinen and Luftseilbahn
Kandersteg to Sunnbuel
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