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Join editor Iain MacMillan and Technical editors Marty McLennan and Ron Betts in the shadows of the Matterhorn at the world’s most famous ski resort, Zermatt.
There are certain iconic travel destinations that everyone has to make it to once in his or her lifetime, and we think Zermatt in Switzerland’s Valais region, tops the list. Your lift pass is good on almost 100 cable cars, high-speed gondolas and chairlifts, and delightful cog-railways, in both Zermatt, Switzerland, and over the top into Cervinia, Italy. Six days of skiing won’t be enough for the almost 500 kms of runs that has something for every level. Endless groomed and soft-snow runs that carry skiers down, through and past cut tree-runs, wide-open alpine bowls, glaciers, sunny picnic spots (Zermatt receives more than 300 days of sunshine a year) and family-run mountain lunch huts, overwhelming views of the Alp’s most famous peak, the Matterhorn, and its crushingly impressive neighbours on all sides.
Distinctive areas around the gargantuan resort offer different conditions each day. Just the vertical drop is more than 2,200 metres. All ages and skier levels welcome!
The centrally located, four-star Alpen Resort in the car-free bustling village of Zermatt welcomes Ski Canada skiers who, if last year’s trip is any indication, will very quickly get to know one another for day and evening adventures.
Added bonus: as a trip sponsor, Intersport Zermatt (along with Switzerland Tourism, Zermatt Tourism and Valais Tourism) is offering half-price rentals making travel lighter with no airport 2nd bag charges. As well, Intersport’s excellent equipment can be changed or tuned whenever you like. Also welcome back again, is chocolate sponsor Frey!
Come ski Zermatt with Ski Canada Magazine & ADVENTOURUS.
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Hotel Alpenresort, 4****
The Best Western Hotel Alpenresort Zermatt is a modern first class hotel with large and quiet rooms; all with a view of the Matterhorn. The hotel is very close to the train station and the ski-lifts. The hotel has a free pickup service from the train station in Zermatt.
All rooms have a balcony or terrace, wireless LAN, telephone, radio, television, mini bar, safe deposit box, bath/WC and coffee/tea maker.
For your dining pleasure, Alpen Resort Zermatt includes a 5-course dinner at their Restaurant Matterhorn.
Enjoy the hotel indoor swimming pool for relaxation and recovery after a day of skiing! Alpen Resort Zermatt wellness-center has a whirlpool, dream shower, and steam-bath.
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Cad$2890.00 per person, double occupancy
Single room surcharge = $200
Inclusions:
- Roundtrip flights from Toronto to Geneva on BA (other departure cities available)
- Flight taxes and fuel surcharges of $484.00 (subject to change)
- Round trip transfers to/from Geneva Airport
- Seven nights at the 4 star Hotel Alpenresort, Zermatt
- All local hotel taxes, staff gratuities, and service charges
- 6 day Zermatt / Cervinia International lift pass
- Buffet breakfast and 5-course dinner daily
- Welcome reception and orientation with drinks / Swiss chocolate etc.
- Trip extension possibilities
- Special bonus: 50% off equipment rentals at Inter Sport of Zermatt!
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