Crans-Montana, Switzerland: March 7 - 15, 2020
Extension to Germany: March 15 - 23, 2020

Remember that pricing for this trip is not final until ticketing due to fluctuations in currency rates and airline surcharges/taxes

In Crans-Montana you can take advantage of sophisticated tourism infrastructure, unlimited shopping opportunities and the outstanding entertainment and leisure options. This town in the Valais Alps is surrounded by glorious nature and imposing 4,000-m-high peaks. Visit the fascinating Plaine-Morte glacier plateau and participate in numerous traditional and new outdoor activities and first-class cultural events. The selection of sports and leisure options is superb, with lots to offer kids and families, as well, earning Crans-Montana the “Families welcome” badge. An extremely diverse offering of entertainment and culture awaits you in Crans-Montana, no matter the season.

The surrounding area offers fantastic conditions for adventurous and (high) Alpine sporting fun: Crans-Montana is a paradise for all types of snow sports. The Crans-Montana-Aminona ski area awaits you with 140 km of pistes, paths for snowshoeing, sledding routes, crosscountry ski trails, snowparks and much more.

While skiing in Crans-Montana you have an impressive view of the Matterhorn and the Mont Blanc! The Swiss ski resort is situated at 1,500 to 3,000 meters above sea level and provides a variety of slopes of all difficulty levels. In addition to the slopes, snowboarders in Crans-Montana Aminona might like to try out the snow park. Moreover, a ski holiday in Aminoa offers a wide network of winter hiking trails. There are also many kilometers of cross country ski runs in the region under which the high altitude cross country course at the Plaine-Morte glacier that even allows skiing in summer.

What's Included...

• Round trip air transportation between Lexington and Zurich via Delta Airlines.
• Transfers between Zurich - Crans-Montana – Zurich by coach with English-speaking Assistant
• 5 nights accommodations in Crans-Montana at the 3-star Hotel Valaisia
• Dinner daily, some three course menu, some buffet
• Breakfast Daily at the hotel in Crans-Montana
• Welcome drink and Orientation at hotel in Crans-Montana
• Complimentary use of the hotel indoor wellness center, including pool, hot tub, and fitness room
• Transfers between Crans-Montana and Zurich in private motor coach
• 2 nights accommodations at the 4-star Swissotel in Zurich
• Breakfast Buffet – one of the best ever! - daily at Swissotel
• Local Taxes
• Current Air Taxes of $130 and fuel charges of $250 – subject to change

Ski Areas
Crans-Montana Ski Area

• 4921 ft Vertical Drop
• 4921 ft Resort Altitude
• 9841 ft summit

Four Ski Areas – Cry d’Er, Glacier area, Nature area, Arnouva

Payment Schedule
	Crans-Montana			Germany Ext
	via Check	via PayPal		via Check	via PayPal
August	$100	$100		$100	$100
September	$500	$515		$350	$370
October	$500	$515		$350	$370
November	$500	$515		$350	$370
December	$500	$515		$350	$370
January	$396	$411		$229	$201
Total Cost	$2,496	$2,571		$1,729	$1,781

Remember that pricing for this trip is not final until ticketing due to fluctuations in currency rates and airline surcharges/taxes

Pay a custom amount (use as directed by Trip Leader):

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All trip members must complete a Trip Application and a Membership Application

Contact Trip Leader

Janet Graham Jones 859.420.5016 or jgjones@uky.edu