Cross-country Skiing - Kandersteg
The pretty village of Kandersteg is a perfect place for winter activities. Set on a plateau in the beautiful mountains of the Bernese Oberland, you will be surrounded at every moment by glorious views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers.
Detailed information
| Cross-country
skiing programme choice |
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Cross-country skiing is suitable for anyone of reasonable fitness and can be
enjoyed by people of all ages. We have three levels that you
can choose from at Kandersteg.
Beginners and Winter Walking
Walks and ski trails may include the frozen lake of Oeschinen, the quiet
banks of the River Kander and the magnificent Gemmi Pass with its
breathtaking panorama of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
| Sat 17 January 2009 (7nts) |
£849 |
£559 |
| Sat 14 March 2009 (7nts) |
£849 |
£559 |
Single room supplement: £6 per night
Beginners
Kandersteg is the perfect place to try cross-country skiing for the first
time. Gently undulating routes lead directly from the hotel across
meadows and through the evergreen forests of the Kander Valley, while
magnificent views can be enjoyed from the wonderfully sunny plateaux
of Sunnbüel and the Oeschinen.
| Sat 24 January 2009 (7nts) |
£849 |
£559 |
| Sat 28 February 2009 (7nts) |
£849 |
£559 |
| Sat 7 March 2009 (7nts) |
£849 |
£559 |
Single room supplement: £6 per night
Intermediates
For intermediate skiers there are plenty of opportunities to explore
further afield. Follow panoramic trails up through beech and pine forest
to the Höh viewpoint or enjoy a wide selection of routes along the
Lötschental Valley.
| Sat 28 February 2009 (7nts) |
£849 |
£559 |
Single room supplement: £6 per night
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| Resort
Information |
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The pretty village of Kandersteg is set on a high plateau
in the beautiful mountains of the Bernese Oberland,
at the head of a high valley up from Spiez on Lake Thun. Located
in a landscape of picture postcard chalets, snowy peaks
and glaciers, even the shortest of excursions from the village
presents wonderful scenery and glorious views. There
are up to 176km of prepared cross-country ski trails in Lötschental
and Kandersteg and 55km of prepared winter walks.
Kandersteg is a very pretty, well-established winter centre. There is a good
range of shops and facilities including banks, a post office, souvenir shops,
sport shops, bars and cafés. Extra facilities include a local museum, ice
skating rink, toboggan run and skittles. Further information about Kandersteg
can be found at the following website: www.kandersteg.ch.
Alternatively you could email the Tourist Office at: info@kandersteg.ch.
Local Transport: We use a combination of trains, cable
cars and public buses to get around during the week. The cost
of local transport is not included in the price of your holiday;
please allow up to 70Sfr (approx. £35) per week in local
currency.
Loipe (cross-country ski) pass: 30SFr (approx £15) per week (payable locally)
Equipment hire: 98SFr (approx £49) per week (payable locally)
Total Length of Trails: 174km
Height of Resort: 1,200m - 2,000m
Kandersteg's
snow report
Kandersteg's
weather report
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| Travel
to resort |
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Guests who have booked their holiday 'with flight' will arrive at Zurich airport. The onward journey by train takes around 2½ hours to Kandersteg, where you will take a taxi for the two minute ride to the hotel.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated
29.09.08 (provisional)
Swiss Air
Heathrow-Zurich
Out 08:50 - 11:35
Return 12:10 - 13:05
Swiss Air
*Manchester-Zurich
Out 08:40 - 11:45
Return 12:10 - 13:05
*Manchester flight supplement: £50
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Independent Travellers: There are good rail
links from Zurich and Geneva Airports allow
approx £70 return.
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Zurich on scheduled
airlines.
- 7 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half Board.
- Services of HF Holidays' Ski leader.
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| Other
activities in the area |
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Snow-shoeing, downhill skiing at Oeschinen and Sunnbüel, skittles and torch-lit walking.
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