For those of us who travel in search of that just-right recreational vacation, going to Europe or South. Vacation Planner

Transcription

1 2005 Alpine Vacation Planner AUSTRIA FRANCE ITALY SWITZERLAND NORWAY SWEDEN CHILE ARGENTINA SPAIN ANDORRA Dog gone it don t forget, book now! For those of us who travel in search of that just-right recreational vacation, going to Europe or South America to ski, cycle, or hike is a natural. To share that time with friends and family merely tops off the experience. Our close-knit small groups give your activity a special feel, with plenty of relaxation built in to help you enjoy each day fully. For this reason, we highly recommend one of our economical and popular escorted tours. Our customers return year after year. If a customized tour is what you seek, our experienced staff can get you to over 150 winter and summer destinations with ease. We offer something for everyone; where can we take you? Our website, all-mountain.com, is consistently updated to bring you current information regarding destination offerings. We also link to weather reports, European rail system information, travel insurance, and chalet/apartment rentals in Europe and South America. There s even a photo gallery, so you can see the fun that others want you to join in! Our commitment is to you, in providing service and personal attention exceeding travel industry norms. At All Mountain Vacations, our obsession in arranging the perfect trip is what our customers have come to expect. Let us create one just for YOU! All seasons for all reasons W E D E L I V E R D R E A M S

2 2005 Escorted Tours All of our escorted groups are small and congenial and welcome skiers,non-skiers,singles,couples and families.prices are per person,double occupancy and include airfare,at least 7 nights lodging,breakfast daily, most dinners and transfers. Departures from all major U.S. cities are available. Visit our website for additional groups and more information. (All prices cover air & land transportation from multiple gateways.) MÉRIBEL MERIBEL, France Three Valleys Mega ski experience with over 200 lifts in Jan $1576 to $1791 Escorted by John Kinnick one of the worlds largest ski regions! 3 Stars ST. ANTON, Austria Arlberg Thirty year annual Ski Patrol tour to the Jan $1662 to $1850 Escorted by Jack Melill premier ski region of Austria is for everyone! 4 Stars SAALBACH, Austria Europa Ski Charming unspoiled village with world cup Jan $1440 to $1640 AMV-Escorted by John Hanson ski slopes and Kaprun glacier guarantee! Plus Italy. or Feb. 4 4 Stars CORTINA, Italy Dolomites Olympic slopes with many resorts and 460 ski Jan $1178 to $1749 By invitation lifts with scenic beauty and vast opportunity! or Jan Stars INNSBRUCK, Austria Tyrol Twice the Olympics site with more ski and Jan $999 to $1249 Escorted by Bob Burns sightseeing possibilities and glacier guarantees! 4 Stars VAL D ISERE, France L espace Killy Combining with Tignes to form enormous Jan. 28 Feb. 5 $1305 to $1495 Escorted by Joan Randish vertical, variety and lively Olympic town! 3 Stars ZELL AM SEE, Austria Europa Ski Picturesque town & lake atmosphere, Kaprun Feb $1434 to $1864 Escorted by John Putney Glacier snow guarantee and Vienna! 3 and 4 Stars CHAMONIX, France Mont Blanc mega ski experience with over 200 lifts in Feb $1478 to $1532 Escorted by Lisa Mundahl one of the worlds largest ski regions plus Geneva! 3 Stars ST. MORITZ, Switzerland Engadine Most famous Swiss exclusive resort in the Feb 25 Mar. 6 $1421 to $1614 AMV-Escorted by Lois Hansen pictureperfect setting for winter sports experience! 4 Stars CHAMONIX, France Mont Blanc Spring ski touring special with chalet style Feb $1325 to $1499 AMV-Escorted by Greg Lange downhome fun skiing Italy and France! Chalet 2005 Booking Conditions GROUP: To reserve a space on one of our escorted tours, a minimum fee of $150 is required. Complete group payment requirements are outlined on detailed flyers. INDEPENDENT: A $75 commitment fee is required to initiate a booking and to check availability. If package is confirmed within 10% of the quoted price, the fee is nonrefundable. Should arrangements not be available as quoted, the fee will be refunded. A 30% deposit is due upon confirmation. CANCELLATIONS: Minimum fee of $75 per person. Actual penalties will be determined based on date of cancellation and policies of hotels and airlines. TRAVEL INSURANCE: Trip cancellation and accident insurance is strongly recommended. Information will be provided at time of booking or consult all-mountain.com for rates. PRICING: Prices are per person, in USD, based on double occupancy and include a discount for payment by check. Credit cards are accepted at a 3% extra charge on package prices. Single, triple and children s room rates available upon request. Rates are subject to change based on actual travel dates, exchange rate fluctuation, and lodging and air availability at time of booking.airport taxes are not included. RESPONSIBILITY: EuroSki Inc., dba All Mountain Vacations (AMV) is a registered Seller of Travel with the state of Washington, license number Address: 555 Dayton Street, Suite A, Edmonds WA Ph: or Fax: Web: all-mountain.com. sales@all-mountain.com. AMV, airlines, travel agents and service contractors act only for the customers they represent and can accept no responsibility for accidents, damages, loss of baggage or delays caused by strikes or defaults by any company used for operating the tours. All rates are based on exchange rates and tariffs as of 7/27/04 and are subject to change. AMV and their service contractors are not to be held responsible for lack of snow, lift operations, delays and additional expenses for reasons beyond their control, nor are they liable for payment of any refunds occasioned by these situations. By embarking on any AMV trip, the traveler acknowledges the risks involved in active winter travel and voluntarily assumes all such risks.the participant also accepts that AMV and their service providers are not responsible for any lack of psychological satisfaction in the travel experience. Full responsibility clause provided at time of booking. Printed: August 25, 2004.

3 2005 Independent Tours Our experience has told us that every European resort has something different to offer each individual visitor. Traveling independently gives you the leeway to go EXACTLY where you need.the following shows some of the more popular places you can go. However, we at All Mountain Vacations can help you plan to ski anywhere you can think of. Our pricing is per-person, based on double occupancy. Prices include 7-nights lodging, 1 or 2 daily meals (sometimes afternoon tea, as well), all transfers, and all local taxes.we can help arrange the lowest airfare to get you where you need to go. land package vertical # of 6-day from to drop lifts lift pass SWITZERLAND Champéry/Morgins/Les Crosets: Small, charming villages in $550 $ ft 218 $198 Portes du Soleil ski region 14 French and Swiss resorts on one lift pass. Davos/Klosters: One of the oldest and most fashionable resorts in $792 $ ft 51 $218 Europe long runs and lots of variety with five connected ski areas. Flims/Laax: Old-world Flims or modern Laax, both offer access to a $838 $ ft 29 $235 vast ski area, extensive off-piste terrain and the Vorab Glacier. Grindelwald/Wengen/Mürren: Pristine alpine villages above $799 $ ft 49 $221 Interlaken in the world-famous Jungfrau ski region. Gstaad: Tranquil, fashionable village with extensive, well-groomed $739 $ ft 66 $196 slopes a favorite destination of prominence for decades. Interlaken/Wilderswil: Skiing and sightseeing dream with nearby $617 $ ft 49 $221 Jungfrau ski region and easy train access to Lucerne and Bern. Saas Fee: Skiers paradise with car-free village surrounded by 13 $721 $ ft 22 $249 towering peaks glacier guarantees nearly year-round snow. St. Moritz/Pontresina: Prestigious winter playground in the Engadin $866 $ ft 57 $202 Valley five ski areas site of 2002 Alpine Ski World Championships. Verbier/Veysonnaz: Lively town in 4 Valley Ski Arena 5 connected $698 $ ft 100 $221 villages huge vertical and lots of groomed and off-piste runs. Zermatt: Picturesque, car-free village nestled under the Matterhorn $523 $ ft 58 $284 with high altitude skiing in both Switzerland and Italy s Cervinia. SAAS FEE ST. MARTIN FRANCE Avoriaz/Morzine/Les Gets: Popular resorts in the Portes du Soleil $714 $ ft 218 $198 ski region with 14 connected ski areas in France and Switzerland. Chamonix/Les Houches: Chamonix Valley offers ski options for all $526 $ ft 49 $214 ability levels and outstanding off-piste terrain for advanced skiers. Courchevel: Upscale resort built on five levels with easy lift access to $898 $ ft 200 $238 all parts of Les Trois Vallées, the most extensive ski area in the world. La Clusaz/Le Grand Bornand: One of the oldest resorts in France $677 $ ft 55 $105 with storybook villages in the heart of the Aravis Massif s ski areas. La Grave/Deux Alpes: Untamed, ungroomed off-piste skiing mecca $498 $ ft 61 $181 for expert skiers with wide open bowls, chutes, glacier and tree skiing. La Plagne/Les Arcs: New double decker cable car connects these $460 $ ft 185 $206 two major ski centers to form one of the world s largest ski regions. Megève: One of France s most elegant and upscale resorts - part of $704 $ ft 79 $183 the five-area Evasion Mont Blanc ski pass that also includes St. Gervais. Méribel: Peaceful village in heart of Les Trois Vallées one lift pass also $891 $ ft 200 $238 covers all 3 valleys. Serre Chevalier: Ski among some of the oldest trees in Europe, as you $653 $ ft 76 $133 descend into the fortress town of Briancon, the highest town in Europe. Val d Isère/Tignes: L espace Killy, a mega resort of 65,000 skiable $571 $ ft 102 $208 acres and the Grande Motte Glacier for reliable snow conditions. Val Thorens/ Les Menuires/St. Martin: The year around ski area $698 $ ft 200 $238 of Les Trois Vallées modern style ski-in/ski-out lodging. HEARTY LOCAL FARE DEUX ALPES

4 land package vertical # of 6-day from to drop lifts lift pass AUSTRIA Bad Gastein/Hof Gastein: World-class skiing in year-round spa $720 $ ft 51 $208 town famous since medieval times for its hot mineral springs. Innsbruck/Igls/Neustift/Fulpmes: A town of cultural heritage $480 $ ft 65 $182 surrounded by six ski regions and guaranteed snow on Stubai Glacier. Kitzbühel/St. Johann: Site of the annual Hahnenkamm race every $530 $ ft 60 $193 January après-ski and nightlife of international reputation. Mayrhofen/Gerlos/Hintertux: Charming Tyrolean villages 10 ski $520 $ ft 150 $187 areas on one Ziller Valley pass plus Hintertux Glacier for reliable snow. Lech/Zürs: Sophisticated and picturesque resorts in the Arlberg ski $675 $ ft 84 $197 region with superbly groomed runs and challenging off-piste areas. Saalbach/Hinterglemm: Two neighboring villages that share a $690 $ ft 58 $189 large ski region on both sides of a scenic valley 30 bars and 9 discos! Sölden/Obergurgl: Spectacular high altitude Ötztal arena with nearby $675 $ ft 34 $198 Obergurgl/Hochgurgl offer mega miles of ski terrain and lively après-ski. St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben: Arlberg ski villages that offer a $665 $ ft 83 $197 unique blend of village traditions, international flair and lively après-ski. Zell am See/Kaprun: Picture-postcard village with medieval $626 $ ft 50 $173 buildings, car-free center and Kitzsteinhorn Glacier for snow guarantee. KITZBÜHEL ITALY Alagna/Gressoney: Rustic village in Valsesia Valley near the south- $554 $ ft 40 $149 ern face of Monte Rosa with challenging, high-altitude, off-piste skiing. Arabba/Corvara/Canazei: Cozy villages in the famed Sella Ronda $650 $ ft 460 $193 ski circus and near the Marmolada, highest mountain in the Dolomites. Bormio: Site of 2005 Alpine Ski World Championships and known for $670 $ ft 36 $179 its spa/thermal treatments and Romanesque architecture and history. Cervinia/Breuil: One of the highest resorts in the Alps near the Italian- $669 $ ft 58 $284 Swiss border and connected to Zermatt for two-country skiing fun. Cortina: Elegant resort with Alps-meets-the-Mediterranean charm, $432 $ ft 51 $193 surrounded by the magnificent rose-colored stone of Italy's Dolomites. Courmayeur: Near the Swiss-French border, just through the Mont $725 $ ft 23 $189 Blanc tunnel from Chamonix and known for its delicious, local cuisine. Livigno: Charming village near the Italian-Swiss border with a nice $579 $ ft 32 $179 blend of modern facilities and buildings dating back to the 16th century. Sestriere: Site of 2006 Winter Olympics and 1997 Alpine Ski World $532 $ ft 92 $189 Championships, with lively village, reliable snow and challenging terrain. Val Gardena Ortisei/St. Cristina/Selva: three villages in the $642 $ ft 460 $193 heart of the Sella Ronda and part of the gigantic Dolomiti Superski region. CORTINA LILLEHAMMER SCANDINAVIA The birthplace of skiing, Scandinavia and it s residents truly know how to treat a winter visitor. Norway and Sweden offer early and lasting snow, Old World Nordic charm, and world-class resorts that cater to both alpine and cross-country skiers. And, the sightseeing while traveling the countryside is second to none! Don t pass up an opportunity to visit the Land Of Telemark. Mountains & Fjords Ski Adventure, from $937 to $986 Oslo Geilo Voss Bergen This 10-day tour provides time to explore contrasting Norwegian cities and ski regions. Cross the Hardanger plateau by train and visit two of Norway s best known winter resorts. Norway Olympic Winter Holiday, from $716 to $1022 Lillehammer Oslo Two days in Norway s capital, Oslo, is very interesting for both skiers and winter tourists. Combine this with 7 days in Lillehammer for high energy winter sports and Olympic style facilities the perfect Nordic winter getaway! INDEPENDENT TOURS Norway from to Oslo $569 $875 Lillehammer $748 $1270 Gålå $595 $1295 Trysil $591 $3733 Hemsedal $864 $1163 Oppdal $615 $978 Geilo $678 $1099 Voss $901 $965 Sweden from to Åre $945 $1305 Riksgränsen $1470 $1750 Trondheim Oppdal Bodø Beitostolen Gålå Lillehammer Voss Sälen Trysil Bergen Hemsedal Geilo Oslo Telemark (region) Stavanger Prices are per person, double occupancy and include first class lodging, breakfast daily and rail travel. Combine these land programs with our special SAS tour-based airfares for complete, value-priced packages. Åre Östersund Storlein Gothenburg Riksgränsen Björkliden Kiruna Jukkasjärvi (Ice Hotel) Luleå Stockholm

5 independent winter skiing tours continued SPAIN AND ANDORRA The newest ski regions in Europe, Spain and Andorra on the Iberian Peninsula, provide opportunities to combine skiing with excursions to coastal sunshine and historic cities. Nestled between Spain and France, Andorra offers wonderful intermediate terrain, and a legendary nightlife. Sol Y Nieve, past location of the World Cup Ski Championships, also hosts the King of Spain when he skis! The locals will treat you like royalty, as well! Summer Skiing AUSTRIA, SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, and NORWAY To get an early jump on the Europe ski season, we suggest, among others, the guaranteed glacier skiing of Austria (Hintertux, Kaprun, Stubai and Pitztal), Switzerland (Saas Fee and Zermatt), France (Tignes, Val Thorens, and Les Deux Alpes), or Norway (Styrn). Let us put together an Alps Summer Skiing or Norway Fjording and Skiing package for you. SOUTH AMERICA Portillo, Chile, the all-inclusive cruise ship of the Andes maintains charm, hospitality and great skiing.the Three Valleys of Valle Nevado Farellones, El Colorado and La Parva, Chile, form the largest ski mecca in the Southern Hemisphere with abundant nightlife and interesting terrain. In Argentina, Las Leñas has a lively après-ski atmosphere and is the mega-resort for lift-served and snowcat accessible off piste terrain. Chapelco, near San Martin, and Cerro Catedral, near Bariloche, combine Patagonia s best ski terrain with a variety of sightseeing opportunities.extend your stay with a visit to Iguazzu Falls or Peru s Machu Picchu. Value-priced city stopovers include Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Santiago and Lima. Group and independent tours from North America range from $1100 to $3200 per person including airfare, transfers, most meals, lift tickets and 7 nights accommodations in quaint hotels and apartments to the most deluxe hotel suites. Sample prices are per person, double occupancy, without airfare for 7 nights. The best time to book South America is January through April for the June through September season. Check with us for special early booking bargains. Summer Hiking Trekking Biking Andorra vertical drop: 2789 ft. Sol Y Nieve vertical drop: 4521 ft. Ski and Golf package: From $659 (Land Only) to $ 1395 Ski and Sea package: From $582 (Land Only) to $ 1318 RESORT FROM TO FEATURES Portillo $650 $2100 One gigantic lodge full of amenities and historical atmosphere. Valle Nevado $700 $1932 Three hotels and one condo sharing the resort s vast common areas. Farellones $406 $693 Laid-back, chalet-style, family-run hotel (lift tickets not included). Las Leñas $563 $1692 One deluxe, two first-class and many aparthotels to meet all budgets. Chapelco $665 $1022 Hotels and condos in scenic town of San Martin near the ski area. Bariloche $401 $1482 Hotels and apartments in Bariloche or ski-in/ski-out at Cerro Catedral. Portillo Valparaiso Mendoza Farellones / La Parva Santiago Valle Nevado Buenos Aires San Rafael Termas Malargua de Chillan Las Lenas Chillán Concepción Caviahue Batea Mar del Plata Mahvida Bahia Blanca CHILE Pucón San Martin / Chapelco Valdivi Antillanca Bariloche / Catedral Puerto Montt La Hoya. MARTIN Spring, summer and fall hiking and biking tours have become extremely popular. There are self and professionally-guided hiking programs available at all European mountain resorts. Biking programs often center around lowland attractions.you can stay in 4-star hotels, or scenic mountain pensions.you can choose to travel trails rated from most easy to strenuous. Packages include lodging, meal plan, luggage transfers, detailed itineraries, and maps. Airfare is optional. ITALY Tuscany, 7 days $1324 per person Self-guided Hiking tour easy Your walks through the gentle landscape of Tuscany take you through a countryside that is timeless. Tuscany is a region well suited to a walking pace and there is much to absorb. You pass close to the classic wine-growing region of Chianti and visit the historic towns of Volterra, San Gimignano and Siena. GERMANY Bavaria, 8 days $1279 per person Self-guided Hiking tour moderate Season: May to October The route passes two of Bavaria's most scenic lakes through charming villages of geranium-bedecked chalets with characteristic onion-shaped church spires. Masterpieces of Baroque architecture, the Andechs monastery, the wonderful cathedral in Diessen on Ammersee, the monasteries of Wessobrunn and Rottenbuch, and the Rococo church at W Package includes: 7 nights in hotel and guesthouses, breakfast daily, lunch sack and dinners daily, luggage EIGER transfer, detailed hiking itinerary with maps. SWITZERLAND Swiss Alps, 7 day $1099 per person Self-guided Hiking tour moderate The vacation area of Engadine/St. Moritz is situated at 5,624 ft above sea level and is characterized by the influences from different cultures Romansh, Italian and German.This mountain valley has 12 historic towns with unlimited hiking experiences. NORWAY 8 days $989 per person Guided hiking tour moderate Lauklines situated in Kattfjor, southwest of Kvoloja, 48 miles from Tromso in Norway. The combination of mountains and fjords make for very attractive for hiking or fishing. Stay 7 nights in a modern cabin and vendor out for a different hike every day. FRANCE/MONT-BLANC 6 days $972 per person Guided hiking tour fit/energetic The spectacular circuit around the Mont-Blanc is one of the world s classic hikes.7 valleys with their own unique culture and landscape.7 departures, June through September.

6 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 555 Dayton Street Suite A Edmonds WA USA PRSRT STD U.S. Postage P A I D Seattle, WA Permit No Top 10 Reasons to Ski Europe 1More affordable than you ever imagined. Air from North America, transfers, 7 nights, most meals and taxes from $850! 2Lift tickets average $30 a day. 450 lifts on the same ski pass! 3Huge, inter-connected ski areas foot vertical drops! Runs 13 miles long! Ski from country to country! 4No language barrier - English is spoken everywhere. High-speed lift systems mean short lift lines. 5 6 Abundant, quality accommodations. B&B s to luxurious hotels, centrally located close to the lifts. 7Activities for everyone, on and off the slopes. Sightseeing, après-ski fun, shopping, spa and wellness centers. 8Culture, tradition, and cuisine you can only experience in Europe. Family-friendly. Big discounts and special programs for kids. 9 0 Ski terrain for all abilities and tastes. Endless off-piste freedom, expertly groomed beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs Paris Geneva Bern Chateau d'oex Avoriaz Champéry Gstaad Morzine Wengen Mürren Crans Montana Verbier Saas Fee Zermatt Zurich Les Gets Samoëns Macugnaga Chamonix Lyon St. Gervais Breuil-Cervinia Megève Alagna Courmayeur Les Arcs La Thuile Val d'isère/tignes Courchevel La Grenoble Méribel Plagne Val Thorens La Grave Bardonecchia Les 2 Alpes Sestriere Turin Nice Serre Chevalier Briançon Wildhaus Zürs Engelberg Lucerne Schruns Interlaken Grindelwald Meiringen Flims Andermatt Milan Klosters Davos Arosa Lenzerheide Solda Livigno Bormio Madesimo St. Moritz Pontresina Rome Lech St. Anton Serfaus Ischgl Galtur Pitztal Bolzano Verona Bologna Munich Garmisch Seefeld Alpbach Innsbruck Zell am Ziller Sölden Mayrhofen Stubai Hintertux Obergurgl Ortisei Selva Arabba CorvaraCortina Canazei Florence Kitzbühel Saalbach Venice Hermagor Salzburg Steyr Vienna Zell am see Wagrain Schladming Bad Gastein Semmering Bad Kleinkirchheim Villach Kranjska Gora Ljubljana With large cultural and geographical variations, the spectacular Alps offer more ski resorts and uphill lift facilities than the rest of world combined. When planning your 2004/05 alpine vacation, you will find many of your favorite resorts listed on these pages.you re invited to join one of our escorted tours or we can help customize your own. AMV takes the hassle out of trip planning and provides very attractive rates. Won t you join us?