MATTERHORN PANORAMA. A cluster of gentle Swiss mountain hikes with all the comfort...

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1 MATTERHORN PANORAMA A cluster of gentle Swiss mountain hikes with all the comfort... Here we are in Switzerland to discover the Valais province famous for its many peaks over 4000m, including the most famous the Matterhorn. Starting at the heart of the Valais vineyards, exploring their amazing irrigation channels running between hills and valleys. The two first days are spent in a charming hotel to relax facing a magnificent Alpine panorama. Next is the Val d'anniviers, a traditional high valley at the foot of the "crown of 4000s". Quiet, clean air, breathtaking scenery... a pearl of the Swiss Alps. Zermatt, the Swiss alpine capital, greets us in its green pasture of High Mountains. The Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, Castor and Pollux are the stars of our alpine getaway. An eclectic mix enjoying the richness of the Swiss Alps... 6 days Guided With baggage transport Accommodation : Confort (chambre) Level : ** From : 885 You will like Panorama views of the 4000m peaks of the Valais Nature and historic hikes: irrigation paths, pastures, high mountain proximity A real week of relaxation with spa facilities available every night Charming hotels with mountain views Traditional life in the high alpine valleys and the unmissable Zermatt Altitude Montblanc route du Lac Montriond Montriond - +33(0) info@altitude-montblanc.com Capital IM APE 7912Z SIRET: TVA : FR Assurance RC MMA SARL SAGA Caution Groupama

2 The route Day 1 WELCOME - BISSE DE CLAVAU Meet Sunday at 1:00pm at Sion train station Welcome meeting by your mountain leader. Depart at 1:30pm on the path of the Bisse de Clavau. The path rises gently along dry stone walls, amid the vineyards of the Valais. Arrival around 5:00pm at the hotel to enjoy the jacuzzi. Night in a hotel facing the mountains of the Valais. 3 hour walk / Elevation: +300m Day 2 BISSE DE TORRENT NEUF Departure from the hotel to the unusual Bisse d'ayen which has been completely renovated, where one can see the spectacular ruins of the ancient irrigation passages. Some thrill inducing beautiful wooden suspension bridges and back to the hotel for a jacuzzi or a tour of the village's wine cellars. 5 hour walk / Elevation: +400m -400m Day 3 LAC D'ARMINA IN THE VAL D'ANNIVIERS Transfer by minibus to the Val d'anniviers (45min). Take the Tignousa funicular to reach the vast flowery pastures of Armina. Climb to the lake at 2562m, beneath the lacey peaks of Meidpass. On the way back, the trail runs along the gorge and waterfall of Prilet through Swiss arolla pine woods, the legendary pine trees of the Val d'anniviers. Night in a charming hotel in St. Luc close to the "Bella Tola" period hotel where you can enjoy the magnificent Spa (sup. 25 ). 4.5 hour walk / Elevation: +400m -850m Day 4 BENDOLLA - LAKE LONA Take the Bendolla cablecar. Traverse under Pointe de Lona to the wild high Lona Plateau and mountain lakes. Optional climb to Sex de Marinda (2906m). Descend to the emerald Lake Moiry, whose beautiful colour comes from the serpentine rocks which surround it. Transfer by bus to St Luc. Night in hotel in St Luc. 5 hour walk / Elevation: +700m -550m (+/-100 m pour Marinda) Day 5 ZERMATT - STELLISEE LAKE Transfer to Tasch (1.5 hours), then on to Zermatt by train. Take the Sunnegga funicular to reach the start of the 5 lakes hike and the picture postcard view of the Matterhorn. Picnic at Lake Stellisee at 2537m altitude. Descend via the alpine pasture villages to Zermatt. Night in hotel** in the centre of Zermatt. 4 hour walk / Elevation: +250m -900m Day 6 GORNERGRAT TRAIN OR SCHWARZSEE - ZMUTT If the weather conditions are favorable, take the Gornergrat funicular train, the highest in Europe, 30min to reach 3090m above sea level, here you will be facing 29 famous peaks: Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and the Point Dufour... Descend on foot via the Riffelsee mountain lake and the alpine pasture villages to enjoy the high mountains. Or: take the Schwarsee cablecar to 2583m. The descent runs along the imposing north face of the Matterhorn, then

3 joins the alpine pasture villages... Do not miss a walk through the picture perfect wooden village of Zmutt, with its beautiful dark wood barns scorched by the sun. 4.5 hour walk / Elevation: -850m (Schwarzsee option) End point around 3:00pm at Zermatt train station. A taxi transfer may be orgnaised for those requiring transport from Zermatt to Sion (optional). LEVEL *** The trip Elevation: m approximately per day. Walking time: 3 to 5 hours per day. Type of trek: mountain routes posing no particular technical difficulty,accessible to most healthy, active people. The walks along the irrigation channels are selected according to the group. Similarly, with good weather some more challenging variants could be proposed. GUIDING Number in a group between 6-14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader. TRANSPORT Each day, transfers to the departure point will be made with public transport or ski lifts. Baggage transport between accommodation is provided by private taxi. ACCOMMODATION 6 nights in comfortable hotels in twin/double rooms (or 3 beds rooms for individual) The configuration of the itinerary may change due to hotel availability. MEALS Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation (except dinner of Day 5). Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your mountain leader, comprising a variety of a healthy salads and local products. MAPS MATTERHORN MISCHABEL /50000 ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT Practical information Meet Sunday at 1:00pm at Sion train station

4 BY TRAIN Inbound: Depart Gare de Lyon (Paris) at 8:02am arrive in Sion at 12:53pm. Return: Depart Zermatt at 3:39pm arrive in (Paris) Gare de Lyon at 10:49pm. Times given are indicative and should be verified in a train station or on BY CAR Take the A40 motorway towards Geneva, then direction Martigny/Sion (33 for an obligatory road tax sticker for the Swiss motorway). Exit Sion Meet at the CFF train station in the centre of Sion. End point Saturday at 3:00pm at the train station in Zermatt. Regular train departures for Sion or a group taxi may be organised by prior arrangement during the week with your mountain leader. INSURANCE In accordance with regulations, we are covered by Professional Liability Insurance. In no case can we be responsible for your own Personal Liability. If you chose to take out repatriation insurance with EUROP ASSISTANCE whom we propose, Altitude Mont Blanc will only serve as an intermediary between the client and the insurer. We cannot influence either party. We adhere to strict conditions of sale. You are responsible for compliance with the reporting procedures of any incident. Before making any decision, contact EUROP ASSISTANCE. CONTACT US If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0) or +33 (0) Dates & prices From 24/06/18 to 29/06/18 Départ garanti 885 From 01/07/18 to 06/07/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 08/07/18 to 13/07/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 15/07/18 to 20/07/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 22/07/18 to 27/07/18 Départ garanti 885 From 29/07/18 to 03/08/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 05/08/18 to 10/08/18 Départ garanti 885 From 12/08/18 to 17/08/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 19/08/18 to 24/08/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 26/08/18 to 31/08/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 02/09/18 to 07/09/18 Départ ouvert 885 From 09/09/18 to 14/09/18 Départ ouvert 850 THE PRICE

5 Details The price includes: Organisation and booking costs, guiding by a qualified and insured mountain leader ; All meals including picnic lunch and simple snacks during the day (except dinner of Day 5) ; Accommodation in hotels in twin/double or triple bedrooms ; Baggage transport between accommodation ; Bus transfers and lifts (except of Day 6). The price does not include: Personal expenses (drinks, etc.) ; Touristic visits ; Airport taxes ; Cancellation insurance ; Your return journey from home to the point of departure/end point. The price is all inclusive from departure to end point. EQUIPMENT LIST Equipment and baggage Clothing Walking trousers Shorts, bikini/swimsuit Breathable or merino wool t-shirts Breathable or merino wool leggings Fleece or jumper Wind stopper or Goretex jacket Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover Pair of gloves and a warm hat Sun hat or baseball cap Walking socks (1 pair per day) Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in Change of clothes for the evening A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening Other Equipment Toilet bag Sunglasses and sun cream Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum) Knife, fork and spoon Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches Plastic cup for coffee Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...) Survival blanket Head torch or hand torch Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended) Identity card or passport BACKPACK Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

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