NASTC ZERMATT, SWITZERLAND 'Heaven in the Alps'
Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps, this idyllic alpine village is home to some of the best year round skiing in the world. Zermatt sits at the base of the famous Matterhorn and has all the charm of a traditional Swiss alpine village. The dramatic views of the Matterhorn that you will see from Zermatt, will hold you spellbound and remain in your memory long after you have left this beautiful Swiss destination. Zermatt is a primarily pedestrian village. Combustion engines are not allowed and the available forms of transportation are horse drawn sleighs or battery operated vehicles. Zermatt is full of delighful shops and restaurants and has a pretty active apres ski scene. Although Zermatt is a desired destination for climbers and skiers all over the world, it maintains the centuries old traditional alpine rhythm of life. NASTC wil be your guide during this ultimate alpine skiing adventure, you will rip turns across glaciers, ski past chalets and boarded up grain sheds and cross international borders into Italy - don't forget your passport! |
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Trip dates: March 12-20, 2010 Price: $4995 Levels: 7-9 70% Off Piste Nearest airport: Geneva, Switzerland Transportation Recommendations: We recommend flying into Geneva, Switzerland, and taking the train to the town of Tasch where you will connect with another train that takes you on a short ride directly to the village of Zermatt. The scenery through this particular area of Switzerland is breathtaking so have your cameras ready. We suggest that you try to arrive earlier in the day so that you arrive into Zermatt on time for the orientation meeting and group dinner. We recommend that you book your return flights as late as possible, to be able to enjoy a full day of skiing or sightseeing and allot for travel time from Zermatt back to Geneva. You can make reservations for your train connection from Geneva to Tasch/Zermatt on the Swiss Railway website, go to the following link and it will directly take you to the schedule inquiry page which will then allow you to make a reservation. http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm Trip notes: Geneva is a beautiful city and it is worth it to stay a night and explore the city a bit. The Valais or Wallis in German is the heart of Switzerland's ski country and its many villages are worth a side trip. The voltage in Switzerland is 220v and you will need an adapter plug (two round prongs works in most sockets). The currency in Switzerland is the Swiss Franc (Switzerland is not a member of the EU) and you will therefore need to withdraw some although some places accept Euros. Most banks will change your money for you or you can withdraw money from an ATM.
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Sample Daily Schedule: 7:30am - Stretching and Warm-up 8:15am - Breakfast - coffee, tea, cocoa and a delicious and hearty spread 9:00am - Head out to the lift and begin your on-hill ski training. 12:30pm - Lunch break at one of the many mid-mountain dining selections 1:30pm - Back out for more on-hill training and video session 3:30pm - Cool down and wrap up 4:00pm - Hit the apres ski scene or go back to the hotel 5:00pm - Video Review 6:30pm - Dinner
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NASTC: P.O. Box 9119, Truckee, CA 96162 Phone: 530-582-4772 Fax: 530-582-4515 Email: ski@skiNASTC.com
