Swiss Gathering ZOB 2012 17-18-19 February
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2012 11:08 amSorry for the late announcement, but the program is just confirmed yesterday!
Program
Friday 17th
Meeting from 9a.m. in Vevey, at the Peugeot Garage for breakfast, and a morning of chatting with old and new friends !
During the Morning, those willing to have a thrill will be able to have a ride in the General Lee or th Testarossa.
At noon, “melt hot cheese with ham and sausages” for everyone!
The afternoon, we go on a sweet sightseeing drive near, with a magnificent view on the Swiss Alps.
The evening we’ll enjoy a traditional “fondue” in the city of Les Diablerets before going on a 15 minutes wooden luge ride in the dark with head-mounted lights! A hot wine will be served at the finish line.
Saturday 18th
The morning : Lakeside drive, passing through Montreux City, then visit of the Chillon Castle, Switzerland's most visited monument, a real architectural marvel from the middle-ages, built on the waters of the Leman lake.
Pic-Nic on the outskirts of the Castle.
The afternoon will be dedicated to the visit of the Salt Mines of Bex, fantasy-like colourful caves that will make you feel like a hero of “journey to the center of earth” with its underground mini-train.
After that we head for the Lavey hot baths!
We’ll have dinner at the "3 Sifflets", where they don't joke about Swiss folklore and tradition !
Sunday 19th
Meet at 8 o’clock at the garage in Vevey for breakfast.
Visit of the city of Gruyères in the morning. You are free to taste some of its famous cheese or its trademark “double-cream”, visit its magnificient castle, or try the frightening H.R.Giger Museum, from the creator of the not-so friendly Aliens!
http://www.hrgigermuseum.com
You can have lunch in a restaurant or sandwich place of your choice at noon.
Admission
Fee is 100 GBP per person, taking in charge the following elements .
-Breakfasts and drinks
-Friday lunch and saturday lunch
-Friday night Fondue + luge ride + hot wine (drinks not included during the dinner)
-Salt Mines the Saturday
-Saturday evening dinner
-Chillon Castle admittance
-Hot baths admission fee
What’s not included :
-Gruyères activities and lunch
Hotels
Here’s a selection of hotels for your stay.
http://www.rivieralodge.ch Youth hostels style, good value.
http://www.hotelnegociants.ch Very well located and not too expensive .
http://www.hotel3couronnes.ch Premium Hotel
http://www.hoteldulac-vevey.ch Super Premium Hotel
The Swiss Riviera :
Vevey :
Château de Chillon :
Bex :
Les Diablerets / Luge Nocturne :
Gruyères :
Musée HR Giger :
Program
Friday 17th
Meeting from 9a.m. in Vevey, at the Peugeot Garage for breakfast, and a morning of chatting with old and new friends !
During the Morning, those willing to have a thrill will be able to have a ride in the General Lee or th Testarossa.
At noon, “melt hot cheese with ham and sausages” for everyone!
The afternoon, we go on a sweet sightseeing drive near, with a magnificent view on the Swiss Alps.
The evening we’ll enjoy a traditional “fondue” in the city of Les Diablerets before going on a 15 minutes wooden luge ride in the dark with head-mounted lights! A hot wine will be served at the finish line.
Saturday 18th
The morning : Lakeside drive, passing through Montreux City, then visit of the Chillon Castle, Switzerland's most visited monument, a real architectural marvel from the middle-ages, built on the waters of the Leman lake.
Pic-Nic on the outskirts of the Castle.
The afternoon will be dedicated to the visit of the Salt Mines of Bex, fantasy-like colourful caves that will make you feel like a hero of “journey to the center of earth” with its underground mini-train.
After that we head for the Lavey hot baths!
We’ll have dinner at the "3 Sifflets", where they don't joke about Swiss folklore and tradition !
Sunday 19th
Meet at 8 o’clock at the garage in Vevey for breakfast.
Visit of the city of Gruyères in the morning. You are free to taste some of its famous cheese or its trademark “double-cream”, visit its magnificient castle, or try the frightening H.R.Giger Museum, from the creator of the not-so friendly Aliens!
http://www.hrgigermuseum.com
You can have lunch in a restaurant or sandwich place of your choice at noon.
Admission
Fee is 100 GBP per person, taking in charge the following elements .
-Breakfasts and drinks
-Friday lunch and saturday lunch
-Friday night Fondue + luge ride + hot wine (drinks not included during the dinner)
-Salt Mines the Saturday
-Saturday evening dinner
-Chillon Castle admittance
-Hot baths admission fee
What’s not included :
-Gruyères activities and lunch
Hotels
Here’s a selection of hotels for your stay.
http://www.rivieralodge.ch Youth hostels style, good value.
http://www.hotelnegociants.ch Very well located and not too expensive .
http://www.hotel3couronnes.ch Premium Hotel
http://www.hoteldulac-vevey.ch Super Premium Hotel
The Swiss Riviera :
Vevey :
Château de Chillon :
Bex :
Les Diablerets / Luge Nocturne :
Gruyères :
Musée HR Giger :
