Cross country skiing at Kandersteg
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Highlights Here, in the 'jewel in the crown' of classic Switzerland, you'll find many of the highest peaks - often over 4000m - the deepest valleys, the tallest waterfalls, the oldest glaciers and the most beautiful mountain lakes in the country. 
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Cross country skiing at Kandersteg: Further details
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General information:
This holiday is based in Kandersteg in the heart of the Bernese Oberland. We stay in a traditional, family run 3-star hotel on the edge of the village, offering real 'home from home' comfort levels.
There are beautifully groomed, easy to follow trails available direct from the hotel.
Cross Country Ski Info:
Altitude of village: 1200m
Total length of ski trails: 75kms
Maximum height skiable: 2000m
Belle Epoque week 22 January 2012
The village of Kandersteg goes back one hundred years and celebrates the Belle Epoque era with a week of traditional activities and entertainment. Included in your programme for this week are a horse drawn sledge ride, a visit to the Belle Epoque exhibition at the village museum and a Grand Diner Musical at the Hotel Alfa Soleil.
Location:
The scenic village of Kandersteg is in a wide valley flanked by grand mountains. It is easily accessible, particularly by train, being on the main line through Switzerland and has connections to Germany, Belgium and Italy.
* The two ski areas, Oeschinensee and Sunnbühl, are both small and very friendly making them perfect for for beginners and intermediates.
Who would this holiday appeal to?
This holiday is suited to both complete beginners and improvers, aswell as families with children.
It is a great holiday for people wanting to get away from it all.
Possibility of non-standard departures?
Non standard departures are possible, however, please check on booking what lessons will be included if arriving on a non standard date.
On selected weeks we can also offer stays of 5 nights - please call for prices.
Other details:
Included in this holiday are 7 nights accommodation at *** Alfa Soleil Hotel, return transfers to Kandersteg railway station, 3 x 2 hour cross country skiing lessons with the local ski school and local ski bus pass. Ski pass, boot, pole and ski hire are also included.
Kandersteg offers 75kms of marked trails, so independent skiing is really easy. Peter and Agnes (hoteliers) will go through how the skiing works on arrival (how to find trails, where to go for lessons etc). Private ski lessons are available (pay locally).
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"Staff were very helpful and friendly. Vegetarian food was excellent."
Mrs Hazeldine, Nottingham
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Mrs Clarke, Dorset
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