Tour Overview
Walking through beautiful countryside and mountains - with mules to carry your bags (& occasionally tired kids!) Your exploration of this tranquil corner of the Alps begins in the hamlet of Prs d'Orvin. On your first morning you'll meet and learn to take care of the mules whoâ?ll be your companions for the week. Introductions complete, you'll take the first of two exploratory day walks, enjoying picnics in alpine meadows and visiting isolated farmsteads where cheese is still made in the traditional way.
Itinerary:Day 1 Join trip Zurich; transfer to Prs d'Orvin
Days 2 - 3 Bread & cheese making; day walks with mules to Chasseral & Les Copperies
Days 4 - 6 Walk with mules through the Jura, overnighting in the high pastures to reach Twann on the shores of Lac de Bienne
Day 7 Twann; St Peter's peninsula; boat ride to Ligerz to visit wine museum and vineyards
Day 8 Trip ends Zurich
(Reference ID: TACFSZ)
Prices
Date: Base Price05/24/2008: $1,425
07/19/2008: $1,425
07/26/2008: $1,425
08/02/2008: $1,425
08/09/2008: $1,425
08/16/2008: $1,425
08/23/2008: $1,425
05/23/2009: $1,530
07/18/2009: $1,530
07/25/2009: $1,530
08/01/2009: $1,530
08/08/2009: $1,530
08/15/2009: $1,530
08/22/2009: $1,530
All prices are in US dollars and do not include international airfare, unless otherwise noted.
Prices displayed are based on the lowest season base price and assume double occupancy. Prices are shown in U.S. dollars and may or may not include administrative fees, taxes, meals, airfare (where applicable) and Single Supplements. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.
Trip Information
Accomodations and comfort level:
Chalets (3 nights), farmsteads (2 nights), hotel (2 nights). The chalet is dormitory-style accommodation, and at the farmstead you'll spend traditional nights sleeping on straw. These are both multi-share accommodations.
Are meals included?
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 7 dinners included
Notes :
Minimum age: 5 years. This is a gentle walking trip suitable for active families. Walks range from 3 to 5 hours each day. Bags (and sometimes small children) are carried by mules. Sleeping on straw is a common (and fun) way to spend a couple of nights and much more comfortable than you might expect!
