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Suggested Itinerary<br />
Day 1<br />
After arriving in Switzerland by air, (subject to flight times) transfer to the amazing Lavey-Les-<br />
Bains spa with free time to relax in the mineral rich waters of this naturally heated geothermal<br />
spa with outdoor pools surrounded by the mountains. You may also have time to visit the<br />
amazing Bex Salt Mines which is located nearby to the spa. An audio-visual installation will take<br />
you through centuries of history of the salt mine. Afterwards you will head onto your accommodation<br />
to check in and enjoy your evening meal.<br />
Day 2<br />
Today your students will have the chance to explore glacial landforms at the Langgletscher Glacier.<br />
With coach and guide, head over to the Langgletscher Glacier to explore the UNESCO World<br />
Heritage site forefield of this huge glacier, which lies within the largest valley on the northern<br />
side of the Swiss Rhône valley, Lötschental. There is also an opportunity to add-on a ‘walk on<br />
ice’ glacier walking experience with experienced guide(s) and equipment.<br />
As an alternative today, you can choose instead to visit the amazing Aletsch Glacier, Europe’s<br />
longest glacier and unquestionably one of the <strong>most</strong> spectacular in the world. Carrying 27<br />
billions tons of ice, the ease of accessibility make this one of the <strong>most</strong> <strong>popular</strong> large glaciers to<br />
visit. Visit requires additional cable car transport.<br />
Return to your accommodation for evening meal.<br />
Day 3<br />
Today you will travel to the nearby village of Gruyere, to take a tour of the famous La Maison du<br />
Gruyère, cheese making factory, named after its location. Students will learn how the cheese is<br />
made with an interactive exhibition, including tasting of course! Following this, you can visit the<br />
nearby Maison Cailler - Chocolate Factory.<br />
Return to your accommodation for evening meal. Why not add in a visit to the local bowling alley<br />
in Chateau-d’Oex?<br />
Day 4<br />
After breakfast, today you visit the fantastic Glacier 3000. After a double cable car ride atop the<br />
glacier, your guide will accompany students on a tour of area, showcasing fantastic tourism and<br />
glacial landforms examples. Those brave enough can walk across the newly constructed Peak<br />
Walk suspension bridge, giving views of Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.<br />
Atop Glacier 3000, you can also add-on the Snow Bus snow cat ride, the Alpine Coaster, and<br />
enjoy free sledging.<br />
Following your visit to Glacier 3000, take a trip to the Grand Eau river basin with your guide for<br />
real life studies of river processes with a river ramble with your guide to explore river processes<br />
and landforms, exploring the snow and ice melt from the Gletsch and Rhone glaciers.<br />
Return to your accommodation and evening meal. You can also choose to add on another visit<br />
including a trip to the cheese making demonstration in Chateau-d’Oex or the unique Espace<br />
Ballon, the hot air balloon museum in Chateau-d’Oex.<br />
Day 5<br />
You may have some free time before your return the UK. If you do, why not travel via Lake Geneva<br />
Enroute to the airport and enjoy a Lake Geneva Boat cruise?<br />
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