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Pre-Summit Tour Visit & Riviera - Lake Region 4-7 October 2012 www.lake-geneva-region.ch THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 2012

NOTE: Program may be modified depending on the time of arrival in .

XX.00 Arrival Zurich Airport / Geneva Airport

Please use your SwissPass while traveling in Switzerland

Transfer by train to Lausanne

Meeting with a representative of Lausanne Tourism and check-in at the (TBC).

Lunch at the restaurant of the hotel

14.00 Transfer by bus from Lausanne to St-Cergue. Meeting with a representative of St-Cergue Tourism and beginning of the afternoon activity at the Basse Ruche

Basse Ruche

Above St-Cergue, in the middle of the forest, discover the thrilling 4 zip lines and the trott- bikes. Some easy activities accessible to everyone! If you’re not interested in adrenaline activities, well switch for a Swin Golf or archery. Check these videos: http://www.basseruche.ch/flv/video.htm

17.00 Transfer back to Lausanne.

Time at leisure

19.30 Dinner in the Flon

Overnight in Lausanne

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5TH 2012

Individual breakfast at your hotel

09.00 Meeting with the guide a tour of the city of Lausanne + Museums

Guided City Tour of Lausanne

Exhaustive tour including the visit of the , the beautiful 13th century Gothic Cathedral, the pedestrian area with the typical open air market, the city hall dating back to the 16th century and the new Flon area.

11.00 Transfer to and meeting with your guide. Walk in direction to .

Discover the Vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Lavaux

The terraced vineyards of Lavaux, since 2007 a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, can be discovered on foot, and in summer, by taking the Lavaux Express or the Lavaux Panoramic, two charming little tourist trains... The site illustrates the interaction between man and nature. www.lavaux.ch

11.30 Aperitif and visit of a wine cellar in Epesses

12.30 Walk in direction to .

13.30 Dinner in a restaurant.

15.30 Walk to and train to Montreux Riviera. Check-in at the hotel

20.00 Dinner in a restaurant in Montreux

Overnight in Montreux

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6TH 2012

Individual breakfast at your hotel

09.00 Meeting with a representative of Montreux Riviera and transfer to the Chillon

Guided Tour of the Chillon

Chillon Castle

Located on a rocky island right off the shore, the is the most visited monument in Switzerland. Numerous artists and writers were inspired by the medieval fortress, such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, , Delacroix, Courbet and Lord , author of the famous poem "" (1816). Two magnificent halls are available for banquets, and the castle is a particularly popular venue for medieval evenings. It can host up to 650 people. www.chillon.ch

11.30 Transfer to the railway station of Montreux and train to les Rochers-de-Naye

Rochers-de-Naye

Located at an altitude of 2,042m, the Rochers-de-Naye is an ideal one-day excursion for nature lovers. From Montreux, climb by cog railway to this rocky viewpoint that offers an outstanding panorama over . At your feet will be the Riviera and the Lake, crowned by the ! www.goldenpass.ch

12.45 Arrival at the Rochers-de-Naye and lunch in the panoramic restaurant.

15.00 Bike down from Jaman to Montreux

17.30 Time at leisure

19.30 Dinner in Montreux

Overnight in Montreux

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7TH 2012

Individual breakfast at your hotel

Time at leisure

11.45 Goldenpass to Luzern

Golden Pass Train

The GoldenPass train line connects Montreux with Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. A five-hour trip in panoramic cars across one of the most picturesque Swiss landscapes. The exceptional attraction of the GoldenPass railway line is indeed the countryside. The train connects Montreux, Château-d’Oex, Gstaad, Interlaken and Lucerne with an itinerary through Nature. The GoldenPass crosses the vineyard terraces of Lake Geneva, the pastoral and forestry expanses in Upper Gruyère, Saanenland and in Upper Simmental, holding in store the most captivating views of the Swiss countryside.