Verbier, Switzerland Jan 30 thru Feb 7, 2015 $2,550 Per Person / Double Occupancy Optional extension to be determined if group desires Feb 8–10 What’s Included • Round trip non-stop air transportation from Boston to Zurich on Swiss Air • Motor coach transfers to and from Airports & hotels • 7 nights lodging at the Hotel de Verbier • Full Breakfast and afternoon tea & cake – • 5-course evening meal with choice of menu, including pre dinner aperitif, choice of wines with dinner followed by tea/coffee & chocolates(6 nights) • One night fondue dinner at La Caveau (*or similar venue) • Welcome party on arrival • All hotel taxes and fees included & gratuities What’s not included • Lunch, Discounted Lift tickets and side trips Accommodations The Hotel de Verbier provides a superb base from which to explore Verbier and the spectacular “4 Valleys” ski area. The hotels public areas are furnished in an attractively rustic Swiss style and provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a comfortable and spacious lounge with a log fireplace, where afternoon tea and cakes are served daily, and an adjoining bar with TV. All the bedrooms were refurbished to a high standard in a modern style for winter of 2014 and have private bath or shower/wc, along with many having a balcony. All communal areas off free WI/FI and there is a lift for convenience to upper floors. Location The Medran gondolas are less than a 5 minute walk or take the free ski bus which stops just 50m from the hotel. Located in the center of town you will be right in the middle of the nightlife area. Your day isn’t close to over after skiing, bounce from the cafés, restaurants and tearooms, to the bars, discotheques and clubs. In addition to the skiing and the après-ski nightlife, Verbier offers many alternative activities like paragliding over the region, toboggan slopes, curling matches, the Alpine Museum and Verbier Sports Centre. The Skiing Verbier, situated at an altitude of almost 5000ft, is the heart of the Swiss “Four Vallées” ski area. “4 Vallées” - The largest ski area in Switzerland! It links Verbier to La Tzoumaz, Bruson, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon, via the Mont-Fort at 3'300 meters. The area itself offers over 400 km of runs for all levels and over 100 ski-lifts which can all be used with a single ski-pass. The highest point of this area is the summit of the Mont- Fort glacier, at over 10,000 feet it offers fabulous panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn, not to mention ideal skiing conditions from the beginning to the end of the season. Add-ons - Customize your trip with the following: Multiday tickets / Bus trips to recommended Chamonix & others Trip Leaders Cheryl Parmelee Steve Mason [email protected] [email protected] 860-509-6273 Space Availability All spots on this trip will be filled on a first come - first served basis, and are secured ONLY with payment of the initial deposit of $1000.00 per person plus 2013/2014 AE Ski Club membership dues & Signed membership form. In the past these trips have sold out very quickly, so don't delay. A waiting list will be formed, if necessary. Payment Policy You can pay by check or money order payable to the AE Ski Club. Sorry, we don’t accept credit cards. Checks returned as unpaid by the bank will be assessed a $20.00 fee per occurrence. The following payment plan has been set up: • Deposit of $1000 plus membership fees for 2014/2015 (see enrollment form below) are due at sign up • Second Payment of $1550 due Sept 1, 2014 • Final payment due November 1, 2014 – based on room, extension and lift ticket choices Cancellation Policy If you need to cancel, you must provide written notice to the trip leader. The following charges will apply (per person) based upon the date of receipt of written cancellation notice: Receipt of Written Cancellation Notice Amount Charged for Cancellation Any cancelation prior September 15th $250.00 September 16 through October 20 $600.00 After October 20 NO REFUND Every effort will be made to substitute from the waiting list (if there is one) for anyone who must cancel. Any questions about the cancellation policy should be directed to your trip leaders. Changes in the itinerary will result in a $100 change fee, plus any additional charges as a result of the change, if the change is possible. Insurance We strongly recommend the purchase of trip insurance covering, accident, sickness or death of a participant or covered family member that would result in cancellation either prior to or during the trip. Trip participants can go to www.alphorntours.com homepage and click on the Travel Guard link at bottom of webpage to sign up for trip insurance or Alphorn Tours can organize a Mandatory Group Insurance Plan for the group at a discounted price. If you call Travel Guard at (800) 549-9037 you need to give Alphorn Tours’ agency code of 125081. --------------------------- Please cut along the dotted line --------------------------- Verbier Switzerland Jan. 30 – Feb 7, 2015 ENROLLMENT FORM Already a Member for 2014/15: ____ or Membership form Included: Adult: $30 Adult Couple $50 Family: $60 Online membership available August 1st, sign up for trip and enroll August 1 2014. Deposit: $1000 per person + membership (if not already a member) Total Amount Enclosed: $ Name(s) (please print): Daytime Phone: Email Address (please print legibly): Home Address: Rooming With: or Need a Roommate Send this trip enrollment form and a check / money order (payable to the "AE Ski Club") to: AE Ski Club Attn: Verbier P.O. Box 2274 Hartford, CT 06146-2274 Checks returned as unpaid by the bank will be assessed a $20.00 fee per occurrence. .