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Expat Explore have been bringing skiers to the Jungfrau Region for many years now. This world famous part of Switzerland has a proven record for good snow conditions from December right through until the end of April, due to its altitude. Enjoy 4 interlinked areas, 213 km of marked piste (slopes), snow sport at 9748 feet, amazing sightseeing including 13600 feet from the Jungfraujoch AND ski the famous Lauberhorn World Cup Downhill & Slalom Courses
The Expat Explore chalet is situated in the village of Lauterbrunnen and is located at the foot of the mighty and world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau Mountains in the valley of 70 waterfalls. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe himself referred to the beauty of this valley in one of his poems. The Chalet is directly below the Staubbach Waterfall, centrally located for winter sports. The outstanding mountain rail and cable way network will take you directly to the skiing areas of Wengen/Männlichen or Mürren/Schilthorn.
At our Chalet we have an ATM cash machine, free practice ski lift (depending on snow levels), Internet, free ski bus and there is a shop and kiosk, open every day with an extensive and comprehensive range of goods. You can buy most essentials here, and there are fresh supplies of bread, milk, cheese, vegetables and fruits every day. Toiletries, sunglasses, Victorinox knives, postcards and stamps are just some of the other products on sale. On site we also have a restaurant with its own snow bar!
Chalet Rooms are mostly for 3 or 4 persons sharing, but some bigger rooms can comfortably sleep 6 persons (on request for groups). Double room upgrades are available for couples. Showers and toilets are on all floors and are cleaned twice daily. Rooms are modern, warm and spacious.
Continental Breakfast is served every morning. We will provide all food and materials so that you can also prepare your own packed lunch for the ski slopes.
Dinner: We have a fantastic value for money local restaurant onsite. There are also a lot of great restaurants, bars and clubs around the village when coming down from the ski slopes at the end of the skiing day, and these make great venues to exchange all the day’s ski stories.
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Ski and Snowboard Lesson: All classes are conducted in English by well experienced and qualified local instructors. Lessons will be conducted in small groups during the first 3 days and in 3 hour sessions (totalling 9 hours). Single or private lessons can be booked directly through our resort.
£55 for 9 hour package
Ski pass: this includes all travel on any of the trains, busses or ski-lifts in Jungfrau. With Expat Explore you'll receive a 10% discount on your six or seven day ski pass. Amendments can be made on request at the resort and is pro rata refundable for any days not used.
- CHF265 local payment (6 days)
- CHF295 local payment (7 days)
Ski or Snowboard equipment: Ski or snowboard with boots and poles for 6 or 7 days are available for a great price, arranged through Intersport. You can change skis or boots at any time during the week if you wish so. Money for unused days (if you stop skiing at any time) will be refunded pro rata for days remaining.
- CHF196 local payment (6 days)
- CHF219 local payment (7 days)
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Standard Coach Package: Overnight return coach package departs on Fridays at 16:00. Our modern coach includes DVD player, recliner seats, toilet and climate control. Arrive early next morning in Switzerland. Arrive back in London on Sunday around 11:30
Own Flights to Zurich : You are welcome to book your own flights:
Book so that you arrive on 14 March and depart on 21 March. We recommend that you arrive before 12:00 at Zurich airport on the 14th and depart after 13:30 on the 21st from Zurich.
You can also use Geneva or Basel airport as any of these airports are about 2 and a half hours transfer by train to our ski village, Lauterbrunnen. It will cost you around £80 return by train from Zurich, Geneva or Basel. Use the swiss rail website for train times and prices. |
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