Mountain flowers and herbs weeks

June 20 - June 26, 2010

At the end of June when summer is in full swing in the valley, the Aletsch area offers a unique flower and herb landscape. We cordially invite you to enjoy springtime in the mountains with us - we can assure you it will be an unforgettable week! Lisa Engler of Löwenzahn und Alpenrose will accompany you through the week.

 

Price per person in a double room

			Standard	Komfort
Hotels		Bettmerhof	CHF 887.50.- Euro 592.-	CHF 1'045.- Euro 697.-
		Aletsch	CHF 800.- Euro 533.-	CHF 870.- Euro 580.-
		Alpfrieden	CHF 800.- Euro 533.-	CHF 905.- Euro 603.-
		Panorama	CHF 800.- Euro 533.-	CHF 940.- Euro 626.-
		Waldhaus	CHF 905.- Euro 603.-	CHF 1'045.- Euro 697.-
		Hotel Postillion	CHF 730.- Euro 487.-	CHF 870.- Euro 580.-
Garni / Hotel		Hotel Garni La Cabane	CHF 870.- Euro 580.-	CHF 1'010.- Euro 673.-
		Hotel Garni Slalom	CHF 730.- Euro 487.-	CHF 765.- Euro 510.-
		Hotel Garni Sporting	CHF 695.- Euro 463.-
	Nur Kursteilnahme		CHF 240.- Euro 160.-

Extra charge for a single room between CHF 5.00 and CHF 10.00 per night
Supplement half-board between CHF 25.00 and CHF 40.00 per night

All prices are in Swiss francs and include VAT.
Prices in euros serve as comparisons: € 1.00 = CHF 1.50

Our offer

• 6 nights in a hotel with breakfast
• 4 full-day, guided excursions including equipment (Tuesday and Friday)
• Welcome drink and documentation

Not included: spending money and lunch for Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Schedule of activities

Sunday

Individual arrival in Bettmeralp. 5 pm Welcome drink in the Bettmer-Alphitta (alpine hut) across from the “Maria zum Schnee” chapel.

Monday

Hike through the Aletsch forest and the surrounding alpine meadows. Alpine roses grow high above the glacier and the meadows are filled with gentians and other flowers.

Tuesday

Today we'll look at healing herbs and medicinal plants. You'll learn how to collect, process and apply some of these herbs and produce your own salve.

Wednesday

Free time… enjoy a day in the Aletsch area!

Thursday

Excursion to the village of Betten. We will visit rough pastures between Bettmeralp and Betten.

Friday

Herbs and flowers used in the kitchen. We will collect edible blossoms and herbs from which we will prepare and cook an alpine spring menu accompanied by a glass of Valaisian wine.

Saturday

Extend your Bettmeralp vacation or depart for home.

Registration deadline

Registration deadline: June 7, 2010
Maximum number of participants: 10. Minimum number of participants: 4

Equipment

Hiking wear, sturdy shoes, light backpack, rain gear, sunscreen, sunglasses, any medication you may be taking, thermos flask, camera, pen and paper.

Insurance

Participants must arrange their own insurance. The organizer is not liable for injury, damage or accidents. Cancellation insurance can be purchased from ELVIA for 4% of the total amount through Bettmeralp Tourism. You can request ELVIA's contractual terms from Bettmeralp Tourism. The General Booking Terms of Bettmeralp Tourism apply.

Booking:

Tourist Office, CH-3992 Bettmeralp, Switzerland,
Tel +41 27 928 60 60, fax +41 27 928 60 61, info@bettmeralp.ch

Payment:

The General Booking Terms of Bettmeralp Tourism apply

Page updated: 20.02.2010