Peak District Walkers Hikers Ramblers and Leisure Group

As many of you know who have attended my international trips in the past. We tend to complete some epic walks to high alpine places both in Europe and further afield.

By there very nature these trips are tough and require a certain level of fitness to get the best out of them.

This trip will be different, there will be lots of snow and the idea of this trip is just to relax and have fun.

You do not have to be fit, but it helps to have a positive mental attitude and the ability to fit in with others.

There will be no requirement to walk although I will be putting on a number of free walks and adventures during the week.

If you want to stay in the Chalet and drink till lunchtime that's fine.

As a previous resident in Switzerland I know the area well and I love it in the winter. It really is a true winter wonderland in March.

We will be staying right in the heart of Interlaken in an apartment which we last stayed in when we visited in 2017.

I am limiting this trip to 9 people although the accommodation caters for 12 easily.

This is a self catering trip (you cook for yourself or can choose to eat out at the many restaurants).

There are lots of bars and restaurants within staggering distance as well as the winter wonderland market and ice rink in the centre of Interlaken.

There are options for walking, Skiing, sledging, snowboarding and even snow shoeing directly outside the door but we will where possible go up into the mountains above Grindelwald.

The accommodation has 4 bedrooms configured as follows:

Bedroom 1 - 2 x Double Beds
Bedroom 2 - 3 x Single Beds
Bedroom 3 - 2 x Single Beds
Bedroom 4 - 3 x Single Beds

Rooms will be allocated based on single sex occupancy. Couples are welcome to join and I will facilitate private rooms where possible.

Once we arrive, I may reallocate beds based on the needs of those attending.

I though we should do the entire trip on public transport and save the environment.

We fly to Geneva and then get the train to Interlaken and then walk to our accommodation (5 minutes from the station).

We can then travel to Grindelwald / Lauterbrunen if people want it (again by public transport) or simply stay in Interlaken and relax.

I will put on some options for people including walking, sledging, skiing and Velogemel days (if that's what you want).

Equipment Hire and train fares (apart from the transfer to Interlaken on first and last day) and Cable Car fares are not included in the quoted price. Food is also not included in the quoted price.

You must demonstrate that you have travel insurance before you can join the trip.
Its a not for profit trip and this is the breakdown of costs so far.

Accommodation cost : £4491.22 (based on 9 people) including local tax (£499.02 per person)

Flight cost : £3019.40 (Based on 9 return flights -, Manchester to Geneva) including 23KG hold luggage. (If booked Today) - (£335.49 per person)

Train Fare : £1615.33 (Base on 9 return Adult Train journeys if booked today) - (179.50 per person)

So that gives us a grand total of £9125.95 (or £1013.99 each).

This is an indicative price based on booking today. Flights and train fares can go up and down. At the time of booking your flights I will give you a final price.

If you are interested in coming, please add your name to the list and send me you contact details via WhatsApp (number below) and I will add you to the trips WhatsApp group.

Your place is not guaranteed until such time as I have received full payment, I will then book your bed, flights, trains etc.

There are also some 'Optional' Excursions (rough prices) paid on arrive if you want to join as follows:

Jungfraujoch and observatory (highest train station in Europe) - £250
Ski Hire and travel to Kleine Scheidegg by train - £150
Snow Show Hire and travel to First by Train - £100
Schilthorn by train and Cable car - £200

If you have any questions please let me know at the earliest opportunity.
Thank you and look forward to meeting you at Manchester Airport.

Stephen Hodgkins

Event Host
07960 615222

Come & enjoy this Beautiful scenic walk , DE45 1NL , Monsal head hotel start parking available pay & display or roadside parking where available we start off by heading onto the Monsal trail before , heading into Cressbrook , Millers Dale ,Priestcliffe & upperdale a Beautiful part of the Peaks not to be missed , make sure to bring a packed lunch , & suitable clothing for all weather conditions 😊 🥾, option of ice cream at the end of the walk or a drink at the packhorse pub in Little Longstone

This beautiful walk takes you out of the historic town of Whaley Bridge on quiet roads, moorland and field paths to the mighty gritstone crag of Windgather Rocks {416m} offering spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.

After the climb onto Wingather we will take the walk down into the Goyt Valley heading down past the quaint Spanish Chapel, aka St Joseph's Shrine. A honey pot shaped building which sits in a deep dip in moorland behind the ruins of Errwood Hall, where it is hidden in a corpse of pine trees.

After passing this beautiful shrine we will head down to the Hall for lunch.

The walk will be around 9 miles

Please bring a packed lunch fluids.

Water proofs etc

Pauline