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Swiss Alps Geography

The Swiss Alps Geography tour will inspire and motivate each one of your students.  The scenery is truly spectacular and will keep your students captivated throughout their stay. 

Trip Overview

From £585pp

Based on 5 days

Suitable for Secondary Schools

There is a wide choice of geographical excursions here; your students will be able to further their understanding of the physical environment, including rivers, lakes, and glaciated landscapes; there are also opportunities for Industrial Studies, including the impact of globalisation and tourism in Switzerland.

We can also include some more general but unmissable visits, such as the Saillon Thermal Baths or the Bex Salt Mines.

"Excellent trip and Natalie was available throughout."
The Lyceum School

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Swiss Alps Geography
Swiss Alps Geography
Swiss Alps Geography
Swiss Alps Geography
Swiss Alps Geography
Swiss Alps Geography

Our Suggested Itinerary

Day 1 - Swiss Alps Geography Arrival

Arrive and settle into accommodation.

Take a ride on the Berneuse Cable Car with spectacular views of the Alps.

Day 2 - History of the Salt Mining

Discover the history of the salt mining industry with a visit to the Bex Salt Mines.

Learn about water management and river processes at either the St Léonard Underground Lake or the Lac d’Emosson Water Dam, depending on the season.

Spend the afternoon relaxed in one of the four thermal pools, sauna and steam rooms at the Saillon Thermal Baths.

Day 3 - Mer de Glace

Day in Chamonix.

Admire the biggest glaciers in Europe and the highest peaks in France, Italy and Switzerland from the Aiguille du Midi!

Visit to the Mer de Glace, the second largest glacier in the Alps.

Day 4 - Zermatt

Explore the history of the mountaintop village of Zermatt, and discover how mass tourism has affected the inhabitants.

Take the gondola to Furi, a mountain shaped by glaciers that have long since retreated.

Then, eat dinner in a rustic 17th-century chalet!

Day 5 - Discover Two of Switzerland’s Most

Discover two of Switzerland’s most famous industries and delicious delicacies: cheese and chocolate! Visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory and Gruyère Cheese Factory.

Spend some time in the beautiful village of Gruyères before heading home.

Flight back to UK

Accommodation

We use safe and secure accommodation especially suited to schools. Our accommodation for this tour is usually 3* hotel standard, and based in the charming village of Leysin. All accommodation we use is audited, and our auditing regime is verified by independent experts.

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