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** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad **
 
** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad ** Picture
Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 @ 10:00
Gstaad not, Lausanne
 
Time for our annual trip to the beautiful mountains of Gstaad.

Okay - so no thermal baths at the end of this hike, but a chance to jump in the beautiful cool lake of Launensee near the end of the hike.

Accessible by train from Montreux (one of the most beautiful train journeys in Switzerland) or by car. A circular hike from, and back to, Gstaad.

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BASIC INFO: Please read before signing up. Particularly the bit about bringing cash.....

Total Hiking Time: Approx 5 hours - 16KMS
Elevation: Approx 260 metres up – 400 metres down
Difficulty: Energetic - Some STEEP CARDIO bits, but mainly hiking through pastureland and woodland. We will be walking at a good pace, so a good level of hiking fitness essential.

We should be back in Gstaad in plenty of time for the 16h53 train back to Montreux/Lausanne.
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ROUTE DETAIL:

Starting in the village of Gstaad, we take the Wispile cable car up to 1911 metres. From there, we hike up another 260 metres to the Chrinepass, then down through woodland and mountain pastures to Lauenensee to stop by the beautiful lake for a quick coffee (or a swim!).

Then an hour's hike back to Launen village for the bus ride back to Gstaad.

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THE ONE AND ONLY MEETING PLACE:

10h20 Entrance to the Wispile Cable Car

1. DRIVERS - 10h30 – Entrance at the Wispile Cable Car (Parking charged - I think CHF5 for the day)

2. NON-DRIVERS – 08h53 train from Montreux arrives 10h20 – head straight for Gstaad's pedestrian street, turn right (by Credit Suisse) along the main street to the very end - turn right at the end for 50 metres then left at the roundabout and continue on the main road walking to the Wispile Cable Car (10 mins walk - it's signposted)..

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BRING:

CASH for the cable car (CHF16 with demi-tarrif/GA - we may get a group discount but only with CASH)
CASH for the bus back to Gstaad - CHF4.10 demi-tarriff/GA
Good HIKING Shoes
Sun Screen/Hat
Picnic Lunch + something to share + Water
Swimming stuff – if you fancy a dip in the lake at the end of the day

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COMING?

As a courtesy to your fellow glocals, please be on time - We won’t wait if you’re late – text me if you have queries – 079 834 7292

NB: Will be cancelled if bad weather comes in - check back here - Friday evening for updates.
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** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad ** Photo
 
** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad ** Photo
 
** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad ** Photo
 
** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad ** Photo
 
** Heidi Hike & Swim!! - Gstaad ** Photo
 
 
 
 
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