A geography school trip to the Swiss Alps will allow your students to explore a glacier, learn more about river processes and see some of the most famous peaks in the Alps, including the Matterhorn!
The Swiss Alps, although making up just 14% of the total area of the mountain range, is home to 48 of the 82 ‘four-thousanders’ (peaks above 4,000m).
This, plus the fact that Switzerland is the most alpine country in Europe (65% of its territory is in the Alps) makes it an incredible destination for young geographers.
Suggested Itinerary (4 days, 3 nights)
Day 1/4
Morning
Flight from the UK to Geneva
Afternoon
Visit to chocolate factory and onward transfer to hotel in Leysin
Evening
Evening meal
Day 2/4
Afternoon
Full day excursion to Langglestscher Glacier and Fafleralp
Evening
Evening meal
Day 3/4
Morning
Visit to the Thermal Baths
Afternoon
Visit to Les Diablerets and Grand Eau River
Evening
Evening meal
Day 4/4
Morning
Transfer to airport
Afternoon
Return flight to the UK
Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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3 nights' half-board accommodation
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Airport taxes and passenger duty at current rates
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Airport transfers in resort
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ATOL protected return flights from the UK
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Excursion to Langgletscher glacier and the Fafleralp, includes private coach and experienced guide
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Free staff place ratio 1:10
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Itinerary planning service
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rates to tour operators
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Visit to Les Diablerets and Grand Eau River
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Visit to thermal baths in Lavey le Bain includes return transfers and entry
Curriculum Links
A-Level
- Glaciated landscapes beyond the UK
- Glacial erosion, transportation and deposition
- Climate change and other threats to glaciers
- Fieldwork
- Case study of a river catchment
- Minerals and rocks
- Fossils and time
- Geomorphic processes
- Geomorphology
GCSE
- Physical processes affecting land formation
- Erosion, transportation and deposition
- Economic activity and conflicts over land use
- Characteristics of cold environments
- Plant and animal adaptations
- Fluvial landforms
- Fieldwork - investigating physical environments
Key Stage 3
- Geological timescales
- Weather and climate
- Glaciation
Primary
- Climate zones
- Biomes and vegetation belts
Educational activities and visits
Berneuse
The Berneuse is the mountain that stands over Leysin, in the Bernese Alps. Take the cable car to its summit… Read More
Grande Eau
This tributary of the Rhône flows from Les Diablerets and offers the opportunity to delve deeper into river processes… Read More
Langgletscher and Fafleralp
The Langgletscher is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and boasts a nature trail designed to educate visitors on… Read More
Thermal Baths at Saillon
Relax in the thermal baths at Saillon! Let the current carry you along the Thermal River, heal your aches and… Read More
Tourism Study - Les Diablerets
Les Diablerets is an area popular with tourists, particularly those interested in adventure sports. Thanks to the glacier, skiing is… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Accommodation
This modern 3* hotel in Leysin offers a great base from which to explore the Swiss Alps. Guest rooms sleep 1-5 people, with some offering panoramic mountain views. All boast a private bathroom and satellite TV, as well as free WiFi access. There's a lovely café which offers incredible views across the Dents-du-Midi mountains and an outside terrace where you can relax and take in your surroundings. The traditional restaurant has a terrace and panoramic views of the Dents du Midi mountain range. The restaurant offers French, Swiss and international cuisine. Breakfast offers a selection of breads, meats and cheeses, cereals, yoghurts and cooked eggs.There is great size bar with a billiard table, a cinema and several conference rooms that can be dedicated to your group.
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1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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3 After you've booked
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5 After your trip
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Very impressed with your staff, the coach company provided and the quality of the guides. A very impressive trip.— The Thomas Alleyne School
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