March 29, 2013 by jacek29 - 0 comments

Les Diablerets

Les Diablerets in Switzerland (in the Lake Geneva region) is a large resort with 23 lifts (4 chair lifts, 17 surface lifts) that offers skiers an incredible 1800 metres (5905 feet) of vertical descent. Les Diablerets has 25 pistes. Les Diablerets is best suited to beginner skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for intermediates but little of interest for expert skiers. There are 25 kilometers (16 miles) of cross country ski trails at Les Diablerets. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and 2 half pipes. The closest airport is at Geneva but the transfer time is 1.5 hours. The nearest train station to Les Diablerets is at Aigle

March 20, 2013 by jacek29 - 3 Comments

GoldenPass: a train from Montreux to Lucerne

The GoldenPass train line connects Montreux with Lucerne via Château-d’Oex, Gstaad and Interlaken. A five-hour trip in panoramic cars across one of the most picturesque Swiss landscapes.

The exceptional attraction of the GoldenPass railway line is indeed the countryside. The train connects Montreux, Château-d’Oex, Gstaad, Interlaken and Lucerne with an itinerary through Nature. The GoldenPass crosses the vineyard terraces of Lake Geneva, the pastoral and forestry expanses in Upper Gruyère, Saanenland and in Upper Simmental, holding in store the most captivating views of the Swiss countryside.

The GoldenPass inaugurated the concept of panoramic travel with above-average comfort in its carriages offering wide views of the countryside. On advance booking, travellers can occupy seats in the very front of the first carriage, while the driver sits above them in a small bubble. The journey becomes as captivating as a fairground attraction.

March 5, 2013 by jacek29 - 4 Comments

Pangaea out of the water

For the first time after five years sailing around the world ,visiting all continents ,crossing all seas and oceans Sailing vessel Pangaea is out of the water .Time to sort a few problems before we go to the next destination Greenland