Meeting Trophy 2024 Get ready
Lucerne, Lake Lucerne Region, ©Ricardo PerretProgramme
June 2024, Subject to change Your itinerary through Switzerland.
Thursday, 13 June 2024
13:30 Departure by special train at Zurich HB to Landquart.
During the train ride a light Swiss meal (between Zurich HB and Landquart) is served.
16:00 Change trains at Landquart
16:17 Continue transfer direction Davos.
17:32 Arrival at Davos Platz train station
After arrival, short walk and check-in at the Hotel Grischa.
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19:00 Get-together flying dinner at Hotel Grischa
20:00 Presentation of the teams
21:00 End of the official evening
Overnight at Hotel Grischa Davos
Your accommodation in Davos
Hotel Grischa ****S
Talstrasse 3
CH-7270 Davos Platz
Phone +41 81 414 97 97 info@hotelgrischa.ch www.hotelgrischa.ch
Located directly opposite of the train station «Davos Platz» and within walking distance from the center, you find the charming 4-star superior hotel. The hotel offers 93 rooms and is open year-round. Various flexible seminar rooms with state-of-the-art technical infrastructure, free WLAN (throughout the hotel), natural daylight and access to the large sun terrace offer the perfect location for inspiring meetings. A range of restaurants offer culinary variety.
Friday, 14 June 2024
07:00 Kick off breakfast and official start of the Switzerland Meeting Trophy 2024 at Hotel Grischa
07:45 Presentation of Swiss Partners. Hand out of rally books to the teams
08:20 Meet in the lobby for departure
08:30 Departure by busses to Rinerhorn
08:45 Ascent with the cable car to Rinerhorn
09:30 1st rally stops at Rinerhorn.
10:30 Pick up the mountain scooters and enjoy the ride to the valley (approx. 45 minutes)
11:30 Transfer to Sertig valley
12:15 Barbecue lunch at Walserhuus
Walserhuus
When you arrive here, you can leave your everyday worries behind. At the Walserhuus, uniquely situated in the idyllic and magical Sertig valley at the foot of Mittagshorn, Plattenflue and Hochducan at 1860 metres above sea level, you can switch off, relax and have fun.
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13:30 Transfer to Davos
14:00 2nd rally stops in Davos
17:00 Time at leisure
18:45 Meet in the lobby and walk to Schatzalp funicular railway
Schatzalp
The Schatzalp funicular railway has been travelling up to the tranquil, south-facing sun terrace at 1861 metres above sea level since 1899. Built in the Art Nouveau style, the Hotel Schatzalp was originally conceived as a luxury sanatorium and was considered the most progressive health resort in the region at the beginning of the 20th century. It was here that Thomas Mann gathered inspiration and content for his novel «The Magic Mountain» The house has been run as a first-class hotel since 1953.
19:30 Welcome aperitif and dinner at Schatzalp During the evening presentation of the interim results
22:15 Return by funicular railway to town Overnight at Hotel Grischa Davos
Saturday, 15 June 2024 as from
06:30 Individual breakfast
07:30 Check-out and leave your tagged luggage for separate transfer in the lobby
08:00 Pick up your cars at Hotel Grischa parking area and drive via Landquart – Sattel to Goldau (parking area A4)
10:30 Arriving at the parking area A4 – leave the car and walk to Rigi train stop
11:08 Departure by cog railway to Mount Rigi
Mount Rigi
Step out of the daily grind and escape to Mount Rigi. Now is the time. Located in the heart of Central Switzerland, Mt. Rigi is easily accessible from every direction. Travel in comfort by mountain rail and immerse yourself in the natural surroundings. Ride up, get off, and enjoy – it's as simple as that.
12:00 3rd rally stops at Mount Rigi
13:00 Lunch at Lok 7 (Rigi Staffel)
14:05 Transfer by cog railway to Vitznau
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Vitznau
Vitznau lies in an idyllic bay of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Rigi. This holiday resort in central Switzerland is a popular starting point for numerous excursions around the lake, primarily and naturally, up the famous regional mountain.
14:50 4th rally stops in Vitznau
15:49 Transfer by public boat to Lucerne
16:47 Arrival in Lucerne and time at leisure. Use the time for a city stroll or a swim in Lake Lucerne.
Individual transfer to Nottwil and check-in at Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee in Nottwil
19:30 Aperitif at the Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee
20:00 Final night with dinner and party at Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee
Overnight at Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee in Nottwil/Lucerne
Your accommodation in Nottwil/Lucerne
Hotel & Conference Center Sempachersee ****
Guido A. Zäch Strasse 2
CH-6207 Nottwil
Phone +41 41939 23 23 info@hotelsempachersee.ch www.hotelsempachersee.ch
Sunday, 16 June 2024
Morning Individual breakfast and check-out at the hotel.
09:00 Departure for teams North America, Netherlands and partly Nordic delegates to Zurich Airport by coach. Please take your luggage with you. The transfer takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
10:15 Departure by coach for the participants of the sightseeing tour 1. Please take your luggage with you. It will be stored at the Tourist Office right next to the railway station.
11:00 Sightseeing tour of Lucerne by foot (Tour 1). After the tour pick up your luggage at the Tourist Office.
11:15 Departure by coach for the participants of the sightseeing tour 2. Please take your luggage with you. It will be stored at the Tourist Office right next to the railway station.
12:00 Sightseeing tour of Lucerne by foot (Tour 2) After the tour pick up your luggage at the Tourist Office.
Individual departure or extension of your stay
Flight back to your destination
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Good to know
Dress code
Sneakers are recommended during daytime activities, and we suggest bringing along a windbreaker/fleece for higher altitudes.
Thursday all day: casual
Thursday evening: casual
Friday all day: casual, comfortable shoes with a stable sole and good grip required, we are between 1500 and 2100 meters above sea level – it might be chilly and windy
Friday evening: casual – bring a warm jacket (1860 meters above sea level)
Saturday all day: casual, comfortable shoes required – bring a warm jacket.
Saturday evening: smart casual (no jeans, no tie for men) and warm jacket just in case as we are partly outdoors
Don’t forget to bring
Sunglasses
Passport
Windbreaker/fleece for higher altitudes
Swimwear
Driving license (if you want to drive)
Adapter
Please travel light as due to logistical issues you may need to carry your luggage occasionally.
Important: The insurance is up to everybody’s own responsibility
Each participant is responsible for its insurances. Please make sure that your travel insurance covers you for medical and dental costs in Switzerland. Switzerland Tourism does not cover these costs.
All activities and meals mentioned in the program are offered. We kindly ask you to pay your personal expenses like minibar, drinks at the bar, any other extras directly. Thank you for your cooperation.
Weather forecast
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You can search for the forecast of all destinations of your trip.
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Contacts
Your guides across Switzerland.
Team Belgium
Myriam Winnepenninckx myriam.winnepenninckx@switzerland.com Phone: +32 477 23 05 50
Team France Franziska Luthi franziska.luthi@switzerland.com
Phone : +33 (0)6 13 80 75 42
Team Germany
Katja Reinhardt katja.reinhardt@switzerland.com
Phone: +49 175 9793572
Team Netherlands
Kerstin Van der Veur kerstin.vanderveur@switzerland.com
Phone: +31 (0)6 39 65 96 49
Team Nordics
Hanna Rolfer Wrangö hanna.wrangoe@switzerland.com Phone: +46 (0)70 290 44 87
Team North America
Caroline Pidroni
caroline.pidroni@switzerland.com
Phone: +1 (646)388 1028
Team UK and Ireland
Reto Konrad reto.konrad@switzerland.com Phone: +44 (0)77 1953 3198
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Planners of the Meeting Trophy
Alexander Hunger
alexander.hunger@switzerland.com
Phone: +41 78 711 10 02
Barbra Albrecht
barbra.albrecht@switzerland.com
Phone: +41 +41 79 422 16 00
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