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Lucerne, Lake Lucerne Region, ©Ricardo Perret

Programme

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

Check the following website before leaving for Switzerland. http://www.meteoswiss.admin.ch/home.html?tab=overview

You can search for the forecast of all destinations of your trip.

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