Accommodation
Hotel
Our hotel base in Leysin
is Le Grand Chalet, a comfortable Swiss-style hotel run by
the Bonelli family. Both Jacky and his wife Lysianne speak
good English.
As the highest hotel in Leysin the Grand Chalet enjoys exceptional views
- a mountain panorama embracing the highest peaks of the
Prealpes, the Mont Blanc
Massif and the Dents du Midi.
Rooms are allocated on a room-share basis
with other course members.
Occasionally in peak season we exceed our room allocation (especially for
single room requests) at the Grand Chalet and avail ourselves
of nearby accommodation
of a similar standard (normally Chalet Ermina), still taking meals and
other facilities as normal at the Grand Chalet.
Unless a special arrangement has been made,
ALL COURSES BEGIN WITH A BRIEFING IN THE LOUNGE BAR OR TERRACE
OF THE GRAND CHALET
AT 7.00PM ON THE COURSE STARTING DATE. If travel arrangements
make it impossible for you to attend the briefing don't worry
- essential information can be relayed to you later. A few
courses (usually in winter) do not convene in Leysin, and
for these information on accommodation and travel is sent
out well
beforehand.
If you plan to spend time in Leysin either side of your course
(or if a friend/spouse is accompanying you) please book the
extra accommodation directly with the hotel (a credit card
number secures the booking).
To contact the Grand Chalet directly:
Tel: +41 24493 0101, or Email: info@hotel-le-grand-chalet.ch ,
Web: www.grand-chalet.ch/
To contact Chalet Ermina:
Tel: +41 24494 1261, or web: http://www.ermina.ch
Information on other hotels in Leysin may
be obtained from the tourist office.....
(Tel: +41 24494
2244, Email: info@leysin.ch).
People seeking budget/self catering accommodation in Leysin
before or after a course should try the Hiking Sheep Guest
House which is situated next to the 'Grand Hotel' railway station.
It received the "Lets Go Best Hostel" award for 1998.
To contact:
Tel/Fax: +41 24494 3535 Web: www.hikingsheep.com
Mountain Huts
In the high mountains we lodge in
alpine huts which are generally owned and run by the Swiss
or French Alpine Clubs.
The hut network in the Alps is unique
- sited in all the key mountaineering locations they offer comfortable
communal accommodation, having a resident guardian and
staff throughout the spring
ski-touring and summer climbing seasons. Where possible we take half-board
at the huts (wholesome evening meal and continental breakfast) so
that our clients have to carry lunch food only, saving
valuable energy for the mountain
activities!
On more advanced courses, where we may be in remoter areas or tackling
multi-day climbs, we sometimes camp or use bivouac huts. In this
case ISM provides all
necessary equipment.
