March: The latest news from Switzerland

Check out the latest news from Switzerland

1. Red Bull Xtreme – Verbier 22-24 March 2002
2. **SPECIAL OFFER** – Geneva Motor Show 7-17 March 2002
3. Want to get married in Switzerland?
4. Switzerland To host UEFA Under 21 football finals
5. Second update on Switzerland’s Expo 02
6. 34th Engadine Ski Marathon
7. Youthpalace – The most exclusive Swiss youth hostel
8. Peaks of the World – from the Jungfrau to the Matterhorn

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1. Red Bull Xtreme – Verbier 22-24 March 2002

On the North East Ridge, of the Bec des Rosses, 24 freeriders slowly hike
up the mountain, boards on their backs. At the top they concentrate, and
visualise their chosen line. At this moment the power struggle begins
between riders, the mountain, gravity and fate. Mistakes can be fatal,
mountains are unforgiving. The riders attack the snow and turn the
obstacles to their advantage but never lose their line before the home
straight to the finish line. Ultimate effort is required for the ultimate
test. At the summit we hear 3, 2, 1 GO! This is the Red Bull Xtreme
Freeride Contest in Verbier. Further details:
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=36&tid=42&url=www.xtremeverbier.ch

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2. **SPECIAL OFFER** – Geneva Motor Show 7-17 March 2002

Once again the Switzerland Travel Centre have an exceptional range of
special offers for the Geneva Motor Show. Prices start at 193!! These
offers include: Return flights – LHR-GVA incl taxes, accommodation based
on double room B&B, 2 hours guided city tour, voucher booklet offering
privileges and reductions, and 1 days entrance to the motor show. For
bookings please contact:
Switzerland Travel Centre Ltd.
Freephone (00800 100 200 30), Freefax (00800 100 200 31) Email:
[email protected]
Switzerland Travel Centre Ltd. is a fully bonded organisation: ATOL 4013,
IATA, ABTA

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3. Want to get married in Switzerland?

The red PEPPER company plans and organizes weddings in Switzerland. Pairs
who have decided to have a civil or ceremonial wedding in Switzerland can
choose among an attractive selection of wedding locations.
Bride and groom can marry in an exclusive atmosphere and stay in a lovely
town at the hotel of their choice.
red PEPPER’s all-inclusive options encompass every detail. Once the pair
has decided what option they wish to order, all they need to do is to book
their flight. Everything else is planned and carried out for them to
ensure that they can enjoy the event in utter tranquility.
red PEPPER also offers customized weddings. Tell us what your wishes are
and we will plan and organize a wedding totally tailored to your
individual requirements.
The wedding venues are continuously updated with exclusive offers. Just
check our website:
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=36&tid=42&url=www.switzerland-wedding.com

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4. Switzerland To host UEFA Under 21 football finals

Switzerland will host the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final
tournament in May 2002, the UEFA Executive Committee have anounced.

The Swiss Football Association (SFV-ASF) has accepted UEFA’s invitation to
stage the eight-team tournament and UEFA President Lennart Johansson said:
“There were other candidates, but it made sense to offer the organisation
of the tournement to the Swiss FA, when looking at their record and they
are happy to do so.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from 16-28th May 2002. Beside
the Swiss Under-21 side, the other finalists are holders Italy, France,
England, Portugal, Greece, Belgium and Czech Republic. The tournament will
be in two sections, one located in Lausanne/Geneva and the other in
Basel/Zurich. Further information is available from www.uefa.com and more
detailed info will soon be available from:
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=36&tid=42&url=www.sfv-asf.ch

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5. Second update on Switzerland’s Expo 02

Click here for more information on the Expo.02 which will take place
from May 15 till October 20, 2002 in the Three Lakes Region.
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=36&tid=42&url=cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=29846&tid=29846&url=uk.myswitzerland.com/en/navpage.cfm?category=Expo02

Expo’02 tickets and special expo’02 packages are available in the UK from
the following Tour Operators:
– Crystal Holidays 020 8939 5000
– Inghams 020 8780 4400
– Kuoni Travel 01306 740888
– Plus Travel 020 7734 0383
– Swiss Travel Service 0870 727 5862
– Thomson Holidays 0870 606 1470

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6. 34th Engadine Ski Marathon

One of the biggest sport events in the world takes place for the 34th
time. On the 10th of March 2002, more than 13000 participants will meet
on cross-country skis. The race starts in Maloja, passing St.Moritz and
finishes in S-chanf and covers the classical 42km-Marathon-Distance. On
the last 5km, typical Swiss Alphorn-sound awaits the participants to
motivate them for the last section.

More information:
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=36&tid=42&url=www.engadin-skimarathon.ch

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7. Youthpalace – The most exclusive Swiss youth hostel

The Albula is assuredly the most ‘exclusive’ Swiss youth hostel, located
only a few minutes on foot from the Parsennbahn funicular (accessing vast
skiing and hiking areas), also near by the ski runs “Dorftaelli” and
directly on the high-altitude hiking trail. The vistas of Davos, Lake
Wolfgang and the mountain landscapes which open up from each of the
hostel’s sun terraces are absolutely spectacular, and the prospects for an
unforgettable stay are equally splendid. All 73 double rooms with shower
and WC meet our newest standards of comfort, and most of them even feature
a private balcony.

For more information and reservation:
http://cdb.stnet.ch/link.cfm?uuid=36&tid=42&url=www.youthhostel.ch or 0041
(0)1 360 14 38

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8. Peaks of the World – from the Jungfrau to the Matterhorn

The year 2002 having been declared the International Year of the Mountains
by the UNO. The Jungfrau Railway, the BVZ Zermatt-Railway and the GGB
Gornergrat-Monte Rosa-Railway acted immediately and jointly launched the
attractive package Peaks of the World – from the Jungfrau to the
Matterhorn. This experience trip is on offer from 1st January 2002 until
the end of the year 2002.
The price includes: 2nd class train travel from the Swiss border or Swiss
airport, four overnight stays with breakfast (Interlaken, Grindelwald or
Zermatt) as well as the excursions to the Jungfraujoch/Top of Europe and
to Gornergrat. The package is available from CHF 660.– per Person.
Children up to 16 travel free with the Railway Junior Card, hotel
discounts on request.

Information and bookings: Railtour Suisse, Tel: 0041 (0)31 378 00 08, Fax
0041 (0)31 378 02 22, E-mail: [email protected]

Don’t forget to visit
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