Lake Geneva, Chamonix & Mont Blanc

From London St Pancras, you take the Eurostar to Paris and continue by rail to Geneva. From here, journey to the ski resort of Leysin, your home for the next six nights.

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You're free to get to know Leysin, a lesser-known Alpine gem filled with charming chalet-style buildings, set at the eastern end of Lake Geneva beneath the Vaudoises Alps. You could journey into the mountains with a cable car trip to the summit of Berneuse, a magical experience that allows you to admire the beautiful landscapes from above. At the top is the famous revolving restaurant, Le Kuklos, where you could enjoy lunch enhanced by panoramic mountain views.

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Board the Mont Blanc Express for a journey through the Chamonix Valley, on a line that dates back over a century. Sit back and relax as you're whisked past an Alpine backdrop of dense forests, azure mountain lakes and noble peaks on your way to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc. You're free to explore here. Chamonix is a classic Alpine resort with glorious mountain panoramas, the jewel in the crown of which is Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps. There are Baroque churches and idyllic chapels to explore, and a charming main street filled with shops, restaurants and cafés. You could find a spot to unwind and sample traditional Swiss fare. Fondue or raclette are must-try dishes for cheese lovers, or maybe opt for a crispy potato rösti, one of the tastiest Swiss national dishes.

Please note, on some late season departures the Mont Blanc Express is occasionally changed over to the Montenvers Mountain Railway due to engineering works. This charming cogwheel train takes you safely to the Montenvers station, an unforgettable journey where you can marvel at the famous Mer de Glace.

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Today you visit Zermatt, an idyllic town hidden beneath the peak of the mighty Matterhorn that showcases Switzerland at its chocolate-box best. You have free time to explore here, and the car-free streets make the town perfect for a relaxed stroll. For an insight into the history of the area and its most famous mountain, you could head to the Matterhorn Museum. Or, to make the most of the scenic panoramas, you could take a journey on the Gornergrat Railway, rising into the clouds before emerging at the summit of the Gornergrat.

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Today is free to explore using your included Swiss Travel Card. You might choose to take the train to the lake, where you could visit the Lavaux vineyards; centuries-old terraced vineyards that line the slopes arising from the waters. Here, you could enjoy a walk through the vines and stop to sample the excellent local produce. Alternatively, you could visit Lausanne, the second largest city on Lake Geneva, and wander through its Old Town, dominated by a beautiful cathedral.

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Take the train to charming Montreux, situated in a beautiful, sheltered bay on the shores of Lake Geneva. Enjoy the picturesque setting of vineyard-covered hillsides contrasting with the striking blue lake and snow-capped peaks of the distant Alps. In summer the town has a mild Mediterranean feel, with palm and cypress trees lining its promenades. With free time, you might like to stroll along the pretty promenade to Château de Chillon, an impressive fortress just a short distance from the town. Set beneath the ancient Dents du Midi Mountains, the medieval Château de Chillon resembles a fairytale castle. This evening, back at your hotel, you enjoy a final dinner with your group - the perfect chance to reminisce and share your holiday stories.

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Leaving Leysin and Switzerland behind, you travel by rail to Paris, via Geneva, where you board the Eurostar service to London St Pancras.

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