2011
Hotels
Led Walking & Sightseeing Holidays
Since 1980 ALPINE OVERLAND have organized and operated
a programme of holidays to suit those who love the Alpine
scenery and environment. Our holidays are well known for their
friendliness.
We operate by coach. This is your right arm, giving groups the
freedom from public transport and also from your hotel door.
Your seat is booked from start to finish and allocated when
booking, first come first served. All excursions are included.
Walks are graded 3 leaders and standards. Winter holidays usually
2 Cross Country ski leaders, 2 Walk leaders. It’s your choice of
standards to suit your ability. Leaders are well experienced in
operating with groups and make for smooth journeys and
keeping you informed about things in general. At the evening
meals the following days plans would be discussed. You are
welcome to speak direct to leaders. The leaders will also advise
should you wish to do your own thing. Prior information would
be needed by leaders, also Mobile Numbers etc.
Front cover: Tannheimtal, Tirol (Tourist Office)
Hotels used are usually family owned and often in areas not
visited by other tour companies. Service is their watch word. All
hotel rooms have private facilities. Twin beds are two beds in one
frame. Single rooms are always very limited and the additional
prices are for the convenience of having a room to oneself.
Charges are by hoteliers. Standards are often not as good as other
rooms. First Come, First Served.
En-route hotels are usually Bed & Breakfast- See itinerary.
Travel Information
Ferry crossings vary according to destination:
Dover-Calais, Plymouth-Santander-Portsmouth.
Ferries are always a special part of the journey,
much more than the airport experience of being
herded about…
Coaches are air conditioned with on board
toilets. Drinks are available - tea, coffee, water
etc. You can carry your own food. Luggage is
placed in the boot, no handling once on board.
Free pick-ups from a list of points (see page 4). We keep a fast
schedule on journeys, stops are made at regular intervals.
So join the coach, sit back and relax and meet friends old and
new. Read and listen to your own choice of music. No queuing.
No videos. No overhead music. No hassle.
How to book
ALPINE OVERLAND Tel: 01282 817017 www.alpineoverland.co.uk
CALENDAR 2011
Bookings are best made by telephone and are then held for 7 days giving you time to confirm. After WINTER
that any choice would not apply re: seating and rooming. 21st Jan - 30th Jan (10 days)
PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE YOUR OWN TELEPHONE NUMBER Imst Tirol
Cross country skiing and winter walking
VERY IMPORTANT If sharing please give details etc.
Receipts will be issued and a reminder for final payment due 8 weeks prior to departure. 25th Feb - 6th March (10 days)
Ebbs Tirol
Deposits are £75 when booking. Please read the booking conditions. Cross country skiing and winter walking
Payments are by cheque only to ALPINE OVERLAND LTD. Credit cards etc. not possible.
Office Hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Saturday 9.00am to Noon. On occasions an SUMMER
Answer Phone Message can always be left. 3rd June - 12th June (10 days)
YOU ARE ONLY BOOKED WHEN WE RECEIVE A BOOKING AND DEPOSIT... Maurach am See
Touring and excursions
Walking Standards Guide 25th June - 7th July (13 days)
Holzgau (Lectal) Austria
“A” Up to 3000ft (7 hours) Boots Essential.
Walking A B C led groups
“B” Up to 2000ft (6 hours) Boots Essential.
“C” 1000ft (6 hours) Boots Desirable. 2nd July - 14th July (13 days)
These can only ever be a guide line. Leaders will advise about your personal abilities. Saas Fee (Saas Almergal), Switzerland
You are free to take part or not. Walking A B C led groups
16th July - 28th July (13 days)
Salzkammergut (Austrian Lakes)
Walking A B C led groups
5th Sept - 15th Sept (11 days)
French Pyrenees
Walking A B C led groups
2nd Oct - 11th Oct(10 days)
Green Spain
Touring Holiday

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 Pick Up Points (Subject to bookings)
BARROW IN FURNESS WINTER 2011
LANCASTER (Dalton Square)
IMST, TIROL
INGLETON (Bibby’s Coaches) Car Parking
PRESTON (Railway Station , Butler Street Exit) Fri 21st Jan-Sun 30th Jan (10 days)
BLACKBURN (Boulevard Station Café) We are returning to Hotel Hirshen with
BURNLEY (Red Lion Street , by Bus Station) great opportunities for cross country
BOLTON MOOR LANE (By Taxi Office) skiing and walking.
BURY (Interchange by Bus Station)
Price £638 twin/double £119 singles extra
MANCHESTER AIRPORT (Bus/Rail Station)
LYMM (Motorway Services M56/M6) EBBS, TIROL
KEELE (Motorway Services) Fri 25th Feb -Sun 6th Mar(10 days)
HILTON PARK (Motorway Services) We will be staying at the Hotel Sattlewirt.
BIRMINGHAM (International Airport Rail Station)
WATFORD GAP (Motorway Services) There are many walking paths in the area
Rendezvous with Feeder Coach - and opportunities for cross country
COLNE (Junction Skipton Rd/Castle Rd.) skiing. The scenery is fantastic.
BARNOLDSWICK (Bus lay by) Price £625 twin/double £109singles extra
SKIPTON (Bus Station) FOR MORE INFORMATION,
KEIGHLEY (Tech College Cavendish Street) SEE OUR WINTER 2011 LEAFLET
BRADFORD (By Hilton Hotel Hall Ings)
LEEDS (Dark Arches South End)
SHEFFIELD (Meadowhall Bus Station)
WOODALL (Motorway Services)
DERBY (Full Street)
LEICESTER (Leicester Forest Services)
TODDINGTON (Motorway Services)
LONDON (Cock Fosters Piccadilly Line)
THURROCK (Motorway Services)
DOVER (Eastern Dock Passenger Terminal)
Parking can be arranged
PICK UPS can be either Feeder or Tour Coach
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Maurach Am See, Austria
Touring Holiday
Friday 3rd June to Sunday 12th June (10 days)
The Familie Gruber welcome you to the Mauracherhof 3 star, Half Pension.
This hotel is situated on the side of the beautiful Achensee as many people will
remember with great fondness and happy memories. This hotel is a delightful
place for your stay and the service and friendliness of the Tirol is renowned.
Throughout the holiday the journey and excursions are relaxed, comfortable
and enjoyable. The friendliness of the people is well known making this a
memorable holiday for everyone.
Excursions
Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the setting for the Sound of Music.
Kitzbuhel with its cable car to the top of Hannklamm where you look down
the infamous ski run. Kufstein where you can listen to the organ playing whilst
visiting the beautiful town dominated by the Medieval Schloss. Innsbruck with
its famous Golden Roof & the infamous Ski Jump. Take a relaxing sail on the
beautiful Achensee and spend a tranquil day in Maurach and Pertisau.
Certainly a holiday experience to remember with a smile!
Price £599 Double/Twin £99 Singles Extra (Private Facilities)
Buffet breakfast, evening meal with choice
Via Dover - Calais Ferry
En –Route Hotel Holiday Inn Liege (B&B)
Inward & outward
Private facilities
Deposit £75 Insurance £35.90

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Holzgau (Lechtal), Austria
Saturday 25th June to Thursday 7th July (13 days)
Walking A, B,& C Led Groups
The Gasthof Baren (Familie Lumper) is a traditional Inn in the heart of the village.
The buffet breakfast and the Austrian three course evening meal is of a good
standard with choice.
Lechtal is famous for its scenery and royal connections. For the more energetic
the challenges of the Widderstein and Karrhorn will not disappoint. Included in
the price is a Lift Pass (5 Lifts) and Bus Pass (Value £45). This is arranged so that
all the party can take advantage of all the spectacular scenery that is the Lechtal,
near the beautiful villages of Lech, Warth & Shrocken. Very good walking centres
in the Voralberg. We may also visit Tannheimtal (see front cover of this
brochure).

Price £769 Double/Twin £120 Singles extra

All hotels have private facilities
Via Dover & Calais Ferry
En Route Holiday Inn Express Hasselt (B&B)
Inward & outward
Deposit £75 Insurance £39.30

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Saas Fee (Saas Almergal), Switzerland
Saturday 2nd July to Thursday 14th July (13 days)
Walking A.B.C. Led Groups
We shall stay with the famous Swiss family of Christine and Rolf Zurbriggen
(Heidi & Pirmin Zurbriggen Fame) at the Hotel Mattmarkblick (1700m), Half
Pension. We have stayed at this hotel before in the heart of the Valais. The
welcome and hospitality shown by Rolf is wonderful.
The area is dominated by Dom (4545m) Allalinhorn (4027m) Rimfischorn
(4199m) Monte Rosa (4634m) These are amongst the most famous summits in
Switzerland.
Included in the holiday cost is the Saas Fee and Saastal Pass (Value £150).
This will enable groups to use these lifts in the area at will - Fellskinn(10000ft)
Langfluh (9500ft) Plattjen (8500ft) and Hohsa (10400ft).
There are other lifts too but please be aware of these heights bearing blood
pressure etc in mind. One of the highlights would be a visit to Zermatt
(Matterhorn) which is altogether a fantastic experience leading to many life
time ambitions being fulfilled.
Price £914 Double/Twin £140 Singles extra
All hotels have private facilities
Via Dover & Calais Ferry
En-Route Hotel Holiday Inn Express Rheims (B&B)
Outwards & inwards
Deposit £75 Insurance £39.30

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Salzkammergut (Austrian Lakes)
Saturday 16th July to Thursday 28th July (13 days)
Walking A.B.C. Led Groups.
We will be based at Pinsdorf two kilometres
from Gmunden and the Traunsee. This is an
area famed for beautiful valleys, lakes and
romantic villages
The Hattinger Familie will make your visit
memorable in this traditional 3 Star
Salzkammergut hotel. The Steffibaur serves a
buffet breakfast and in the evening you can relax
to a 3 course meal with choice in pleasant
surroundings. The hotel has an open air pool.
The mountain ranges of the Hollenberg and
Totesgreb are easily accessible and offer
spectacular views with their breathtaking lofty peaks.
This is a new area to Alpine Overland which offers walks in an area of great
natural beauty.
Price £765 Twin/Doubles £132 Singles extra
Via Dover - Calais Ferry
En Route Hotel Ramada Bruhl
B& B on outward, Half Pension on inward only
Deposit £75 Insurance £39.30

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French Pyrenees
Tuesday 23rd August to Friday 2nd September
A, B, C led groups
We will now be based at AGOS VIDALOUS near ARGELES
GAZOST a small town in the main valley, this is a very good
position for visiting the Alpine centres of Cauterets, St Luz St
Sauveur and Gavarnie. Approx 3 miles south of Lourdes, river
side walk. This area is superb for walkers and you will wonder
why it is relatively unknown in the UK. The mountains and
scenery are the equal of any Alpine areas. The Gavarnie circuit
is awe inspiring, one of many wonderful places.
We will stay at Chez Pierre D Agos, an attractive hotel, half person, Buffet Breakfast
and all private facilities with an open air swimming pool and quiet position.

Via Portsmouth and Cherbourg Fast Ferry

No pick ups south of Birmingham via A34
En route hotel Campanile Rennes
Return via Santander Brittany Ferries
Includes 2 berth inside cabins.
No meals on ferry included
Price £759 Double/Twin Singles £189 extra
Deposit £75
Insurance £39.30

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Green Spain Touring Holiday
Sunday 2nd October to Tuesday 11th October (10 days)
We will be staying at the Hotel Eurostar Ciudad de La
Corunna(4 star) in Corunna overlooking the beach in the
famous historical city of Corunna. This is a town of much
Celtic, Roman and Medieval influence. The town is famous
for having the oldest working lighthouse in the world. It has
an antique tramway, and many fine museums and plazas and
other historic buildings. It also has the longest promenade in
Europe.

There are so many places to visit. Other medieval towns are

Pontedeume and Pontevedra. Look out for the famous
Roman Bridge. The walled Roman town of Lugo is well worth
a visit, Ourense has many lovely buildings and churches,
Ferrol (Spanish Armada) and others. There will also be a
chance to visit the Pilgrimage City of Santiago de Compostela.
A holiday full of interest and don’t forget to have your
binoculars handy for whale watching on the ferry!
Price £655 Twin/Doubles £242 Singles extra
Outward via Plymouth Brittany Ferries „Port Athon‟ Cruise Ferry
Return via Portsmouth. Return to north late evening
Includes 2 berth inside cabins 4 berth (2 low level berths) extra charge £30
No meals included on the ferry
Enroute to Santander Gran Hotel Pelayo - Cangas-de-Onis (one night)
Via M5 No pick ups south of Birmingham
Deposit £75 Insurance £35.90
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Holiday Insurance Schedule of Premiums
HOLIDAY INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL. Valid for policies issued up to 31/3/2011 and for travel
Also carry your European Health Card obtained from the Post Office completed by 31/12/2011
(Form) or Tel. 0845 6050707 formerly E111. Reciprocal Medical Areas 1 & 2 UK & Europe
Applicable per person up to age 90 years on the date of return to the UK.
Arrangements (EU). Due to changes with FSA we are unable to issue
Areas 3 & 4
insurance certificates but have an arrangement with Global Travel Applicable per person up to age 80 years on the date of return to the UK.
Insurance (Tel. 01903 203933.) We can forward application forms to
Area 1 2 3 4
you for either Single Trip or Annuals. Or apply online at
1 - 3 days £13.80 £21.20 £44.40 £63.90
www.globaltravelinsurance.co.uk. Please quote ALPINE OVERLAND
as introducer. We then receive Commissions. These assist in operating 4 & 5 days £16.60 £26.60 £55.80 £80.30
our business. Payments are made to GLOBAL TRAVEL 6 - 10 days £19.40 £35.90 £75.60 £108.30
INSURANCE direct not Alpine Overland. 11 - 17 days £22.10 £39.30 £84.10 £121.20
Summary of Cover 18 - 24 days £24.90 £45.20 £94.70 £136.40
Single trip - up to 90 years
25 - 31 days £27.70 £51.40 £107.80 £155.20
Cancellation or curtailment up to £1,500
Personal Accident up to £15,000 Each + 7 days £5.00 £10.10 £25.30 £36.50
Medical & other expenses up to £5.000.000 Or part thereof ( maximum period 122 days)
(Including Lifeline 24 hour Worldwide Medical Emergency Service)
Exchange Rates 2011
Personal luggage, money & valuables up to £2,000
Passport expenses up to £200 Holidays are based on rates at the time of publication of the
Delayed departure up to £1,500 brochure. Surcharge or refund will be made on the final
Missed departure up to £500 account.
Personal liability up to £2,000,000 1.18 Euros to £1 1.62 Swiss Francs to £1
Legal expenses up to £25,000 Company registered in England 1587582
Multitrip up to 75 years - leaflet available on application. Directors F. Jackson, E.C. Jackson, F.R. Jackson
The Old Library, Barnoldswick, Colne, Lancashire. BB18 5DW

01282 817017
www.alpineoverland.co.uk