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WINTER21st Jan - 30th Jan (10 days)Imst Tirol

Cross country skiing and winter walking25th Feb - 6th March (10 days)

Ebbs Tirol

Cross country skiing and winter walking

SUMMER3rd June - 12th June (10 days)

Maurach am See

Touring and excursions25th June - 7th July (13 days)

Holzgau (Lectal) Austria

Walking A B C led groups2nd July - 14th July (13 days)Saas Fee (Saas Almergal), Switzerland

Walking A B C led groups16th July - 28th July (13 days)

Salzkammergut (Austrian Lakes)

Walking A B C led groups5th Sept - 15th Sept (11 days)

French Pyrenees

Walking A B C led groups2nd Oct - 11th Oct(10 days)

Green Spain

Touring Holiday

How to bookALPINE OVERLAND Tel: 01282 817017 www.alpineoverland.co.uk

Bookings are best made by telephone and are then held for 7 days giving you time to confirm. After

that any choice would not apply re: seating and rooming.

PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE YOUR OWN TELEPHONE NUMBER

VERY IMPORTANT If sharing please give details etc.

Receipts will be issued and a reminder for final payment due 8 weeks prior to departure.

Deposits are 75 when booking. Please read the booking conditions.

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

Answer Phone Message can always be left.

YOU ARE ONLY BOOKED WHEN WE RECEIVE A BOOKING AND DEPOSIT...

Walking Standards GuideA Up to 3000ft (7 hours) Boots Essential.B Up to 2000ft (6 hours) Boots Essential.C 1000ft (6 hours) Boots Desirable.

These can only ever be a guide line. Leaders will advise about your personal abilities.You are free to take part or not.

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Pick Up Points (Subject to bookings)BARROW IN FURNESSLANCASTER (Dalton Square)INGLETON (Bibbys Coaches) Car ParkingPRESTON (Railway Station , Butler Street Exit)BLACKBURN (Boulevard Station Caf)

BURNLEY (Red Lion Street , by Bus Station)BOLTON MOOR LANE (By Taxi Office)BURY (Interchange by Bus Station)MANCHESTER AIRPORT (Bus/Rail Station)LYMM (Motorway Services M56/M6)KEELE (Motorway Services)HILTON PARK (Motorway Services)BIRMINGHAM (International Airport Rail Station)WATFORD GAP (Motorway Services)

Rendezvous with Feeder Coach -COLNE (Junction Skipton Rd/Castle Rd.)BARNOLDSWICK (Bus lay by)SKIPTON (Bus Station)KEIGHLEY (Tech College Cavendish Street)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 arrangedPICK UPS can be either Feeder or Tour Coach

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WINTER 2011IMST, TIROL

Fri 21st Jan-Sun 30th Jan (10 days)

We are returning to Hotel Hirshen with

great opportunities for cross countryskiing and walking.

Price 638 twin/double 119 singles extra

EBBS, TIROL

Fri 25th Feb -Sun 6th Mar(10 days)

We will be staying at the Hotel Sattlewirt.

There are many walking paths in the area

and opportunities for cross country

skiing. The scenery is fantastic.Price 625 twin/double 109singles extra

FOR MORE INFORMATION,

SEE OUR WINTER 2011 LEAFLET


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Maurach Am See, Austria

Touring HolidayFriday 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 willremember with great fondness and happy memories. This hotel is a delightfulplace for your stay and the service and friendliness of the Tirol is renowned.

Throughout the holiday the journey and excursions are relaxed, comfortableand enjoyable. The friendliness of the people is well known making this amemorable holiday for everyone.

ExcursionsSalzburg, Mozarts birthplace and the setting for the Sound of Music.

Kitzbuhel with its cable car to the top of Hannklamm where you look downthe infamous ski run. Kufstein where you can listen to the organ playing whilstvisiting the beautiful town dominated by the Medieval Schloss. Innsbruck withits famous Golden Roof & the infamous Ski Jump. Take a relaxing sail on thebeautiful 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 & outwardPrivate facilities

Deposit 75 Insurance 35.90

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Holzgau (Lechtal), AustriaSaturday 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 goodstandard 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


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Saas Fee (Saas Almergal), SwitzerlandSaturday 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), HalfPension. We have stayed at this hotel before in the heart of the Valais. Thewelcome 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 inSwitzerland.

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 bloodpressure etc in mind. One of the highlights would be a visit to Zermatt(Matterhorn) which is altogether a fantastic experience leading to many lifetime ambitions being fulfilled.

Price 914 Double/Twin 140 Singles extraAll hotels have private facilities

Via Dover & Calais Ferry

En-Route Hotel Holiday Inn Express Rheims (B&B)

Outwards & inwards


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Saturday 16th July to Thursday 28th July (13 days)Walking A.B.C. Led Groups.

We will be based at Pinsdorf two kilometresfrom Gmunden and the Traunsee. This is anarea famed for beautiful valleys, lakes andromantic villages

The Hattinger Familie will make your visitmemorable in this traditional 3 StarSalzkammergut hotel. The Steffibaur serves abuffet breakfast and in the evening you can relaxto a 3 course meal with choice in pleasantsurroundings. The hotel has an open air pool.

The mountain ranges of the Hollenberg andTotesgreb 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 greatnatural beauty.

Price 765 Twin/Doubles 132 Singles extra

Via Dover - Calais FerryEn Route Hotel Ramada Bruhl

B& B on outward, Half Pension on inward onlyDeposit 75 Insurance 39.30

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French Pyrenees

A, B, C led groups

We will now be based at AGOS VIDALOUS near ARGELES

position for visiting the Alpine centres of Cauterets, St Luz St

Sauveur and Gavarnie. Approx 3 miles south of Lourdes, river

GAZOST a small town in the main valley, this is a very good

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 Breakfastand all private facilities with an open air swimming pool and quiet position.

No pick ups south of Birmingham via A34

En route hotel Campanile Rennes

Return via Santander Brittany FerriesIncludes 2 berth inside cabins.

No meals on ferry included

Via Portsmouth and Cherbourg Fast Ferry

Tuesday 23rd August to Friday 2nd September

Deposit 75

Insurance 39.30

Price 759 Double/Twin Singles 189 extra


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Green Spain Touring HolidaySunday 2nd October to Tuesday 11th October (10 days)

We will be staying at the Hotel Eurostar Ciudad de LaCorunna(4 star) in Corunna overlooking the beach in the

famous historical city of Corunna. This is a town of muchCeltic, Roman and Medieval influence. The town is famousfor having the oldest working lighthouse in the world. It hasan antique tramway, and many fine museums and plazas andother historic buildings. It also has the longest promenade inEurope.

There are so many places to visit. Other medieval towns arePontedeume and Pontevedra. Look out for the famousRoman Bridge. The walled Roman town of Lugo is well wortha visit, Ourense has many lovely buildings and churches,Ferrol (Spanish Armada) and others. There will also be achance to visit the Pilgrimage City of Santiago de Compostela.

A holiday full of interest and dont forget to have yourbinoculars handy for whale watching on the ferry!

Price 655 Twin/Doubles 242 Singles extra

Outward via Plymouth Brittany Ferries Port Athon Cruise FerryReturn via Portsmouth. Return to north late evening

Includes 2 berth inside cabins 4 berth (2 low level berths) extra charge 30No meals included on the ferryEnroute to Santander Gran Hotel Pelayo - Cangas-de-Onis (one night)

Via M5 No pick ups south of Birmingham


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Holiday InsuranceHOLIDAY INSURANCE IS ESSENTIAL.

Also carry your European Health Card obtained from the Post Office

(Form) or Tel. 0845 6050707 formerly E111. Reciprocal Medical

Arrangements (EU). Due to changes with FSA we are unable to issueinsurance certificates but have an arrangement with Global Travel

Insurance (Tel. 01903 203933.) We can forward application forms to

you for either Single Trip or Annuals. Or apply online at

www.globaltravelinsurance.co.uk. Please quote ALPINE OVERLAND

as introducer. We then receive Commissions. These assist in operating

our business. Payments are made to GLOBAL TRAVEL

INSURANCE direct not Alpine Overland.

Summary of CoverSingle trip - up to 90 years

Cancellation or curtailment up to 1,500

Personal Accident up to 15,000

Medical & other expenses up to 5.000.000

(Including Lifeline 24 hour Worldwide Medical Emergency Service)

Personal luggage, money & valuables up to 2,000

Passport expenses up to 200Delayed departure up to 1,500

Missed departure up to 500

Personal liability up to 2,000,000

Legal expenses up to 25,000

Multitrip up to 75 years - leaflet available on application.

Schedule of Premiums

Valid for policies issued up to 31/3/2011 and for travel

completed by 31/12/2011

Areas 1 & 2 UK & Europe

Applicable per person up to age 90 years on the date of return to the UK.

Areas 3 & 4

Applicable per person up to age 80 years on the date of return to the UK.

Area 1 2 3 4

1 - 3 days 13.80 21.20 44.40 63.90

4 & 5 days 16.60 26.60 55.80 80.30

6 - 10 days 19.40 35.90 75.60 108.30

11 - 17 days22.10

39.30

84.10

121.20

18 - 24 days 24.90 45.20 94.70 136.40

25 - 31 days 27.70 51.40 107.80 155.20

Each + 7 days 5.00 10.10 25.30 36.50

Or part thereof ( maximum period 122 days)

Company registered in England 1587582Directors F. Jackson, E.C. Jackson, F.R. Jackson

Exchange Rates 2011

Holidays are based on rates at the time of publication of the

brochure. Surcharge or refund will be made on the final

account.

1.18 Euros to 1 1.62 Swiss Francs to 1
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