Who is this event for?
- Anyone age 18+ who wants to explore Switzerland with an exciting programme that doesn’t require a high level of physical fitness. Participants should also be excited to meet and mix with other people from around the world!
- Perfect for individuals, couples, friends, Rover/Ranger groups, and Trefoil groups. Ideal for inter-generational travel!
- Open to all genders, participants must be aged 18+.
- Participants are not required to be members of Guiding/Scouting.
What activities are involved?
This programme focussed on excursions to some of the highlights of the Bernese Oberland (and beyond)! Activities include:
- Schilthorn, the James Bond mountain in the heart of the Alps, with lunch in revolving restaurant.
- Emmental cheese show dairy with cheese tasting
- Bern parliament visit
- Easy walk along a raised wooden walkway in the Gantrisch Nature Park.
- Visit to Thun panorama, the oldest circular painting in the world, and the historic town of Thun.
- Boat tour of Lake Thun and kayak tour of Lake Brienz
- Half-day at Engstligenalp, summer home of our local cows, and half day in Adelboden village
- A more relaxed day on-site at Our Chalet
Other notes
Throughout the week, we also run evening programmes and there is one free day for participants to plan their own adventures!
Scholarships available!
For this event we have two types of scholarships available:
- For girls and young women who are active members of Guiding/Scouting and can demonstrate benefit in attending this event, we have event scholarships available which can be used to cover all or part of the event fee and all or part of your travel costs. Applicants must be physically fit enough to participate in all programme activities. Applicants under 18 are welcome, but must attend the event with at least one adult age 18+. To apply fill in this form.
- For women aged 60+ with at least 20 years participation in Guiding/Scouting, we have Cheryl Watkins scholarships available. These scholarships cover the accommodation portion of the event fee only (in this event CHF 180). To apply fill in this form.
