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  Leysin - Wikitravel
Leysin is quickly earning a reputation as the college of Switzerland, it is the home of five international schools and another opening in the fall of 2004.
Leysin is served by the Swiss Federal Railways (http://www.rail.ch) which has a cog-wheel train which runs once per hour from the Aigle station, which is timed to connect with trains arriving from Montreux on the Geneva-Brig line.
The trains up to Leysin leave from track 12, which is actually in front of the Aigle station in the parking lot (it's the track closest to the buses).
wikitravel.org /en/Leysin   (1369 words)

  
 Leysin Conference - Course Joining Details
Leysin is a mountain village at 1,263m altitude, approx.
Leysin is both a winter and summer resort, although in early December relatively quiet, as several hotels take an early winter break before the ski season starts.
Leysin is 124 km / 1hr 30mins from Geneva Airport via the motorway system {from the airport follow green motorway signs for Lausanne (E25, E62 and Red 1) After 50 kms bear right for Bern / Neuchâtel / Simplon / Gd.
www.devdis.com /las02info.html   (1000 words)

  
 Summer Study Program in Europe -- Leysin, Switzerland
Leysin is located in the French-speaking sector of Switzerland.
There are a number of lodging facilities in Leysin where they can stay, as well as restaurants for meals.
A photocopy of your passport is on file with the director in Leysin.
www.cob.fsu.edu /dsh/leysin.cfm   (2581 words)

  
 Leysin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Leysin is a commune in Switzerland in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Aigle.
Leysin is situated at an altitude of 1263 m.
The commune can be accessed by road or the Aigle-Leysin train, (Approx 35 minutes).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Leysin   (74 words)

  
 Leysin, Switzerland, Switzerland Travel Advice, Ski Switzerland, Skiing in Switzerland, Swiss Ski Resorts, Swiss, ...
Leysin does not owe its fortune or fame strictly to its potential as a ski resort.
You see, Leysin has never crashed through the portals of what might be described as the big time.
And its elevation is sufficient to allow the resort to boast a decent snow record.
www.skiswitzerland.com /leysin/leysin.htm   (244 words)

  
 Au Bel Air Hôtel. Leysin (Vaud - Alpes de la région du lac Léman), Switzerland - Discounted rates at ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Situated in a peaceful and sunny setting at the center of the village/resort of Leysin, Au Bel Air Hôtel, built at the beginning of the 20th century, enjoys a breath-taking view of the Rhone Valley and the mountain range of the Dents du Midi.
Situated in a peaceful and sunlit setting at the center of the village/resort of Leysin, Au Bel Air Hôtel, built at thebeginning of the 20th century, enjoys a breath-taking view of the Rhone Valley and the mountain range of the Dents du Midi.
Leysin is the place with a panoramic, revolving restaurant at the top of the Berneuse Mountain (2048m).
www.bookings-ch.info /hotel/ch/aubelairhotel.html   (951 words)

  
 eduVacations | Browse eduVacations | LEYSIN
The village of Leysin, also known as the “sunny balcony of Switzerland”;, is a famous summer and winter resort within the French-speaking Canton of Vaud, situated in the mountains above Lake Geneva.
Also in Leysin you can enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities: mountain biking and whitewater rafting in the summer, and downhill skiing and boarding, and cross-country skiing in the winter and early spring.
In addition, the facilities offered by Leysin are excellent: an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two sports centers and numerous lifts that access the mountain in both summer and winter.
www.eduvacations.com /browse/programs_europe/leysin.htm   (1091 words)

  
 Leysin Campus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Schiller's Leysin campus, the American College of Switzerland, is situated in the sunny alpine resort of Leysin at the eastern end of Lake Geneva.
Leysin, a major summer and winter alpine resort and one of the largest Swiss ski areas, is located in the French speaking canton of Vaud, high in the Vaudois Alps above the eastern end of Lake Geneva.
The present-day way of life for most people in Leysin is quite different from the earlier farming villages.
www.tampabay2002.com:8082 /siu_tws/Leysin.html   (194 words)

  
 Leysin Weather Forecast, Snow Report and Resort Information
Leysin is small resort by alpine standards, however if you combine it with nearby Les Diablerets (where there's skiing on Glacier 3000) and Villars, on the Vaudois Ski Pass, it makes for a large ski area.
Leysin is south facing which can make for spring conditions early on in the year.
Night life is confined to two bars, we never went, however they looked well attended by the boarding fraternity, but Leysin is not a place for partying I would guess, since the Club Vagabond closed down some years ago.
www.snow-forecast.com /resorts/Leysin.shtml   (407 words)

  
 OutdoorReview Forums - TR: Leysin 3/25/2004
Next best (closest) place was Leysin, so I met up with Al and Stephen for some non-stop powder runs.
The only decent spot was the topmost run, which was fine coz it's the steepest part of the resort.
Leysin looks totally kick a$$, Ripz, nice powder fields in march, and the smile on your skier buddy after the drop to butt-check, says it all...
forums.outdoorreview.com /showthread.php?t=237   (356 words)

  
 Village Camps : Residential Camps : Switzerland : Leysin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Camps in Leysin are ideal for campers looking for a spectacular mountain setting where the largest choice of activities is on offer.
Leysin benefits from a sunlit south-facing position 800m above Lake Geneva.
With an awe-inspiring panoramic view across the beautiful Rhône valley to the distant French Alps, and winding trails that pass by icy cold streams and picturesque waterfalls, campers take full advantage of the quintessential alpine experience.
www.villagecamps.com /eng/res_switz.html   (392 words)

  
 Vaud -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The (Click link for more info and facts about Diablerets) Diablerets with 3,210m are part of these mountains.
There are significant glaciers in these mountains, home to some well-known ski resorts, such as Les Diablerets and Leysin.
The central area of the canton, in contrast, constitutes of moraines and is thus hilly.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/va/vaud.htm   (1166 words)

  
 Cheap hotels in Leysin, Switzerland: 4 star hotel deals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
With snow-capped Alps, forested hills, fairytale castles, Renaissance cathedrals, shimmering lakes, stylish spas and luxury ski resorts – it’s easy to see why Switzerland has been one of the world’s top tourist destinations for the past two centuries.
Hotels deals in Leysin are subject to availability.
The hotel is located near the centre of the beautiful alpine village of Leysin commanding breathtaking views in every direction.
www.cheapaccommodation.com /Leysin/4-star-hotel   (180 words)

  
 Leysin Accommodation Information
Full accommodation information is on the tourist office website at www.leysin.ch (but please check carefully for December opening).
Leysin's 4* Hotel Classic is not planning to open until December 2nd (although if enough requests are received by IPS the owner could be persuaded to open a day early), and the 3* Leysin Parc Hotel is closed until December 20th.
The hotel is situated next to Leysin American School, 50 m above the Belmont building and 8 min away from the furthest building.
www.devdis.com /las02hotel.html   (774 words)

  
 Switzerland Leysin
(French speaking region) Leysin, one of the closest ski resorts to the Geneva ~gateway, is a year-round resort for the vigorous or the relaxed.
Many hundreds of years ago farmers in the Lake of Geneva region took to the hills here to avoid robbers.
At the turn of the 20th century it was another kind of haven for patients with respiratory diseases.
www.bluebookski.com /bluebook9/Switzerland_Leysin.htm   (282 words)

  
 ESL Leysin - Camps & vacation courses in Leysin, Switzerland
With its idyllic location at a height of 1,263 m in French-speaking Switzerland, Leysin, in the very heart of Europe, is definitely the jewel of the Alpes Vaudoises.
Only twenty minutes from the European Motorway Network and ninety from Geneva International Airport, Leysin, with its excellent rail service, is easy to get to and has everything to make your language course a great success.
If you decide to travel to Leysin by train, you can book yourself a welcoming service at the railway station.
www.esl-montreux.ch /en/juniors/leysin_13-18_   (290 words)

  
 Explore Leysin and Lucerne, Switzerland, with INTERHOSTEL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
From this aerie in the mountains, explore the fascinating country of Switzerland where French, German, and Italian cultures meet.
Tour the town of Leysin, a resort area high in the mountains.
Learn about Leysin's history and get an introduction to Switzerland in your morning lectures.
www.learn.unh.edu /interhostel/SF04SwitzerlandLeysin.html   (882 words)

  
 _ Leysin Switzerland guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Lifts and gondolas from the village serve a host of red and blue pistes, as well as a half-pipe for snowboarders below the peak of La Berneuse (2048m), where there’s a panoramic revolving restaurant.
Leysin was once famous around Switzerland for its giant August rock festival – that is, until they ran into major difficulties a few years back with crowd control and financing.
Until they can sort things out again, a low-key Alpine Music Festival has taken its place – check with the tourist office (024/494 22 44) for more details.
www.switzerland.isyours.com /e/guide/valais/leysin.html   (246 words)

  
 Mtbr.com Forums - Leysin Switzerland 6/6/2004
Sunday, I hooked up with locals Dave and Nina in Leysin for day one of my downhill season.
After reaching Leysin, the route consists of some sweet singletrack / doubletrack / cow pastures / fields / and a fun gully-like trail with banked corners down into the vinyards of Aigle.
leysin is about 26CHFS ($20 USD) per day.
forums.mtbr.com /showthread.php?t=28668   (555 words)

  
 The American College of Switzerland - Alumni Page - Leysin
All of Hollywood is dull compared to a weekday night in the off season in Leysin.
In January of 1972 I left Leysin with my two friends, Howie & Brian on a major adventure to Nepal and this was the beginning of the rest of my life.
Although I married an Englishman and have returned to Europe on occassion, I returned to Leysin only once in the intervening 30 years.
www.vanderloo.org /acs/bullet99.htm   (4652 words)

  
 Hotels in Leysin, Switzerland
Rue du Commerce, Leysin (Vaud - Alpes de la région du lac Léman)
Situated in a peaceful and sunny setting at the center of the village/resort of Leysin, Au Bel Air Hôtel, built at the beginning of the 20th century, enjoys a breath-taking view of the Rhone Valley...
Hotel Gstaaderhof is a Chalet-Style hotel situated in the heart of the village Gstaad, offering traditional and comfortable rooms in a pleasant and warm atmosphere.
bookings.net /city/ch/leysin.en.html   (201 words)

  
 LEYSIN TOURISME
Then meet us at Leysin Tourism for a fun circuit in the woods, followeed by a good meal, and after receive the Leysin Trappers diploma!
In collaboration with Trek Adventure, Hefti Sports, the chalet des Fers and Leysin Tourism, for the fit and sportive, participate in our weekly race with snow shoes, skis or seal skins, from the Cable Bar up to Les Fers chalet.
We meet up with a Leysin farmer, who shows how to milk the cows and taste a good glass of fresh milk.
www.leysin.ch /En/newshebdo.shtml   (560 words)

  
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 Leysin Tourism - Leysin Vacation Reviews - Leysin Vacations - TripAdvisor
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 Hotel Leysin Parc - Leysin - Hotel Leysin Parc Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 TravelHERO.com - LEYSIN, SWITZERLAND Hotels and Hotel Reservations
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 Lodging.com: Hotels near Leysin (City Center), CH
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 ACS Alumni Assn
We'll remember the good times and lift a few in memory of those who have passed
Check the LEYSIN 2005 REUNION page to see who's planning to be there.
Do you have a yearbook and a scanner?
groups.msn.com /acsalumniassn   (208 words)

  
 Leysin American School Online Community   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Support The Leysin American School by making your donation online.
Principal Affiliation (check the category most appropriate for you):
If there is no response within 1 minute, please send an email to Scott Riches noting the date your gift was made and the email address you entered on this form.
alumni.las.ch /efr/index.asp   (124 words)

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