Join us on this exciting trip to Zermatt in the Swiss and Italian Alps with an Optional extension in Milan, Italy.  We have a maximum of 30 spots!

The base Trip includes seven (7) nights lodging at the **** 4-star Hotel Astoria in Zermatt, Switzerland ( http://www.astoria-zermatt.ch/home_46.html ) and opportunity to ski both Zermatt, Switzerland and Breuil-Cervinia, Italy with the famous Matterhorn in view! 

The optional 3 day extension includes three (3) nights lodging at the *** 3-star Hotel Sempione in Milan, Italy ( http:www.hotelsempione.it). 

Pricing for the base trip is $2,250/pp double-occupancy - $2,495/pp single-occupancy. The additional pricing on the Optional extension in Milan is $350/pp double-occupancy - $470/pp single-occupancy.

The prices includes round trip airfare from Minneapolis and ground transportation to our Hotels in Zermatt and Milan.  Half-board (breakfast and dinner daily)  is also included in the base trip.  The Optional extension has breakfast (only) included.

Zermatt/Switzerland - Breuil-Cevinia Italy ski areas - Boasts Over 290 miles of Groomed trails (Piste) rated 11% beginner, 22% intermediate, 57% advanced, and 10% expert.  Maximum Elevation of 12,792 feet, with a base of 5,315 feet.

In Zermatt, the Intersport ski rental shop is located in the same building as the hotel for easy access!  We will obtain a 15% discount on ski rentals there!  Note, if you forget any items, they have things to choose from conveniently!  There are lifts within a couple blocks in most directions or take the city bus to an alternate lift.  The museum is another favorite feature of the site!  Ride the tram to the top to eat and enjoy without even skiing! Abundant night-life within easy walking distance.

Keep in mind, your IKON pass provides the lift ticket you need to ski Zermatt, or we can arrange a discounted ticket at your request.

Milan/Italy (optional extension) - a metropolis in Italy's northern Lombardy region, is a global capital of fashion and design. Home to the national stock exchange, it’s a financial hub also known for its high-end restaurants and shops. The Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent, housing Leonardo da Vinci’s mural “The Last Supper,” testify to centuries of art and culture.  

Hotel Sempione boasts an absolutely unique location, it is located in one of the most strategic points of the city: between Central Station, Piazza della Repubblica, Porta Nuova, Duomo and Porta Venezia

Trip will be open to Sitzmark members only until June 15th.  If you would like to join us, please send your sign-up form and $600 to hold the spot by July 1st, the balance will be due September 15th.

In addition to registering on the Sitzmark web site, please fill out the registration form, including Passport information, and mail, along with your down payment in the amount of $600 made payable to Sitzmark of MN, to: Julie Bromley, 13258 County Rd 10, Deerwood, MN 56444.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, you can contact either Julie Bromley at JEB1958@MSN.com or Peter Gillen at PeterGillen0904@Gmail.com.