Countries Visited: France, Italy, Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
Trip Specific Questions
Do I need to take both Euros and Swiss Francs?
It’s not necessary to take both currencies as the places we visit in Switzerland will take Euros. However, you may not get a particularly favourable Euro: Swiss Franc exchange rate, especially at some of the remote mountain refuges visited.
Most of the meals are provided on this trip; what’s the food like? Do you cater for vegetarians?
Breakfasts consist of bread, cereals, yoghurt and plenty of tea and coffee. Each morning, fresh ingredients are laid out for you to make your own choice of sandwiches. A range of fillings are available, including some suitable for vegetarians. Fruit is also provided. On many of the walking days it is possible to stop at one or more mountain refuges which serve a range of refreshments including some delicious cakes and tarts. In the evening a hot meal will either be cooked for you in camp or we will eat out at a local restaurant. A vegetarian option will be made available but there may not be the choice of dishes that you would get in the UK.
What if I decide that I don’t want to go walking on one of the days?
The leader will be able to advise on how you can reach the next night’s campsite using public transport. There is a reasonable bus service in many of the areas visited.
Do I have to put my own tent up and help with chores?
You do have to put your own tent up each evening and take it down each morning but this doesn’t take very long. It would be appreciated if you helped out with a few camp chores such as washing up and clearing the table and you will have to make your own sandwiches before each walking day.
Has anyone writtten about this holiday in your Episodes eNewsletter articles?
Yes, Louisa Richardson, one of our staff members, travelled on this trip in 2008. Please read her article to get a personal viewpoint of the holiday.
France Specific Questions
Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to France.
Our country guide to France will provide you with all the travel information you need to prepare for your holiday.
Italy Specific Questions
Where can I find some useful information about Italy?...and what type of plug sockets do they have?
Please visit the Exodus Travel Guide to Italy.
Our country guide to Italy will provide you with all the travel information you need to prepare for your holiday.
Walking & Trekking Specific Questions
Can I find out about Walking and Trekking Grades on your website?
Yes, you can view the our Grading System for our Walking & Trekking programme online.
General FAQs
When will we know if a trip is going ahead or not?
As soon as we have reached the minimum numbers to guarantee the departure we will let our clients know or if we intend to cancel the departure we will endeavour to advise with appropriate notice.
If you are on the group flights or have pre-arranged this, an Exodus representative will meet you on arrival and transfer you to your Start Point/Hotel.
Where can I read about the cost and different types of insurance available through Exodus?
It is a condition of joining any of our holidays that you must be insured against medical and personal accident risks (to include repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). We also strongly recommend that you take out cancellation insurance.
Our insurance policy is designed specifically to cover the potential risks on our holidays, and you should be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, cover for this type of travel. If you do not take our policy, you must ensure that the policy you do take provides an equivalent level of protection and covers you for the activities involved.
Am I entitled to a loyalty reward?
If you've booked on two or more trips with Exodus, you will receive a 5% discount on your next Exodus booking. Dedicated travellers who've been on nine or more trips with Exodus will receive a 10% discount on all subsequent bookings.
Please note: Currently loyalty rewards cannot be applied through web bookings but you can advise us that you are eligible on the online booking form and we will check our records and your final balance will reflect your entitlement. Alternatively, please call 0845 330 6008 and speak to one of our travel experts.
Where can I get health and vaccination advice for my holiday?
We recommend Nomad Travel Stores & Clinics - Nomad provide expert advice on vaccinations, anti-malarials and staying healthy whilst overseas and we're delighted Nomad are also offering all Exodus customers 15% off any kit and 10% off vaccinations online or in any of their stores.
Where can I find all the practical information about this holiday?
If you download the trip notes from each trip screen, you'll find all (or nearly all!) of the information that you require about each holiday. Amongst other things, the trip notes contain useful information about: group flights; airport transfers; day-to-day activities; climate; accommodation; food; transport; insurance; visas; vaccinations; money issues; what to take; and reading lists.
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