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Haut-Lac International Centre is located in a practical and welcoming
building set in its own grounds (25,000 sq metres) overlooking the
picturesque Swiss village of Les Sciernes in the heart of the Swiss
PreAlpes. The Centre rises above the village facing south to capture
incredible views of the surrounding mountains and benefiting from
maximum sunlight all year round but especially during the summer
season. Les Sciernes is 10 minutes from Gruyere, 30 minutes from Gstaad
and 40 minutes from Montreux. |
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Centre offers mainly twin-bedded rooms with a few larger rooms for
three or four. Most of the rooms have access to large balconies
overlooking the surrounding countryside. All rooms are nicely decorated
and have hot and cold running water. Boys and girls stay on separate
floors and each floor has 3 shower rooms and 1 bath. Staff are housed
on the third and fourth floors and there is a night monitor on duty on
each floor in case of emergency. On the second floor is a large multi
purpose hall used for presentations, games and of course the weekly
disco. |
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ground floor provides a communal area of large and spacious rooms with
high ceilings. Comfortable furniture and décor add to the warm friendly
atmosphere. On this floor are 2 large dining rooms seating up to 150
people .There is also a large salon/reception area for the students and
staff to use as a meeting point or just to relax. |
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games rooms are equipped with American competition pool tables, indoor
table tennis tables, table football tables and play station two
consoles as well as a multitude of board games. A vending machine where
students can purchase snacks and drinks is also available in this area.
Next to the games rooms is the television room which is equipped with
all the latest technology – large screen plasma TV, DVD Home Cinema and
satellite television – so students can relax in the comfortable sofas
and enjoy their favourite movies. |
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on the ground floor is a first aid room - in case of accidents or
illness and an internet café - so students can keep in touch with
friends and family. Students also have access to a payphone and card
phone and can contact the office if they need to send or receive faxes.
In the basement are the sports equipment rooms and a fitness area. |
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Centre has a large garden overlooking the mountains and village. A
large barbecue area and wooden benches and tables for outside dining
allows students to have the pleasure of eating outside and taking
advantage of the warmer weather. A beach volleyball court is a popular
item during the spring and summer programme.
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