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http://www.pbase.com/ssnclv/europe_grand_tour_2010

阿尔卑斯摄影workshop常走的线路，参考此团详细行程。加了从Zermatt到法国
Chamonix勃朗峰。另外因为天气预报阿尔卑斯一周下雨气温8度。临时调整了行程，减
去了3天直接到南法了。

DAYS 1 and 2 | To BERCHTESGADEN, GERMANY
I’ll meet your midday arrival into Munich, and once we have taken lunch
together we will move toward Germany’s southeast corner. Via Inzell,
Weissbach and the Alpenstrasse we’ll go to pause for several very European
scenes as Church spires dominate rooftops on the steep landscape. On into
the far reaches of Germany for our two-night stay on the doorstep of
Berchtesgaden National Park.
On Day 2 we’ll be on the spot at dawn for the first light on the Watzmann
massif and surrounding peaks. Breakfast back at our ‘Gasthof’, followed by
a boat ride down Königssee [lake] for classic compositions of St.
Bartholoma Church complete with it’s spectacular alpine backdrop. Later in
the day we'll take a trip over the Rossfeldstrasse mountain loop into
Austria and back again . . . just a taster of the many spectacular passes we
'll be on during the trip. Ramsau, Berchtesgaden old village and Maria Gern
are also scheduled during our stay.
Near BERCHTESGADEN, Germany, 2 nights

DAY 3 | To GROSSGLOCKNER PASS, HEILIGENBLUT, Austria
On Day 3 we'll head west then south via Ramsau, the Salzburger Kalkalpen and
Dientener Berge mountain ranges, and on to the spectacular Grossglockner
alpine pass. We'll reach Grossglockner pass just as the light is improving,
and you'll revel in the light and shade cast upon the many peaks still laden
with snow. Wild flowers, sheep, waterfalls, curved road abstracts, and
motion blur shots of motor cyclists are all part of the Grossglockner
experience.
Near HEILIGENBLUT, Austria, 1 night
DAY 4 | To the ITALIAN DOLOMITES
Day 4 will commence at dawn with first light on the peaks that surround
Grossglockner pass, and we'll explore the pass the other side of breakfast
too. We'll then descend from the mountain to the classic Heiligenblut scene
of church steeple and a towering mountain backdrop. Get used to it, as there
will be more of these! Nearby Winkl and the Grossnitz waterfall will get
our attention before heading on southwest into northern Italy. Among the
stops that afternoon will be Heintells and it's covered bridge, plus views
to the northern ridge of the Dolomite mountain range. Our evening light shot
will be the classic St. Magdalena church set against the backdrop of the
Dolomites.
ST. MAGDALENA, Italy, 1 night
DAYS 5 and 6 | To the INNSBRUCK region, Austria
First light photography of the St. Magdalena church and Dolomite peaks, then
following breakfast back at our scenically situated inn we’ll head for
Innsbruck via a few more scenics in the Villnoss valley. We'll then turn
north and take the fast track to the ancient city of Hall, ye olde word for
salt. It is a cobblestone city with a myriad of photo ops, and was once a
major player in the salt-mining industry. We’ll then go beyond Innsbruck
for our two night stay near Barwies.
We'll start Day 6 in an open expanse near our accommodations, with light
falling on peaks and church spires. We’ll then explore the local mountain
communities via a loop trip, and spend time in Innsbruck where the ‘Golden
Roof’ dominates. The city is nestled in the Tirol mountain range, and was
the site for the 1964 and 1976 Olympic Winter Games. The city name derives
from the Inn River on which it sits, and the German word for bridge, i.e. '
brücke'.
Nr BARWIES, Austria, 2 nights

DAY 7 | To ST. MORITZ, Switzerland
Dawn photography amid a 'cathedral' of mountain peaks, breakfast, and then a
travel day of images as we take our time over the southwestwards trip
toward St. Moritz. Through lush valleys we shall go with the occasional
pause for church steeples reaching for the heavens from clusters of alpine
cabins perched on ledges of green grass and wildflowers. On via the 'ski
communities' of Serfaus, Samnaun and others. Into the Albula Alp region we'
ll go and shoot San Gian church before settling into our one night home in
St. Moritz.
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland, 1 night

DAYS 8 and 9 | To ZERMATT
Early light at the waters edge of St. Moritz Lake, and photography around
the Ober Engadin foothills prior to moving on to Zermatt. Our route will
take us over Julier, Oberalp and Furke Passes, along the Rhone River, and on
the last leg of the days' journey we'll follow the Matter Vispa River, jump
aboard a train and make our way home to Zermatt for two nights.
At first light on Day 9 you'll be stunned by the magnificence of the
Matterhorn which rises to 4,478 meters [14,693 feet] to the southwest. The
mountain will, weather permitting, pretty much dominate your images and day!
You'll have ample time explore the contrasts of old and new in the village,
plus take a gondola ride and short hike for superb shots of wild flowers
and the Matterhorn etcetera.
ZERMATT, Switzerland, 2 nights

DAYS 10, 11 and 12 | To LAUTERBRUNNEN
Early light photography with the Matterhorn dominant once more, then
following breakfast we’ll board the train back to Tasch, and start another
slow photo-exploration amid the alpine community of Grachen in our
comfortable van. Then we'll take a ‘short-cut’ via train, van and all, to
the north side of Berner Alps range. We’ll emerge at Kanderstag, and
continue our photography among more superb Swiss scenery as we continue on
to our three night home. During the day we’ll head to the highest village
elevations, and amble about shooting village scenes, wild flowers, and
spectacular peaks orchestrated by the sound of cowbells. It really is
photographic heaven and music for the soul and mind.
Days 11 and 12 will see us exploring the Grindewald and Lauterbrunnen
valleys with adjustments for weather conditions. A major highlight will be
the gondola ride up to Gimmewald and Murren from where we’ll amble about
shooting wildflowers, rustic cabins, the peaks of Eiger and Jungfrau [both
around 4,000 meters high], and shoot the ‘jangling cows’ while talking to
them! A train ride to Kleine Sheidegg will place you below the face of the
Eiger, and while walking part of the way back to Wengen you'll shoot the
mountain's many moods. This is some of Europe’s best by far, and you’ll
burn up memory cards or film at a rate you didn’t expect.
Near LAUTERBRUNNEN, Switzerland, 3 nights

DAY 13 | To SARGANS [LIECHTENSTEIN]
We’ll have cameras pointing at more magnificent walls of granite when the
first rays of light hit on this morning, then it will be time to bid
farewell to the heart of Switzerland. Going west there will be the church at
Meiringen, plus the passes of Susten and Klausen . . . both are laden with
the spectacular flavor of quaint Swiss communities, and mountain ranges that
touch the sky. Sargans, our next overnight home, sits on the eastern edge
of Switzerland, and on the doorstep of the tiny nation of Liechtenstein.
SARGANS, Switzerland, 1 night

DAY 14 | To FUSSEN, Germany
We’ll start Day 14 at Sargans’ picturesque church and fort near our hotel.
Set against Gonzen peak with side lighting they just ‘pop’! Liechtenstein
is just 62 square miles in size, has a population of under 34,000, and our
after-breakfast stop will be for Gutenberg House which sits on it’s own
crag above the village of Balzar, and is another classic. On eastwards via
Flexen Pass for stops to shoot Holzgau and Elmen and more. Fussen in Germany
to the north has it’s timeless Hauptstrasse [Main Street], then it’ll be
time to point our cameras at King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle in the
late light which no doubt inspired Disney!
FUSSEN, 1 night

DAY 15 | To MUNICH
Our photography will not be done just yet as we’ll be out early to
photograph Neuschwanstein Castle once more. We’ll spend as much as half a
day in the area where Hohenschwangau castle is also worthy of a few frames.
Then our European Alps photographic odyssey will be just about over as we
head off in the direction of Munich for our last night east of the city.
Near MUNICH airport, Germany, 1 night
DAY 16 | Flights home
Departing flights can be arranged for any time this morning. USA residents
will arrive home on the same calendar day. There is free transport to
Marseille available for those taking my Provence photo workshop.


南法Avignon-〉sault-〉valensole-〉rousillon-〉gordes-〉avignon
Avignon-〉pont du gare -〉arles-〉nimes-〉avignon
Valensole和arles是看向日葵薰衣草地方.去得有点早，向日葵只有半人高，熏衣草只
有花蕾,碾开才有香气.Sault-rousillon-gordes是南法特色山城.顺便抱怨一下法国的
路.转盘rotary很让人头疼.旅馆地址打入GPS找不到,在高速上看到在边上一条辅路上.
下了高速要转一个rotary,转到4/5出口出来过高速公路桥,一过桥又是两个大转盘,一个
要在第2个出口出去上第三个转盘,第三转盘要在第1个出口出去,其实是第2个,因为有个
是死路.只要一算错就又回到高速上,晚上光线又不好,3次算错开回高速公路，第4次才
走对.

呵呵，没有16天，很多行程可以压缩的。
我主要拍照，没有写游记，不过前面提到南法，我就补充点实用信息吧。这次南法是临
时决定，没有在venere订旅馆，自己上网顶了当天formula1。F1是法国最便宜连锁旅馆
，26欧元左右。洗澡和厕所都是公用的。给我印象是很象监狱，给一个8位数号码，可
以打开房间和停车场大铁门，房间里面家具简洁，鲜艳。床洗脸池和一个桌子。住的以
redneck居多。他们的地址非常奇怪，GPS不认识，所以每天找旅馆是头疼事。还有一个
抱怨是住了三家，房间都有味道，主要是烟味。

说起行，南法高速公路边有很大休息处，可以洗澡还有饭馆，一顿饭要10几个欧圆。法
国人很爱吃，开4小时要吃2小时，最奇怪是居然卖当地红酒，3欧员一小瓶，法国老头
老太tray里都放了一瓶，难道醉醺醺开高速，还是法国人酒量大根本没事。我每次都要
海鲜饭，比法国菜好吃。