 | The 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. |  | The Centre offers twin-bedded rooms but single rooms can be booked for a supplement. The rooms have access to large balconies overlooking the surrounding countryside. All rooms are nicely decorated and have hot and cold running water. Males and Females stay on separate floors and each floor has toilets shower rooms and baths. Staff are housed on the third and fourth floors and there is a night monitor on duty on each floor in case of emergency. |  | The 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 and watch television on the large plasma TV which is equipped with DVD Home Cinema and satellite channels. |  | Four games rooms are equipped with a multitude of pool tables, table tennis tables, table football tables, air hockey tables and play station two consoles. A vending machine where students can purchase snacks and drinks is also available in this area. |  | Elsewhere 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. In the basement are the sports equipment rooms and a fitness area. |  | The 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 warmer months. |
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