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Martigny Région VALAIS - SWITZERLAND
Arriving in the Martigny region BY PLANE Geneva-Cointrin, Bern-Belp, Bâle-Mulhouse and Zurich-Kloten airports. Charter and private flights to the Sion airport. BY CAR Through the motorway A9 from Lausanne or Sierre, take the Martigny-Fully exit (number 21), or the cantonal road. Through the routes open all year round: the Forclaz pass, the Gd. St. Bernard tunnel, the Simplon pass. Through the routes open only during summer: Gd. St. Bernard, Nunefen, Grimsel, Furka. Through the railway tunnels which allow the passage of vehicles: LÜtschberg (Kandersteg-Goppenstein), Furka (Realp-Oberwald), Simplon (Iselle-Italy). BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT On the CFFs (trains), to and from all Swiss towns and cities.
Airports Berne Geneva Zurich Basel Lugano
www.flughafenbern.ch www.gva.ch www.zurich-airport.com www.euroairport.com www.lugano-airport.ch
If you go by car Martigny - Chamonix Martigny - Aoste Martigny - Geneva Martigny - Basel Martigny - Zurich Martigny - Lugano
28 miles - 45min 50 miles - 1h15 84 miles - 1h20 155 miles - 2h30 139 miles - 2h10 192 miles - 3h30
If you take the trains
www.cff.ch
Martigny - Geneva Martigny - Chamonix Martigny - Zurich Martigny - Basel Martigny - Lugano
journey lasts aprox.: 1h40 journey lasts aprox.: 1h48 journey lasts aprox.: 3h journey lasts aprox.: 3h journey lasts aprox.: 5h
Welcome! Nested in the Rhone river elbow, among vineyards and orchards, Martigny is the most dynamic town in the Valais – there you can visit the Pierre Gianadda Foundation and its prestigious exhibitions, the Morand Distillery and its renowned Williamine ©, as well as the museum dedicated to the legendary St. Bernard Dogs, and the large Valais Fair, with its 200,000 annual visitors. At the crossroads between France and Italy, and at the heart of the French Valaisian Alps, the Martigny region will welcome and surprise you with its cultural wealth, mild climate and a wide variety of activities along the entire year: the St. Maurice Abbey treasure, the thermal baths of Saillon, Ovronnaz or Lavey, the ski tracks of the Marécottes and Ovronnaz, the Châtelard amusement park, and the Marécottes zoo – all of which are essential attractions. An unforgettable stay awaits you in Martigny
Information Martigny Région
+41 (0)27 720 49 49 www.martigny-region.ch
HISTORY
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ART AND TRADITIONS
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WINE, TERROIRS AND GASTRONOMY
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HIKING IN NATURE
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES
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HOTELS AND ACCOMODATION
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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REGIONAL MAP
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SUMMER SPORTS
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THERMAL BATHS
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WINTER SPORTS AND SKI RESORTS
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MEETINGS
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COMMUNITIES AND INFORMATION
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USEFUL ADDRESSES
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ANNUAL EVENTS CALENDAR
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Semblanet Mill - Martigny
Roman amphitheater - Martigny
Counterfeit money Museum - Saillon
Marconi’s museum - Salvan
Abbey - Saint Maurice
Points of interest Here is a selection of curiosities you cannot miss. The museums have distinct opening hours and dates. We advise you to check the schedules with service providers or at the nearest Tourist Office.
Finhaut Swiss railroads museum, Châtelard-Barberine 1925 Le Châtelard-village +41 (0)51 225 56 56 www.finhaut.ch
Fully Theater “Belle Usine” case postale 222 +41 (0)79 411 81 61 info@belleusine.ch - www.belleusine.ch
St. Symphorien’s Church Edmond Bille’s stained glass windows +41 (0)27 723 12 12 info@portail-patrimoine.ch www.portail-patrimoine.ch
Martigny Pierre Gianadda Foundation Rue du Forum 59 +41 (0)27 722 39 78 info@gianadda.ch - www.gianadda.ch
St. Bernard Dogs Museum Rue du Levant 34 +41 (0)27 720 49 20 info@museesaintbernard.ch www.museesaintbernard.ch
La Bâtiaz Castle +41 (0)27 721 22 70 www.batiaz.ch
Semblanet Mill Rue des Moulins 11 +41 (0)27 722 51 98 www.moulinsemblanet.ch
Edmond Bille’s monumental stained glass windows City hall www.martigny.ch
The Alambic theater Rue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville 4 +41 (0)27 722 94 22 theatrealambic@mycable.ch www.theatre-alambic.ch
Martigny-Combe Mazot-Museum of Plan-Cerisier At the hearth of vineyards +41 (0)78 893 53 13 www.plancerisier.ch
Saillon Counterfeit money Museum Rue du Bourg 13 +41 (0)27 744 40 03 musee@saillon.ch - www.saillon.ch
St-Maurice St. Maurice’s Abbey Av. d’Agaune 15 +41 (0)24 486 04 04 tresor@saint-maurice.ch www.abbaye-stmaurice.ch
St. Maurice’s Castle
Rte du Chablais, CP 16 +41 (0)24 485 41 60 jp.coutaz@netplus.ch www.expochateau.ch
Martolet’s theater Rue C-F De Rivaz +41 (0)24 485 40 40 info@saint-maurice.ch www.martolet.ch
Salvan Marconi’s Museum Rue Marconi 1 +41 (0)79 347 12 50 info@fondation-marconi.ch www.fondation-marconi.ch
François Fine Mill +41 (0)79 706 62 59 info@moulinfine.ch www.moulinfine.ch
Saxon Saxon’s Museum Route du Village 42 +41 (0)27 744 33 41 www.saxontourisme.ch
Castle - Saint-Maurice
City hall - Martigny
Abbey - Saint Maurice
Pierre Gianadda Foundation - Martigny
Back to the origins Martigny-la-romaine (Roman Martigny) has preserved its archaeological remains, while the town of St. Maurice exhibits the Abbey’s Treasure. There is art everywhere, at the turn of a corner, in the woodcut engravings on a cabin, in city roundabouts, at the Pierre Gianadda Foundation and its park of sculptures, at the Musée Marconi, along the ancient Roman road Via Francigena, in the stained glass windows of St. Maurice’s Abbey, as well as those created by Hans Erni. Bâtiaz tower - Martigny
The “queen fight” (cow fight), the St. Bernard dogs, the Farinet vineyard and the cheese produced in high mountain pastures are some of our strongest traditions. Come enjoy them with us!
St-Bernard dogs
Mazot-Museum - Martigny-Combe
Pierre Gianadda Foundation - Martigny
Museum - Saxon
Trail to Farinet- Saillon
art and traditions
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Plan-Cerisier vineyard - Martigny-Combe
Vendange Goron - Bovernier
Chestnuts - Fully
Cheese - Alpin pasture of Lein
Asparagus - Saillon
Bacon
Regional gastronomy
Brisolée
Some addresses The asparagus, a Valais specialty, is cultivated between April and May, particularly in Saillon, but also in Charrat. The most famous variety of apricot is the Luizet, grown in Saxon, although it can also be found in Bovernier. The orchard fruits are grown between Charrat and Martigny and can be directly purchased from their growers. Chestnuts are grown in Fully and celebrated in October with a large popular festival. There are over 70 winemakers/ wine merchants in the region – they won’t let you leave without having tasted some specialities such as the Petite Arvine, the Syrah or the Gamay de Bovernier.
Fully Agrotourism pavilion Fol’terres 7 days / 7 Ch. du Rhône 135 +41 (0)27 746 13 13 info@folterres.ch - www.folterres.ch
Fully’s enoteca (local wine shop with possibility of wine tasting) thursday to sunday Rte de Saillon 128a +41 027 746 41 50 roland.genoud@bluewin.ch
Leytron
Martigny Morand Distillery monday to saturday Place de Plaisance +41 (0)27 722 20 36 www.morand.ch
Saillon Cellar of Saillon thursday to sunday Place du Bourg 2 +41 (0)27 744 28 50 info@saillon-vins.ch www.saillon-vins.ch
Leytron’s enoteca 7 days / 7 Rte de Riddes 40 +41 (0)27 307 13 30 contact@oenotheque-suisse.com www.oeno.ch
Salvan des Granges cheese dairy reception on call +41 (0)79 325 66 34
Marcottin jam producer 7 days / 7 +41 (0)27 761 14 61 commandeleconfiturier@bluewin.ch www.leconfituriermarcottin.ch
Alpine pasture of Emaney june - september 7 days / 7 +41 (0)27 761 13 59 info@alpage-emaney.ch www.alpage-emaney.ch
Trient Alpine pasture of Giétaz Col de la Forclaz +41 (0)79 894 31 21
Raclette
Apples - Saillon
Plan-Cerisier - Martigny-Combe
The terroir flavours Morand distillery - Martigny
Apricots, chestnuts, asparaguses and William pears are real treasures from nature! Add to these some slices of alpine cheese, or the specialties of the Morand distillery – such as the WilliamineŠ or the Abricotine –, plus a visit to a cellar to taste the varieties of Valaisian vineyards and you will be transported to a land of plenty, where the nice weather will invite you to have a snack just around the corner, or a meal at the table of the best restaurants.
Apricots - Saxon
Pears - Charrat Air dried beef
Market - Martigny
wine, terroirs and gastronomy
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Trient Farinet footbridge - Saillon
Dorénaz
La But - Saxon
Adonis – Charrat
Activities
*entrance fee
The Via Francigena connects Canterbury to Rome. It crosses the region of St. Maurice through the Grand St. Bernard pass, Vernayaz, Martigny and Bovernier. For more info, go to www.gsb360.com. Detailed hiking maps (1 :25’000) can be obtained at our tourist offices.
Bovernier Durnand gorges* - from May to October Tour of the Fountains - departure: Bovernier 1h30 to 2h - all year round
Visit to the Planches pass - departure: la Dranse bridge - 1,8 miles - 2h30 - all year round except during winter
Plan de l’Au departure: Bovernier - 2h - refreshment bar in the mountains - +41 (0)79 475 17 78 from mid-June to mid-September
Charrat Adonis path - 1,8 miles - 1h30 - from the end of March till the beginning of May
Dorénaz
Fully Path of the vineyards and guérites [winemaker huts] - departure: Branson 1.2 miles - 1h - all year round
Les Follatères nature reserve - departure: Branson bridge - 1 to 3 hours - all year round
Tour du Portail - departure: Erié car park 5 miles - 4h30 - from June to the end of October
Leytron Muverans hiking tour - departure: Jorasse, peak of the chair lift - 31 miles - 4 days from June to the end of October
Lucky Luke route* - departure: Ovronnaz’s tourist office - 6.2 miles - 4h - all year round
Martigny
(departure: the cable car square)
Route of the terraced vineyards
Les Follatères nature reserve - Branson bridge - 3,7 miles - 2h - all year round
departure: Martigny’s central square 1.8 miles - 2h - all year round
Morcles - Lavey-Les-Bains - 5 miles - 2h30
Path of the Mines - departure: Planches pass - 2h - www.sentier-des-mines.ch
from March to November
Ovronnaz - 11,8 miles - 6h - from March to November
Sorgno - Fully lake - 3,7 miles - 3h50 - from April to the end of October
The Grand Chavalard Tour - 11,8 miles 2 days - from April to October
Finhaut Dinosaur footpath (dinosaur tracks) Departure: the Emosson Reservoir Lake 8.7 miles return - 6h - from mid-June to mid-October
Misterious Gorges - departure: Le Châtelard 1.8 miles - 1h30 - from May to November
Mont-Blanc balcony - departure: Six Jeur (possibility of returning by car) - 5 miles one way - 3h - from June to October
St-Maurice Route of the chapels - departure: the Abbey of Saint Maurice - 3.7 miles - 3h - all year round Vérossaz plateau route - departure: CFF [train] station of Saint Maurice - 3.7 miles 3h - all year round Dents-du-Midi Tour - departure: several points - 26 miles - 18h - from June to the beginning of October
Via Francigena - aprox. 1,700 km/1,050 miles - 79 stops - all year round - from the Canterbury Pilgrim’s Road (GB) to Rome (Italy)
Salvan Dailley Gorges - 1h30 - from May to November - sometimes dizzy
Van Valley – Salanfe Lake - departure: Van d’en Bas - 3.1 miles - 3h - from May to November - easy access
Saxon Footpath of the apricots - departure: CFF
Martigny-Combe Arpille - departure: Forclaz pass - 2h10 from May to October
Bovine - departure: Forclaz pass - 1h40 from May to October
Saillon Gorge of la Salentse - departure: Place Farinet - 50min - all year round
Path of the Marble - departure: Cleusettaz bridge - 3h - all year round
Via Farinetta - departure: Place Farinet, Saillon Thermal Baths, or from the Place des Remparts - 2h15 - all year round
Farinet footbridge - departure: Place Farinet 3h
[train] station - 2h to 3h - from May to October
The Bisse of Saxon - departure: La Boveresse 20 miles - 16h30 - from May to October
Trient Mont-Blanc Tour - from June to September Trient Valley Tour - 5 days - from May to October
Bisse Path and Glacier - departure: the Forclaz Pass - 2.5 miles - 1h - from June to September
Vernayaz Trient Gorges* - 30min - from May to October Stagecoah road - departure: Vernayaz 4h30 - from May to October
Salentze Gorges - Saillon
Marble quarry - Saillon
Cactus - Branson, les Follaterres
Trient Glacier - Trient
Bovine - Martigny-Combe
Arpille - Martigny-Combe
A unique landscape Martigny’s surroundings present a range of beautiful hiking trails and curious sights such as the Trient or the Durnand Gorges, the adonis (small yellow flower) footpath, the Follatères nature reserve and its chestnut groves, the mine route or the path of vineyards – all while you explore the Rhone valley. Along the way, you will undoubtedly meet pilgrims walking the Via Francigena between Canterbury and Rome. And for those who love the high mountains, the Muverans Tour, the Dents du Midi Tour and the Mont-Blanc Tour are some of the most celebrated in the world. Via Farinetta - Saillon
Durnand gorges - Bovernier Salanfe lake
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Amusement park - Châtelard
Adventure labyrinth - Evionnaz
Trient gorges - Vernayaz
Automobile museum - Martigny
François Fine mill - Salvan
Activities Bovernier Durnand Gorges* from May to October - Route de Champex +41 (0)27 722 20 77 info@gorgesdudurnand.ch www.gorgesdudurnand.ch
Dorénaz The house of tales and legends* open all year - Rue des Légendes 2 +41 (0)79 431 60 80 info@conteslegendes.ch www.conteslegendes.ch
Evionnaz Adventure Labyrinth* from April to October - Rte des Iles vieilles 2 +41 (0)27 767 30 90 www.labyrinthe.ch
Finhaut Châtelard amusement park* from May to October - Le Châtelard-village +41 (0)27 769 11 15 info@chatelard.net - www.chatelard.net
Fully La Châtaigneraie (chestnut grove track, a didactic walk) all year round +41 (0)27 746 20 80 ot@fully.ch - www.fully.ch
Martigny Le Baladeur (touristic train)* from May to October +41 (0)27 720 49 49 info@lebaladeur.ch - www.martigny.com
The Automobile Museum* all year round - Rue du Forum Pierre Gianadda Foundation +41 (0)27 722 39 78 info@gianadda.ch - www.gianadda.ch
Museum of St. Bernard Dogs* all year round - Route du Levant 34 +41 (0)27 720 49 20 info@museesaintbernard.ch www.museesaintbernard.ch
Western City* from March to October - open every day +41 (0)27 764 16 52 info@western-city.ch - www.western-city.ch
Saillon Farinet path all year round +41 (0)27 743 11 88 tourisme@saillon.ch - www.saillon.ch
Saillon thermal baths* all year round +41 (0)27 743 11 11 info@bainsdesaillon.ch - www.bainsdesaillon.ch
St-Maurice
The Follatères nature reserve
The Fairy Grotto*
all year round +41 (0)27 746 20 80 ot@fully.ch - www.fully.ch
from mid-March to mid-October +41 (0)24 485 10 45 grotteauxfees@bluemail.ch www.grotteauxfees.ch
Leytron Thermalp (thermal bath centre) Ovronnaz* all year round - Rte du centre thermal + 41 (0)27 305 11 00 info@thermalp.ch - www.thermalp.ch
Castle* from May to November - Rte du Chablais, CP 16 +41 (0)24 485 41 60 jp.coutaz@netplus.ch - www.expochateau.ch
Cindey Fort* from mid-March to mid-November +41 (0)24 485 40 40 info@forteresse-st-maurice.ch www.forteresse-st-maurice.ch
*entrance fee The thermal baths of Lavey* open all year (but stays closed during the second half of June) +41 (0)24 486 15 55 les.bains@lavey-les-bains.ch www.lavey-les-bains.ch
Salvan Zoo and natural swimming pool* Les Marécottes zoo: open all year pool: from June to September +41 (0)27 761 15 62 info@zoo-alpin.ch - www.zoo-alpin.ch
The fun footpath of la Creusaz Les Marécottes, La Creusaz +41 (0)27 761 31 01 info@marecottes.ch - www.salvan-rando.ch
Saxon The path of game all year long - departure: railway station 1h30 to 3h00 www.sdjsaxon.ch
Trient Bisse and Glacier of Trient from June to September +41 (0)79 273 15 11 info@trient.ch - www.trient.ch
Litroz Fort* all year round +41 (0)78 606 36 12 info@fortlitroz.ch - www.fortlitroz.ch
Vernayaz The Pissevache Waterfall all year long
Trient Gorges* from May to October +41 (0)27 764 16 13 tourisme@vernayaz.ch - www.vernayaz.ch
Amusement park - Châtelard
Fairy grotto - Saint-Maurice
House of tales and legends - Dorénaz
A paradise for the family
Zoo - Les Marécottes
You and your family will be spoilt for choice! Among the St. Bernard dogs, the Marécottes zoo and its natural pool in the rocks, the small Le Baladeur train, the Ovronnaz and Saillon pools, the Gorges – not to mention the adventure labyrinth, the Châtelard amusement park and the world’s steepest cable car, or a simple train tour through the Trient Valley – it will be easy to forget about the time!
Natural swimming pool - Les Marécottes
Baladeur - Martigny
Museum of St-Bernard dogs - Martigny
Mont-Blanc Express - Martigny
family activities
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hotels and accomodation
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The most charming places to stay Log cabins in the mountains, camping areas surrounded by greenery, hotel rooms with plenty of charm – a tradition of hospitality for every budget: here you will find many alternatives for taking a break and relaxing!
See hotels and accomodation guide on page 24
Valais Rally
Pierre Gianadda Foundation - Martigny Valais Fair - Martigny
Ask for the events calendar! Great moments highlight the entire year, among which are the hiking trips during the full moon, a musical season and important exhibitions at the Pierre Gianadda Foundation, the 5 continents festival, the apricot market, the Fromage et cimes («cheeses and mountaintops»), the Valais Fair, the «queen fights» (cow fights), the chestnut festival, the Valais Rally and the Lard fair. For more info, check the website www.martigny-region.ch
Bosse à Norbert - Les Marécottes
1st of August - Martigny
Les Brandons - Bovernier
Cow fight contest - Martigny
FIFO - Martigny
Medieval festival - Saillon
Christmas market - Martigny
See list of special events by month on page 31 Chestnut festival - Fully
Prim’vert - Martigny
special events
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summer sports
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Paintball - Martigny
Windsurf - Martigny
Bike - Saillon
Move yourself it’s good for you! This is a beautiful region for bicycle touring, along the Rhone route, or for mountain biking (VTT) in mountain routes, climbing paths in the Via Farinetta or in the Trient valley, and also for windsurfing in the lake of Rosel. Canyoning - Les Marécottes
Activities Bovernier Tennis: 1
Dorénaz Bike: Rhone Route Mountain bike: descending track (ChampexDorénaz - possibility of a per day allowance to use the cable car upon returning upwards) Tennis: 2 Climbing: yes
Finhaut Mountain bike: stagecoach road (mountain bike rental at the Tourist Office during the summer, 15 CHF /day) Swimming pool: 1 indoor Climbing: yes
Fully Bike: Rhone Route Valais roule: Fullyroule (free bikes to lend in one of the 7 stations between Sierre and Port-Valais) Mountain bike: Fully hills Climbing: 3 (Randonnaz, Beudon and Saxé) Beach-volley: 1
Leytron Mountain bike: about 18 miles Tennis: 1 Climbing: 2 paths (Lui d’août) Beach-volley: 1
Martigny Bike: Rhone Route Valais roule: Martignyroule (free bikes to lend in one of the 7 stations between Sierre and Port-Valais) Swimming pools: 1 indoor / 1 outdoor Tennis: 1 Mini-golf: 1 Climbing: indoors (La Bâtiaz) Beach-volley: 4 Windsurf: 1
Saillon Bike: Rhone Route Swimming pools: 2 indoor / 2 outdoor Via ferrata: 1 (3 steps)
St-Maurice Bike: Rhone Route
Valais roule: St-Mauriceroule (free bikes to lend in one of the 7 stations between Sierre and Port-Valais) Swimming pools: 1 indoor Tennis: 1
Salvan Mountain bike: The Trient Valley ride Swimming pools: 1 indoor/ 1 outdoor Tennis: 1 Climbing: Indoors (Salvan) with a lot of ways outdoor Canyoning: yes
Saxon Climbing: Indoors (Vertic’Halle)
Trient Mountain bike: Trient Valley ride (TVT), 30 miles, from May to October, and on MontBlanc ride (TMB), 8.5 miles, from June to September Climbing: a lot of outdoor paths
Vernayaz Climbing: yes
thermal baths
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Thermalp - Ovronnaz
Thermalp - Ovronnaz
Bains de Saillon Mayens du bien-être - Bains de Saillon
Thermal river - Bains de Saillon
Take care of yourself all year round Thermal pool, sauna village, turkish bath, sports or hot stone massage, clay or chocolate body wraps : get benefits from relaxing moments in the pools at one of our 3 thermal centres, or spend a fitness stay in unforgettable Alpine surroundings. Bains de Lavey
Addresses Leytron
Saillon
St-Maurice
Thermalp - Ovronnaz
Les Bains de Saillon
Les Bains de Lavey
Rte des Bains 25 km away from Martigny +41 (0)27 305 11 00 info@thermalp.ch www.thermalp.ch
Route du Centre Thermal 16 15 km away from Martigny +41 (0)27 743 11 11 info@bainsdesaillon.ch www.bainsdesaillon.ch
Rte des Bains 48, 1892 Lavey-les-Bains 15 km away from Martigny +41 (0)24 486 15 55 les.bains@lavey-les-bains.ch www.lavey-les-bains.ch
Indoor thermal pool: 1 at 30°- 35° C Outdoor thermal pool: 2 at 30°- 35° C Sauna: 2 (1 naturist) Hammam (Turkish bath): 3 (1 naturist) Massage: on appointment Fitness
Indoor thermal pool: 1 at 34° C Outdoor thermal pool: 2 at 34° C 1 semi-olympic at 28° C Sauna: 4 (2 nudity recommended) Hammam: 4 (3 nudity recommended) Massage: on appointment Fitness
Indoor thermal pool: 1 à 36° Outdoor thermal pool: 1 semi-olympic, winter: 34° C, summer: 32° C 1 large pool, winter: 35° C, summer: 34° C Sauna: 3 (1 naturist) Hammam: 4 Massage: on appointment
winter sports
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La Creusaz - Les Marécottes
Sledge, free riding, skiing, crosscountry skiing or snowshoweing - find here all the winter activities you love: Ovronnaz’s nature welcomes families and offers its relaxing baths, while the Trient Valley invites you to enjoy its untouched wildlife.
Xaveer Gheysens©
3, 2, 1, GO! Les Marécottes
Ovronnaz
Les Marécottes
Arpille - Martigny-Combe
Activities Finhaut Alpine ski*: Tour-Balme (Vallorcine-France) access: 15min., by train, departures: nearby the train station Snowshoweing: footpath for snowshoes access: by foot
Leytron (Ovronnaz) Alpine ski*: 18 miles - access: Téléovronnaz Cross-country ski: 15 miles - access: Place de Tourbillon Sledge track: 1.8 miles - access: Loutze Snowshoeing: 18 miles - access: Place de
Tourbillon Ski and thermal baths*
Martigny Ice-skating rink*: access: Rue du Forum
Salvan Alpine ski*: 15 miles - access : La Creusaz www.telemarecottes.ch Cross-country ski Sledge track: 4.3 miles www.telemarecottes.ch Snowshoeing: for free or pay for the guide
*entrance fee
Saxon Sledge track: 1.8 miles www.saxontourisme.ch Snowshoeing track: www.lapleyeux.ch
Trient Snowshoeing: 4 tracks with signposts. access: Trient / Les Jeurs / Trouléroz Sledge track: 0.6 miles - access: Froclaz old road Cross-crountry ski: 6 miles - access : 1.2 miles with light
TÉLÉOVRONNAZ
TÉLÉMARÉCOTTES
Téléovronnaz - Distance from Martigny: 15.7 miles
TéléMarécottes - Distance from Martigny: 6.37 miles
+41 (0) 27 306 35 53 info@teleovronnaz.ch - www.teleovronnaz.ch 1350 to 2500m above sea level - 18 miles descending 3 chair lifts, 5 ski lifts, 1 snowpark
+41 (0) 27 761 31 02 info@telemarecottes.ch - www.telemarecottes.ch 1100 to 2200m above sea level - 15 miles descending 1 gondola, 1 chair lift, 1 ski lift, 1 baby lift
Other ski resorts Téléchampex
TéléLaFouly
Téléverbier
Télé Bruson
Télé-Vichères-Liddes
12 miles from Martigny
12 miles from Martigny
16 miles from Martigny
17 miles from Martigny
20 miles from Martigny
+41 (0) 27 783 13 44 info.telechampex@netplus.ch www.telechampex.ch
+41 (0) 27 783 25 83 info.telechampex@telelafouly.ch www.telelafouly.ch
+41 (0) 27 775 25 11 info@televerbier.ch www.televerbier.ch
+41 (0) 27 775 25 11 info@televerbier.ch www.verbier.ch
+41 (0) 27 783 17 07 info@vicheres.com www.vicheres.com
1486 - 2194m altitude 9.5 miles descending 1 chair lift, 3 ski lifts
1600 - 2200m altitude 12.5 miles descending 1 chair lift, 2 ski lifts, 1 kindergarten
1500 - 3300m altitude 63 miles descending 4 cable cars, 5 gondolas, 12 chair lifts, 8 ski lifts, 1 snowpark, 4 kindergarten
1042 - 2220m altitude 33.5 miles descending 2 chair lifts, 2 ski lifts
1595 - 2267m altitude 9.5 miles descending 1 chair lift, 2 ski lifts, 1 baby lift
Season Ticket Subscriptions Season tickets for train+ski to Les Marécottes and Balme - valid all winter - Purchase on www.octodure-voyages.ch or +41(0)27 723 33 30
54 stations, 4 thermal baths = 1 ticket Tickets available near their respective ski lifts and thermal bath resorts, and also at the restoroute Relais St. Bernard, in Martigny. More info at www.valaisskicard.ch or call +41 (0) 27 775 25 82
21 installations - 75 miles of tracks - 5 sledge tracks - 2 slalom stadiums = 1 ticket Skiable terrain: Vichères-Liddes - La Fouly - Les Marécottes Bruson - Champex More info at www.ski-psb.ch or call +41 (0) 27 775 23 81
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Hôtel Beau-Site - Chemin
La Bâtiaz - Martigny
Meeting room - Hôtel du Parc, Martigny
Our addresses Meeting rooms are always available for booking at our hotels. Here is a selection which will fit your professional meeting requirements.
Finhaut Galerie Victoria
capacity
facilities
15 persons
1 room
commune@finhaut.ch www.finhaut.ch
from 5 to 65 persons
2 rooms
info@thermalp.ch www.thermalp.ch
from 10 to 4000 persons
9 rooms
info@fvsgroup.ch www.fvsgroup.ch
from 10 to 330 persons
6 rooms
info@hotelduparc.ch www.hotelduparc.ch
from 2 to 60 persons
1 room
info@chemin.ch www.chemin.ch
from 25 to 100 persons
2 rooms
info@hotelsaillon.ch www.hotelsaillon.ch
32 persons
3 rooms
foyer-franciscain@capucins.ch www.hotel-foyer-franciscain.ch
from 30 to 200 persons
2 rooms
lamaingourmande@netplus.ch www.lamaingourmande.ch
from 2 to 160 persons
8 rooms
grand.hotel@lavey-les-bains.ch www.lavey-les-bains.ch
from 5 to 55 persons
2 rooms
info@vegetarisches-hotel.ch www.vegetarisches-hotel.ch
from 2 to 60 persons
2 rooms
info@mille-etoiles.ch www.mille-etoiles.ch
from 15 to 150 persons
2 rooms
info@casinodesaxon.ch www.casinodesaxon.ch
Route du village +41 (0)27 768 12 10
contact
Leytron Thermalp - Ovronnaz Rte des Bains +41 (0)27 305 11 00
Martigny CERM Rue du Levant +41 (0)27 722 00 34
Hôtel du Parc**** Rue Marconi +41 (0)27 720 13 13
Hôtel Beau-Site Chemin - Dessus +41 (0)27 722 81 64
Saillon Hôtel des Bains de Saillon**** Route du Centre Thermal 14 +41 (0)27 743 11 11
St-Maurice Foyer Fransiscain +41 (0)24 486 11 11
Maison de Vérolliez +41 (0)24 485 16 49
Grand Hôtel des Bains*** Rte des Bains 48, 1892 Lavey-les-Bains +41 (0)24 486 15 15
Salvan Hôtel Balance Les Granges sur Salvan +41 (0)27 761 15 22
Hôtel Aux Mille Etoiles*** Place des Télécabines, 9 - Les Marécottes +41 (0)27 761 16 66
Saxon Casino de Saxon Rue du Casino 4 +41 (0)27 743 20 00
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Torchlight descent - Les Marécottes
La Bâtiaz - Martigny
Salle Malvoisie - Saillon
Work, relax and have fun
CERM - Martigny
Here you will find the best infrastructure and services, such as those from the Hôtel du Parc and from the CERM, and enjoy events, excursions, remarkable evenings at the medieval castle, ski tracks or even a stay in a mountain inn! Let yourself be enchanted by the region of Martigny, whether for informal gatherings or professional meetings.
Foyer Fransiscain - St-Maurice
Thermalp - Ovronnaz
CERM - Martigny
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BOVERNIER altitude: 613 m - population : 800 inhabitants Bovernier’s inhabitants have been nicknamed Vouipes, the same word used for wasps. The village, located at the base of the Catogne mountain, is the home of the Durnant Gorges and of the Fountain Walk; it is also known for the open-mindedness and welcoming hospitality of its people. If you stop by to try the world’s best gamay (grape variety), you won’t regret...
accomodation *
Dortoir des Gorges Du Durnand
Bovernier
www.gorgesdudurnand.ch
gorgesdudurnand@bluewin.ch
+41 (0) 27 722 20 77
CHARRAT altitude: 461 m - population: 1’350 inhabitants The village of Charrat was created after its separation from Martigny in 1836. It is known as one of the few lands in Western Europe where the adonis (small yellow flower) grows naturally and visibly during the spring, along the Sentier des Adonis (adonises footpath). Strollers can also visit an entirely restored common oven (four banal, in French) on top of the Vison hills.
DORÉNAZ altitude: 451 m - population: 700 inhabitants Located at the entrance of the Dorénaz village are the cliffs where countless climbing enthusiasts come to practice their sport. 305 million-years old, they are considered the second oldest rocks in Switzerland. A cable-car connects - many times a day - Dorénaz with the hamlets of Alesse and Champex, inhabited during the whole year and working as departure points to several hiking routes.
accomodation B&B Cabane
L’Aurore Le Scex-Carro
Rte de Champex 8 Sur l’alpage de Malève
www.allesse.ch www.laflechebleue.ch
aurore@allesse.ch info@laflechebleue.ch
+41 (0) 79 613 21 20 +41 (0) 79 241 35 28
FINHAUT altitude: 1’224 m - population: 450 inhabitants An important alpine resort in the beginning of the 20th century, the town is nowadays known for its untouched wildlife, and for the Emosson Reservoir Lake, the Châtelard Amusement Park and its two-cabin cable-car, the steepest in the world. In the Old-Emosson valley, over 800 dinosaur tracks dated back to 250 million years have been discovered, and constitute a unique excursion.
accomodation ** Hôtel B&B Dortoir Dortoir Cabane B&B ** Dortoir
Beau-Séjour Les Alpes Chalet Bekker Le Vaticamp Barrage d’Emosson Vieux-Emosson Gîte La Casita Hôtel Suisse Centre Sport & Loisirs
Rte du Village 31 Col de Gueulaz (Emosson) Vieux-Emosson (Emosson) Le Revené (Giétroz) L’Ille (Le Châtelard-Frontière) Vallorbé (Le Châtelard-Frontière)
www.beausejour-hotel.ch www.edwardbekker.com www.chaletpourgroupe.ch www.emossonresto.com www.cabaneduvieux.ch www.gite-casita.ch
beau-sejour@netplus.ch luisacoquoz@hotmail.com ilse@edwardbekker.com info@chaletpourgroupe.ch restemosson@urbanet.ch cabaneduvieux@netplus.ch jacqueline@volorio.ch
www.centre-sports-loisirs.ch
marc@volorio.ch
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info@hotel-de-fully.ch info@maisonalafontaine.ch justin.anne@netplus.ch mcarnal@bluewin.ch info@alpsholiday.ch famiemabillard@bluewin.ch marichante@hotmail.com erablerouge@mycable.ch danielle.taramarcaz@mycable.ch info@sorniot.ch fenestral@chavalard.com cabane@demecre.ch chiboz.fully@gmail.com chiboz@bluewin.ch
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FULLY altitude: 461 m - population: 8’200 inhabitants Fully is a town which extends itself 5 miles wide at the base of a majestic mountain: the Chavalard. Fully’s emblematic grape variety, the petite Arvine, grows interlaced in its sunny vineyards. The Follatères nature reserve houses unique mediterranean plant varieties from Switzerland. In October Fully warmly celebrates the Châtaigne (chestnut) festival, with the fruits of its famous 17-hectare chestnut grove.
accomodation *** App App App App B&B B&B B&B B&B B&B B&B Cabane Cabane Cabane B&B B&B
Hôtel de Fully À la Fontaine Le Camp de base Juillerat Carnal Villa Alps Auberge-Café des Amis Oh! Bons Moments La Maison des Pommiers L’Erable Rouge La Maison dans les Vignes Sorniot Fénestral Demècre Le Nid d’Aigle Relais des Chasseurs
Rue de l’Eglise 16 Rue du Tilleul 70 R. Marais-Champagne 40 Rue de la Colombière 55 Rte de Saillon 126a Ch. du Bray 17 Rte de Saillon 142 Rue des Follatères 24 Rte de Saillon 102 Rue St-Ours 49 Ch. du Longet 24 (Chiboz) (Chiboz)
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LEYTRON altitude: 485 m - population: 2’600 inhabitants The Leytron village, at the base of the Muveran, has in its vineyards the Humagne grape variety. In a South-facing plateau, the Ovronnaz resort benefits from a mild and invigorating climate and offers its guests many skiable acres amidst untouched nature settings, a Thermalp centre with thermal pools and a beautiful area, which stays open all year round, and a hiking circuit of over 93 miles.
accomodation ***
Le Grand Muveran
(Ovronnaz)
www.hotelmuveran.ch
info@hotelmuveran.ch
+41 (0) 27 305 16 16
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Les Bains d’Ovronnaz **** Les 4 saisons Les Oisillons La Pension d’Ovronnaz La Cordée Hostellerie de l’Ardève Le Temps de Vivre
Rte des Bains (Ovronnaz) (Ovronnaz) (Ovronnaz) (Ovronnaz) (Les Mayens-de-Chamoson) (Les Mayens-de-Chamoson)
www.thermalp.ch info@thermalp.ch www.les4saisons.ch info@les4saisons.ch www.ge.ch/sport/centre-altitude.asp www.pension-ovronnaz.ch pension-ovronnaz@bluewin.ch www.la-cordee.ch info@la-cordee.ch www.hotelardeve.ch info@hotelardeve.ch www.letempsdevivre.ch info@letempsdevivre.ch
+41 (0) 27 305 11 11 +41 (0) 79 818 40 46 +41 (0) 79 654 84 24 +41 (0) 27 306 23 72 +41 (0) 27 306 29 63 +41 (0) 27 305 25 25 +41 (0) 27 306 90 60
MARTIGNY altitude: 471 m - population: 17’000 inhabitants A town of the Arts, Martigny houses the Pierre Gianadda Foundation, which offers visitors the Gallo-Roman Museum, the Automobile Museum, a park with sculptures by international artists, and the Leonardo Da Vinci pavillion. It also hosts a musical season and art exhibitions. The La Bâtiaz castle, the Roman Anphiteatre, the Museum of St. Bernard Dogs and the Morand distillery, renowned for its Williamine©, complete the variety of attractions.
accomodation **** *** *** *** *** *** ** **
Du Parc Alpes & Rhône Forclaz-Touring Forum Porte d’Octodure Motel des Sports Grand-Quai Hôtel du Stand Hôtel Hôtel de la Douane App Villa Terra App Studio de Vacances App Chez Jacqueline B&B Le Jardin de Kabîr B&B BNB Peyla Camping ****Les Neuvilles B&B Le Balcon de Martigny
Rue Marconi 19 Grand St-Bernard 11 Rue du Léman 15 Av. du Gd-St-Bernard 72 bis Rte du Gd-St-Bernard 5 Rue du Forum 15 Rue du Simplon 33 Av. du Gd-St-Bernard 41 Chemine de Saragoux Rue de Surfrête 38 Av. de la Fusion 87 Rte de Ferrage 14 Rue du Bourg 19 Rue du Levant 6 Rte du Levant 68 Rte de Chemin (Chemin s/ Martigny)
www.hotelduparc.ch www.alpes-rhone.ch www.hotelforclaztouring.ch www.hotel-forum.ch www.porte-octodure.ch www.moteldessports.ch www.grandquai.com www.hoteldustand.ch www.villaterra.ch www.jardindekabir.ch www.voyages-tcs.ch www.lebalcondemartigny.ch
info@hotelduparc.ch info@alpes-rhone.ch hotel.forclaz-touring@mycable.ch info@hotel-forum.ch contact@porte-octodure.ch moteldessports@mycable.ch info@grandquai.com info@hoteldustand.ch c.volluz@netplus.ch chrisors@yahoo.fr jgbalmaz@bluewin.ch contact@jardindekabir.ch bnb.peyla@gmail.com camping.martigny@bluewin.ch info@lebalcondemartigny.ch
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MARTIGNY - COMBE altitude: 485 m - population: 2’600 inhabitants The village spreads from the plains to the mountains, all the way to Ravoire, which offers a route for visiting the fours banals (communal ovens). The Plan-Cerisier hamlet, located at the heart of the vineyards, has an exceptional view to the Rhone valley and is the home of the small Swiss museum dedicated to grapes and wine. From the Arpille’s summit, you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc, the Trient glacier and the Léman lake.
accomodation App App B&B B&B B&B
Alp Apart Dionyshôtes La Résidence Chez Michèle Chez Bertrand et Arménia
Le Chanton d’En Bas Rte de la Forclaz 5 (Sommet des vignes) Rte des Bans 24 (Martigny-Croix) Rue de la Fontaine 113 (M-Croix) Rte du Grand-Verger 48 (M-Croix)
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asaudan@bluewin.ch info@dionyshotes.ch jfc@residence-martigny.ch pierroz.michele@netplus.ch emilieetraphael@hotmail.ch
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SAILLON altitude: 510 m - population: 2’000 inhabitants Saillon is a remarkably well-preserved historical bourg whose scents blossom during the day. In the vineyards, among the parchets (different vineyard zones), almond trees stand alongside olive and fig trees... and asparaguses! At the village’s centre, the thermal bath centre Bains de Saillon welcomes visitors who want to relax. The Via Farinetta, as well as the Musée de la Fausse Monnaie (counterfeit money museum), celebrate the famous counterfeiter Farinet.
accomodation **** Hôtel des Bains B&B Restaurant de la Tour B&B Auberge de la Poste B&B Christiane & JJ Ribordy B&B Jean-Blaise Gollut B&B La Bardane Camping ****La Sarvaz Dortoir Résidence Les Thermes
Rte du Centre Thermal 14 Place des Moilles Rue St-Jacques Rte des Chiles Rue du Bourg 2 Passage des Lombards 4 Rte de Fully Rte des Moulins
www.hoteldesaillon.ch www.restaurant-la-tour.ch www.posterestaurant.ch www.saillon.net www.table-hotes-suisse.com www.labardane.eu www.sarvaz.ch -
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SALVAN altitude: 900 m - population: 1’200 inhabitants Upon arriving in Salvan, one can see a small plateau surrounding the village and old stone-built chalets from the belle époque of pre-War tourism. Not far from there, the authentic hamlet of les Marécottes, with its Swiss charm, and the valley’s well-preserved natural environment give Salvan the status of a treasure: « Spectacular. Naturally. »
accomodation App App App Dortoir Hôtel App App Dortoir App App B&B Hôtel Hôtel App App App App App App App App App App
Chalet Berger Chalet La Pinède White Cottage Le Luisin La Balance La Pastourelle Chalet D 10 Colonie La Ruche Au Trétien La Plantze L’association Sauvage Aux Mille Etoiles*** Mont-Blanc La Comballaz San Roc La Chotta Chalet Joyaux Sur L’Etzertze Les Cytises Chalet Cocagne La Barmaz Le Chardon Bleu Galette 6
www.happyholiday.ch/cc78 www.chaletlapinede.populus.ch (Le Bioley) (Les Granges) www.vegetarisches-hotel.ch (Les Granges) (Les Granges) (Les Granges) www.colonie-la-ruche.com (Le Trétien) (Le Trétien) (Le Trétien) www.wildassociation.ch (Les Marécottes) www.mille-etoiles.ch (Les Marécottes) www.hotelmontblanc.ch (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) Rue Principale 29 (Les Marécottes) www.lachotta.ch (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) Rue de l’Essuie 18 (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) -
pierrealaintieche@gmail.com m.jacquier@bluewin.ch f.pjt@bluewin.ch info@vegetarisches-hotel.ch gavrinis@free.fr location@colonie-la-ruche.com bmeillaud@hispeed.ch sulatscha@hotmail.com info@associationsauvage.ch info@mille-etoiles.ch jmmontblanc@bluewin.ch catherine.gauchat@netplus.ch theler@netplus.ch nathalie@lachotta.ch viguetp@hotmail.com monique.cordonnier@gmail.com robert.waelchli@bluewin.ch cherbuin@hispeed.ch marianne.gross@netplus.ch sandy.vuillety@netplus.ch
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accomodation App App App App App App App App App B&B B&B B&B B&B Dortoir
Le Vieux Chalet Galette 5 Chalet Sami Le Clou D’elle Aurore La Fontaine Le Raccard Les Airelles Le Pitchounet Le Fenil Le Yéti Bois Dormant Chalet La Bergerie Ski-Club Delémont
(Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) Rue Principale 38 (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) Chemin des Messieurs 24 (Les Marécottes)
(Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) Rue Principale 54 (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) (Les Marécottes) Clou-Dellé 6 (Les Marécottes)
www.chaletsami-marecottes.ch www.locationlesmarecottes.ch www.au-bois-dormant.ch www.chaletpitchounet.ch www.bnb.ch www.leyeti.ch www.au-bois-dormant.ch www.scdelemont.ch
helgamercanton@bluewin.ch sandy.vuillety@netplus.ch jean-paul.maud@hotmail.com helgamercanton@bluewin.ch info@au-bois-dormant.ch mixage.lausanne@bluewin.ch gabrielle@e-gross.ch gudrunchable@bluewin.ch m3defago@bluewin.ch f.c.coquoz@bluewin.ch info@leyeti.ch info@au-bois-dormant.ch g.c.coquoz@bluewin.ch maranzana.dario@gmail.com
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mcdefayes@saxon.ch info@lesmayens.ch labrico@bluewin.ch
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SAXON altitude: 465 m - population: 4’600 inhabitants In Saxon, the apricot town at the base of the Pierre Avoi, every one can create his or her own itinerary through the Sentier d’Adonis (footpath of the small yellow flowers called adonises) and the Sentier de l’Abricot (apricot footpath), with the possibility of a didactic walk with games at the Sentier Ludique, unique in Switzerland. You can also walk the Bisse de Saxon, Valais’ longest footpath. Immerse yourself in Saxon’s history by visiting its museum, and join the Fête de l’Abricot, biannual apricot festival which takes place in the first weekend of August.
accomodation Marie-Claire Defayes M. et Mme Jacquier B&B Mottier Patrick Camping Camping et Gîte de la Cigale Hôtel Auberge de la Pleyeux B&B B&B
Rte Pro Bovey 22 Prés des Champs Rte du Village 67 Rue de la Plâtrière 38 Batterie de l’Arbarey 511 (Sapinhaut)
www.taxi-saxon.ch www.lesmayens.ch www.chambre-dhote-labrico-saxon.ch www.lacigalesaxon.ch www.lapleyeux.ch
info@lapleyeux.ch
SAINT-MAURICE altitude: 414 m - population: 4’200 inhabitants Saint-Maurice is one of the cultural jewels of the Léman region. A town of national importance and key stopover site of the Via Francigena, it is listed among the most remarkable places in Switzerland. Home of a rich historical heritage, it also has a prestigious abbey, a picturesque castle built in the Rhone valley, a misterious fortress formerly considered top secret, and an enchanted cave open to public visitation since 1863.
accomodation Hôtel Hôtel Hôtel B&B Dortoir B&B
Foyer Franciscain Motel Interalp Hôtel de la Dent du Midi Chalet Les Combins Auberge de l’Armailli La Colombe
Rue A. De Quartéry 1 Rte Cantonale Av. du Simplon 1 (Mex) Rue de la Charrière (Mex) Vignes du Bois Noir 4 (Epinassey)
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TRIENT altitude: 1’300 m - population: 150 inhabitants The Trient Glacier and the Forclaz Pass are the most famous sites in the Trient village, one of the smallest in Switzerland, with 150 inhabitants. A true corner of paradise surrounded by rich untouched wildlife, every Summer it receives numerous hikers walking the MontBlanc route. During winter, Trient becomes the ideal base camp for ski lovers.
accomodation Hôtel du Col de la Forclaz Résidence du Glacier App Mon Repos B&B Le Tilleul et le Rocher Cabane Cabane du Trient Camping Camping de l’Arpille Dortoir La Chotte Dortoir Refuge du Peuty Dortoir La Gardienne Dortoir Relais du Mont-Blanc Hôtel App
Col de la Forclaz Les Jeurs -
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www.coldelaforclaz.ch www.lesjeurs.ch www.coldelaforclaz.ch www.lagardienne.ch -
colforclazhotel@bluewin.ch info@lesjeurs.ch cabanedutrient@hotmail.com colforclazhotel@bluewin.ch gitemontblanc@freesurf.ch
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VERNAYAZ altitude: 452 m - population:1’770 inhabitants Vernayaz is the newest village of the Valais – it was founded in 1912, after its separation from Salvan. The Pissevache waterfall seems to gush out of the mountain with a spectacular fall of over 370 feet. Vernayaz is the home of the Trient gorges, which are impressive witnesses to the erosion phenomenon ; it also houses the two Gueuroz bridges with over 650 feet - among Europe’s tallest.
accomodation Hôtel
Route Cantonale La Verrerie Rte de la Cascade 23 Rue des Sondzons 22 Route Cantonale
www.cascadepissevache.ch www.revesgourmands.ch www.cascadepissevache.ch
info@cascadepissevache.ch info@revesgourmands.ch info@cascadepissevache.ch
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village information key
Cascade de la Pissevache Pont du Trient App Maurice Rappaz B&B Rêves Gourmands Camping Cascade de la Pissevache Hôtel
communities and information
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tourist offices
30 Finhaut
Fully
Place de la Gare CH-1925 Finhaut
Rue de l’Eglise 54 CH-1926 Fully
+41 (0)27 768 12 78
+41 (0)27 746 20 80
info@finhaut.ch www.finhaut.ch
info@fully.ch www.fully.ch
Saillon
Saint-Maurice
Rte du Centre thermal 23 CH-1913 Saillon +41 (0)27 743 11 88
transportation
tourisme@saillon.ch www.saillon.ch
Transport Martigny Region SA
Martigny Avenue de la Gare 6 Case postale 800 CH - 1920 Martigny
Case postale 2096 CH-1911 Ovronnaz
+41 (0)27 720 49 49
info@ovronnaz.ch www.ovronnaz.ch
info@martigny.com www.martigny.com
La Gare 1 CH-1923 Les Marécottes
+41 (0)24 485 40 40
info@marecottes.ch www.marecottes.ch
RegionAlps
+41 (0)27 306 42 93
Salvan-Marécottes
Avenue des Terreaux 1 Case postale 110 CH-1890 Saint-Maurice info@saint-maurice.ch www.saint-maurice.ch
Ovronnaz
+41 (0)27 761 31 01
Car Postal Suisse SA
SBB-CFF-FFS
Rue de la Poste 3 Case postale 727 1920 Martigny
Rue de la Poste 3 1920 Martigny
Place de la Gare 11 1950 Sion
Wylerstrasse 123/125 3000 Berne 65
+41 (0)27 720 47 47
+41 (0)58 386 95 00
+41 (0)900 300 300
+41 (0)27 721 68 40
info@regionalps.ch www.regionalps.ch
valais@carpostal.ch www.carpostal.ch/valais
www.cff.ch
info@tmrsa.ch www.tmrsa.ch
Bus Train Châtelard amusement park
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August
January Agrovina
Alpiniski
Great fireworks in August 1st
Village Festival
(in odd number years) CERM Martigny www.agrovina.ch
Alpin Ski World Championship Trient www.alpiniski.ch
Martigny www.martigny.com
(in odd number years) Bovernier www.bovernier.ch
Apricot festival
Fête sur L’Alpe
(in even number years) Saxon www.fetedelabricot.ch
(alpine pasture festival) Fully www.fullytourisme.ch
Summer Medieval Festival
Handicrafts market
Saillon www.saillon.ch
Trient www.trient.ch
Les Brandons
Walking tour in marble querry
Artisan market
Bovernier www.bovernier.ch
Saillon www.saillon.ch
Martigny www.martigny.com
March
Health market
Plan-Cerisier celebration
Bains d’Ovronnaz www.ovronnaz.ch
Plan-Cerisier www.plan-cerisier.ch
Vallon Festival
Walk of the bread oven
Bovernier www.bovernier.ch
Ravoire www.ravoire.ch
February Brocante Fair CERM, Martigny www.martigny.com
Avalanche Music Festival Les Marécottes www.avalanche-festival.ch
Springtime exhibition Pierre Gianadda Foundation www.gianadda.ch
April Prim’Vert - Springtime Fair
Salon Littera Découverte
CERM, Martigny www.salonprimvert.ch
literature event (in even number years) Saint-Maurice www.litteradecouverte.com
Asparagus week Saillon www.saillon.ch
Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc Trient www.ultratrailmb.com
Ovronnaz – Cabane Rambert Route
May Mother’s Day Market Saillon www.saillon.ch
June Fully in terraces
Outdoor Cinema
(in even number years) Fully www.fullygrandcru.ch
Amphithéâtre, Martigny www.cinemartigny.ch
Hérisson sous gazon
Summer exhibition
children’s festival, Charrat www.herisson-sous-gazon.ch
Pierre Gianadda Foundation www.gianadda.ch
Lez’arts sur la muraille
5 Continents Festival
Saillon www.saillon.ch
Place du Manoir, Martigny www.5continents.ch
Randonnaz Bike
Music Festival
Fully www.randonnazbike.ch
Saint Maurice
Monastic market of SaintMaurice Saint-Maurice www.saint-maurice.ch
Fully-Sorniot Route
Ovronnaz www.ovronnaz-rambert.ch
Fully www.fullysorniot.ch
Handicrafts market
Valais Fair
(in even number years) Saillon www.saillon.ch
CERM, Martigny www.foireduvalais.ch
Medieval festivals
Queen fights of the Valais Fair
every 4 years, next in 2015 Saillon www.saillon.ch
Amphithéâtre, Martigny www.foireduvalais.ch
Fromages et Cimes
Francophone Philosophy Festival
(«cheeses and mountaintops») Ovronnaz www.ovronnaz.ch
(in even number years) Saint-Maurice www.saint-maurice.ch
October Chestnut festival
Valais International Rally
Fully www.fetedelachataigne.ch
Martigny et Région www.riv.ch
Kilomètre vertical uphill race, Fully www.teamlatrace.ch
Pierre à Voir’ trail Saxon www.tpav.ch
November
July
The Syrah along the Rhone
Jazzy Thursdays
US Car Valais
Place de Martigny-Bourg www.martigny.com
Saillon www.saillon.ch
Durnand Gorges Walk
Local handicrafts market
Bovernier www.gorgesdudurnand.ch
Ovronnaz www.ovronnaz.ch
Walking tour in marble querry
Summer activities
Saillon www.saillon.ch
Place centrale - Martigny www.martigny.com
Apricot festival
Octodure’s International Folk Festival
Av. de la Gare, Place Centrale Martigny www.martigny.com
September
(in even number years) Martigny et région - www.fifo.ch
St-Maurice www.lasyrah.ch
Humagne Festival Leytron www.leytron-humagne.ch
Arvine in the capital
Art in porcelain, earthenware and glass Martigny www.martigny.com
Foot race of Sainte Catherine Saillon www.saillon.ch
(in odd number years) Fully www.fullygrandcru.ch
December Christmas market
Winter exhibition
Martigny www.hameau.ch
Pierre Gianadda Foundation www.gianadda.ch
annual events calendar
This is a general calendar. It is advisable to contact a Tourist office directly for more detailed information.