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Venues: 1. Fiesch (Aletsch Arena) 2. Riederalp (Aletsch Arena) 3. Brig 4. Saas-Fee 5. Visp 6. Zermatt – Matterhorn 7. Leukerbad 8. Crans-Montana 9. Verbier – St-Bernard

Convention & Incentives:

charming valleys and snow-clad peaks rising above

Matterhorn glacier paradise mountaineers’ lodge with

10. Martigny

Your Success is Our Business.

4,000 meters, our destination offers infrastructure

Valais’ highest seminar room (3,883 meters above sea

11. Champéry

Basic courses, summits, congresses or retreats: no

and services that make for harmony between work

level). Our goal: to give every meeting an extra sparkle,

Alpine setting is more ideal for meetings than Valais

and pleasure: after workshops, participants can enjoy

making it far more than just a business event. Reliabi-

– away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life

hiking through vineyards or cheese-tasting in the Ice

lity, from planning to staging – with hospitality that

and (via the Lötschberg Base Tunnel) closer than ever.

Pavilion. Chalets offer traditional ambience with cut-

inspires visitors to flock here from all over the world.

Amid a landscape of fascinating contrasts between

ting-edge IT facilities, and there are locations like the Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 22026

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Meeting in Aletsch Arena Aletsch Arena Highlights: 1. Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World

Heritage Site with the Aletsch glacier.

2. Easily accessible vista points: Moosfluh,

Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn.

3. Europe’s highest golf course on the Riederalp.

Special Event Locations: Fort Furrer Capacity seminar: 10–100 people

Aletsch Arena

Villa Cassel

c/o Riederalp Mörel Tourismus, CH-3987 Riederalp

Capacity banquet: 10–50 people

Tel. +41 (0)27 928 60 50, Fax +41 (0)27 928 60 51 mice@aletscharena.ch, www.aletscharena.ch

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Hotel Seminar

Hotel Salina Maris****

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Art Furrer Resort***/****/****+

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60 500

Sport Ferien Resort Fiesch

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25–2,000

2,000

Riederalp Mörel Tourismus

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120

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1,000

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➤ Aletsch Arena – at the Heart of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site.

Aromatic Alpine air, a balcony overlooking the Aletsch glacier and clear views of Valais’ tallest peaks – welcome to

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Aletsch Arena! The plateau affords breathtaking views of Switzerland’s loveliest peaks rising higher than 4,000 meters,

Hike through a forest like no other

Once in a lifetime, explore the lon-

A twilight snowshoe walk with views

free of charge. To the south: the majestic Matterhorn, nestled between the Weisshorn and the Mischabel group with

– the Aletsch forest. A winter snow-

gest glacier in the Alps – the 23-km

of the Aletsch glacier and forest. Sip

the Dom. And if you still want something more: the vista points at Moosfluh and Bettmerhorn give you unique views of

shoe tour or a relaxing summer walk

long Aletsch glacier – and learn about

glühwein by the camp fire, then enjoy

the Valais Alps. Looking north from the Eggishorn, you can enjoy an exceptional panorama of the Bernese Alps. From

will give you a fascinating first-hand

the intriguing history of glaciers: a

a fondue and a cosy sleigh ride back

all three vista points, you’ll have a fabulous view of the 23-kilometer long Aletsch Glacier, the longest ice flow in the

experience of pristine, authentic na-

bonding experience that no other

down to the valley!

Alps and the heart of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site. Meetings & Incentives at Aletsch

ture.

meeting-place can offer.

Arena – the source of your success.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 152183 + 75494

www.aletscharena.ch

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Meeting in Brig Brig-Belalp Highlights: 1. Brig is a transport hub that offers excellent

connections.

2. The Congress Centre features ultra-modern

facilities with capacity for up to 1000 people.

3. The nearby Aletsch region is a UNESCO world

heritage site.

Special Event Locations: Schlosshof Brig

Brig Belalp Tourismus

Capacity aperitif: 500 people

Bahnhofplatz 1, CH-3900 Brig

Kulturfels Naters

Tel. +41 (0)27 921 60 30, Fax +41 (0)27 921 60 31

Capacity banquet: 800 people

kongresse-gruppen@brig-belalp.ch, www.brig-belalp.ch

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Hotel Alex****

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30–130

Hotel Touring ***s

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up to 200

Hotel Ambassador***

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19/50

Hotel Olympica***

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Capacity Concert

Hotel Seminar

Banquet

Rooms

15–100

80–100

48

90

up to 200

10–200

10–200

60

110

20/50

10/25

10/48

Haus Schönstatt

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45/63

30/60

Simplonhalle

2

143–1,000

1,008

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800 700

Beds

27

50

40

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23

Zentrum Missione

3 + Foyer

600

1,000

500

Alfred Grünwaldsaal

1 + Foyer

180/40

150

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➤ Brig: where Valais comes together.

Brig lies where the famous Glacier Express links Zermatt with St. Moritz. Or where people from Geneva and people from

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Bern meet on their way to Milan to shop. Which means in Upper Valais, at the foot of the Simplon Pass. In the east, you

Built by the colourful merchant Kas-

In Brigerbad, you will find the largest

Our guests are transported on the

travel through the Goms over the Furka Pass to central Switzerland. In the north, the Grimsel Pass takes you to the

par von Stockalper between 1658

open-air thermal swimming pool in

longest 6-seater chairlifts in Switzer-

Bernese Oberland and, in the south, the Nufenen Pass leads to the canton of Ticino. The hiking areas and the nearby

and 1678. His palace ranks as one

Switzerland (24–38° C) with the first

land to an altitude of 2,500 metres,

Aletsch region make the little town an attractive holiday, thermal spa and conference destination. However, Brig is also

of the finest baroque buildings in

grotto swimming pool in Europe, the

with guaranteed top-notch après-ski

famous for the Stockalper palace, regarded as Switzerland’s most important baroque palace. But there is also much to

Switzerland. He was an inspired,

longest alpine slide, a turbulent river

atmosphere and an unforgettable

experience in the old town with its imposing patrician houses, enticing restaurants and attractive hotels. And a visit to

audacious early capitalist.

pool and a four-lane Olympic-length

view of the Valais Alps.

the Gardemuseum will tell you all about the 500-year history of the Papal Swiss Guard in Rome.

pool.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75441

www.brig-belalp.ch

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Meeting in Saas-Fee Saas-Fee Highlights: 1. Summer: mountain railways and PostBus

are included.

2. Superlative: the world’s highest revolving

restaurant.

3. Quality: professional MICE organisation caters

to every need.

Special Event Locations: Eventhalle Rainbow

Saas-Fee/Saastal Tourismus

Capacity banquet: 220 people

Obere Dorfstrasse 2, CH-3906 Saas-Fee

Drehrestaurant (Mittel Allalin 3500m)

Tel. +41 (0)27 958 18 58, Fax +41 (0)27 958 18 60

Capacity banquet: 20–200 people

info@saas-fee.ch, www.saas-fee.ch

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Hotel Seminar

Banquet

Rooms

Beds

Ferienart Resort & Spa*****

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35–630

25–480

10–250

10–350

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144

Schweizerhof Gourmet & Spa****s

3

220

200

160

160

45

90

The Dom****s

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138

90

60

90

28

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Wellness- & Vitalhotel Pirmin Zurbriggen****s

1

77

60

30

120

30

60

40

100

Golfhotel Saaserhof****

1

60

30

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Hotel Alpin***s

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60–120

80

25–50

80

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Hotel Kristall-Saphir***s

1

90

40

25

60

55

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Hotel Artemis***

1

60

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Kongresszentrum “Steinmatte”

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230

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➤ Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee. Meetings & incentives – your Pearl of Success lies in Saas-Fee. Inspiration is found where ideas take flight, where

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thoughts have room to develop, where adventures bring the team together, where horizons stretch far into the dis-

Gorge Alpine means canyoning wit-

With the Citizen’s Pass (as the visitor’s

The Saas Valley is so high that snow-

tance – and where success flows like water. Saas-Fee is a special source of inspiration. The car-free spa town offers an

hout water! Safely secured with rope

card is known in the Free Republic

fall here is more reliable than in most

ideal location to think, work, relax, have fun and recharge your batteries. Nestled among thirteen 4,000 metre peaks

and climbing harness, the adventu-

of Holidays Saas-Fee), all mountain

Alpine skiing regions. And thanks

like a pearl in an oyster, the village is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Alps”. Seminars, conferences, excursions

rous tour takes you through the wild

railways and the PostBus are free of

to the unique glacier world, the pis-

and meetings held here are sure to produce precious pearls of their own – pearls that bring solutions, team spirit,

and craggy, ice-covered Fee Gorge

charge. So make yourself at home

tes of the Free Republic of Holidays

enjoyment, knowledge and ideas to your event. We’ll help you dive for pearls! The Eskimos Event team will organise every-

between Saas-Fee and Saas-Grund.

here during summer in Switzerland’s

Saas-Fee are among the most spec-

largest all-inclusive region.

tacular of all.

thing you want and need – for groups of 10 to 500. You and your guests will be inspired. Find your pearls of success in the Free Republic of Holidays Saas-Fee!

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75505

www.saas-fee.ch

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Meeting in Visp Visp Highlights: 1. Visp can be quickly reached thanks to the Lötschberg Base Tunnel and its own rail node station.

2. The La Poste Culture and Congress Centre.

3. An experienced, professional organisation team will assist with your events.

Special Event Locations: Jazz Chälli Capacity concert: 100 people

Kultur- & Kongresszentrum La Poste

Kino Astoria

La Poste Platz 4, CH-3930 Visp

Capacity concert: 200 people

Tel. +41 (0)27 948 33 11, Fax +41 (0)27 948 33 35 laposte@visp.ch, www.lapostevisp.ch

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Hotel Seminar

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Rooms

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Bildungshaus St. Jodern

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38–115

20–120

20–120

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Hotel Visperhof

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80

10–60

10–60

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La Poste

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50–500

20–600

20–600

20–600

Litternahalle

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up to 2,000

up to 2,000

up to 2,000

Raiffeisen Bank

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26–121

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Visp Tourismus

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➤ Visp: pulsating business and congress centre.

Visp is the hub and the crossroads of Upper Valais. A host of retail outlets in the town centre and the outlying malls

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offer an alluring variety. Thanks to the construction of the NEAT Base Tunnel, Visp is a rail node that can quickly be

The “Pürumärt” is a farmers’ market

Visit the highest vineyard in Europe

Find out all about the countryside,

reached from Switzerland and abroad – so Zurich, Basel and Milan are just two hours away from Visp, your congress

and Friday evening meeting point at

and afterwards treat yourself to a

culinary specialities and the ancient,

venue.

which you can get yourself in the

sip of wine! The wonderful wine goes

exciting legends from the Heida vil-

A sun-drenched congress surrounded by a superb chain of high peaks is a special experience that you can count on if

mood for the weekend with Valais

by the name of Heida. Take a gentle

lage Visperterminen and the region

you choose Visp’s La Poste Culture and Congress Centre as the venue for your event. The Litterna Hall features unique

specialities. It is also an opportuni-

stroll alongside the vineyard from

on a guided snowshoe walk.

architecture and excellent facilities for large events. To add variety to your programme, you could opt for a wine-tasting

ty to sample and buy fresh regional

Visperterminen to the picturesque

combined with a tour of the historic old town, or a cultural event at the La Poste theatre.

products.

streets of Visp.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75526

www.lapostevisp.ch

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Meeting in Zermatt Zermatt Highlights: 1. A unique experience on Europe’s highest mountain railway – with a view of 38 4,000-meter peaks!

2. Supreme culinary delights in 18 Gault Millau gourmet restaurants.

3. Dry, clear air – entirely car-free.

Special Event Locations: 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat Capacity banquet: 130 people

Zermatt Tourismus

Matterhorn glacier paradise

Bahnhofplatz 5, CH-3920 Zermatt

(Europe’s highest seminar room)

Tel. +41 (0)27 966 81 11, Fax +41 (0)27 966 81 01

Capacity banquet: 66 people

mice@zermatt.ch, www.zermatt.ch/mice

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Hotel Seminar

Banquet

Rooms

Beds

Grand Hotel Zermatterhof*****

8

40–321

40–250

26–180

40–350

84

146

Mont Cervin Palace*****

5

40–363

60–360

20–220

80–240

165

342

CERVO Hotel & Restaurant****

3

17–46

50

10–40

10–70

33

66

Hotel Alex****

6

30–220

16–200

16–130

120

84

147

Hotel Pollux****

1

75

60

40

60

35

74

Mirabeau Hotel & Residence****

2

60

45

25

25

62

110

Parkhotel Beau-Site****

5

200

200

90

160

Seiler Hotel Schweizerhof & Résidence****

2

80

90

50

Sunstar Style Hotel****

3

32–80

Unique Hotel Post****

8

65–200

30–200

20–170

20–35

Hotel La Couronne***

1

55

36

30

30–170

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29

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➤ Zermatt – Matterhorn: surrounded by 38 four-thousand-meter peaks.

This is the great adventure for employees your company wants to reward. Exceptional team-building experiences are in

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store, such as abseiling in glacier crevasses or conquering the Breithorn (4,164 m), the easiest 4,000-meter peak in the

Gourmet walking tour: a total of 18

Team building and adventure: Master

At home with the Eskimos: Use the in-

Alps. Cocktail receptions and product presentations in the Glacier Palace or the Igloo are bound to be impressive events

restaurants in Zermatt have been

rope ladders, bridges and zip lines in

comparable ambiance of an igloo vil-

against this backdrop. Events staged in Europe’s highest seminar room (3,880 m) will deliver outstanding results.

awarded a total of 246 points by the

the Forest Fun Park, tackle the Mam-

lage for your next media conference,

Rewards should also include exclusive pleasures: a gourmet walking tour or a meal at one of the top-flight restaurants

Gault Millau gourmet guide. During

mut fixed-rope route high above the

product presentation or anniversary.

in Matterhorn village or on the mountain, or cocktails on a mountain summit – with a helicopter flight around the Mat-

your guided gourmet walking tour,

Zermatt rooftops or get an adrenalin

Combined with a snowshoe trek and

terhorn!

you’ll be spoilt at three of the world’s

kick on the Gorge Adventure in the

fondue fun, your event is guaranteed

best mountain restaurants.

Gorner Gorge.

to be a resounding success.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75528

www.zermatt.ch

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Meeting in Leukerbad Leukerbad Highlights: 1. Leukerbad – Switzerland’s largest thermal spa

and wellness oasis.

2. A unique blend of winter/summer sports and

thermal baths.

3. Cocktail hour in the thermal spa, Roman-Irish night, cinema in the pool, catamaran sailing.

Special Event Locations: Bergrestaurant Wildstrubel

Leukerbad Tourismus

Capacity banquet: 120 people

Rathaus, CH-3954 Leukerbad

Burgerbad Therme

Tel. +41 (0)27 472 71 71, Fax +41 (0)27 472 71 51

Capacity banquet: up to 80 people

info@leukerbad.ch, www.leukerbad.ch

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Hotel Seminar

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Lindner Hotels & Alpentherme****

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27–264

20–240

20–122

10–152

135

235

Hotel Mercure Bristol****

4

12–110

10–100

10–60

up to 60

77

139

Hotel Les Sources des Alpes*****s

4

40–78

20–35

up to 30

30

60

Hotel Regina Terme****

2

20–90

10–50

20–30

20–110

51

80

Sportarena

2

70–1,700

700

660

660

Schulhaus

1

225

220

200

Rehazentrum

1

150

140

120

➤ Leukerbad: wellness at its best!

Welcome to your incentive, team-building or kick-off event in Leukerbad, the largest thermal spa and wellness vacation

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resort in the Alps.

Experience the lifestyle of the Ro-

Discover the wine-growing village of

Raclette and sledging fun. Start with

Almost 4 million liters of thermal water at up to 51° C gush forth into 30 public and private pools here, with jacuzzis,

mans and Etruscans and savour a

Varen – long traded as a secret tip

a walk up to the Chalet Weidstübli

massage jets and much more besides. You can also choose from over 300 different wellness treatments.

cool sip of champagne in warm ther-

among nature lovers. Visit one of the

for a proper Valais raclette with all

The setting is equally impressive: this spa village is enthroned amid majestic mountain scenery – a true “source” of

mal spring water, together with sal-

wineries, get on friendly terms with

the trimmings, that’s to say Fendant

inspiration for planners of seminars or company excursions. There’s plenty of variety away from the spa centre too: 52

mon rolls, cheese and finest Valais

the cellarer and sample the excellent

wine, fruit salad and schnapps. Then

km of well-prepared ski pistes, 85 km of winter hiking paths and over 200 km of summer walks will refresh body and

air-cured meat. A unique, unforgetta-

Varen wines for yourself.

sledge down and back to the village.

soul. Our seminar hotels guarantee a programme tailored to your wishes, and our event company redcarpet.ch will be

ble cocktail hour!

glad to organise a series of unique, unforgettable moments for you.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75459

www.leukerbad.ch

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Meeting in Crans-Montana Crans-Montana Highlights: 1. Alpine Congress Centre: capacity up to 2000 people.

2. Superb conditions for a successful event thanks to countless sunny days.

3. An ideal ski and golf destination amid the lofty Valais peaks.

Special Event Locations: La Cabane des Violettes

Congress Centre Le Régent

Capacity banquet: 50 people

Rte des Mélèzes 28, CH-3963 Crans-Montana

Restaurant Chetzeron

Tel. +41 (0)27 484 21 11, Fax +41 (0)27 484 21 12

Capacity banquet: 50 people

mice@crans-montana.ch, www.congres.ch

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Le Régent

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Capacity Concert

31–570

40–1,000

Hotel Seminar 20–700

Banquet

Rooms

Beds

24–800

Hotel Royal*****

5

15–107

20–100

15–60

6–60

54

Grand Hotel du Golf*****

8

24–338

19–294

12–108

32–192

86

104 168

Hotel Aïda Castel****

3

80–160

40–130

25–70

25–200

61

100

Hotel Etrier****

2

40–100

10–100

20–100

10–60

59

90

Hotel Helvetia Intergolf

1

53

30

20

100

43

150 132

Hotel Parc****

2

72

20–200

20–100

20–70

72

Hotel Rhodania****

4

39–84

20–50

20–45

20–55

42

74

Hotel Mirabeau****

1

90

80

50

50

45

90

Hotel Bella Lui***

3

46–82

25–65

20–60

20–100

48

64

Hotel Le Mont-Paisible***

2

38–83

30–70

30–60

30–60

40

80

➤ Crans-Montana: for a congress “at the very top”.

Crans-Montana welcomes you to one of the loveliest terraces in the Valais Alps, at 1,500 meters above sea level.

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Breathtaking views and fresh air have always been numbered among the assets of this impressive destination.

Crans-Montana has over 180 bou-

Crans-Montana offers a host of re-

At

The Le Régent Congress Centre is located in the heart of Crans-Montana, within easy reach of Switzerland’s major

tiques offering international fashion

freshing activities. Relax by the wa-

take place in glorious sunshine on

cities. With four golf courses close at hand, the Le Régent Congress Centre offers efficient infrastructure, incomparable

items, watches and jewellery. 50 res-

terside at the Beach Club or savour

140 km of perfect pistes ranging

comfort and breathtaking vistas of the most famous Alpine peaks including the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

taurants with Swiss and international

local specialities. The events calen-

from 1,500 to 3,000 meters above

It’s no coincidence that such renowned events as the Omega European Masters and the Caprices Festival have opted

cuisine will delight your palate, and

dar offers the ideal complement to a

sea level. That’s just one reason why

for Crans-Montana and the exceptional facilities of the Le Régent Congress Centre.

fun is to be had all year round in the

stimulating day at the congress.

Crans-Montana is a regular stop on

Casino: faîtes vos jeux!

Crans-Montana,

winter

the World Cup tour!

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75457

www.congres.ch

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sports

Meeting in VERBIER St-Bernard VERBIER St-Bernard Highlights:

1. A wealth of white gold – 412 km of pistes, freeride and heliski.

2. Alpine mountain biking for every taste: Bikepark, Cross-Country, E-bikes.

3. Symbol of hospitality: the hospice and its St. Bernard dogs.

Special Event Locations: Alpage de la Peule

VERBIER St-Bernard

Capacity banquet: 100 people

Place Centrale 2, CH-1936 Verbier

Restaurant de la Croix-de-Coeur

Tel. +41 (0)27 775 38 88, Fax +41 (0)27 775 38 89

Capacity banquet: 80–120 people

mice@v-sb.ch, www.verbier.ch

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Centre du Hameau

2

96/640

Chalet Orny

6

120

Cinéma

1

W Starwood*****

2

Chalet d’Adrien*****

Capacity Concert

Hotel Seminar

up to 200

50/200

Banquet

Rooms

Beds

120

up to 100 400

400

60/120

up to 200

up to 100

120

1

30

20

20

29

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La Cordée des Alpes****

2

35/48

up to 50

30/40

32

64

Nevaï****

1

30

35

30

35

70

Chalet de Flore****

1

50

50

40

20

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Montagne Alternative

1

53

50

45

32

64

36

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➤ VERBIER St-Bernard: broaden your horizons during your stay!

This multi-faceted region inspires sports fans, nature lovers and gourmets alike with an abundant range of activities

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and a unique panorama! After hiking, mountain-biking or skiing, you can visit the famous St. Bernard dogs and then

Panoramas and fine fare – savour re-

Guaranteed adrenaline – a highro-

Take a helicopter to the summit! Fly

savour an “AOC” raclette. There are 5 ski areas including 4 Vallées, the largest in Switzerland. With its grandiose scenery

gional products and admire gorgeous

pe park, giant zipline, 800 climbing

over the Combins massif for an ex-

and beautiful architecture, VERBIER St-Bernard is a destination of extremes: a millennium of history side-by-side with

views! Visit Alpine huts, cheese dai-

paths and high peaks to make your

ceptional thrill. Accompanied by pro-

contemporary art, the Freeride World Tour and the Verbier Festival, yurts and 5-star hotels. Our partners and their

ries, gourmet events and village fes-

spirits soar between heaven and

fessionals, you’ll find unspoilt slopes

teams will devote every effort to organising your stay exactly in line with your wishes so that you enjoy a memorable

tivals. You’ll find the local “raclette”

earth. Modern, safe infrastructure, a

with superb powder snow. Choice of

visit to our region.

everywhere – even at Mont-Fort (al-

mountain guide school and professi-

3 starting zones, up to 3,600 m.

titude: 3300 meters).

onal mountaineering support.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 152185

www.verbier.ch

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Meeting in Martigny Martigny Highlights: 1. Vast experience of fairs: over 280,000 visitors each year.

2. CERM (Centre d’Expositions et de Réunions de Martigny) covers 35,000 m².

3. No seasonal breaks – open all year.

Special Event Locations: Château de la Bâtiaz Capacity banquet: 90 people

Martigny Tourisme

Musée et Chiens du St-Bernard,

Av. de la Gare 6, CH-1920 Martigny

Restaurant ”Le Collier d’Or”

Tel. +41 (0)27 720 49 49, Fax +41 (0)27 720 49 48

Capacity banquet: 60–120 people

info@martigny.com, www.martigny.com

Venue

Rooms

Area m²

Hotel Mercure du Parc****

6

30–400

Hotel du Forum***

4

Hotel La Porte d’Octodure***

2

54–128

CERM

9

40–7,380

Capacity Concert 30–330

Hotel Seminar

Banquet

Rooms

Beds

10–105

70–300

90

180

30

150

29

54

20–60

2–20

10–80

33–63

20–5,000

30–1,800

20–3,500

➤ Martigny: gateway to the south.

Martigny is the only Valais town with direct access to France and Italy. The ”Foire du Valais”, the Agrovina and the

Year-round tip:

Summer tip:

Winter tip:

“Prim’Vert” show that we offer the largest capacity for events in the Rhone plain. CERM offers various halls and room

Visit the Morand distillery, which

Visit the “Parc d’attraction du Châ-

Head for one of the wonderful moun-

combinations for conferences, meetings, concerts and gala events for 30 to 4,000 persons. CERM attracts 280,000

has been turning fruit into high-

telard” amusement park. From there,

tain restaurants on the ski slopes of

visitors each year, proof that it is the Rhone delta’s ideal venue for meeting people and exchanging ideas. The mediaeval

proof spirits since 1889. Or take an

you can enjoy a most wonderful

Verbier, enjoy some of our regional

Bâtiaz Castle, the Semblanet mill (still operating today) and Martigny’s two major museums are ideal venues for parties

archaeological walk among the vine-

view of Mont Blanc and even take a

delights there and sledge down the

or cocktails. The nearby resorts of Verbier and Chamonix, and the thermal spas at Ovronnaz, Saillon and Lavey offer

yards.

ride on the steepest funicular in the

mountain late in the evening.

options to combine your event with some relaxation.

world.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 75475

www.martigny.com

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Meeting in Champéry Champéry Highlights: 1. The nearest Valais vacation spot to Geneva, Lausanne, Montreux and Evian.

2. Portes-du-Soleil: 650 km of ski pistes, 1000 km of hiking and mountain bike routes.

3. Palladium – sports and congress centre.

Special Event Locations: Cantine sur Cou Capacity banquet: 26 + 14 people

Champéry Tourisme

Chez Coquoz

Route de la Fin 44, CH-1874 Champéry

Capacity banquet: 70 people

Tel. +41 (0)24 479 20 20, Fax +41 (0)24 479 20 21 mice@champery.ch, www.champery.ch

Venue

Rooms

Area m²

Capacity Concert

Hotel Seminar

Banquet

Rooms

Beds

Châteauform’ – les maisons du séminaire

7

25–126

16–80

16–60

12–30

60

80

Hôtel Suisse

2

75

45

25–30

20

40

80

Art.Boutique.Hôtel Beau-Séjour

1

90

60

30

60

18

35

Palladium de Champéry

3

47–700

30–600

18–200

17–550

18

62

Salle de Champéry

1

185

180

80–150

80

➤ Champéry: “Sport, Charm and Authenticity”.

This winter and summer resort at an altitude of 1,050 meters is located below the world’s largest skiing and mountain-

Year-round tip:

Summer tip:

Winter tip:

biking area, the Portes-du-Soleil in the Mont Blanc region. Champéry is a typical Valais mountain village, in a gorge-

Enjoy a few moments of relaxation.

Set out for the farm in coveralls and

Broom and stone in hand, you’ll con-

ous setting dominated by the summits of the Dents-du-Midi. The energy of this place will inspire you to be creative.

We’ll also be glad to organise a su-

boots for this memorable experience.

quer the curling rink! An introduction

Between two meetings, conversation and ideas will be stimulated by numerous activities that encourage team-building.

perb evening in the Thermes Parc at

Guide the cows home and milk them,

to this sport is bound to be great

We’ll be glad to organise your day exactly as you wish. Stay overnight in a cosy chalet-style hotel, stroll along the

Val d’Illiez.

then enjoy an aperitif with local pro-

fun.

authentic village high street and enjoy typical specialities of the region. We shall bring together first-class services from

ducts.

each and every provider for your event, entirely according to your requirements and all from one single source, for groups of 20 to 400 people.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 152184

www.champery.ch

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Summer activities Valais

Winter activities Valais

Adventure forest

Via ferrata

Dog sledding

Whitepod

Concert on the underground lake

Roman-Irish bath

Tobogganing fun

Preparing the piste

Journeys at sunrise

My first peak above 4,000 meters

Fun race

Visit the whirlpool and stay overnight in the igloo

Go walking with St. Bernard dogs

Wine tasting

Ice climbing

Stargazing

Disc-Golf

Cow fighting contest

Torchlight snowshoe walk

Mask carving

www.valaistourism.ch

Important Addresses Valais

Your journey Valais

Local Organizers

Crans-Montana:

Sion:

Switzerland is superbly connected by public transport.

Champoussin:

ADRENATUR Sports Aventure

INSPIRED Mountain Bike Adventures

Getting to Valais is easy, either in a regular train, or sit

SchuSSS Snowsports School & Events

www.adrenatur.ch,

www.inspiredmountainbikeadventures.com,

back and enjoy an unforgettable journey on the Gla-

www.schusss.ch, info@schusss.ch

contact@adrenatur.ch

info@inspiredmountainbikeadventures.com

Crans-Montana:

SportPassion Events

Paricy

Ecole Suisse de Ski & Snowboard

www.sportpassion.ch,

www.paricy.com, info@paricy.com

Montana

christoph@sportpassion.ch

Pass, Swiss Flexi Pass, Erlebnis Card or with the Pass Valais Central you will get limitless advantages on the public transport in Switzerland.

St-Jean:

www.essmontana.ch, info@essmontana.ch

Morgins:

cier Express (www.glacierexpress.ch). With the Swiss

Swiss Mountain Sports

Swiss Alpine Emotion

By Car

www.smsO4.ch, info@smsO4.ch

www.swiss-alpine-emotion.com,

The A9 motorway takes you to Valais. In addition, the

info@swiss-alpine-emotion.com

following alpine passes are open all year round: Col

Mountain-Plus www.mountain-plus.com,

Les Haudères:

info@mountain-plus.com

Montagne Aventure

St-Maurice:

St Bernard road tunnel. Another option is the moto-

www.montagne-aventure.ch,

Rémoras

rail train through the Lötschberg tunnel (Kandersteg–

info@montagne-aventure.ch

www.remoras.ch,

Riederalp: Schweizer Schneesportschule

de la Forclaz, Pas de Morgins, Simplon and the Great

Goppenstein), the Furka tunnel (Realp–Oberwald) and

info@remoras.ch

Riederalp

Leukerbad:

www.skischule-riederalp.ch,

redcarpet.ch

Varen:

info@skischule-riederalp.ch

www.redcarpet.ch,

Wein & Natur

info@redcarpet.ch

Saas-Fee:

the Simplon tunnel (Iselle–Brig).

www.weinwanderungen.ch, anselmo@gmx.ch

By Train

By Air

Connections from Basle, Berne, Geneva/Airport, Lau-

International air connections with Sion, Geneva,

sanne and Zurich/Airport every 30 mins. From abroad:

Zurich, Basle and Berne. Direct charter flights London–

all-year-round connections with Germany, Luxem-

Sion. www.sionairport.ch.

ESKIMOS Sports Homes Events

Martigny:

www.eskimos.ch, sports@eskimos.ch

Côté Valais

Verbier:

bourg, Brussels, Florence, Rome, Venice–Milan (Euro-

www.cotevalais.com,

Les Guides de Verbier

City), Paris (TGV) and Strasbourg. Connections with

Private Railways and Postbuses

contact@cotevalais.com

www.guideverbier.com,

the entire European rail network. Thanks to the new

www.postbus.ch or for further information:

info@guideverbier.com

Lötschberg base tunnel (www.bls.ch), you can now

Zermatt: The Matterhorn Experience! www.matterhorn-experience.ch,

FVS Event Management

info@matterhorn-experience.ch

www.fvsevent.ch,

M&S Event Services

info@fvsevent.ch

www.ms-event.ch,

Zermatt Event Management

www.valaistourism.ch ì Access and traffic news

reach the Valais a whole hour earlier than before! www.sbb.ch.

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 22074

post@ms-event.ch

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www.zermatt-event-management.ch,

Oberwald:

info@zermatt-event-management.ch

Garbely Adventure

Verbier Excursions

www.garbely-adventure.ch,

www.verbier-excursions.ch,

info@garbely-adventure.ch

info@verbier-excursions.ch

Savièse:

Visp:

Airport from

Fiesch

Riederalp

Zermatt

Leukerbad

Crans-Montana

Verbier

Martigny

Champéry

3 h 16

3 h 10

2 h 16

3 h 23

2 h 16

3 h 37

2 h 54

2 h 21

2 h 39

1 h 34

2 h 18

Regional Organizers

Time by train from the airports Brig

Saas-Fee

Visp

Anzère:

No Limits Canyon

Alpevents

Geneva

Swiss-Discovery

www.nolimitscanyon.ch,

www.alpevents.ch,

Zurich

3 h 10

3 h 04

2 h 27

3 h 16

2 h 18

3 h 30

3 h 08

3 h 14

4 h 04

3 h 06

4 h 02

www.swiss-discovery.com,

info@nolimitscanyon.ch

p.salzmann@rhone.ch

Basle

3 h 13

3 h 07

2 h 34

3 h 19

2 h 21

3 h 43

3 h 14

3 h 17

4 h 10

3 h 12

4 h 05

Berne

2 h 34

2 h 28

1 h 32

2 h 26

1 h 25

2 h 49

2 h 18

2 h 32

3 h 14

2 h 16

3 h 18

Lugano

3 h 30

3 h 56

3 h 23

4 h 54

3 h 26

5 h 27

4 h 46

5 h 00

5 h 42

4 h 12

5 h 46

Milan

2 h 31

2 h 25

1 h 51

3 h 04

2 h 01

3 h 27

2 h 56

3 h 10

3 h 52

2 h 54

3 h 56

Sion

1 h 19

1 h 13

0 h 26

1 h 31

0 h 25

1 h 46

0 h 51

0 h 30

1 h 11

0 h 13

1 h 15

info@swiss-discovery.com

Sion:

Visperterminen:

SwisSKIsafari

AlpEmotion

Alpin Adventure

www.swissskisafari.ch,

www.alpemotion.com,

www.alpin-adventure.ch,

info@swisskisafari.com

info@alpemotion.com

heinz.stoffel@bluewin.ch

Info: www.valaistourism.ch SEARCH 31888

www.valaistourism.ch

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