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Meeting in Valais
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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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
Capacity Concert
Hotel Seminar
Hotel Salina Maris****
58
35
24
Art Furrer Resort***/****/****+
90
100
60 500
Sport Ferien Resort Fiesch
15
25–2,000
2,000
Riederalp Mörel Tourismus
2
130
120
Banquet
Rooms
Beds
30
60
150
70
176
1,000
41
124
➤ 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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
Hotel Alex****
6
30–130
Hotel Touring ***s
3
up to 200
Hotel Ambassador***
2
19/50
Hotel Olympica***
5
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
2
45/63
30/60
Simplonhalle
2
143–1,000
1,008
100
800 700
Beds
27
50
40
131
23
Zentrum Missione
3 + Foyer
600
1,000
500
Alfred Grünwaldsaal
1 + Foyer
180/40
150
50
➤ 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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
Capacity Concert
Hotel Seminar
Banquet
Rooms
Beds
Ferienart Resort & Spa*****
3
35–630
25–480
10–250
10–350
71
144
Schweizerhof Gourmet & Spa****s
3
220
200
160
160
45
90
The Dom****s
1
138
90
60
90
28
56
Wellness- & Vitalhotel Pirmin Zurbriggen****s
1
77
60
30
120
30
60
40
100
Golfhotel Saaserhof****
1
60
30
20
Hotel Alpin***s
2
60–120
80
25–50
80
32
64
Hotel Kristall-Saphir***s
1
90
40
25
60
55
105
Hotel Artemis***
1
60
60
30
26
55
Kongresszentrum “Steinmatte”
1
250
230
70
80
➤ 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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
Capacity Concert
Hotel Seminar
Banquet
Rooms
Beds
Bildungshaus St. Jodern
3
38–115
20–120
20–120
37
90
Hotel Visperhof
1
80
10–60
10–60
53
85
La Poste
5
50–500
20–600
20–600
20–600
Litternahalle
2
3,000
up to 2,000
up to 2,000
up to 2,000
Raiffeisen Bank
3
26–121
15–60
15–60
Visp Tourismus
3
20–50
10–45
10–45
➤ 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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
Capacity Concert
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
85
162
114
222
44
88
29
59
41
78
➤ 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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
Capacity Concert
Hotel Seminar
Banquet
Rooms
Beds
Lindner Hotels & Alpentherme****
8
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
Venue
Rooms
Le Régent
17
Area m²
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
Venue
Rooms
Area m²
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
58
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
40
Montagne Alternative
1
53
50
45
32
64
36
240
➤ 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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