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Welcome to the Pays du St-Bernard 2Resort maps 4Top events 9Innovations 10PASS Saint-Bernard 12Hikes 16Bisses 35Major hikes 36Mountain bike 37Swimming pools 45Lake of Champex 46Fishing 47Botanical gardens 48Nature reserves 49Gorges of Durnand 50Treetop canopy 51Scooters 52Climbing 53Rap jump 53Paragliding 54Grand-St-Bernard Hospice 55St-Bernard dogs 56Culture 57Gastronomy 59Excursions 60Excursions in case of rain 62Publics transports 65Useful contacts 73Tourist/accommodation tax 85Tourism offices 87

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Champex d’en Bas

Fratsay

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Prassurny

Couloir de Fratsay

Li Blanche

Le Devin

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Samberet

Manoday

Le Bonhomme

Le Daday

Magny

Les Tsèdes

L’Affe

Le Belvédère

Le Niolet

Le Signal

L’Adray

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The detailed event calendar is available in our tourist offices and on www.saint-bernard.ch. Here is an extract of our top events of summer:

JULY7-9.07.2017 TRAIL VERBIER ST-BERNARD | Pays du St-Bernardwww.trailvsb.com23.07.2017 CRAFT AND LOCAL PRODUCTS MARKET | Champex-Lacwww.champex.ch29.07.2016 TRAIL AND CROSS DU VÉLAN | Bourg-St-Pierrewww.crossduvelan.ch

AUGUST31.07-01.08.2017 SWISS NATIONAL DAY | Pays du St-Bernardwww.saint-bernard.ch19.08.2017 CHAMPEX’STIVAL | Champex-Lacwww.champexstival.ch26.08.2017 3rd IAM CHAMPEX CHALLENGE | Champex-Lacwww.champex.ch28.08 - 03.09.17 ULTRA-TRAIL DU MONT-BLANC® | Orsières, La Fouly and Champex-Lacwww.ultratrailmb.com

SEPTEMBER09.09.2017 THE MEUH DAY | Orsièreswww.themeuhday.ch10.09.2016 CRAFT AND LOCAL PRODUCTS | Dranse/Liddeswww.vicheres.ch23.09.2016 CATTLE DESCENT (subject to change) | La Foulywww.lafouly.ch30.09.2017 VERTIC’ALP | Reppaz/Orsièreswww.verticalp.ch

OCTOBER07.10.2017 GOURMAND HIKE, GAME FROM VAL FERRET | La Foulywww.lafouly.ch26-28.10.2017 RALLYE INTERNATIONAL DU VALAIS | Champex-Lacwww.riv.ch

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MILLE CABIN - VALAIS EXCELLENCE, LIDDESInaugurated in 2015 and equipped with cutting-edge energy supply technologies, the Cabane de Mille is the first in the canton to be Valais Excellence certified.

www.cabanedemille.ch

RESTAURANT «L’ATELIER», SEMBRANCHERMore than a restaurant, the Atelier in Sembrancher is a place where you can enjoy delicious dishes while listening to a concert or watching a variety of shows.

www.latelier-sembrancher.ch

RESTAURANT «LE TRANSIT», SEMBRANCHERLe Transit restaurant is designed to facilitate the professional reinsertion of employment seekers in the areas of hospitality and catering. In addition to the affordable prices, each dish can also be purchased as a take-out.

www.restaurantletransit.ch

BIKE RENTAL AT LOOK SPORT, CHAMPEX-LACFrom this summer onwards, you can rent electric bikes from the Look Sport store at Champex-Lac!

Make the most of this new offer to ride a little more easily along the roads of the Pays du St-Bernard. Booking strongly recommended.

www.looksport.ch

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PATRIMOINE & TERROIR, FROM JULY 17TH TO AUGUST 11TH

Explore the cultural and gastronomic treasures offered by the Pays du St-Bernard!

Mondays July 17th, 24th, 31st / August 7th: Tour of the Orsières dairy, cheese-making process and tasting Orsières dairy - 9 to 10.30 am

Tuesdays July 18th, 25th / August 1st, 8th: Tour of the alpine pastures at Les Ars/Val Ferret and learning to milk a cowFamily Pralong - Les Ars - 2 to 4 pm

Wednesdays July 19th, 26th / August 2nd, 9th: Guided mushroom walk

Entremont Mycological Club, Champex-Lac – 9 to 11 am

Thursdays July 20th, 27th / August 3rd, 10th: Guided visit to Les Toules DamDranseEnergie, Bourg-St-Pierre – 9 to 10.30 am

Fridays July 21st, 28th / August 4th, 11th: Educational walk covering edible, medicinal and toxic plantsPr. Kurt Hostettmann - Champex-Lac - 9 to 11 am

Information and booking before noon the previous day:www.saint-bernard.ch - [email protected] - +41 (0)27 775 23 83

Tariffs : CHF 5.- per person. Free for the PASS Saint-Bernard holders

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Activities

The PASS Saint-Bernard includes all these activities with an unlimited access:

In summer• Chairlift in Champex-Lac - La Breya• Chairlift in La Fouly• Scooters in La Fouly• Scooters in Champex-Lac• Treetop canopy in La Fouly• Botanical garden Flore-Alpe in Champex-Lac• Durnand Gorges in Les Valettes/Bovernier• Doghouse and museum on the Great St. Bernard Pass• Swimming pool and tennis in Champex-Lac• Pedal boots and stand up paddle in Champex-Lac• Tennis in Sembrancher

In winter• Skiing in La Fouly• Skiing in Champex-Lac• Skiing in Vichères-Liddes• Skiing in La Lorette/Bourg-St-Pierre• Cross country skiing in La Fouly• Cross country skiing in Champex-Lac• Cross country skiing in Liddes• Skating rink in Sembrancher• Public bus from Liddes to Vichères

Year-round• Swimming pool in Bourg-Saint-Pierre• Artillery fort in Champex-Lac• Public bus from Orsières to Champex-Lac, La Fouly (Ferret in

summer), Liddes and Bourg-St-Pierre (Great St.Bernard pass in summer) except the international line Martigny-Aosta

The PASS Saint-Bernard is entitled to other benefits listed on the website www.pass-saint-bernard.ch.

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Prices

The PASS Saint-Bernard is available in whatever option suits you best !

PASS SAint-BernArd for 1 yeAr from 01.05.2017 to 30.04.2018

• For resident in a commune belonging to the Pays du St-Bernard : Bourg-St-Pierre, Liddes, Orsières, Sembrancher, Vollèges, Bovernier;

• For holiday house owner that pays tourist tax;• For individual spending at least 1 night in the

destination and paying tourist tax;

For all other people:

PASS SAint-BernArd Summer SeASon from 01.05.2017 to 31.10.2017

• For individual spending at least 1 night in the destination and paying tourist tax;

PASS SAint-BernArd for 1 dAy from 01.11.2016 to 31.10.2017

• For individual spending at least 1 night in the destination and paying tourist tax;

The pass for the day is related to night and should be consumed between the arrival and departure day.

Children born in 2012 and younger are entitled to their PASS free of charge until 31.10.2017 but must be in possession of a keycard.Children born in 2011 pay only the annual PASS. From 2010, they pay as an adult.

Points of sAle

Buy our PASS Saint-Bernard in one of our tourist offices or chairlift cash desks, at the Petit-Vélan hotel in Bourg-St-Pierre or at the Grand-Saint-Bernard hotel in Liddes.The summer PASS for 1 day is also available in other points of sale. Check the list on www.pass-saint-bernard.ch

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Set off on a journey of discovery of a region filled with character by hiking some of the 550 km of signposted paths in the heart of the Pays du St-Bernard! From themed paths for all levels of expertise to hikes taking place over several days, everyone will enjoy both the natural and cultural wealth of these places.Practical information and maps on pages 28 to 34.

CABANE HUT THROUGH THE «COMBE D’ORNY»Champex-LaC - Forêt Voutaz - Combe d’orny - Cabane d’orny

Starting at Revers parking area, follow the path around the lake. Turn right behind the playground towards the sentier des Trappeurs. At the place known as Forêt Voutaz, continue through the Combe d’Orny to cross the river and then link up with the path from La Breya and finally the Cabane d’Orny.

LE CATOGNEChampex-LaC - repLat du Fratsay - Champex-LaC

Starting in the centre of the resort in a north-easterly direction up to the Replat du 700e, followed by the Replat du Fratsay, prior to crossing several passes (not for those who are subject to vertigo) and climb back up to the summit of the Catogne from where there is a totally fantastic 360° panorama.

LES CHEVRETTESChampex-téLé - Champex d’en bas - Champex d’en haut - Champex-téLé

Departure from the parking chairlift, follow the road down towards the campsite «Les Rocailles». Take the road on the left before it. The trail starts 3 turns higher on the left. It loops towards Champex d’en Bas, Champex d’en Haut and returns to the starting point.

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CHEMIN DES TRAPPEURS Le reVers - Forêt Voutaz - La breya

Departure from the parking «Le Revers». Follow the path round the lake. Behind the playground, take the right path towards the «Sentier des Trappeurs». The trail takes you around the mountain hillside south before climbing a steep trail to the top of the «Breya».

CHARLOTTE SUR LE SENTIER DES CHAMPIGNONSChampex-LaC - L’aFFe - Le darbeLLay - somLaproz - orsières

Before leaving, go to the tourism office of Champex-Lac to take the map and questions. Throughout the trail, children are encouraged to familiarize themselves with mushrooms and their natural environment through 11 posts placed over issues of this hike.

SENTIER DU LACLe signaL - L’adray - LaC - Le signaL

This pretty family path around Champex Lake and the heights above the resort is enhanced with educational panels on the region’s fauna and flora. At the entrance to the village, take the path which ascends into the forest. You will link up with the Flore-Alpe botanical garden which is well worth the visit. The path crosses the road and links up with the lake.

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LE BELVÉDÈREChampex-LaC - Le deVin - Le beLVédère - L’adray - Champex-LaC

Your walk starts at the place known as Le Signal and initially follows the direction of the Sentier du Devin. The path then winds uphill to the Belvédère Chalet. Follow the path which leads to the Catogne for 50 metres and then take the path that descends fairly steeply on the left and leads to Champex-Lac. To avoid this desend, return back on the same way.

LE DEVINChampex-LaC - Le deVin - Champex-LaC

Enjoy this pleasant family walk which begins at the entrance of Champex-Lac village. Enhanced with educational panels on the theme of the forest and stagecoaches, the path combines sport and discovery. Just the view over the valley and Orsières village is worth the trip.

ORNY AND TRIENT HUTSLa breya (ChairLiFt) - orny

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La breya (ChairLiFt) - orny – trient

Following an ascent up to La Breya, take the path which goes along the hillside (not very open on the first stretch). After this, follow the moraine of the Orny Glacier up to the hut with the same name. To reach the Cabane de Trient, the path goes along the glacier and then winds up the last part. Enjoy a magnificent view of Trient and the Mont Blanc range.

FENÊTRE D’ARPETTE PAR LE PETIT RUISSEAUChampex-LaC - arpette - Fenêtre d’arpette

From the bottom of the Breya chairlift, head for the Arpette Restaurant at the foot of the valley with the same name. Cross the big meadow up to the larch forest. Then follow the path on the right which crosses the stream and heads for the Fenêtre d’Arpette. The last stretch of this walk can be a bit difficult for the less experienced amongst us. The way back is via the same route.

RACCARD DU BLÉsaLeinaz - La deuVe - issert - Les arLaChes - praz-de-Fort - saLeinaz

The various educational boards will introduce you to chalet architecture, how bread ovens and mills from yesteryear function. From the Reuse de la Saleinaz bridge, take the path into the forest up to the Chalet de la Deuve. Go back down via the places known as l’Etarpay, Plan Raveire and Le Darbellay. When you reach Issert, cross the bridge and link up with the villages of Arlaches, Praz-de-Fort and finally Saleinaz.

PLANTES MÉDICINALES ET CHARLOTTE LA MARMOTTELa FouLy - L’a neuVe - Le désert - La FouLy

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The Sentier des Plantes Médicinales invites walkers to get to know local flora and its benefits and winds along a pleasant path around the A Neuve Valley. All along the same path, smaller guests will be able to follow Charlotte the Marmotte who will invite them to experiment, test and observe the natural and historical wealth of the region throughout the walk.

SENTIER DES BOUQUETINSLa FouLy (ChairLiFt) - aLpages de La FouLy, mont-perCé, Les ars, La LéChère - La FouLy

You have the option of starting this fun, informative walk (which presents the life of the ibex) at the top of La Fouly chairlift. Go past La Fouly and Mont-Percé cow huts before reaching the Sentier des Bergers which goes to Ars below. The return trip goes via Ferret and the left bank of the Dranse.

A NEUVE HUTLa FouLy - Cabane de L’a neuVe

The start of this demanding walk is near the camp site. The path goes along the Reuse de l’Amône up to the place known as Pierre Javelle. The path is equipped with chains in several places. You will finally reach the A Neuve hut where you will be confronted by a magnificent panorama.

VAL FERRET – GRAND-ST-BERNARDFerret - LaCs de Fenêtres - CoL du grand-st-bernard

From Ferret, follow the farm road to Plan-La-Chaux high mountain pasture and turn left towards the Lacs de Fenêtre. The path continues up to the Fenêtre de Ferret on the Swiss-Italian border, and then goes down towards the pass road. Go uphill to the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice which is the end of the walk. You have the option of taking the post bus back. (in the PASS Saint-Bernard included).

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PETIT ET GRAND COL FERRETLa FouLy - Cretté de La perChe - petit CoL Ferret - grand CoL Ferret - La peuLe - La LéChère - La FouLy

From La Fouly, link up with the little hamlet of Granges, and then turn right towards the Gîte de la Léchère. Continue going uphill towards the Petit Col de Ferret. Once you are over the border, go along the ridge on the Italian side and then go behind the Tête de Ferret to link up with the Grand Col Ferret. The decent follows the same path as the Tour du Mont Blanc. Take the time to enjoy a break at La Peule mountain pasture prior to reaching your point of departure via a path along the hillside.

SENTIER DES BERGERSLa FouLy (ChairLiFt) - Les ars dessus - pLan de La Chaux - mont-perCé - La peuLe - La LéChère - La FouLy

From the top of La Fouly chairlift, take the path on the right which takes you past the Ars, Plan-La-Chaux and Mont-Percé high mountain pastures to the end of the Val Ferret. Climb in the direction of La Peule mountain pasture where you will have an opportunity to taste local produce or to become acquainted with cheese-making! Finally, walk along La Dotze slopes before linking up with the Gîte de La Léchère and getting back to La Fouly.

TOUR DE LA POINTE DE DRÔNE grand-st-bernard – CoL des CheVaux – LaCs Fenêtre – grand-st-bernard

From the Hospice, walk 100m down the road on the Swiss side and then go left and follow the path uphill towards the Col des Chevaux and the Col du Batillon, before descending to the Lacs de Fenêtre. The return is via the Fenêtre de Ferret. Go down the italian road towards the pass and finally links up with the Swiss border.

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COMBE DE L’A ViChères-Liddes (ChairLiFt parking) - Les torrents - La tsissette - Vouasse - Le parron - CoL du néVé de La rousse

From the start of the Vichères-Bavon chairlift parking, go back on the earth road leading to the «Torrent de l’A» . Following this, take the path and the road to the Tsissette pasture. Go up towards the Col du Névé de la Rousse via the Vouasse pasture. In autumn, listen out for bellowing deer. The descent follows the same path.

POINTE DES PLANARDSpied du barrage des touLes - La Letta - Les pLanards - gouiLLe du dragon - pointe des pLanards

From the start of the Toules Dam, take the track which ascends towards the top of the dam wall. Follow this above the Lettaz cow hut. The path then rises to the peaks above the Fournoutze cow hut up to the Gouille du Dragon. From here, a stretch on the ridge leads to the top of the Planards for a magnificent view of the Combe de l’A .

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VÉLAN / VALSOREY HUTSbourg-st-pierre - ChaLet d’amont - Cabane du VéLan

bourg-st-pierre - Cabane de VaLsorey - pointe de penne - bourg-st-pierre

This round trip walk wends its way through fantastic panoramas. At Bourg-St-Pierre, take the road and then the path towards the Valsorey and Vélan huts. At the Chalet d’Amont, the paths split. Take the right one towards the Vélan hut and the left to the Valsorey hut. The following day, follow the panoramic path. Pass through the Botseresses, Pointe de Penne, Challand d’en Haut back to Bourg-St-Pierre.

MILLE HUT THROUGH THE «SENTIER DES ÉPERVIERS»Liddes - Le CLou - erra - Cabane de miLLe

From Liddes village centre, follow the Sentier des Eperviers towards the Clou. Continue along Aron stream up to Erra and then go north to link up with the Cabane de Mille. enjoy the viewpoint between the two valleys while tasting local specialities offered by the guardian.

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SENTIER DES MINES CoL des pLanChes – Les pLanChes – tête des eConduits – Chez Larze – CoL des pLanChes

The Sentier des Mines offers an opportunity to visit the biggest, best-preserved mine galleries in the region. Educational boards will immerse you in the history of iron, lea, fluorine and marble mining. Follow the signs from the Col des Planches. The loop path is easily accessible to all walkers.

CHEMIN DES BISSESCoL des pLanChes - CoL du tronC - CoL du Lein

The path begins at the Col des Planches and heads in a north-easterly direction to the Col du Tronc and the mountain farm with the same name and continues up to the Col du Lein. This is a regional route that links the Col des Planches with Grimentz and is marked with green number 58.

LA CREVASSELeVron - La CreVasse - CoL des pLanChes

From the village of Levron, head west towards the Col du Tronc. Before you get there, take the south fork to La Crevasse. The path then goes back down into the forest to the Col des Planches. Option of combining this hike with the previous one by adding the Col du Lein – Levron leg (35 minutes).

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RESORT-BASED HIKESChampex-LaC | sentier des Fougères

From the chairlift parking area, follow the road that leads to the Val d’Arpette, then turn left towards the swimming pool and return along the banks of the lake. Duration 1h15 (blue).

Champex-LaC | sentier des hauts-sapins

Start from the chairlift parking area and follow the road that leads to the Val d’Arpette. After the first big ascent, take the path on the left which goes above Champex-Lac and which returns along the lakeside. Duration 1h30 (red).

Champex-LaC | bisse du petit ruisseau

From the chairlift parking area, follow the road that leads to the Val d’Arpette, then turn right towards «Relais d’Arpette». Duration 1h30 return trip (orange).

La FouLy | Chemin du bisse

Start from the Tourist Office, cross the resort towards the east and go behind the embankment at the top of the Petite Combe, then return in a southerly direction to La Fouly mountain farm. The path then goes along the old bisse (waterway) to its source - La Fouly stream – then come back down to the embankment. Duration 1h (blue).

La FouLy | Chemin des pLaCes

Start at the Tourist Office, cross the resort in an easterly direction and turn left before the embankment. Cross La Fouly stream in a northerly direction. The way back is lower down through the same forests. Duration 1h30 (red).

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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONWe advise the 1:25’000 map pays du st-bernard for all hikes, on sale in our tourist offices.Certain paths can be reached by chairlift:

Champex-LaC - La breya

+41 (0)27 783 13 44, www.champex.chDaily from 10.06 to 18.09, 23-24.09 and 30.09-01.10from 8am to 12.30 and from 1.15pm to 5pm(depending on the weather)

La FouLy - top oF ChariLiFt

+41 (0)27 783 25 83, www.lafouly.chWeekends from 10.06, daily from 01.07 to 03.09 as well as weekends in september until 01.10:the first 15 minutes of each hour 8am - 4.15pm.(depending on the weather)

* The seasonal pass is valid in La Fouly as well as in Champex-Lac.

Make sure you go with a guide or hiking monitor!Contacts on p.79.

tariFFs in ChF one way return day season*

aduLt 14.- 19.- 25.- 150.-

young (97-01) 11.- 15.- 20.- 120.-

ChiLd (02-10) 7.- 10.- 13.- 75.-


aduLt 8.- 10.- 15.- 150.-

young (97-01) 7.- 9.- 13.- 120.-

ChiLd (02-10) 6.- 8.- 11.- 75.-

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CHAMPEX-LAC BISSE | SENTIER DU PETIT RUISSEAUNice trail accessible to all starting right after the chairlift. Enjoy the beautiful views and do not forget to taste the famous blueberry pie at the restaurant «Le Relais Arpette.» Count 1:30 hour roundtrip.

OLD BISSE | REPPAZ-ORSIÈRESThe old Bisse rises in the river Pont Sec below the village of Commeire. With educational signs on the flora, fauna and history of the Bisse, it brings the hiker above the village of Reppaz.

BISSE OF «LA TOUR» | VICHÈRESThe Bisse de la Tour, captured the water from the Torrent de l’A, at the foot of the Tour de Bavon at 1’805 m for the bring it above Vichères after 3.3 km. Nowadays, it is no more in operation.

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tour du saint-bernard | 6 days

This hike will take you around the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass, through six valleys via the Val d’Aosta in Italy. The way back to Switzerland is through the Val Ferret. From La Fouly, the path rejoins the Combe de l’A nature reserve. The path continues towards the Cabane de Mille with an optional ascent of the Mont Rogneux, the highest point on this hike (3’082 m). Topo-guide on sale at the tourism offices.www.montourdusaintbernard.ch

tour des Combins | 6 days

Lodged between Switzerland and Italy, the Tour des Combins offers six days of hiking around the Combins Range (4’314 m). This is an excursion in the heart of the Alps, crossing five valleys. The itinerary offers surroundings with many contrasts, close to high mountains. Topo-guide on sale at the tourism offices.www.tourdescombins.ch

Via FranCigena | 7 days

The route takes you over the Grand St-Bernard Pass from St-Maurice to Aosta – the most symbolic leg of the Via Francigena. The route follows in the tracks of Sigéric, who in 990, when newly awarded the title of archbishop of Canterbury, returned to Rome this way. In his diary, he mentions the list of all his stages. This description is the basis of the Via Francigena, voted the Major Council of Europe Cultural Route. You can book a package: tourism office of Orsières: +41 (0)27 775 23 81, [email protected]

tour du mont-bLanC | 7 days

Discover the roof of Europe (4’807 m), across 3 countries and more than 10 valleys. This Tour is an adventure that leads through stunning, varied landscapes, involving effort, encounters and unforgettable moments. Topo-guide on sale at the tourism offices.www.montourdumontblanc.com

Chamonix-zermatt | 8 days

The quintessential crossing of the Alpes. From the Mont-Blanc to the Matterhorn, you will see the most beautiful peaks although the path remains resolutely in the middle mountains. The traverse of the Mont-Collon glacier with the end at the foot of the Matterhorn’s south face will leave you with unforgettable memories.

majoR HIkes

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Dreaming of an oxygen injection while enjoying magnificent panoramas? Give the wheels of your bike a go on our mountain bike routes. 150kms of mountain bike trails are in store for you!

ORSIÈRES - 38 KMorsières – Fornex – Commeire – dzondénaz – La duay – orsières

Starting from Orsières (890m), an energetic ascent takes you through Rive-Haute and Commeire, up to the highest point of the route at Dzondénaz (1’520m). From here, a 10km downhill provides an opportunity to visit the traditional ovens in Reppaz, la Rosière and Chamoille. From la Duay, the route goes onto the opposite bank to get to Garde, Soulalex and finally go back down to Som-la-Proz and Orsières.

LIDDES - 32 KMLiddes - bourg-st-pierre - La niord - roC de Cornet - Chandonne - Liddes

This 32km route leaves from Liddes (1’340m). It starts with a downhill towards the Toules Dam compensation basin. From Palazui, take the right bank of the Dranse d’Entremont to go up as far as Bourg-St-Pierre (1’630m). After crossing the St-Charles Bridge, named after the Emperor Charlemagne, continue up to the Alpage de la Niord, the highest point of the route (1’725m).Back to Palazuit where you will reach a second climb towards Roc-Cornet (1’465m), and subsequently get to Vichères, an ancestral village. After going back down to les Moulins, you will reach the route’s final uphill to Clou. A great downhill takes you back to Liddes.

BOURG-ST-PIERRE - 18 KMbourg-st-pierre – Les touLes – La rare – bourg-st-pierre

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3h45 1311 m + 974 m


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From Bourg-St-Pierre (1’630m), a short uphill takes you to the Toules Dam, with a magnificent view of the valley. The downhill to Crettes provides an opportunity to admire the beautiful “mayens de Bretemort”. A tough uphill takes you to the Niord pastures (1’725m). A downhill that crosses fields and forests will take you back to la Rare, the lowest point of the route (1’370m). An easy uphill on a path and then a tarred road leads the way back to Bourg-St-Pierre.

L’ALPAGE DE LA FOULY - 11 KMLa FouLy – Le désert - barFay – La seiLoz – La FouLy

From La Fouly (1’590m), this route initially leads to the «Désert», before going back up towards the alpage de la Fouly, at the place known as the «Barfay» (1’760m), the highest point of the route. Then the route takes you to la Seiloz and back to La Fouly.

LA FOULY 192 - 7 KMLa FouLy - L´a neuVe - Le désert - La seiLoz - La FouLy

Accessible to everyone, this route heads up towards the A Neuve from La Fouly (1’590m). Keep going through the heart of a true wilderness, until you reach a little hamlet called La Seiloz. One more uphill and then across La Fouly waterfall before starting the descent back down to the resort.

CHAMPEX-LAC 193 - 10 KMChampex-LaC – L’adray – Champex d’en bas - pisCine – Champex-LaC

The walk starts in the centre of Champex-Lac village (1’470m) and is followed by a slight uphill on the Adray side, where you will have the benefit of a great view of the lake. Go along the river on a path that goes down to Champex-d’en-Bas. From here, cross the bridge and go back up towards Champex-Lac until you reach the swimming pool just before getting back to the lake.

1h15 1597 m + 295 m


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CHAMPEX-LAC 194Champex-LaC – La breya – arpette – Champex-LaC

After taking the chairlift up to La Breya (2’194m), head downhill through more mineral scenery followed by pastures till you reach the Val d’Arpette. Don’t miss stopping for a slice of blueberry tart at the Vallon Restaurant before returning to Champex-Lac!

CHAMPEX-LAC - LA FOULY | TOUR DU MONT-BLANCChampex-LaC – issert – praz-de-Fort – La FouLy – Ferret – La peuLe – grand CoL Ferret

Do a piece of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc by mountain bike! From the picturesque village of Champex-Lac (1’470m) to the Italian border (2’537m), the route crosses Issert, Praz-de-Fort, and La Fouly. After a break at the Alpage de la Peule (2’070m), carry on up to the Grand Col Ferret (2’537m) on the Italian-Swiss border. You can also do this excursion the other way round.

1h00 2194 m + 43 m


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VOLLEGES - COL DES PLANCHES BIKE 778 - 6 KMCoL des pLanChes – Chez Larze - CoL des pLanChes

Start from the Col des Planches and head in the direction of Chemin village to the place known as Chez Larze, before returning to the start point. This loop goes around the Tête des Econduits.

VOLLEGES - LEVRON BIKE 779 - 12 KMLeVron – CoL du tronC – CoL du Lein – LeVron

The climb up through La Crevasse leads to the magnificent hundred year old larch forests of the Col du Tronc (1,600 m) and the Col du Lein (1,660 m), before returning to Levron village.

VOLLEGES - VENS BIKE 780 - 26 KMVoLLèges – Vens – CoL des pLanChes – CoL du tronC – CoL du Lein – LeVron – VoLLèges

From Vollèges, head in the direction of Sembrancher and start the tough climb towards Vens and the Col des Planches. Continue with the gentle ascent towards the Cols du Tronc and du Lein through magnificent forests and meadows, before coming back down to Vollèges via Levron village.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATIONTo save you the drag of the uphill, you can choose to have your bike taken up for free by the ski-lift company.Certain paths can be reached by chairlift:



La FouLy - top oF ChariLiFt


* The seasonal pass is valid in La Fouly as well as in Champex-Lac.

e-bike rentaL

Rent an e-bike at Look Sport in Champex-lac.

Information: Look Sport, Champex-Lac +41(0) 27 783 38 00 [email protected], www.looksport.chTariffs: 1/2 day from CHF 35.-, 1 day from CHF 50.- Reservation requested


aduLt 14.- 19.- 25.- 150.-

young (97-01) 11.- 15.- 20.- 120.-

ChiLd (02-10) 7.- 10.- 13.- 75.-


aduLt 8.- 10.- 15.- 150.-

young (97-01) 7.- 9.- 13.- 120.-

ChiLd (02-10) 6.- 8.- 11.- 75.-

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION


+41 (0)27 783 13 44 From 07.06 to 22.09, daily as well as 27 and 28.09 from 8am to 5pm non stop (depending on the weather)

La FouLy - sommet du téLésiège

+41 (0)27 783 25 83 Weekends from 21.06, daily in July and August, weekends up to Sunday 28.09: the first 15 minutes of each hour 8am - 4.15pm (depending on the weather)

tariFFs one way return day

aduLt 14 19 25

young (94-98) 11 15 20

ChiLd (99-06) 7 10 13

tariFFs one way return

aduLt 7 9

young (94-98) 6 8

ChiLd (99-06) 5 7

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open air pooL at Champex-LaC

The open air pool at Champex-Lac is heated to 27° and has a paddling pool, a snack bar, a badminton court, tennis court, beach volleyball, ping pong table and a petanque court.Swimming lessons and aquagym are available for people wishing to learn to swim or to improve their technique.

Information : +41 (0)27 783 26 52, +41 (0)79 269 78 09Tariffs: From 4 years old, CHF 6.-/pers., CHF 55.- /10 tickets Outside opening hours, there is an entrance fee (CHF 20.-/hour) to play tennis, even for the PASS Saint-Bernard holdersOpening hours : From mid-June to August (depending on the weather) daily from 10am to 6pm.

indoor pooL at bourg-st-pierre

Enjoy time out in any weather at the indoor pool heated to 29°C at Bourg-St-Pierre. Aqua-gym is also available in winter.

Information : +41 (0)79 234 00 48Tariffs: CHF 4.-/child until 6, student and apprentice CHF 7.-/adultOpening hours : Wednesday, saturday, sunday and holiday from 2 to 7pm From 24.06 to 20.08 and from 21.10 to 05.11 from 2 to 7pm Annual closure from 29.05 to 17.06 Special opening on request from 10 pers.: CHF 60.- for 2 hours + PASS Saint-Bernard or entries.

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The wonderful alpine lake of Champex situated at 1’470 m in front of the Combins (4’300 m) offers you various water sports like pedal boats or paddle boards.

An easy walking (1.7km) for families and children runs alongside the lake. Some benches offer a gorgeous look at the panorama. On the south-west side of the lake, you will find a picnic area with some tables, a playground and toilets.

boats, pedaL boats or paddLe boards

Information : +41 (0)79 319 69 28

Tariffs: Without PASS: CHF 22.- / hour, CHF 16.- / 1/2 hour With PASS: 1 hour per day

Opening hours: June and September, Saturday and Sunday from 1.30pm to 5.30pm July and August, daily from 10am to 6pm Depending on the weather

lake of CHampex

tariFFs in ChFper pers.

boat

pedaL boat

boat

pedaL boatboat boat

number oF pers. 1 to 2 pedaL boat 1 to 3 1 to 5

without pass 11.- 5.50 7.- 4.50

with pass Included Included Included Included

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Fishing is permitted in Champex Lake. The following fishes are found here: Brown trout, North American brook trout, lake trout, rainbow trout.

Information : +41 (0)79 637 29 45, www.peche-vs.ch

Opening hours: From 7th May to 28th September, daily from 8am to 7pm. Fishing is forbidden on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Tariffs (permits): tariFFs in ChF 8-13 years oLd From 13 years oLd

Day 20.- 32.-

Week 40.- 80.-

14 days 60.- 120.-

Cantonal tax not included

Points of sale: Restaurant Le Cabanon and Magasin Champêche

Material hire: Magasin Champêche, Rte du Lac 48 +41 (0)79 193 76 99 [email protected], www.champeche.ch

Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7.45am to noon and from 3pm to 6.30pm and Sunday from 7.45am to noon.

Fishing is also allowed in part of the Entremont and Ferret Dranses. For further information: www.peche-entremont.ch. Permits are on sale in our touris offices.

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FLore-aLpe aLpine botaniCaL garden at Champex-LaC

The Flore-Alpe botanical garden is a captivating space at 1’500 metres. Resplendent with paths that meander between the rocks, taking us over small bridges that overlook crystal pools of water, visitors can contemplate the magnificent and unique panorama of Lake Champex and the snow-capped peaks of Les Combins.Four thousand species of plants bloom on the more than 6000 square metres.

Information : +41 (0)27 783 12 17, www.flore-alpe.ch

Tariffs : tariFFs in ChF admission admission and guided tour*

Child/Senior 4.- 9.-

Adult 8.- 18.-

Family 16.- 36.-

* Min. 5 pers. Reduction from 15 pers.

Opening hours : Open daily from 1st May to 15th October from 10am to 6pm.

La Linnaea aLpine botaniCaL garden at bourg-st-pierre

Located at Bourg-St-Pierre, La Linnaea is an Alpine garden and biology station which has belonged to the Geneva Academic Society since 1915. Currently more than 300 species of plants mostly belonging to local flora are exhibited. It celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014!

Tariffs : Free

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COMBE DE L’AIn the heart of the Combe de l’A nature reserve, discover the wonders of a natural environment that is still intact! Well-known for its mineral diversity, this nature reserve is also home to a fascinating ritual – bellowing deer.

CHAMPEX-LAC MARSHPerched at 1 500 metres, the Champex-Lac marsh is a nature reserve of national importance due to the value of its landscape and many rare animal and plant species.

VAL D’ARPETTE RESERVEManaged by Pro Natura, this marshland reserve consists of rare plants on the red list.

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Classified among the ten more beautiful Gorges in Europe, the Gorges of Durnand offers a breath taking scenic sight. Footbridges and overhanging wooden staircases looking over 14 torrent cascades invite the walkers to live an unforgettable experience.The Gorges is accessible to the public since 1877 by a bucolic path which is transformed to a succession of over head climbing wood footbridges with over look the torrent which bubbles under the feet of the visitor. In front of the walker, the fairy-like cascades spout to the sky. Every turn of the incredible wooden balcony leads to a more extraordinary vision than the breath taking view before. It is an example of the phenomena of erosion.The way path is approximately 200 m of bumps and includes 330 steps. It takes approximately 60 minutes to walk with the possibility to return by a pedestrian path in the forest. Good walking shoes are advised to visit this magic fairy sight.

Information : +41 (0)27 722 20 77, www.gorgesdudurnand.ch

Tariffs: Adults: CHF 8.- Children (under 6 years old): Free Children (6 to 15 years old): CHF 5.- Students and AVS: CHF 7.- Groups (from 10 adults): CHF 7.-

Opening hours: Daily from 9am to 6pm from 01.05 to 31.10 (depending on the weather)

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Be you a beginner or an experienced tree trekker, have a blast on the treetop canopy route. Three routes with 40 stations, including 10 zip lines between the majestic larches – thrills in complete safety at 1’600 m above sea level.

Information: +41(0)27 783 25 45, www.sentier-suspendu.ch

Tariffs: tariFFs in ChF indiViduaL FamiLy/group*

Child (from 2002) 15.- 10.-

Adult (until 2001) 25.- 20.-

* Family from 3 pers. and group from 10 pers.

Opening hours: May - June, September - October: Wednesday and weekend from 1 to 5pm July - August, daily from 10am to 6pm The park is only open in dry weather. Opening on request for groups, also for nocturnal escapades

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Get a ride up with the chairlift and enjoy guaranteed unforgettable thrills in whizzing down on one of our kick bikes amid stunning natural scenery.



tariFFs in ChF aduLt young (97-01) ChiLd (02-10)

1 return 20.- 17.- 13.-

1/2 day (3 hours) 35.- 30.- 20.-

sCooter onLy (season pass)* 10.- 10.- 10.-

sCooter onLy (without pass) 15.- 15.- 10.-

sCooter onLy (season pass, 1/2 day) 20.- 20.- 20.-

La FouLy - top oF ChairLiFt


* The season pass (without scooter) is valid in La Fouly as well as in Champex-Lac: CHF 150:- / 120.- / 75.-

sCooteRs

tariFFs in ChF aduLt young (97-01) ChiLd (02-10)

1 return 15.- 15.- 15.-

1/2 day (3 hours) 30.- 30.- 20.-

sCooter onLy (season pass)* 10.- 10.- 10.-

sCooter onLy (without pass) 15.- 15.- 10.-

sCooter onLy (season pass, 1/2 day) 20.- 20.- 20.-

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CLimbing

With more than 40 climbing sites spread over 4 zones: Grand-St-Bernard, Orny/Trient, Val d’Entremont, Val Ferret, the region offers breathtaking ascents.

In the heart of a magnificent landscape, hardy climbers will conquer fascinating mountains while beginners can cut their teeth on an outdoor wall devoted to learning at La Fouly.

All itineraries and sections are described in the work by Olivier Roduit «Entremont Escalade» for sale in our tourism offices.

Guides on page 79

rap jump

Rap jumping takes place on the Toules Dam wall near Bourg-St-Pierre.

Wearing a hang-glider harness, abseil down facing the drop in a horizontal position. Despite being attached to a guide below, adjust your own speed enabling you to overcome the height in complete safety! Guaranteed thrills!

Information: No Limits Canyon, +41 27 395 45 55 www.nolimitscanyon.ch

Tariffs: CHF 140.- per person for a half-day (unlimited descents)

CHAMPEX-LAC

BOURG-ST-PIERRE

GD-ST-BERNARD

ORSIÈRES

LIDDES

LA FOULY

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The highest areas in the Pays du St-Bernard are the most beautiful! Solo and tandem paragliding are available for all so get yourself some wings and discover our beautiful region. Professionals are available throughout the year for flights from La Breya, Six Blanc, Bavon or other places depending on conditions.

Information: +41(0)79 303 46 93 +41(0)79 777 08 75 [email protected]

Tariffs: Tandem flight from CHF 170.-


+41 (0)27 783 13 44, www.champex.chDaily from 10.06 to 18.09, 23-24.09 and 30.09-01.10from 8am to 12.30 and from 1.15pm to 5pm (depending on the weather)

tariFFs in ChF one way return day season

aduLt 14.- 19.- 25.- 150.-

young (97-01) 11.- 15.- 20.- 120.-

ChiLd (02-10) 7.- 10.- 13.- 75.-

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A passage way frequented for millennia, between Switzerland and Italy, the pass is one of the not-to-be-missed locations in the Pays du St-Bernard region. A treasure in the heart of the mountain, the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice has brought peace and comfort to travellers for centuries. Inside the hospice, the church’s splendour comes as a big surprise. Visit the nearby Treasure Chamber, where a number of beautiful sacred objects belonging to the Grand-Saint-Bernard congregation are exhibited.You can also discover its famous museum with its archaeological objects, stuffed animal, insect and mineral collections.The road is closed in winter and depending on the weather opened from 01.06 to 15.10. Please inform you beforehand about the condition of the road in our tourism offices.

Information: Hospice du Grand-St-Bernard +41 (0)27 787 12 36 www.gsbernard.com

[email protected]

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kenneL on the great st.bernard pass

Working with the canons to rescue travellers, the St-Bernard dogs originate from Grand-St-Bernard Hospice at an altitude of 2500m. Strong and gently, they embody the friendship and welcoming tradition of this emblematic location. Barry is the most famous representative. Come and see them in the kennel!

Opening hours: Daily from 15th July to September, from 10am to 6pmTariffs: Adults CHF 10.- Seniors CHF 8.- Children CHF 6.-

waLks on the passs with a st-bernard

The Barry Foundation gives visitors to the Great St Bernard pass the opportunityto accompany the hospice dogs on a 1½ hour walk.

Starting times: Daily from 15th July to 31st August 10 am and 2 pm for a mountain hike walk

Reservation: Fondation Barry, +41 (0)27 722 65 42, [email protected], www.fondation-barry.ch

Tariffs: Adults: CHF 48.- Children (between 8 and 17 years old): CHF 10.- Senior citizens (from 60 years old): CHF 46.- A visit to the hospice museum is included in the price

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ARTILLERY FORTSChampex-LaC

The Artillery Fort at Champex-Lac constituted the central pivot of the Grand St Bernard region’s fortifications between 1940 and 1943. Modernised and adapted in the event of a possible nuclear war, the fort was used until 1998.

Information: +41 (0)27 775 23 83, www.proforteresse.ch Temperature in the fort 14°C. Bring warm clothes Possibility to rent the fort for special events :

Opening hours: From 21.06 to 30.06 and from 02.09 to 06.09 at 5pm, from wednesday to sunday From 01.07 to 31.08 at 2 pm and 4.30pm, daily Visit on request for groups.

Tariffs: School CHF 5.- Child: CHF 8.- Student: CHF 10.- Adult: CHF 14.- Family CHF 28.- Group: CHF 100.- until 10 pers.; 10.-/pers. from 10 pers.

Commeire, bourg-st-pierre, Château roC and manoday

You can also visit other forts on the Great St.Bernard route.

Information: +41 (0)79 340 01 13, www.proforteresse.ch

Opening hours: Visit on request

VALSOREY MILL / BOURG-ST-PIERRELocated in the vicinity of the ancient village of Bourg-St-Pierre, Valsorey Mill is the last of the 3 mills of Bourg-St-Pierre. It stopped its activity only in 1956.

Information: +41 (0)79 607 41 06 , www.moulinduvalsorey.ch

Opening hours: Every Sunday in July and August from 3pm to 5pm

Tariff: Free

Groups Visit on request, from CHF 40.- (not included in the PASS)

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ChurChes and ChapeLs

They are no less than 20 churches and chapels that mark the landscape with its gothic and contemporary architectures.Special mention to the church tower of Bourg-St-Pierre, older than 1000 years and the one of Orsières, famous for its fresco called «Mass of St. Gregory».

Information: Parish of Orsières,+41 (0)27 783 11 44, www.paroisse-entremont.ch

parish museum / Liddes

This museum presents the history of the parish and the municipality’s religious places. Here, one can observe precious historic relics such as a manuscript dated 1494!

Information: free admission, daily open

touLes dam / bourg-st-pierre

Les Toules dam is the first domed –vault dam in Switzerland. Its construction began in 1960 and was finished in 1964. Visit on request for groups.

Information: Forces motrices du Grand-St-Bernard, +41 (0)27 782 64 10

Visit on request or on page 11

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Let your taste-buds take over and discover a world of new flavours! Well-known for its AOC Raclette, the region also offers a rich palette of local produce and gourmet addressesThe Corbeille d’Entremont contains all the jewels in the crown of the St-Bernard region’s local produce: AOP raclette, tomme chease, serac, bacon, ham, dried meat, sausages, AOP rye bread, honey, Bio Alp Tea, infusions, wine and spices.

Information: Corbeille d’Entremont, www.corbeille.ch

Les Alpes Restaurant in Orsières (with 17 Gault & Millau points, 1 star at the Michelin Guide) gives pride of place to traditional gourmet cuisine marked by regional flavours with a menu and daily specials focusing on local produce.

Information: Restaurant les Alpes, +41 (0)27 783 11 01, www.lesalpes.ch

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Via Ferrata, VaL de bagnes

From Madzeiria to Mauvoisin (Dranse gorges). Length 880m, gradient 150m. Free entry with suitable equipement (helmet, harness, hiking shoes). Guide recommended.www.verbier.ch

mont-Fort sunrise, Verbier

From the Mont-Fort, watch the sun rise majestically from behind the mountain tops… followed by a hearty breakfast and unlimited use of all the lifts during the whole day !www.verbier.ch

aLpine zoo, Les maréCottes

Alpine animals in their natural environmentwww.zoo-alpin.ch

VertiCaLp emosson

3 attractions from Le Châtelard to the Emosson damwww.verticalp-emosson.ch

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western City, martigny

Amusement park for childrenwww.western-city.ch

Labyrinthe aVenture, éVionnaz

The largest permanent maze in the worldwww.labyrinthe.ch

happyLand, granges

Amusement park for childrenwww.happyland.ch

swiss Vapeur parC, Le bouVeret

Miniature replicas of trains and Swiss heritagewww.swissvapeur.ch

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indoor swimming pooL, bourg-st-pierre page 45museum and hospiCe, grand-st-bernard page 55artiLLery Fort, Champex-LaC page 57parish museum, Liddes and ChapeLs page 58

saiLLon thermaL Centre

www.bainsdesaillon.ch

oVronnaz thermaL Centre

www.thermalp.ch

VaL d’iLLiez thermaL Centre

www.thermes-parc.com

LaVey thermaL Centre

www.lavey-les-bains.ch

aquaparC, Le bouVeret

Water parkwww.aquaparc.ch

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museum oF bagnes, Le ChâbLe/VaL de bagnes

The museum of Bagnes hosts exhibitions while different old houses in the valley let you discover the history and the regional heritage.www.museedebagnes.ch

gianadda Foundation, martigny

Exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, Gallo-Roman and automobiles museumwww.gianadda.ch

st-bernard dogs museum, martigny

Dogs and kennel history, temporary exhibitionwww.museesaintbernard.ch

abbey oF st-mauriCe

Treasure and archaeological excavations of the Abbey: 1500 years in 2015!www.abbaye-stmaurice.ch


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Fairy’s CaVe, st-mauriCe

500 metre of educational path in a well-lit gallery, little lake and waterfallwww.grotteauxfees.ch

saLt mines, bex

Audiovisual presentation and guided tourwww.mines.ch

museums oF Canton VaLais, sion

Valais Museums of art, history and naturewww.musees-valais.ch

underground Lake, st-Léonard

The largest navigable underground lake in Europewww.lac-souterrain.com


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Use your PASS Saint-Bernard for the buses from Orsières.

The lines with the red bar running down the left are included in the PASS Saint-Bernard.

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EMERGENCY NUMBERSPolice 117Fire department 118Rescue 144Emergency road service 140

ACCOMMODATION

hoteLs / 1 with dormitories

Alpina***, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 18 92www.alpinachampex.ch

Glacier***, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 782 61 51www.hotelglacier.ch

Splendide***, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 11 45www.hotel-splendide.ch

Au Vieux Champex, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 12 16www.champex-lac.com

Le Belvédère, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 11 14www.le-belvedere.ch

Hôtel-Club Sunways, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 11 22www.sunways.ch

Mont-Lac, Champex-Lac+41 (0)26 565 66 00www.hotel-montlac.ch1 Relais d’Arpette, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 12 21www.arpette.ch1 L’Edelweiss, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 26 21www.fouly.ch

1 Auberge des Glaciers, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 11 71www.aubergedesglaciers.ch1 Hôtel du Col de Fenêtre, Ferret+41 (0)27 783 11 [email protected] L’Union, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 38www.chezjo.ch1 Terminus, Orsières+41 (0)27 552 11 00www.terminus-orsieres.ch

Le Grand-St-Bernard, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 13 02www.hotel-gd-st-bernard.ch

Auberge des Alpes, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 13 80www.auberge-des-alpes.ch1 Auberge les Charmettes, Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 11 50www.les-charmettes.ch

Bivouac Napoléon, Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 11 62www.bivouac.ch1 Du Crêt, Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 11 43www.hotel-du-cret.ch1 Au Petit Vélan, Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 11 41www.petit-velan.ch1 Auberge de l’Hospice, Col du Grand-St-Bernard+41 (0)27 787 11 53www.aubergehospice.ch

useful ContaCts

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Hôtel-Pension Beau-Site, Chemin+41 (0) 27 722 81 64www.chemin.ch

reaL estate agenCies

* rent

** saLe

*** rent and saLe

Agence Immoalp, Champex-Lac***+41 (0)27 783 43 83www.immoalp.ch

Agence Immobilière du Lac***Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 25 10www.champex-location.ch

Agence Interhome*, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 11 79www.interhome.ch

Crettex Immobilier SA, Champex-Lac***+41 (0)27 783 12 [email protected]

Val Ferret Location,La Fouly - Val Ferret*+41 (0) 78 845 22 64www.valferretlocation.ch

Armand Sarrasin, La Fouly**+41 (0)27 783 22 54

Copt Immobilier, La Fouly**+41 (0)79 220 39 91

Janine Mottier-Obrist, Orsières**+41 (0)27 771 44 [email protected]

Maurice Biselx, Orsières**+41 (0)27 783 20 [email protected]

AB Immobilier, Vollèges***+41 (0)27 565 25 [email protected]

Neo Domus Sàrl, Vollèges**+41(0)27 780 11 60

bed and breakFasts

Marie-Claude Tornay***, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 10 [email protected]

Gîte le Catogne**, La Douay+41 (0)27 783 12 30www.giteserge.ch

Chez Véro & Bernard**, Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0) 79 300 95 00www.chez-vero-et-bernard.com

Le Cabanon, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 11 [email protected]

Ptarmigan, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 16 40www.ptarmigan.ch

Croquenature, Les Arlaches+41 (0)27 565 26 46www.croquenature.ch

Au Petit Fontaine, Fontaine-Dessous/Liddes+41 (0)79 217 59 [email protected]

Bike Verbier, Etiez-Vollèges+41(0)27 771 52 [email protected]

Campings

Camping des Glaciers****, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 18 26www.camping-glaciers.ch

useful ContaCts

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Camping du Grand-St-Bernard**,Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 14 11www.campinggrand-st-bernard.ch

Les Rocailles, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 19 79www.champex-camping.ch

Val d’Arpette, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 12 21www.arpette.ch

ChaLets with serViCes

Montagne Alternative, Commeire+41 (0)27 783 21 34www.montagne-alternative.com

dormitories-group aCCommodation

Gîte Bon-Abri, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 14 23www.gite-bon-abri.com

Pension En Plein Air, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 23 50www.pensionenpleinair.ch

Chalet du Jardin Alpin, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 12 17www.flore-alpe.ch

Chalet de la Deuve, Praz-de-Fort+41 (0)27 783 35 [email protected]

Alpage de la Peule - La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 10 [email protected]

Chalet le Dolent, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 17 66www.dolent.ch

Gîte la Léchère, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 30 64www.lalechere.ch

Grand Hôtel du Val Ferret, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 11 77www.grandhotelfouly.ch

Maya-Joie, La Fouly+41 (0)27 780 11 66www.mayajoie.ch

Grenier de Moay, Orsières+41 (0)79 776 08 57www.screppaz.ch

Relais de Dranse, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 13 80www.relaisdedranse.ch

Maison du village / Chandonne-Liddes +41 (0)77 441 14 76www.chandonne.ch

Maison St-Pierre, Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)79 221 16 89www.maisonstpierre.ch

Gîte les 3 Collines, Sembrancher+41 (0)78 744 62 07www.giteles3collines.ch

mountain huts

Orny, from Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 18 87www.cabanedorny.ch

Trient, from Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 14 38www.cas-diablerets.ch

Saleinaz, from Praz-de Fort+41 (0)27 783 17 00www.cas-neuchatel.ch

useful ContaCts

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L’A Neuve, from La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 24 24www.aneuve.ch

Col de Mille, from Liddes*+41 (0)27 783 11 82www.cabanedemille.ch

Du Valsorey, from Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 11 22www.valsorey.ch

Du Vélan, from Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 13 13www.velan.ch

La Tsissette, from Vichères-Liddes*+41 (0)79 731 32 18

Plan du Jeu, from Bourg-St-Bernard+41 (0)79 428 01 75www.esprit-liberte.ch

RESTAURANTS-CAFES

restaurants

Champex-LacAu Vieux-Champex+41 (0)27 783 12 16

Belvédère+41 (0)27 783 11 14

Glacier+41 (0)27 782 61 51

Le Cabanon+41 (0)27 783 11 72

Mont-Lac+41 (0)27 783 33 44

Ptarmigan+41 (0)27 783 16 40

Relais d’Arpette+41 (0)27 783 12 21

Splendide+41 (0)27 783 11 45

Alpina (sur réservation)+41 (0)27 783 18 92

La FoulyAuberge des Glaciers, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 11 71

Café du Milieu, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 11 84

Edelweiss, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 26 21

Le Dolent, Prayon+41 (0)27 783 11 76

Col de Fenêtre, Ferret+41 (0)27 783 11 88

OrsièresAlpes+41 (0)27 783 11 01

Auberge de la Place+41 (0)27 565 46 66

Le National, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 40 40

Quai de l’Ours+41 (0)27 552 11 00

St-Bernard+41 (0)27 783 12 08

Union+41 (0)27 783 11 38

Catogne, La Douay+41 (0)27 783 12 30

useful ContaCts

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Chez Zeza, Somlaproz+41 (0)27 783 15 28

Châtelet, Issert+41 (0)27 783 11 62

Arpalle, Commeire (on request)+ 41 (0)27 783 21 34

LiddesAuberge des Alpes+41 (0)27 783 13 80

Du Grand St Bernard+41 (0)27 783 13 02

La Channe+41 (0)27 565 70 12

Bourg-St-PierreAu Petit Vélan+41 (0)27 787 11 41

Bivouac Napoléon+41 (0)27 787 11 62

Du Crêt+41 (0)27 787 11 43

Les Charmettes+41 (0)27 787 11 50

Chez le Canonnier+41 (0)27 744 66 66

Grand-St-BernardDe L’Hospice+41 (0)27 787 11 53

Mont-Joux+41 (0)27 787 11 66

Bovernier/Les ValettesBuvette du Plan de l’Au, Bovernier +41 (0)79 475 17 78

Les Gorges du Durnand, Les Valettes+41 (0)27 722 20 77

SembrancherLa Prairie+41 (0)27 785 21 30

La Gare+41 (0)27 785 11 14

L’Atelier+41 (0)27 785 30 34

Les 3 Dranses+41 (0)27 785 11 73

Le Transit+41 (0)27 565 47 57

VollègesRestaurant du village, Le Levron+41 (0)27 565 48 88

La Crevasse, Vens+41 (0)79 689 29 06

Beau-Site, Chemin-Dessus+41 (0) 27 722 81 64

mountain restaurants

Gîte de la Léchère, Ferret+41(0)79 433 49 78

Alpage des Ars, Ferret+41(0)79 446 20 16

Alpage de la Peule, Ferret+41(0)27 783 10 41

Alpage de la Tsissette, Liddes+41(0)79 731 32 18

Alpage du Bioley, Col des Planches+41(0)27 771 49 16

Alpage du Col des Planches+41(0)79 586 37 97

useful ContaCts

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Alpage du Tronc, Col du Tronc+41(0)79 399 87 42

Alpage du Lein, Col du Lein+41(0)78 707 27 95

tea-room

Le Carillon, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 20 80

Gentiana, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 12 58

enoteCa

Le Cellier valaisan, Sembrancher+41 (0)27 783 20 85

CaFes

Taverne du Clocher, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 15 29

Les Mésanges, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 41

Café de Prassurny, Prassurny+41 (0)27 783 12 72

Café de La Place, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 13 57

La Petite Auberge, Rive-Haute+41 (0)27 783 13 60

Café des Reines, Sembrancher+41 (0)27 565 25 96

Café Helvétia, Sembrancher+41 (0)27 785 10 90

Le Central, Vollèges+41 79 323 85 21

La Poste, Bovernier+41 (0)27 722 78 08

Tchyko Bar, Bovernier+41 (0)27 722 23 68

La Fiesta, Les Valettes+41 (0)79 210 97 18

Le Bonaparte, Les Valettes+41 (0)27 723 34 88

bars

Mylord, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 28 77

Broc’n Pub, Champex-Lac+41 (0)79 443 89 90

SERVICES

banks-exChange

Raiffeisen, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 13 09

BCV, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 28

Raiffeisen, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 22 88

ATM in Orsières, Liddes, La Fouly and Champex-Lac

ChaLets CLeaning

Micro Clean, Champex-Lac+41 (0)78 720 47 57

ChurCh serViCes

Paroisse catholique+41 (0)27 783 11 44

Paroisse protestante+41 (0)27 722 32 20

useful ContaCts

79

game Library

Centre scolaire de La Proz, Orsières+41 (0)27 782 62 85

guides

Bureau des guides, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 31 38

hairdressers

Chez Nadia, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 28 78

Evelyne, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 28 48

Expression coiffure,Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 23

Le Bigoudi bleu, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 34 11

Lovey Valérie, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 35 75

Mouron Gabrielle, Orsières+41 (0)79 658 48 92

Tête en l’air, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 21 61

Tornay-Rossoz Nathalie, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 13 30

Atelier de coiffure, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 25 80

Chez Michèle, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 17 37

hiking guides

Patricia Joris+41 (0)79 664 58 33

Chantal Maudry+41 (0)27 565 26 46

Sonia Tissières+41 (0)79 484 76 86

Jules-Henri Gabioud+41 (0)79 399 69 38

Philippe Bobillier+41 (0)79 785 13 32

kindergarten

Le Ratamiaou, Somlaproz - Orsières+41 (0)79 370 85 45

Library

Centre scolaire de La Proz, Orsières+41 (0)27 782 62 85

LiFts

La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 25 83

Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 13 44

muniCipaL administrations

Orsières+41 (0)27 782 62 62www.orsieres.ch

Liddes+41 (0)27 782 61 61www.liddes.ch

Bourg-St-Pierre+41 (0)27 787 11 42www.bourg-saint-pierre.ch

poLiCe

Emergencies 117

Police municipale, Orsières+41 (0)27 782 62 67

useful ContaCts

80

Police municipale, Liddes+41 (0)27 752 61 67

Police cantonale, Etiez+41 (0)27 606 64 00

post oFFiCes

Bureau postal, Orsières+41 (0)848 888 888mo-fr 8:30-11:30am / 3:30-6pmsa 10:30-noon

Agence postale, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 565 31 31High season: 7/7, 8-00:30am and 3-6:30pmLow season: 7/7, 8:30-noon; fr and sat8:30-noon; 3-6:30pm

Agence postale, Liddes+41 (0)27 775 23 82mo 2:30-6pmtu - fr 8:30-noon and 2:30-6pmsa 8:30-noon

pubLiC transports

Gare d’Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 05

Information (Rail Service)0800 401 401

reCyLCing Centres

Orsières+41 (0)79 309 44 87

Liddes+41 (0)27 782 61 67

taxis

Fen’yx, Orsières+41 (0)79 773 77 40

TMR SA+41 (0)27 721 68 40

weather

Daily indicated at your tourism office0900 162 666

HEALTHemergenCies 144

dentists

Dentiste de garde0900 558 143

Dr. Thétaz Pierre-Marie, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 28 83

doCtors

Médecin de garde0900 144 033

Maison de la santé, Sembrancher+41(0)27 780 15 15

massages

Darbellay Véronique, Orsières+41(0)27 783 12 64

Lattion Jacqueline, Orsières+41(0)27 783 23 12

Pierroz Karine, Liddes+41(0)77 435 19 05

Sarrasin Marie-Jo, Liddes+41(0)27 783 13 21

useful ContaCts

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pharmaCies

Pharmacie de garde0900 558 143

Pharmacie, Orsières+41(0)27 783 13 13

physiotherapy-osteopathy-aCupunCture-pediCure Wagner Dominique - Physiothérapie, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 34 00

Voiturier Marie-Noël - PhysiotherapieBranche d’en Bas+41 (0)79 831 98 06

Copt Rébéca - Ostéopathie, Saleinaz+41 (0)27 783 21 62

Richard Marie-José – Pédicure, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 28 82

Pierroz Karine - Massages, Liddes+41 (0)77 435 19 05

Au coup d’pouce - Massages, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 13 21

Veterinary

Cabinet vétérinaire de la Forge, Vollèges+41 (0)27 785 25 25

SHOPSangLing

Champêche, Champex-Lac+41 (0)79 193 76 99

bakeries

Boulangerie-pâtisserie Jorge Fernando, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 43

Boulangerie-pâtisserie Laurent Joris, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 26 50

Boulangerie le Carillon, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 20 80

Boulangerie Gentiana, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 12 58

butCher’s shops

Boucherie du St-Bernard SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 15

Boucherie du St-Bernard SA,Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 14 34

BTB Boucherie-Traiteur-Boissons SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 29

Caterers

Boucherie du St-Bernard SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 15

BTB Boucherie-Traiteur-Boissons SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 29

L’O à la bouche, Praz-de-Fort+41 (0)27 783 32 44

Le Paradis des Gourmets, Champex-Lac+41 (0)79 173 73 71

ChiLdren’s shop

Boutique Bambou, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 26 10

dairies

Orsières+41 (0)27 783 29 56

useful ContaCts

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Somlaproz+41 (0)79 470 49 60

Liddes+41 (0)27 783 15 60

FLowers

Rose Marie Fleurs, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 15 69

groCery stores

Volg, Place de la Gare, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 14 48

Volg le mini, Place centrale, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 13 94

Supermarché Proxy, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 565 31 31

Supermarché, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 22 42

Alimentation Chez Jacotte, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 35 50

Epicerie Dorsaz, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 13 72

La Combine, Commeire+41 (0)27 565 05 80

househoLd eLeCtriCaL-tV-hiFi-Videos

Darbellay TV, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 29 80

Net’audio SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 16 88

interior design

Boutique Déco-Lac, Champex-Lac +41 (0)79 384 31 88

jeweLLer’s shop

Sylvia et Michel Bobillier, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 26 10

kiosks

Supermarché Proxy, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 565 31 31

Supermarché, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 22 42

Laundry

Blanchisserie d’Entremont, Orsières+41 (0)79 255 23 09printing house

Design & Copy, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 26 20

shoe store

Chaussures Métroz, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 28 27

sport - prêt à porter

Boutique Bambou, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 26 10

Boutique Switcher, Orsières+41 (0)79 518 93 10

Cristal Sport, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 24 40

Look Sport, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 38 00

Zanskar Sport, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 30 00

sports - rentaL

Cristal Sport, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 24 40

Edelweiss, Champex-Lac+41(0)27 783 33 68

Espace ski et montagne, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 38 05

useful ContaCts

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Zanskar Sport, La Fouly+41 (0)27 783 30 00

COMPANIES

auto body

Du Six-Blanc SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 16 36

buiLding Firms

Charly Lovey SA , Orsières+41 (0)27 783 23 53

Cincotta & Fils Sàrl, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 33 23

David Sarrasin, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 37 02

Petriccioli Constructions SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 42

Sylvain Darbellay, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 37 20

Yvan Martinal, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 15 59

Sarrasin Frères, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 33 47

Carpenters

Gaillard et Morand SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 34 18

Georges Gabioud & Fils SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 35 68

Maurice Joris SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 46

Robert Copt SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 27 55

Tanguy Lovey, Orsières+41 (0)27 721 78 30

Crittin-Charpente-Construction, Liddes+41 (0)79 664 13 72

Sarrasin Frères, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 33 47

Computing

Daniel Moret , Praz-de-Fort+41 (0)27 783 32 44

Terrettaz Informatique SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 50 50

eLeCtriCity

AL. Électricité SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 38 38

G. Moulin Electricité SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 47

Lattion et Associés Electricité SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 24 12

Pierre-Michel Duay, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 18 18

garages-repairs

Garage du Lac, Champex-Lac+41(0)27 783 11 47

Garage Kev’Automobiles, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 30 82

Garage du Carrefour Droz SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 10 77

Garage du Gd-St-Bernard, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 12 50

Garage Eddy Bérard, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 40 00

useful ContaCts

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Garage du Vélan, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 14 75

house painters

Lovey Florian SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 10 58

Exquis & Luy, Liddes+41 (0)79 446 39 33

Exquis et Lattion Sàrl, Liddes+41 (0)79 342 49 12

Frossard Gérald, Liddes+41 (0)79 298 59 47

joiners

Fernand Cretton & Cie Sàrl, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 14 45

Joël Gaillard SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 53 00

Gaillard & Morand SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 34 18

Jean-Michel Copt, Praz-de-Fort+41 (0)27 783 29 31

Jonathan Sarrasin, Praz-de-Fort+41 (0)79 482 51 26

Philippe Lovey, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 27 36

Pierre-André Jordan, Orsières+41 (0)79 318 82 72

René Rausis et Fils SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 51 51

Urbain Gaillard Sàrl, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 15 39

Jacquemettaz & Darbellay SA, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 14 32

Joris Pierre-Alain Sàrl, Liddes+41 (0)79 216 87 15

LandsCape gardenerDenis Darbellay, Orsières+41 (0)79 604 36 92

rooFFerGratien Copt, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 29 63

tiLingMichel Murisier, La Fouly+41 (0)79 446 20 16

Jean-Claude Duay, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 18 59

Philippe Paccolat, Orsières+41 (0)79 500 19 30

Yan Maret, Orsières+41 (0)78 897 58 19

Régis Frossard, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 29 92

tinpLate makingDaniel Reichenbach, Champex-Lac+41 (0)27 783 15 91

Jean-Michel Sarrasin SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 11 70

Rausis et Cinquanta SA, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 22 68

Sarrasin & Marquis, Liddes+41 (0)27 783 22 30

woodCutters

Bourgeoisie Orsières+41 (0)27 782 62 53

Nicolas Coppey, Orsières+41 (0)27 783 32 70

useful ContaCts

85 touRIst/aCCommodatIon tax

Anybody who is not domiciled in the municipality has to pay a tourist tax.This must be paid directly to the accommodation organisation itself or can be paid at one of our tourist offices.

tourist tax For hoteLs, ChaLets and apartments

Adult per night CHF 1.80 Annual once-off fee CHF 54.-Children per night (6 to 16 years old) CHF 0.90 Annual once-off fee CHF 27.-

tourist tax For groups and huts

Adult per night CHF 1.20Children per night (6 to 16 years old) CHF 0.60

tourist tax For Camp sites


The tourist tax goes towards funding the tourist offices, entertainment in the resorts and the development of information brochures.

As prescribed by the law, an accommodation tax must also be paid by the landlord in the Liddes and Bourg-St-Pierre municipalities*.

aCCommodation tax rates in hoteLs, ChaLets and apartments


aCCommodation tax rates For groups, huts and Camp sites


* In the Orsières municipality (including Champex-Lac and La Fouly), the accommodation tax has been replaced with a tourist promotion tax.

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