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Arriving in the Martigny region
BY PLANEGeneva-Cointrin, Bern-Belp, Bâle-Mulhouse and Zurich-Kloten airports.Charter and private flights to the Sion airport.
BY CARThrough the motorway A9 from Lausanne or Sierre, take the Martigny-Fully exit (number 21), or the cantonal road.Through the routes open all year round: the Forclaz pass, the Gd. St. Bernard tunnel, the Simplon pass.Through the routes open only during summer: Gd. St. Bernard, Nunefen, Grimsel, Furka.Through the railway tunnels which allow the passage of vehicles: Lötschberg (Kandersteg-Goppenstein), Furka (Realp-Oberwald), Simplon (Iselle-Italy).
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTOn the CFFs (trains), to and from all Swiss towns and cities.
Nested in the Rhone river elbow, among vineyards and orchards, Martigny is the most dynamic town in the Valais – there you can visit the Pierre Gianadda Foundation and its prestigious exhibitions, the Morand Distillery and its renowned Williamine ©, as well as the museum dedicated to the legendary St. Bernard Dogs, and the large Valais Fair, with its 200,000 annual visitors.
At the crossroads between France and Italy, and at the heart of the French Valaisian Alps, the Martigny region will welcome and surprise you with its cultural wealth, mild climate and a wide variety of activities along the entire year: the St. Maurice Abbey treasure, the thermal baths of Saillon, Ovronnaz or Lavey, the ski tracks of the Marécottes and Ovronnaz, the Châtelard amusement park, and the Marécottes zoo – all of which are essential attractions.
An unforgettable stay awaits you in Martigny
Information Martigny Région
+41 (0)27 720 49 49www.martigny-region.ch
Welcome!HISTORY 04
ART ANd TRAdITIONS 06
WINe, TeRROIRS ANd GASTRONOMY 08
HIKING IN NATuRe 10
FAMILY ACTIvITIeS 12
ReGIONAL MAP
14HOTeLS ANd ACCOMOdATION
15SPeCIAL eveNTS
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SuMMeR SPORTS 18
THeRMAL BATHS 19
WINTeR SPORTS ANd SKI ReSORTS 20
MeeTINGS 22
COMMuNITIeS ANd INFORMATION 24
uSeFuL AddReSSeS 30
ANNuAL eveNTS CALeNdAR 31
Inondation à Charrat, 1948 © Charles Paris, Médiathèque Valais
Saint-Maurice, 1908
© Pierre Odier, Médiathèque Valais
Lac de Fully, 1925
© André Kern, Médiathèque Valais
Barrage du vieil emosson, vers 1955
© Max Kettel, Médiathèque Valais
Pierre Bergère de Salvan où Marconi fit ses essais, vers 1910 - © Collection Pillet, Médiathèque Valais
Asphaltage de la route de la Forclaz, 1955
© Oscar Darbellay, Médiathèque Valais
Casino et Bains de Saxon, vers 1890 © Collection Pillet, Médiathèque Valais
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Martigny, 1900 - © Collection Médiathèque Valaisdiligences au départ de vernayaz, vers 1910
© Collection Médiathèque Valais
Ovronnaz, 1920 - © Alfred Sauthier, Médiathèque Valais
Bénediction du lac de Barberine, 1925
© Collection Pillet, Médiathèque Valais
exploitation du Glacier du Trient, 1912© Collection Tissières, Médiathèque
Gorges du durnand, vers 1885 - © Collection Médiathèque Valais
Saillon, 1920 - © Emile Gos, Médiathèque Valais
Martigny, vers 1895
© Alfred Tissières, Médiathèque Valais
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Saxon
Martigny
Finhaut
Martigny-Combe
Saillon
St-Maurice
Fully
Saxon’s MuseumRoute du Village 42+41 (0)27 744 33 41www.saxontourisme.ch
Swiss railroads museum,Châtelard-Barberine1925 Le Châtelard-village+41 (0)51 225 56 56www.finhaut.ch
Mazot-Museum of Plan-CerisierAt the hearth of vineyards+41 (0)78 893 53 13www.plancerisier.ch
Counterfeit money MuseumRue du Bourg 13+41 (0)27 744 40 [email protected] - www.saillon.ch
Theater “Belle Usine”case postale 222+41 (0)79 411 81 [email protected] - www.belleusine.ch
St. Symphorien’s ChurchEdmond Bille’s stained glass windows+41 (0)27 723 12 [email protected]
St. Maurice’s CastleRte du Chablais, CP 16+41 (0)24 485 41 [email protected]
Martolet’s theaterRue C-F De Rivaz+41 (0)24 485 40 [email protected]
St. Maurice’s AbbeyAv. d’Agaune 15+41 (0)24 486 04 [email protected]
Semblanet MillRue des Moulins 11+41 (0)27 722 51 98www.moulinsemblanet.ch
Edmond Bille’s monumental stained glass windowsCity hallwww.martigny.ch
The Alambic theaterRue de l’Hôtel-de-Ville 4+41 (0)27 722 94 [email protected]
Roman amphitheater - Martigny
Semblanet Mill - Martigny
Castle - Saint-MauriceAbbey - Saint Maurice
Points of interest
Here is a selection of curiosities you cannot miss. The museums have distinct opening hours and dates. We advise you to check the schedules with service providers or at the nearest Tourist Office.
SalvanMarconi’s MuseumRue Marconi 1+41 (0)79 347 12 [email protected] www.fondation-marconi.ch
François Fine Mill+41 (0)79 706 62 [email protected]
Pierre Gianadda FoundationRue du Forum 59+41 (0)27 722 39 [email protected] - www.gianadda.ch
St. Bernard Dogs MuseumRue du Levant 34+41 (0)27 720 49 [email protected]
La Bâtiaz Castle+41 (0)27 721 22 70www.batiaz.ch
Marconi’s museum - Salvan
Counterfeit money Museum - Saillon
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Martigny-la-romaine (Roman Martigny) has preserved its archaeological remains, while the town of St. Maurice exhibits the Abbey’s Treasure. There is art everywhere, at the turn of a corner, in the woodcut engravings on a cabin, in city roundabouts, at the Pierre Gianadda Foundation and its park of sculptures, at the Musée Marconi, along the ancient Roman road Via Francigena, in the stained glass windows of St. Maurice’s Abbey, as well as those created by Hans Erni.
The “queen fight” (cow fight), the St. Bernard dogs, the Farinet vineyard and the cheese produced in high mountain pastures are some of our strongest traditions.
Come enjoy them with us!
Back to the origins
St-Bernard dogs
Bâtiaz tower - Martigny
City hall - Martigny Abbey - Saint Maurice
Pierre Gianadda Foundation - Martigny
Mazot-Museum - Martigny-Combe
Museum - Saxon
Trail to Farinet- Saillon
Pierre Gianadda Foundation - Martigny
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Brisolée
Bacon
vendange Goron - Bovernier Cheese - Alpin pasture of Lein Asparagus - Saillon
Chestnuts - Fully
Regional gastronomy
Plan-Cerisier vineyard - Martigny-Combe
Some addresses
Trient
Martigny
Leytron
Fully
Salvan
Saillon
Alpine pasture of GiétazCol de la Forclaz+41 (0)79 894 31 21Leytron’s enoteca
7 days / 7Rte de Riddes 40+41 (0)27 307 13 [email protected]
Agrotourism pavilion Fol’terres7 days / 7Ch. du Rhône 135 +41 (0)27 746 13 [email protected] - www.folterres.ch
Fully’s enoteca (local wine shop with possibility of wine tasting)thursday to sundayRte de Saillon 128a+41 027 746 41 [email protected]
Cellar of Saillonthursday to sundayPlace du Bourg 2+41 (0)27 744 28 [email protected]
Marcottin jam producer7 days / 7+41 (0)27 761 14 [email protected]
Alpine pasture of Emaneyjune - september 7 days / 7+41 (0)27 761 13 [email protected] www.alpage-emaney.ch
des Granges cheese dairyreception on call+41 (0)79 325 66 34
Morand Distillerymonday to saturdayPlace de Plaisance+41 (0)27 722 20 36www.morand.ch
The asparagus, a Valais specialty, is cultivated between April and May, particularly in Saillon, but also in Charrat. The most famous variety of apricot is the Luizet, grown in Saxon, although it can also be found in Bovernier. The orchard fruits are grown between Charrat and Martigny and can be directly purchased from their growers. Chestnuts are grown in Fully and celebrated in October with a large popular festival. There are over 70 winemakers/wine merchants in the region – they won’t let you leave without having tasted some specialities such as the Petite Arvine, the Syrah or the Gamay de Bovernier.
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Apricots, chestnuts, asparaguses and William pears are real treasures from nature!
Add to these some slices of alpine cheese, or the specialties of the Morand distillery – such as the Williamine© or the Abricotine –, plus a visit to a cellar to taste the varieties of Valaisian vineyards and you will be transported to a land of plenty, where the nice weather will invite you to have a snack just around the corner, or a meal at the table of the best restaurants.
The terroir flavours
Raclette
Apples - Saillon
Plan-Cerisier - Martigny-Combe
Market - Martigny
Pears - Charrat
Apricots - Saxon
Air dried beef
Morand distillery - Martigny
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Trient
La But - Saxon Adonis – Charrat
Farinet footbridge - Saillon
Dorénaz
Bovernier
Salvan
Vernayaz
St-Maurice
Trient
Saxon
Charrat
Dorénaz (departure: the cable car square)
Finhaut
Fully
Martigny-Combe
Martigny
Leytron
Durnand gorges* - from May to October
Tour of the Fountains - departure: Bovernier 1h30 to 2h - all year round
Visit to the Planches pass - departure: la Dranse bridge - 1,8 miles - 2h30 - all year round except during winter
Plan de l’Audeparture: Bovernier - 2h - refreshment bar in the mountains - +41 (0)79 475 17 78from mid-June to mid-September
Dailley Gorges - 1h30 - from May toNovember - sometimes dizzy
Van Valley – Salanfe Lake - departure: Van d’en Bas - 3.1 miles - 3h - from May to November - easy access
Trient Gorges* - 30min - from May to October
Stagecoah road - departure: Vernayaz4h30 - from May to October
Route of the chapels - departure: the Abbey of Saint Maurice - 3.7 miles - 3h - all year round
Vérossaz plateau route - departure: CFF[train] station of Saint Maurice - 3.7 miles3h - all year round
Dents-du-Midi Tour - departure: several points - 26 miles - 18h - from June to the beginning of October
Via Francigena - aprox. 1,700 km/1,050 miles - 79 stops - all year round - from the Canterbury Pilgrim’s Road (GB) to Rome (Italy)
Mont-Blanc Tour - from June to September
Trient Valley Tour - 5 days - from May to October
Bisse Path and Glacier - departure: the Forclaz Pass - 2.5 miles - 1h - from June to September
Footpath of the apricots - departure: CFF[train] station - 2h to 3h - from May to October
The Bisse of Saxon - departure: La Boveresse 20 miles - 16h30 - from May to October
Adonis path - 1,8 miles - 1h30 - from the end of March till the beginning of May
Les Follatères nature reserve - Branson bridge - 3,7 miles - 2h - all year round
Morcles - Lavey-Les-Bains - 5 miles - 2h30 from March to November
Ovronnaz - 11,8 miles - 6h - from March to November
Sorgno - Fully lake - 3,7 miles - 3h50 - from April to the end of October
The Grand Chavalard Tour - 11,8 miles2 days - from April to October
Dinosaur footpath (dinosaur tracks) Departure: the Emosson Reservoir Lake8.7 miles return - 6h - from mid-June to mid-October
Misterious Gorges - departure: Le Châtelard 1.8 miles - 1h30 - from May to November
Mont-Blanc balcony - departure: Six Jeur (possibility of returning by car) - 5 miles one way - 3h - from June to October
Path of the vineyards and guérites [winemaker huts] - departure: Branson1.2 miles - 1h - all year round
Les Follatères nature reserve - departure: Branson bridge - 1 to 3 hours - all year round
Tour du Portail - departure: Erié car park 5 miles - 4h30 - from June to the end of October
Arpille - departure: Forclaz pass - 2h10from May to October
Bovine - departure: Forclaz pass - 1h40from May to October
Route of the terraced vineyardsdeparture: Martigny’s central square1.8 miles - 2h - all year round
Path of the Mines - departure: Planches pass - 2h - www.sentier-des-mines.ch
Muverans hiking tour - departure: Jorasse, peak of the chair lift - 31 miles - 4 daysfrom June to the end of October
Lucky Luke route* - departure: Ovronnaz’s tourist office - 6.2 miles - 4h - all year round
Activities
SaillonGorge of la Salentse - departure: Place Farinet - 50min - all year round
Path of the Marble - departure: Cleusettaz bridge - 3h - all year round
Via Farinetta - departure: Place Farinet, Saillon Thermal Baths, or from the Place des Remparts - 2h15 - all year round
Farinet footbridge - departure: Place Farinet 3h
*entrance fee
The Via Francigena connects Canterbury to Rome. It crosses the region of St. Maurice through the Grand St. Bernard pass, Vernayaz, Martigny and Bovernier. For more info, go to www.gsb360.com. Detailed hiking maps (1 :25’000) can be obtained at our tourist offices.
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Martigny’s surroundings present a range of beautiful hiking trails and curious sights such as the Trient or the Durnand Gorges, the adonis (small yellow flower) footpath, the Follatères nature reserve and its chestnut groves, the mine route or the path of vineyards – all while you explore the Rhone valley. Along the way, you will undoubtedly meet pilgrims walking the Via Francigena between Canterbury and Rome. And for those who love the high mountains, the Muverans Tour, the Dents du Midi Tour and the Mont-Blanc Tour are some of the most celebrated in the world.
A unique landscape
Salentze Gorges - Saillon Cactus - Branson, les Follaterres Marble quarry - Saillon
Trient Glacier - Trient
via Farinetta - Saillon
Salanfe lake
durnand gorges - Bovernier
Arpille - Martigny-CombeBovine - Martigny-Combe
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Adventure labyrinth - Evionnaz
Trient gorges - Vernayaz Automobile museum - Martigny
Activities
Bovernier
Trient
Saxon
Fully
Evionnaz
Finhaut
Dorénaz
Leytron
Martigny
St-Maurice
Saillon
Durnand Gorges*from May to October - Route de Champex+41 (0)27 722 20 [email protected]
Bisse and Glacier of Trientfrom June to September+41 (0)79 273 15 [email protected] - www.trient.ch
Litroz Fort*all year round+41 (0)78 606 36 [email protected] - www.fortlitroz.ch
The path of gameall year long - departure: railway station1h30 to 3h00www.sdjsaxon.ch
Adventure Labyrinth*from April to October - Rte des Iles vieilles 2+41 (0)27 767 30 90www.labyrinthe.ch
Châtelard amusement park*from May to October - Le Châtelard-village+41 (0)27 769 11 [email protected] - www.chatelard.net
The house of tales and legends*open all year - Rue des Légendes 2+41 (0)79 431 60 [email protected]
Thermalp (thermal bath centre) Ovronnaz*all year round - Rte du centre thermal+ 41 (0)27 305 11 [email protected] - www.thermalp.ch
Le Baladeur (touristic train)*from May to October+41 (0)27 720 49 [email protected] - www.martigny.com
The Automobile Museum*all year round - Rue du ForumPierre Gianadda Foundation+41 (0)27 722 39 [email protected] - www.gianadda.ch
Museum of St. Bernard Dogs*all year round - Route du Levant 34+41 (0)27 720 49 [email protected]
Western City*from March to October - open every day+41 (0)27 764 16 [email protected] - www.western-city.ch
Farinet pathall year round+41 (0)27 743 11 [email protected] - www.saillon.ch
Saillon thermal baths*all year round+41 (0)27 743 11 [email protected] - www.bainsdesaillon.ch
The Fairy Grotto*from mid-March to mid-October +41 (0)24 485 10 [email protected]
Castle*from May to November - Rte du Chablais, CP 16+41 (0)24 485 41 [email protected] - www.expochateau.ch
Cindey Fort*from mid-March to mid-November+41 (0)24 485 40 [email protected]
The thermal baths of Lavey*open all year (but stays closed during the second half of June)+41 (0)24 486 15 [email protected]
La Châtaigneraie (chestnut grove track, a didactic walk)all year round+41 (0)27 746 20 [email protected] - www.fully.ch
The Follatères nature reserveall year round+41 (0)27 746 20 [email protected] - www.fully.ch
Salvan
Vernayaz
Zoo and natural swimming pool*Les Marécotteszoo: open all year pool: from June to September+41 (0)27 761 15 [email protected] - www.zoo-alpin.ch
The fun footpath of la CreusazLes Marécottes, La Creusaz+41 (0)27 761 31 [email protected] - www.salvan-rando.ch
The Pissevache Waterfallall year long
Trient Gorges*from May to October+41 (0)27 764 16 [email protected] - www.vernayaz.ch
François Fine mill - Salvan
Amusement park - Châtelard
*entrance fee
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Amusement park - Châtelard
Zoo - Les Marécottes
Natural swimming pool - Les Marécottes
Fairy grotto - Saint-Maurice
Mont-Blanc express - Martigny
Museum of St-Bernard dogs - Martigny
Baladeur - Martigny
You and your family will be spoilt for choice! Among the St. Bernard dogs, the Marécottes zoo and its natural pool in the rocks, the small Le Baladeur train, the Ovronnaz and Saillon pools, the Gorges – not to mention the adventure labyrinth, the Châtelard amusement park and the world’s steepest cable car, or a simple train tour through the Trient Valley – it will be easy to forget about the time!
A paradise for the family
House of tales and legends - Dorénaz
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See hotels and accomodation guide on page 24
Log cabins in the mountains, camping areas surrounded by greenery, hotel rooms with plenty of charm – a tradition of hospitality for every budget: here you will find many alternatives for taking a break and relaxing!
The most charming places to stay
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See list of special events by month on page 31
Pierre Gianadda Foundation - Martigny
valais Fair - Martigny
1st of August - Martigny
Cow fight contest - Martigny
Prim’vert - Martigny
Medieval festival - Saillon
Bosse à Norbert - Les Marécottes
Christmas market - Martigny
valais Rally
FIFO - Martigny
Les Brandons - Bovernier
Great moments highlight the entire year, among which are the hiking trips during the full moon, a musical season and important exhibitions at the Pierre Gianadda Foundation, the 5 continents festival, the apricot market, the Fromage et cimes («cheeses and mountain-tops»), the Valais Fair, the «queen fights» (cow fights), the chestnut festival, the Valais Rally and the Lard fair. For more info, check the website www.martigny-region.ch
Ask for the eventscalendar!
Chestnut festival - Fully
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Tennis: 1
Mountain bike: The Trient Valley rideSwimming pools: 1 indoor/ 1 outdoorTennis: 1Climbing: Indoors (Salvan) with a lot of ways outdoorCanyoning: yes
Mountain bike: about 18 milesTennis: 1Climbing: 2 paths (Lui d’août)Beach-volley: 1
Bike: Rhone RouteSwimming pools: 2 indoor / 2 outdoorVia ferrata: 1 (3 steps)
Bike: Rhone Route
Valais roule: St-Mauriceroule (free bikes to lend in one of the 7 stations between Sierre and Port-Valais)Swimming pools: 1 indoorTennis: 1
Bike: Rhone RouteValais roule: Martignyroule (free bikes to lend in one of the 7 stations between Sierre and Port-Valais)Swimming pools: 1 indoor / 1 outdoorTennis: 1Mini-golf: 1Climbing: indoors (La Bâtiaz)Beach-volley: 4Windsurf: 1
Mountain bike: stagecoach road (mountain bike rental at the Tourist Office during the summer, 15 CHF /day)Swimming pool: 1 indoorClimbing: yes
Mountain bike: Trient Valley ride (TVT), 30 miles, from May to October, and on Mont-Blanc ride (TMB), 8.5 miles, from June to SeptemberClimbing: a lot of outdoor paths
Bike: Rhone RouteValais roule: Fullyroule (free bikes to lend in one of the 7 stations between Sierre and Port-Valais)Mountain bike: Fully hillsClimbing: 3 (Randonnaz, Beudon and Saxé)Beach-volley: 1 Climbing: yes
Bike: Rhone RouteMountain bike: descending track (Champex-Dorénaz - possibility of a per day allowance to use the cable car upon returning upwards)Tennis: 2Climbing: yes
Climbing: Indoors (Vertic’Halle)
This is a beautiful region for bicycle touring, along the Rhone route, or for mountain biking (VTT) in mountain routes, climbing paths in the Via Farinetta or in the Trient valley, and also for windsurfing in the lake of Rosel.
Move yourself - it’s good for you!
Canyoning - Les Marécottes
Paintball - Martigny
Bike - SaillonWindsurf - Martigny
Activities
Bovernier
Salvan
Leytron
Saillon
St-Maurice
Martigny
Finhaut
Trient
Fully
Vernayaz
Dorénaz
Saxon
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Thermal pool, sauna village, turkish bath, sports or hot stone massage, clay or chocolate body wraps : get benefits from relaxing moments in the pools at one of our 3 thermal centres, or spend a fitness stay in unforgettable Alpine surroundings.
Take care of yourself all year round
Thermalp - Ovronnaz
Thermalp - Ovronnaz
Mayens du bien-être - Bains de Saillon
Bains de Saillon
Bains de Lavey
Addresses
Leytron Saillon St-MauriceThermalp - OvronnazRte des Bains25 km away from Martigny+41 (0)27 305 11 [email protected]
Indoor thermal pool: 1 at 30°- 35° COutdoor thermal pool: 2 at 30°- 35° CSauna: 2 (1 naturist)Hammam (Turkish bath): 3 (1 naturist)Massage: on appointmentFitness
Les Bains de SaillonRoute du Centre Thermal 1615 km away from Martigny+41 (0)27 743 11 [email protected]
Indoor thermal pool: 1 at 34° COutdoor thermal pool: 2 at 34° C1 semi-olympic at 28° CSauna: 4 (2 nudity recommended)Hammam: 4 (3 nudity recommended)Massage: on appointmentFitness
Les Bains de LaveyRte des Bains 48, 1892 Lavey-les-Bains15 km away from Martigny+41 (0)24 486 15 [email protected]
Indoor thermal pool: 1 à 36° Outdoor thermal pool: 1 semi-olympic, winter: 34° C, summer: 32° C1 large pool, winter: 35° C, summer: 34° CSauna: 3 (1 naturist)Hammam: 4Massage: on appointment
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Sledge, free riding, skiing, cross-country skiing or snowshoweing - find here all the winter activities you love: Ovronnaz’s nature welcomes families and offers its relaxing baths, while the Trient Valley invites you to enjoy its untouched wildlife.
3, 2, 1, GO!
Arpille - Martigny-Combe
La Creusaz - Les Marécottes
Ovronnaz Les Marécottes
Les Marécottes
Alpine ski*: 15 miles - access : La Creusazwww.telemarecottes.chCross-country skiSledge track: 4.3 mileswww.telemarecottes.chSnowshoeing: for free or pay for the guide
Alpine ski*: 18 miles - access: TéléovronnazCross-country ski: 15 miles - access: Place de TourbillonSledge track: 1.8 miles - access: LoutzeSnowshoeing: 18 miles - access: Place de
Ice-skating rink*: access: Rue du Forum
TourbillonSki and thermal baths*
Snowshoeing: 4 tracks with signposts. access: Trient / Les Jeurs / TroulérozSledge track: 0.6 miles - access: Froclaz old road Cross-crountry ski: 6 miles - access : 1.2 miles with light
Alpine ski*: Tour-Balme (Vallorcine-France) access: 15min., by train, departures: nearby the train stationSnowshoweing: footpath for snowshoes access: by foot
Sledge track: 1.8 mileswww.saxontourisme.chSnowshoeing track: www.lapleyeux.ch
Activities
SalvanLeytron (Ovronnaz)
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Téléovronnaz - Distance from Martigny: 15.7 miles
+41 (0) 27 306 35 [email protected] - www.teleovronnaz.ch 1350 to 2500m above sea level - 18 miles descending3 chair lifts, 5 ski lifts, 1 snowpark
TéléMarécottes - Distance from Martigny: 6.37 miles
+41 (0) 27 761 31 [email protected] - www.telemarecottes.ch1100 to 2200m above sea level - 15 miles descending1 gondola, 1 chair lift, 1 ski lift, 1 baby lift
Skiable terrain: vichères-Liddes - La Fouly - Les Marécottes - Bruson - ChampexMore info at www.ski-psb.ch or call +41 (0) 27 775 23 81
Tickets available near their respective ski lifts and thermal bath resorts, and also at the restoroute Relais St. Bernard, in Martigny. More info at www.valaisskicard.ch or call +41 (0) 27 775 25 82
54 stations, 4 thermal baths = 1 ticket
21 installations - 75 miles of tracks - 5 sledge tracks - 2 slalom stadiums = 1 ticket
Season Ticket Subscriptions
Other ski resorts
TÉLÉMARÉCOTTESTÉLÉOVRONNAZ
Téléchampex TéléLaFouly Téléverbier Télé Bruson Télé-Vichères-Liddes
Season tickets for train+ski to Les Marécottes and Balme - valid all winter - Purchase on www.octodure-voyages.ch or +41(0)27 723 33 30
12 miles from Martigny
+41 (0) 27 783 13 [email protected] www.telechampex.ch
1486 - 2194m altitude9.5 miles descending1 chair lift, 3 ski lifts
12 miles from Martigny
+41 (0) 27 783 25 [email protected]
1600 - 2200m altitude12.5 miles descending1 chair lift, 2 ski lifts, 1 kindergarten
16 miles from Martigny
+41 (0) 27 775 25 [email protected]
1500 - 3300m altitude63 miles descending4 cable cars, 5 gondolas, 12 chair lifts, 8 ski lifts, 1 snowpark, 4 kindergarten
17 miles from Martigny
+41 (0) 27 775 25 [email protected]
1042 - 2220m altitude33.5 miles descending2 chair lifts, 2 ski lifts
20 miles from Martigny
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Meeting room - Hôtel du Parc, Martigny
Our addresses
Finhaut
Leytron
Saillon
Saxon
Martigny
St-Maurice
Salvan
Galerie VictoriaRoute du village+41 (0)27 768 12 10
Thermalp - OvronnazRte des Bains+41 (0)27 305 11 00
Hôtel des Bains de Saillon****Route du Centre Thermal 14+41 (0)27 743 11 11
Casino de SaxonRue du Casino 4+41 (0)27 743 20 00
CERMRue du Levant+41 (0)27 722 00 34
Hôtel du Parc****Rue Marconi+41 (0)27 720 13 13
Hôtel Beau-SiteChemin - Dessus+41 (0)27 722 81 64
Foyer Fransiscain+41 (0)24 486 11 11
Maison de Vérolliez+41 (0)24 485 16 49
Grand Hôtel des Bains*** Rte des Bains 48, 1892 Lavey-les-Bains+41 (0)24 486 15 15
Hôtel BalanceLes Granges sur Salvan +41 (0)27 761 15 22
Hôtel Aux Mille Etoiles***Place des Télécabines, 9 - Les Marécottes+41 (0)27 761 16 66
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Meeting rooms are always available for booking at our hotels. Here is a selection which will fit your professional meeting requirements.
La Bâtiaz - Martigny
Hôtel Beau-Site - Chemin
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Here you will find the best infrastructure and services, such as those from the Hôtel du Parc and from the CERM, and enjoy events, excursions, remarkable evenings at the medieval castle, ski tracks or even a stay in a mountain inn!
Let yourself be enchanted by the region of Martigny,whether for informal gatherings or professional meetings.
Work, relax and have fun
CeRM - Martigny
Foyer Fransiscain - St-Maurice
Salle Malvoisie - Saillon
CeRM - Martigny
La Bâtiaz - Martigny
Torchlight descent - Les Marécottes
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BOVERNIER
DORÉNAZ
CHARRAT
FINHAUT
Bovernier’s inhabitants have been nicknamed Vouipes, the same word used for wasps. The village, located at the base of the Catogne mountain, is the home of the Dur-nant Gorges and of the Fountain Walk; it is also known for the open-mindedness and welcoming hospitality of its people. If you stop by to try the world’s best gamay (grape variety), you won’t regret...
Located at the entrance of the Dorénaz village are the cliffs where countless climbing enthusiasts come to practice their sport. 305 million-years old, they are considered the second oldest rocks in Switzerland. A cable-car connects - many times a day - Dorénaz with the hamlets of Alesse and Champex, inhabited during the whole year and working as departure points to several hiking routes.
The village of Charrat was created after its separation from Martigny in 1836. It is known as one of the few lands in Western Europe where the adonis (small yellow flower) grows naturally and visibly during the spring, along the Sentier des Adonis (adonises footpath). Strollers can also visit an entirely restored common oven (four banal, in French) on top of the Vison hills.
An important alpine resort in the beginning of the 20th century, the town is nowadays known for its untouched wildlife, and for the Emosson Reservoir Lake, the Châtelard Amusement Park and its two-cabin cable-car, the steepest in the world. In the Old-Emosson valley, over 800 dinosaur tracks dated back to 250 million years have been discovered, and constitute a unique excursion.
altitude: 613 m - population : 800 inhabitants
* dortoir des Gorges du durnand Bovernier www.gorgesdudurnand.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 20 77
B&B L’Aurore Rte de Champex 8 www.allesse.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 613 21 20Cabane Le Scex-Carro Sur l’alpage de Malève www.laflechebleue.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 241 35 28
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altitude: 461 m - population: 1’350 inhabitants
altitude: 451 m - population: 700 inhabitants
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*** Le Grand Muveran (Ovronnaz) www.hotelmuveran.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 305 16 16
FULLY
Fully is a town which extends itself 5 miles wide at the base of a majestic mountain: the Chavalard. Fully’s emblematic grape variety, the petite Arvine, grows interlaced in its sunny vineyards. The Follatères nature reserve houses unique mediterranean plant varieties from Switzerland. In October Fully warmly celebrates the Châtaigne (chestnut) festival, with the fruits of its famous 17-hectare chestnut grove.
** Beau-Séjour www.beausejour-hotel.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 11 01Hôtel Les Alpes Rte du village 31 - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 12 95B&B Chalet Bekker - www.edwardbekker.com [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 10 33dortoir Le vaticamp - www.chaletpourgroupe.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 19 00dortoir Barrage d’emosson Col de Gueulaz (emosson) www.emossonresto.com [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 12 74Cabane vieux-emosson vieux-emosson (emosson) www.cabaneduvieux.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 14 21B&B Gîte La Casita Le Revené (Giétroz) www.gite-casita.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 714 11 14** Hôtel Suisse L’Ille (Le Châtelard-Frontière) +41 (0) 27 768 11 35dortoir Centre Sport & Loisirs vallorbé (Le Châtelard-Frontière) www.centre-sports-loisirs.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 15 04
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altitude: 461 m - population: 8’200 inhabitants
*** Hôtel de Fully Rue de l’eglise 16 www.hotel-de-fully.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 30 60App À la Fontaine Rue du Tilleul 70 www.maisonalafontaine.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 28 07App Le Camp de base R. Marais-Champagne 40 - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 213 40 73App Juillerat Rue de la Colombière 55 - - +41 (0) 79 717 72 32App Carnal Rte de Saillon 126a - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 28 36B&B villa Alps Ch. du Bray 17 www.alpsholiday.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 76 522 35 80B&B Auberge-Café des Amis Rte de Saillon 142 - - +41 (0) 27 746 18 95B&B Oh! Bons Moments Rue des Follatères 24 - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 780 02 14B&B La Maison des Pommiers Rte de Saillon 102 - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 565 61 12B&B L’erable Rouge Rue St-Ours 49 - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 608 05 39B&B La Maison dans les vignes Ch. du Longet 24 - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 25 09Cabane Sorniot - www.sorniot.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 24 26Cabane Fénestral - www.chavalard.com [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 28 00Cabane demècre - www.demecre.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 35 87B&B Le Nid d’Aigle (Chiboz) http://chiboz.icar.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 250 37 09B&B Relais des Chasseurs (Chiboz) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 746 29 98
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LEYTRON
The Leytron village, at the base of the Muveran, has in its vineyards the Humagne grape variety. In a South-facing plateau, the Ovronnaz resort benefits from a mild and invigorating climate and offers its guests many skiable acres amidst untouched nature settings, a Thermalp centre with thermal pools and a beautiful area, which stays open all year round, and a hiking circuit of over 93 miles.
altitude: 485 m - population: 2’600 inhabitants
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*** Les Bains d’Ovronnaz Rte des Bains (Ovronnaz) www.thermalp.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 305 11 11B&B **** Les 4 saisons (Ovronnaz) www.les4saisons.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 818 40 46dortoir Les Oisillons www.ge.ch/sport/centre-altitude.asp - +41 (0) 79 654 84 24dortoir La Pension d’Ovronnaz (Ovronnaz) www.pension-ovronnaz.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 306 23 72dortoir La Cordée (Ovronnaz) www.la-cordee.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 306 29 63Hôtel Hostellerie de l’Ardève (Les Mayens-de-Chamoson) www.hotelardeve.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 305 25 25dortoir Le Temps de vivre (Les Mayens-de-Chamoson) www.letempsdevivre.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 306 90 60
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MARTIGNY - COMBE
The village spreads from the plains to the mountains, all the way to Ravoire, which offers a route for visiting the fours banals (communal ovens). The Plan-Cerisier hamlet, located at the heart of the vineyards, has an exceptional view to the Rhone valley and is the home of the small Swiss museum dedicated to grapes and wine. From the Arpille’s summit, you will be able to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Mont-Blanc, the Trient glacier and the Léman lake.
altitude: 485 m - population: 2’600 inhabitants
MARTIGNY
A town of the Arts, Martigny houses the Pierre Gianadda Foundation, which offers visitors the Gallo-Roman Museum, the Automobile Museum, a park with sculptures by inter-national artists, and the Leonardo Da Vinci pavillion. It also hosts a musical season and art exhibitions. The La Bâtiaz castle, the Roman Anphiteatre, the Museum of St. Bernard Dogs and the Morand distillery, renowned for its Williamine©, complete the variety of attractions.
altitude: 471 m - population: 17’000 inhabitants
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**** du Parc Rue Marconi 19 www.hotelduparc.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 720 13 13*** Alpes & Rhône Grand St-Bernard 11 www.alpes-rhone.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 17 17*** Forclaz-Touring Rue du Léman 15 www.hotelforclaztouring.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 27 01*** Forum Av. du Gd-St-Bernard 72 bis www.hotel-forum.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 18 41*** Porte d’Octodure Rte du Gd-St-Bernard 5 www.porte-octodure.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 71 21*** Motel des Sports Rue du Forum 15 www.moteldessports.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 20 78** Grand-Quai Rue du Simplon 33 www.grandquai.com [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 20 50** Hôtel du Stand Av. du Gd-St-Bernard 41 www.hoteldustand.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 15 06Hôtel Hôtel de la douane Chemine de Saragoux - - +41 (0) 27 722 62 62App villa Terra Rue de Surfrête 38 www.villaterra.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 51 02App Studio de vacances Av. de la Fusion 87 - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 220 40 31App Chez Jacqueline Rte de Ferrage 14 - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 82 27B&B Le Jardin de Kabîr Rue du Bourg 19 www.jardindekabir.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 03 08B&B BNB Peyla Rue du Levant 6 [email protected] +41 (0) 79 358 36 67Camping ****Les Neuvilles Rte du Levant 68 www.voyages-tcs.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 45 44B&B Le Balcon de Martigny Rte de Chemin (Chemin s/ Martigny) www.lebalcondemartigny.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 723 14 00
App Alp Apart Le Chanton d’en Bas www.alpapart.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 560 31 21App dionyshôtes Rte de la Forclaz 5 (Sommet des vignes) www.dionyshotes.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 78 819 65 82B&B La Résidence Rte des Bans 24 (Martigny-Croix) www.residence-martigny.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 723 16 00B&B Chez Michèle Rue de la Fontaine 113 (M-Croix) www.chezmichele.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 77 474 60 17B&B Chez Bertrand et Arménia Rte du Grand-verger 48 (M-Croix) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 389 34 76
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SAILLON
Saillon is a remarkably well-preserved historical bourg whosescents blossom during the day. In the vineyards, among theparchets (different vineyard zones), almond trees stand alongside olive and fig trees... and asparaguses! At the village’s centre, the thermal bath centre Bains de Saillonwelcomes visitors who want to relax. The Via Farinetta, aswell as the Musée de la Fausse Monnaie (counterfeit moneymuseum), celebrate the famous counterfeiter Farinet.
altitude: 510 m - population: 2’000 inhabitants
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**** Hôtel des Bains Rte du Centre Thermal 14 www.hoteldesaillon.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 743 11 11B&B Restaurant de la Tour Place des Moilles www.restaurant-la-tour.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 744 10 98B&B Auberge de la Poste Rue St-Jacques www.posterestaurant.ch - +41 (0) 27 744 15 98B&B Christiane & JJ Ribordy Rte des Chiles www.saillon.net - +41 (0) 27 744 10 21B&B Jean-Blaise Gollut Rue du Bourg 2 www.table-hotes-suisse.com [email protected] +41 (0) 27 744 12 29B&B La Bardane Passage des Lombards 4 www.labardane.eu [email protected] +41 (0) 79 953 63 83Camping ****La Sarvaz Rte de Fully www.sarvaz.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 743 13 89dortoir Résidence Les Thermes Rte des Moulins - - +41 (0) 27 306 41 45
SALVAN
Upon arriving in Salvan, one can see a small plateau surrounding the village and old stone-built chalets from the belle époque of pre-War tourism. Not far from there, the authentic hamlet of les Marécottes, with its Swiss charm, and the valley’s well-preserved natural environment give Salvan the status of a treasure: « Spectacular. Naturally. »
altitude: 900 m - population: 1’200 inhabitants
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App Chalet Berger - www.happyholiday.ch/cc78 [email protected] +41 (0) 79 458 31 58App Chalet La Pinède - www.chaletlapinede.populus.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 218 96 94App White Cottage (Le Bioley) - [email protected] +41 (0) 76 573 09 81dortoir Le Luisin - - - +41 (0) 21 612 61 30Hôtel La Balance (Les Granges) www.vegetarisches-hotel.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 15 22App La Pastourelle (Les Granges) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 11 42App Chalet d 10 (Les Granges) - - +41 (0) 27 761 15 22dortoir Colonie La Ruche (Les Granges) www.colonie-la-ruche.com [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 15 66App Au Trétien (Le Trétien) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 233 68 62App La Plantze (Le Trétien) - [email protected] +41 (0) 62 771 67 66B&B L’association Sauvage (Le Trétien) www.wildassociation.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 660 95 79Hôtel Aux Mille etoiles*** (Les Marécottes) www.mille-etoiles.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 16 66Hôtel Mont-Blanc (Les Marécottes) www.hotelmontblanc.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 13 96App La Comballaz (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 465 31 89App San Roc (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 323 27 82App La Chotta Rue Principale 29 (Les Marécottes) www.lachotta.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 22 14App Chalet Joyaux (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 21 732 20 77App Sur L’etzertze (Les Marécottes) - - +41 (0) 21 960 11 94App Les Cytises Rue de l’essuie 18 (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +33 (0) 607 01 59 73App Chalet Cocagne (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 21 921 96 60App La Barmaz (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 21 869 84 31App Le Chardon Bleu (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 761 94 74App Galette 6 (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 24 34
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accomodationApp Le vieux Chalet (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 359 37 55App Galette 5 (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 25 34App Chalet Sami Rue Principale 38 (Les Marécottes) www.chaletsami-marecottes.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 78 739 39 69App Le Clou d’elle (Les Marécottes) www.locationlesmarecottes.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 359 37 55App Aurore (Les Marécottes) www.au-bois-dormant.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 78 748 18 17App La Fontaine (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 263 64 27App Le Raccard Chemin des Messieurs 24 (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 44 77App Les Airelles (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 409 91 47App Le Pitchounet (Les Marécottes) www.chaletpitchounet.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 16 62B&B Le Fenil (Les Marécottes) www.bnb.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 17 50B&B Le Yéti Rue Principale 54 (Les Marécottes) www.leyeti.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 10 11B&B Bois dormant (Les Marécottes) www.au-bois-dormant.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 565 18 18B&B Chalet La Bergerie (Les Marécottes) - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 761 17 50dortoir Ski-Club delémont Clou-dellé 6 (Les Marécottes) www.scdelemont.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 793 78 39
SAXON
In Saxon, the apricot town at the base of the Pierre Avoi, everyone can create his or her own itinerary through the Sentier d’Adonis (footpath of the small yellow flowers called adonises)and the Sentier de l’Abricot (apricot footpath), with the possibilityof a didactic walk with games at the Sentier Ludique, uniquein Switzerland. You can also walk the Bisse de Saxon, Valais’ longest footpath. Immerse yourself in Saxon’s history by visiting its museum, and join the Fête de l’Abricot, biannual apricot festival which takes place in the first weekend of August.
altitude: 465 m - population: 4’600 inhabitants
B&B Marie-Claire defayes Rte Pro Bovey 22 www.taxi-saxon.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 814 36 60B&B M. et Mme Jacquier Prés des Champs www.lesmayens.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 79 331 33 51B&B Mottier Patrick Rte du village 67 www.chambre-dhote-labrico-saxon.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 744 23 77Camping Camping et Gîte de la Cigale Rue de la Plâtrière 38 www.lacigalesaxon.ch +41 (0) 27 744 13 30Hôtel Auberge de la Pleyeux Batterie de l’Arbarey 511 (Sapinhaut) www.lapleyeux.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 744 26 40
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SAINT-MAURICE
Saint-Maurice is one of the cultural jewels of the Léman region. A town of national importance and key stopover site of the Via Francigena, it is listed among the most remarkable places in Switzerland. Home of a rich historical heritage, it also has a prestigious abbey, a picturesque castle built in the Rhone valley, a misterious fortress formerly considered top secret, and an enchanted cave open to public visitation since 1863.
altitude: 414 m - population: 4’200 inhabitants
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Hôtel Foyer Franciscain Rue A. de Quartéry 1 www.capucins.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 24 486 11 11Hôtel Motel Interalp Rte Cantonale www.interalp.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 24 485 37 47Hôtel Hôtel de la dent du Midi Av. du Simplon 1 www.torrente.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 24 485 12 09B&B Chalet Les Combins (Mex) - [email protected] +41 (0) 79 325 18 30dortoir Auberge de l’Armailli Rue de la Charrière (Mex) www.armailli.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 767 19 79B&B La Colombe vignes du Bois Noir 4 (epinassey) - - +41 (0) 24 485 21 56
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Hôtel Hôtel du Col de la Forclaz Col de la Forclaz www.coldelaforclaz.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 26 88App Résidence du Glacier - - - +41 (0) 27 722 21 05App Mon Repos - - - +41 (0) 27 722 15 52B&B Le Tilleul et le Rocher Les Jeurs www.lesjeurs.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 768 11 89Cabane Cabane du Trient - - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 783 14 38Camping Camping de l’Arpille Col de la Forclaz www.coldelaforclaz.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 26 88dortoir La Chotte - - - +41 (0) 78 713 56 59dortoir Refuge du Peuty - - - +41 (0) 27 722 09 38dortoir La Gardienne - www.lagardienne.ch - +41 (0) 27 722 12 40dortoir Relais du Mont-Blanc - - [email protected] +41 (0) 27 722 46 23
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Hôtel Cascade de la Pissevache Route Cantonale www.cascadepissevache.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 764 14 27Hôtel Pont du Trient La verrerie - - +41 (0) 27 764 14 12App Maurice Rappaz Rte de la Cascade 23 - - +41 (0) 27 764 12 66B&B Rêves Gourmands Rue des Sondzons 22 www.revesgourmands.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 764 30 30Camping Cascade de la Pissevache Route Cantonale www.cascadepissevache.ch [email protected] +41 (0) 27 764 14 27
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TRIENT
The Trient Glacier and the Forclaz Pass are the most famous sites in the Trient village, one of the smallest in Switzerland, with 150 inhabitants. A true corner of paradise surrounded by rich untouched wildlife, every Summer it receives numerous hikers walking the Mont-Blanc route. During winter, Trient becomes the ideal base camp for ski lovers.
altitude: 1’300 m - population: 150 inhabitants
VERNAYAZ
Vernayaz is the newest village of the Valais – it was founded in 1912, after its separation from Salvan. The Pissevache waterfall seems to gush out of the mountain with a spectacular fall of over 370 feet. Vernayaz is the home of the Trient gorges, which are impressive witnesses to the erosion phenomenon ; it also houses the two Gueuroz bridges with over 650 feet - among Europe’s tallest.
altitude: 452 m - population:1’770 inhabitants
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Saillon Saint-Maurice
MartignyAvenue de la Gare 6Case postale 800CH - 1920 Martigny
+41 (0)27 720 49 49
Rue de la Poste 3Case postale 7271920 Martigny
+41 (0)27 721 68 40
Wylerstrasse 123/1253000 Berne 65
+41 (0)900 300 300
www.cff.ch
Rue de la Poste 31920 Martigny
+41 (0)27 720 47 47
Place de la Gare 111950 Sion
+41 (0)58 386 95 00
[email protected]/valais
OvronnazCase postale 2096CH-1911 Ovronnaz
+41 (0)27 306 42 93
FullyRue de l’Eglise 54CH-1926 Fully
+41 (0)27 746 20 80
FinhautPlace de la GareCH-1925 Finhaut
+41 (0)27 768 12 78
Rte du Centre thermal 23CH-1913 Saillon
+41 (0)27 743 11 88
Avenue des Terreaux 1Case postale 110CH-1890 Saint-Maurice
+41 (0)24 485 40 40
Salvan-Marécottes
La Gare 1CH-1923 Les Marécottes
+41 (0)27 761 31 01
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This is a general calendar. It is advisable to contact a Tourist office directly for more detailed information.
January
Agrovina(in odd number years) CERM Martigny www.agrovina.ch
AlpiniskiAlpin Ski World Championship Trientwww.alpiniski.ch
Avalanche Music FestivalLes Marécotteswww.avalanche-festival.ch
Springtime exhibitionPierre Gianadda Foundationwww.gianadda.ch
September
Ultra Trail du Mont-BlancTrientwww.ultratrailmb.com
Ovronnaz – Cabane Rambert RouteOvronnazwww.ovronnaz-rambert.ch
Handicrafts market (in even number years) Saillonwww.saillon.ch
Medieval festivalsevery 4 years, next in 2015Saillonwww.saillon.ch
Fromages et Cimes(«cheeses and mountaintops»)Ovronnazwww.ovronnaz.ch
Monastic market of Saint-MauriceSaint-Mauricewww.saint-maurice.ch
Fully-Sorniot RouteFullywww.fullysorniot.ch
Valais FairCERM, Martignywww.foireduvalais.ch
Queen fights of the Valais FairAmphithéâtre, Martignywww.foireduvalais.ch
Francophone Philosophy Festival (in even number years) Saint-Mauricewww.saint-maurice.ch
October
Chestnut festivalFullywww.fetedelachataigne.ch
Kilomètre verticaluphill race, Fullywww.teamlatrace.ch
Valais International RallyMartigny et Régionwww.riv.ch
Winter exhibitionPierre Gianadda Foundationwww.gianadda.ch
February
March
Brocante Fair CERM, Martignywww.martigny.com
Les BrandonsBovernierwww.bovernier.ch
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Prim’Vert - Springtime FairCERM, Martignywww.salonprimvert.ch
Asparagus weekSaillonwww.saillon.ch
Mother’s Day MarketSaillonwww.saillon.ch
Salon Littera Découverteliterature event (in even number years) Saint-Mauricewww.litteradecouverte.com
July
Jazzy ThursdaysPlace de Martigny-Bourgwww.martigny.com
Durnand Gorges WalkBovernierwww.gorgesdudurnand.ch
Walking tour in marble querrySaillonwww.saillon.ch
Apricot festivalAv. de la Gare, Place CentraleMartignywww.martigny.com
US Car ValaisSaillonwww.saillon.ch
Local handicrafts marketOvronnazwww.ovronnaz.ch
Summer activitiesPlace centrale - Martignywww.martigny.com
Octodure’s International Folk Festival(in even number years) Martigny et région - www.fifo.ch
November
The Syrah along the RhoneSt-Mauricewww.lasyrah.ch
Humagne FestivalLeytronwww.leytron-humagne.ch
Arvine in the capital (in odd number years) Fullywww.fullygrandcru.ch
Art in porcelain, earthenware and glassMartignywww.martigny.com
Foot race of Sainte CatherineSaillonwww.saillon.ch
Christmas marketMartignywww.hameau.ch
August
Great fireworks in August 1st
Martignywww.martigny.com
Apricot festival(in even number years) Saxonwww.fetedelabricot.ch
Summer Medieval FestivalSaillonwww.saillon.ch
Walking tour in marble querrySaillonwww.saillon.ch
Health marketBains d’Ovronnazwww.ovronnaz.ch
Vallon FestivalBovernierwww.bovernier.ch
Village Festival (in odd number years) Bovernierwww.bovernier.ch
Fête sur L’Alpe(alpine pasture festival) Fullywww.fullytourisme.ch
Handicrafts marketTrientwww.trient.ch
Artisan marketMartignywww.martigny.com
Plan-Cerisier celebrationPlan-Cerisierwww.plan-cerisier.ch
Walk of the bread ovenRavoirewww.ravoire.ch
June
Fully in terraces (in even number years) Fullywww.fullygrandcru.ch
Hérisson sous gazonchildren’s festival, Charratwww.herisson-sous-gazon.ch
Lez’arts sur la murailleSaillonwww.saillon.ch
Randonnaz BikeFullywww.randonnazbike.ch
Pierre à Voir’ trailSaxonwww.tpav.ch
Outdoor CinemaAmphithéâtre, Martignywww.cinemartigny.ch
Summer exhibitionPierre Gianadda Foundationwww.gianadda.ch
5 Continents FestivalPlace du Manoir, Martigny www.5continents.ch
Music FestivalSaint Maurice
December
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