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winter 2015 / 16

RESORT GUIDE

Champéry

www.champery.ch

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07 TRADITIONS & ‘TERROIR’

38 BUSINESS TOURISM

10SKIING & GRAVITY SPORTS

40 LODGINGS

21SPORTS & LEISURE

27CULTURE

48 RESTAURANTS

28THE CHAMPéRY PALLADIUM

51SHOPS & SERVICES

29THERMES PARC THERMAL BATHS

56TRANSPORTATION

30 EVENTS

58VILLAGE MAP

CHAMPéRY TOURISME

rue du Village, 541874 Champéry

t +41 (0)24 479 05 50F +41 (0)24 479 05 59

[email protected]

OPENING HOURS

low season From 26.10.15 to 18.12.15

and from 11.04.16 daily from

8 :30 am to 12 pm and from 1:30 to 6 pm closed Sunday afternoons

Mid season From 04.01.16 to 07.02.16

and from 07.03.16 to 10.04.16 Sundays to Fridays from

9 am to 12 pm and from 1 :30 to 6 pm Saturdays from 9 am to 6 :30 pm

high season From 19.12.15 to 03.01.16

and from 08.02.16 to 06.03.16 daily from 9 am to 6 :30 pm

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WelcomeSPORT, CHARM AND AUTHENTICITY

A picture-perfect swiss alpine village, Champéry nestles snugly at the foot of the impressive Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountain ranges. This is the gateway to the Canton of Valais and to the largest international ski area in the world; the Portes du soleil.

One of the oldest tourist destinations in switzerland, Champéry has striven to maintain its authenticity over the years. like the mellow patina of the centuries-old chalets that line the village street, our heritage and traditions are a vital part of our identity.

This is a place of infinite possibilities and endless adventures for anyone who loves nature, sports and the great outdoors. epicurean guests will appreciate the welcoming atmosphere of a place where ‘the good life’ is a way of life.

We look forward to seeing you in Champéry,

Jean-Philippe BorgeaudPrésident, Champéry Tourisme

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It’s homeI love to travel, but what I like best is coming

back home to Champéry and my mountains and my ski area, where everything started…

Camillia Berra, freestyle skier, finalist at the sochi 2014 Olympic Winter games.

It’s peacefulThis place is a haven of peace, where I can really recharge my batteries. I’ve met the nicest people; life is normal here.

Christian Karembeu, former footballer, World Champion 1998.

It’s Maxi-FabulousThe gateway to paradise! The intoxicating pleasure of winter sports;

the ecstasy of idyllic landscapes in summer. The Dents du Midi are the ‘teeth of happiness’ for anyone who sets eyes on them. This is maxi-laughs,

maxi-delicious, maxi-friendship and maxi-the good life. But don’t spread the word… let’s keep it between us!

Olivier Lejeune, comedian, author, director and patron of the Maxi-Rires comedy festival.

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“WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT CHAMPéRY”,AND YOU SAID…

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TRADITIONS & ‘TERROIR’

Our heritage Although life in the Alps was historically a hardscrabble existence, past generations have

left us with a rich heritage of ancestral knowledge and rural traditions. Champéry’s roots go deep and we have a visceral attachment to our land. There is a distinct flavour to life here; it infuses everything from local dishes to the daily tasks of running a farm to local lore and legends.

Champéry’s Coat of Arms

The three mountains on the coat of arms are the Dent de Bonaveau, the Dent de Barmaz and the Bonavau ridge. The three pine trees represent the three villages in the illiez valley; Champéry, Val-d’illiez and Troistorrents. Finally, the man is Farmer Pery, sowing grain in his field. legend has it that Pery was the first inhabitant to settle in this valley. his field, the ‘Champ à Pery’ gave our town its name.

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year-round activities available upon reservations at Champéry Tourisme

Champéry Tourisme024 479 05 50 / www.champery.ch

LIFE ON THE FARM

help bring in the herd, milk the cows, scatter feed for the rabbits and chickens and participate in daily tasks of running a local farm. When you’re done, you’ll sit down to a well-earned, hearty farmhouse snack prepared on the spot by Valérie.

Hours:Mondays and Thursdays at 3 :30 pm

Prices:CHF 10.- for children ages 4 to 11CHF 25.- for adults

Location:Village map D7

GUIDED TOURS

no one knows the ins and outs of our village like the members of Champéry’s heritage Foundation. Your guide will take you on a ramble through the village and back through time to the days of our ancestors, with plenty of stories and legends and village secrets to entertain you along the way.

Hours:Monday to Sunday

Prices:CHF 50.- for groups up to 19 people


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Architecture

What is a ‘bellows’ roofline? Champéry’s chalets have a style that is unique to the illiez valley. One of the most distinctive characteristics of this style is the plunging ‘bellows’ roofline. the prominent peak at the roof’s ridgepole overhangs the intricately carved wood façades, protecting them from the elements.


Sightseeing 09OPEN-AIR ‘MUSEUM’

This unique exposition is composed of illustrated panels that tell the story of Champéry in the early 19th century through the eyes of gustin, a fictitious Champérolain who left his village as a young lad to become a mercenary in napoleon’s army. in 1863, after a 50-year absence, gustin’s homesickness has brought him back to a village that has changed dramatically… The graphic novel-style panels are placed at intervals along the high street and make for an interesting and informative historical ramble.

Location:Village map O7 to H7

THE HIGH STREET

The ‘Rue du Village’ is lined with centuries-old alpine chalets, charming hotels, shops and restaurants. This is the perfect place to admire the traditional architectural details specific to the illiez Valley, from plunging ‘bellows’ rooflines to magnificently sculpted balconies.

Location:Village map O7 to H7

THE RUMIèRES SPRING

Built in 1900, the Rumières spring has gained a reputation of almost mythical proportions over the past century. even today, people come from near and far to stock up on this water that is, magical properties aside, undeniably refreshing.

Location:Village map O7

THE CHAMPéRY BELL TOWER - 1726

Classified as an historical monument in 1964, the church bell tower is Champéry’s most distinctive landmark and its ‘crowning’ glory. soaring above the village, the tower ends in a shape reminiscent of a ducal crown, with 4 stone arches surmounted by a lantern.

Location:Village map K7

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SKIING & GRAVITY SPORTS

Fun in summer & winter Champéry is one of the gateway resorts to the immense Portes du soleil ski area. in

less than 10 minutes, the Champéry-Planachaux cable car or the grand-Paradis ski lift will whisk you away to the largest international ski area in the world.

The Portes du soleil is for summer too!

Champéry is every bit as charming in summer as in winter. An almost endless variety of outdoor sports and activities await the summer visitor, with breathtaking views around every corner. The cable-car will open for the summer on May 14th 2016

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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING

Champéry’s cross-country ski track is located just 2 kilometres past the village, and is easily accessible by car or by free shuttle-bus. The 7 kilometre circuit offers classic or skating tracks and approximately 100 metres of altitude difference. The track is illuminated for night skiing every night until 9:30 pm.

Location:Grand Paradis A9/A10

Prices:CHF 5.- Day passCHF 80.- Season pass for western Swiss AlpsCHF 140.- Season pass for Swiss Alps

For information:Champéry Tourisme www.champery.ch T +41 (0)24 479 05 50

SKI & SNOWBOARD

One of the best things about Champéry is our proximity to the Portes du soleil. A world-renowned destination for winter sports enthusiasts, the Pds offers an unparalleled network of nearly 200 ski lifts, not to mention the added thrill of being able to criss-cross the border between switzerland and France, navigating by the glacial bulk of Mont Blanc on one side and the rugged Dents du Midi mountain range to the other.

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NIGHT SKIING

We’re lighting up the night! Or, at any rate, the Planachaux and Crosets ski lifts, along with the Champéry-Planachaux cable car. every Wednesday and saturday night from December 23rd to March 19th 2016, you can keep skiing long after the sun goes down.

For information:Télé Champéry - Crosets Portes du Soleil SA www.telechampery.ch T +41 (0)24 479 02 00

CHAVANETTE THE SWISS WALL

The infamous swiss Wall ranks in the top 10 of the world’s toughest ski slopes. From the summit of Chavanette, the slope plunges downward at a 40° to 55° angle, providing a 400 metre drop over the 1 kilometre slope. Too steep for the snow grooming machines, the bumps at the top regularly attain 2 metres in height, the size of a Volkswagen Beetle!

Location:Les Crosets


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Hours:Wednesdays: non-stop skiing till 9:30 pmSaturdays: non-stop skiing till 7 pm

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KID’S CLUB

On the gentle slopes just behind the Palladium, the Kid’s Club welcomes the littlest skiers, ages 3 to 7, for kid-friendly lessons with qualified ski instructors.

Location:Palladium L9

For information:Swiss Ski & Snowboard School (ESS)www.esschampery.ch/ski/kidsclub T +41 (0)79 212 26 42

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LES CROSETS SUPERPARK

The Crosets superpark is located right in the heart

of the les Crosets, accessible in mere minutes by one

of the fastest ski lifts in switzerland. This year, as

soon as the snow falls, there will be even more jumps

and slides and fun for everyone.

Location:

Les Crosets

For information:

Télé Champéry - Crosets

Portes du Soleil SA

www.superpark.ch

T +41 (0)24 479 02 00

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SwissSki & SnowboardSCHOOL

Founded in 1932, the ess is a village institution that has welcomed skiers of all ages for more than 80 years. Director luc Défago and his team of instructors provide lessons for skiers, snowboarders, freeriders and telemarkers. in a country where ski instruction is an art, the ess method has been honed over decades to create a highly successful, practice-oriented system.

Location:Village map I7

For information:[email protected] +41 (0)79 212 26 42


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REDCARPET.CH

Follow the red carpet to the holiday of a lifetime! Present in Champéry since 2003, Redcarpet puts the client first and adapts the instruction to fit your needs. We offer private, family and group lessons, ski safari, snow kite and ski-training camps.

Location:Village map I7


SNOW ATTITUDE

snow Attitude offers private ski, snowboard and telemark lessons for clients of all levels and all ages. Our experienced and highly professional instructors will make sure that you get the most out of your day on the slopes, learning and progressing safely. We also organise night-skiing sessions or snowshoeing outings.

Location:Village map G7


FREERIDE CHAMPéRYSNOW SCHOOL

Founded in Champéry in 1998, the Freeride Co. was born out of a passion for winter sports and the desire to create a convivial, service-oriented learning environment for skiers, snowboarders and telemarkers of all levels. The staff of experienced instructors provides both private and small-group lessons, frequently using video analysis to help students progress and evaluate their technique.

Location:Village map F8


INDEPENDENT, LICENCED SKI INSTRUCTORS

Alexandre Favre T +41(0)79 366 51 95 Damien Mendes T +41(0)79 417 71 77


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interactive ski map live.skiplan.com/moduleweb/2.0/pds.php

196ski lifts

300ski slopes

21snowparksboarder &ski-cross

228 kmcross-country ski trails

100 kmwinter walking trails

360 kmsnowshoeing trails


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Domaine CHAMPéRY- LES CROSETS SKI AREA

With our share of legendary ski slopes, notably the infamous swiss Wall or the infinitely scenic 7 km grand Paradis slope, the Champéry- les Crosets ski area offers plenty of terrain for skiers of all levels and abilities. hands-free ski passes may be purchased at the Champéry cable-car, the les Crosets chairlift and the grand-Paradis chairlift.


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OpEnInG DEpEnDanT On wEaThER cOnDITIOnS

Until Feb. 5, 2016 Until april 4, 2016

Daily 08:45 16:45 08:45 17:00

gRAnD-PARADis ChAiR liFT

OpEn FROm 12.12.2015Until Feb. 05, 2016 Until march 19, 2016 Until april 10, 2016

Monday 08:30 17:15 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30

Tuesday 08:30 17:15 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30

Wednesday 08:30 22:00* 08:30 22:00* 08:30 17:30

Thursday 08:30 17:15 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30

Friday** 08:30 17:15 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30

Saturday 08:30 19:00* 08:30 19:00* 08:30 17:30

Sunday 08:30 17:15 08:30 17:30 08:30 17:30

* Hours identical to Mondays until December 22nd and in case of bad weather.** Every Friday until March 25th: 1 supplemental Champéry–Croix de Culet cable-car round trip at 7:30 pm.

ChAMPéRY – CROix De CuleT CABle CAR

OPENING HOURS


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CHAMPéRY BARRYVOX / DVA PARK

it’s one thing to have an avalanche receiver, but knowing how to use it in an emergency is another! Come test your skills at the DVA park, just below the Chaudron restaurant in les Crosets. The test park is open to everyone, and avalanche receivers may be rented at sports shops in Champéry and in les Crosets.

Location:Les Crosets

For information:Slope service Champéry - Les Crosets


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Télé Champéry - Crosets Portes du Soleil SARoute de la Fin 15 - 1874 ChampéryT +41 (0)24 479 02 00T +41 (0)24 479 02 11 (snowinfo)[email protected] (buying online)

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5 hours ChF 44.- ChF 31.- ChF 49.- ChF 37.-

1 day ChF 49.- ChF 34.- ChF 54.- ChF 41.-

2 days ChF 94.- ChF 66.- ChF 103.- ChF 77.-

6 days 3-day+ Portes du soleil ski pass ChF 270.- ChF 203.-

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Ticket windowsChampéry-Planachaux cable car: Location J9Daily : from 8 am to 5 pm

grand Paradis chairlift: Location B8Daily : from 8:15 am to 2:30 pm

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SPORTS & LEISURE

Spoiled for choice The Portes du soleil is so much more than ‘just’ a ski area.

From introduction to curling workshops at the european Curling Centre to pitched paintball battles in the forest, tandem paragliding or snowshoeing outings, Champéry has more than one trick up its sleeve!

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ICE CLIMBING

ice climbing is a demanding sport that com-bines the technical difficulty of rock climbing with the glacial beauty of winter landscapes. You’d do well to hire a guide!

Hours:Available in winter during periods of extreme cold or prolonged cold, for groups of up to 4 people, reservations required.

Prices:CHF 580.- per personCHF 310.- for 2 people

For information:Montagne Expériencewww.guides-champery.ch+41 (0)79 239 87 19

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Whether you’re out for a few hours exercise or for a full-day hike, snowshoeing is the perfect way to get off the beaten path and experience nature at its best. The Office of Tourism has a brochure on local itineraries. Alternatively, local guides and ski schools can organize an outing. (see page 53)

For information:Champéry Tourismewww.ski-and-bike.ch/raquettesT +41 (0)24 479 05 50

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ACCROBRANCHE

Play Tarzan for a day, going from treetop to treetop over monkey bridges, climbing nets, zip-lines and rope swings. The Accrobranche du Dahu ropes course in the treetops offers 6 different circuits, adapted to all ages and abilities.

Hours:For 6 or more people(reservations required)

Prices:CHF 34.- for adults CHF 24.- for juniors from 10 to 15CHF 17.- for children under 10


For information:Champéry Aventure Team Parcwww.champery-aventure.chT +41 (0)79 757 56 28

PARAGLIDING

licensed instructors will take you to heights you never imagined, with full-day or half-day introduction to paragliding workshops or tandem flights for a bird’s-eye view of the Alps.

Prices:CHF 90.- introduction to paraglidingCHF 80.- à CHF 160.- tandem flight, price calculated by altitude gain/loss

For information:Fly Away Sports & Loisirswww.parafly.chT +41 (0)79 435 26 17

Hours:year-round dependingon the weather

HIGH MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIESNo one knows the mountains like a guide!

From summit excursions to high-mountain hikes, ski mountaineering, touring skiing and heli skiing, the mountain guides at Montagne experience will help you get the very most out of your excursion in the Alps.

See page 53 for a complete list of our local mountain guides.

For information: Montagne ExpérienceT +41 (0)24 479 16 15 www.guides-champery.ch

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For information:Centre équestre de ChampéryT +41 (0)79 429 60 20


HORSEBACK RIDING

Champéry’s equestrian centre is located right in the centre of town and offers a wide variety of outings on horseback for adults and children alike, from pony rides in the village to day-long rides into the mountains. (Please reserve!)


PAINTBALL

A thrilling game of strategy and daring where opposing teams strive to invade and conquer each other’s territory, eliminating opponents along the way by tagging them with a paintball launcher. This is also a great activity for winter, after a fresh snowfall!

Prices:CHF 45.- per person for a 2 hour game (200 paintballs)CHF 8.- supplement of 100 paintballs

For information:Fred SoustreT +41 (0)79 710 37 69


Hours:Year-round, for groups of 6 people or more, reservations required. Age limit 16 and up.

TROUT FISHING

What better way to escape the hustle and bustle of life than spending a lazy afternoon fishing for trout, surrounded by tranquil forests and spectacular alpine peaks? Chalet Rosalie provides everything you need, from fishing pole rentals to bait. They’ll even clean and cook your fish right there on the spot!

Prices:CHF 24.- per kilo of troutCHF 5.- fishing pole rentalCHF 10.- rental for 3 polesCHF 2.- fishing permitCHF 13.- we’ll cook your trout!

For information:Chalet RosalieT +41 (0)79 577 87 54T +41 (0)79 643 63 16

Location:Village map L10

Hours:Every day (please reserve!)

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SKATING RINK

The Palladium skating rink is open to the public year round but also welcomes ice-hockey and figure skating training camps for groups from all over the world. Rental material is available.

Prices:CHF 6.- adultsCHF 4.- childrenCHF 5.- adult skate rentalCHF 3.- child skate rental

FITNESS

The Palladium has a well-equipped fitness room, with both weight-lifting and cardio machines. An open space with wall-to-wall mirrors is perfect for fitness and dance classes; the Tuesday Zumba class is all the rage!

Prices:CHF 15.- one entryCHF 70.- one month passCHF 450.- yearly passAges 16 and up. Additional price-lists available on the Palladium website.

For information:Palladium de ChampéryT +41 (0)24 479 05 05www.palladiumdechampery.ch

Hours:Detailed opening hours on the Palladium website

Location:Villagemap K8

CURLING

The european Curling Centre at the Champéry Palladium has three curling sheets of interna-tional dimensions and competition-quality ice. The Centre regularly organises introduction to curling workshops and junior curling camps.

Rental prices:CHF 80.- 1 sheet for 1 hourCHF 140.- 1 sheet for 2 hoursCHF 5.- 1 pair shoesPrices with a monitor:Groups of 7 to 50 people: CHF 40.- per person for 2 hoursGroups of less than 7 people: on request. Rental of curling sheet and shoes included.

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Palladium de ChampéryRoute du Centre sportif, 1T +41 (0)24 479 05 [email protected]

Hours : Open year-round except for maintenance closures mid-April to mid-MayWeekdays: from 8 am to 8 pm - Weekends from 8 am to 7 pmsee the website for detailed opening hours of specific infrastructures.

MULTI-PURPOSE GYMNASIUM

The Palladium’s multi-purpose gymnasium is a staggering 700 m2 , equipped for a variety of sports, including badminton, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics and floor hockey.

Prices:CHF 60.- per hour, rental equipment included. Package prices can be arranged depending on the number of hours reserved.

INDOOR CLIMBING WALL

Champéry’s indoor climbing wall offers over 50 climbing routes, ranging from an easy 4a to a challenging 8a. Covering a 260 m2 wall of the multi-purpose room in the Palladium with some 1,600 holds, it cumulates at a high point of 9.5 metres. The Palladium regularly organizes climbing courses for adults and children.

Prices:CHF 12.- adult (16 yrs and up)CHF 8.- UIAGM mountain guide or aspirant guideCHF 5.- youth entry (7-15 yrs)CHF 5.- climbing shoe rentalCHF 5.- rope rentalCHF 5.- climbing harness rental

SWIMMING POOL

The indoor pool at the Palladium is a 25 metre semi-Olympic basin with four lanes for swimmers and a separate paddling pool for the littlies. The Palladium offers a complete selection of courses, from competitive swimming to synchronised swimming, water-polo, aquagym, aquabike and baby swimmers.

Prices:CHF 6.- adultCHF 4.- child



LIBRARY

literature has the power to transcend all barriers, whether linguistic, social, cultural or generational. Champéry’s library is a little like that, bringing local residents and visitors from all over the world together, over a good book.

Prices:CHF 20.- annual library cardor CHF 1.- per borrowed book (CHF 25.- deposit per borrowed book)Free Wi-Fi


Location:Village map L7

Hours:Mondays & Fridays9:30 - 11:30 am Wednesdays & Saturdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm

We’ve gone to great lengths to make sure that the Arts have a prominent place in Champéry, from the library to the exhibitions at the Raiffeisen Gallery to the many musical events that take place here throughout the year.

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THEATRE DU CROCHETAN

stop by Champéry Tourisme and pick up a voucher and your night out at the theatre will only costCHF 20.-(offer limitedto availability).

For information and reservations:Champéry TourismeT +41 (0)24 479 05 [email protected]

Programme:www.crochetan.ch

Location:Monthey

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ESPACE RAIFFEISEN GALLERY

A magnificent exhibition space which the Raiffeisen Bank generously allows the village to use for temporary art shows, the Raiffeisen gallery is a convivial place where artists can present their work and mingle with visitors. For the complete programme of this year’s shows, please turn to p. 33

For information:T +41 (0)79 278 26 22

Location:village map L7

Palladium de ChampéryRoute du Centre sportif 1, Ch - 1874 ChampéryT +41 (0)24 479 05 05 / F +41 (0)24 479 05 [email protected] / www.palladiumdechampery.ch

Reception hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm / saturday and sunday 8 am to 7 pmAnnual closure: mid-April to mid-MayLocation: Village map K8

THE CHAMPéRY PALLADIUM

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EVERYTHING UNDER ONE ROOF!

The Champéry Palladium is a multifunctional complex that houses a multitude of sporting infrastructures. The fact that it also includes

a restaurant, a hotel, a multi-purpose gymnasium with a stage and 3 fully-equipped conference rooms as well, makes this the perfect place to organize events from training camps to weddings to business

conferences. Oh, and did we mention the free Wi-Fi throughout the building?

skating rink indoor pool outdoor pool curling hall

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Thermes Parc VAL D’ILLIEZ THERMAL BATHS

nestled in an oasis of greenery at the foot of the spectacular Dents du Midi mountain range, the thermal baths complex in Val d’illiez includes indoor and outdoor pools, a thermal ‘river’ and a wellness area with sauna, hammam, massages and beauty treatments. The Thermes Parc restaurant has a lovely terrace with a panoramic view of the Dents Blanches mountain range. The complex also offers a wide variety of tastefully decorated holiday apartment rentals ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms.

Prices:CHF 20.- adultCHF 18.- student / AVS / AICHF 14.- child (4-15 yrs)CHF 59.- family pass (2 adults & 2 children)Free up to 3 years of age.

Reception hours:Sundays to Thursdays: 10 am to 8 pmFridays and Saturdays: 10 am to 9 pm

Thermes Parc - Les Bains du Val-d’IlliezRoute des Crettex 2, Ch - 1873 Val-d’illiezT +41 (0)24 476 80 40 / F +41 (0)24 476 80 [email protected] / www.thermes-parc.com

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Entertainment and Leisure This year, Champéry’s got even more in store for you than ever before! This year’s social

calendar includes several major events, including the Banked slalom, Chavanette the Wall, Riding las Vegas and the JiB session.

if you’re looking for super hot après-ski, you won’t want to miss the Rock the Pistes concerts or the Champéry live concerts on Friday nights; we even have a gospel concert planned!

Families will appreciate night-time snowshoeing rambles, the annual ice-skating show or horse-drawn sledging.

Don’t wait a minute longer; this winter, Champéry is The place to be!

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SUN. 13TH DEC. ECHO DE LA MONTAGNE BRASS CHRISTMAS CONCERT6 pm Catholic Church With the Champéry Primary school choir.

FRI. 18TH DEC. CHAMPéRY LIVE CONCERTSFrom 6 pm to 8 pm on the church squareOpening concert for the Champéry live concert series . For more information, see p. 37www.champery.ch/live

SAT. 19TH DEC. > SUN. 03RD JAN.EXPOSITION BY LAURA CHAPLINRaiffeisen galleryPaintings of horses and feminine silhouettes.

WED. 23RD > THU. 24TH DEC. LIVING CRECHE AND GOSPEL CONCERTchurch square

MON. 28TH DEC. ICE SKATING SHOW ‘CONFIDENCES’8 pm PalladiumThe aptly-named troupe ‘le Patin libre’ (the free skate) will present a figure-skating show like you’ve never seen before! * S

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Play it again Sam!CHAMPéRY LIVE...

For the second year running,the winter season weekends in Champéry

will kick off with Champéry live! Concerts start at 6 pm every Friday

throughout the winter season, with up-and-coming groups playing

everything from rock to reggae, blues, electro and more.

have a drink at the bar, enjoy the free concerts; it’s the weekend!

Programme and information atwww.champery.ch/live

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TUE. 29TH DEC. ICE SKATING ACTIVITY1 pm to 5 pm PalladiumThis afternoon will showcase highlights of the previous night’s show by ‘le Patin libre’, and will include a fun introduction to ice dancing workshop, various games and a dance contest for children and adults.

WED. 30TH DEC.CHRISTMAS CONCERT Protestant Churchorganized by the Rencontres Musicales de Champéry concert series.

THU. 31ST DEC. ICE DISCOPalladiumCome show off your best moves at the disco… on ice!

THU. 31ST DEC. NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLchurch squareBars, music and fireworks to usher in the new Year 2016!

SAT. 02ND JAN.TELL ME IN THE MOONLIGHTgrand Paradis YurtA magical, moonlit snowshoeing and storytelling adventure.

SUN. 03 JAN.MASS SUNG10 am Catholic ChurchThe dual vocal octet The Popody’s will inaugurate sunday mass followed by a cocktail and official speeches.

FRI .08TH > SUN. 24TH JAN.EXPOSITION WITH ELISABETH COLOMBO & MICHAEL SOLLBERGERRaiffeisen galleryAbstract paintings and sculptures with wood and iron.

SAT. 09TH JAN. DINNER-SHOW MAXI-RIRESFrom 6:30 pm PalladiumMaxi-Rires fundraising dinner and‘The highest cabaret in the world’ show.www.maxi-rires.ch

TUE. 19TH > FRI. 22ND JAN.WELSH ALPINE SKI CHAMPIONSHIPSles Crosetsinternational alpine ski races bringing together the teams from Wales and the alpine nations for a very British day out! This year we celebrate 10 years of Welsh Championships in Champéry!www.snowsportwales.co.uk

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SAT. 13TH FEB.TELL ME IN THE MOONLIGHTgrand Paradis YurtA magical, moonlit snowshoeing and storytelling adventure.

WED. 17TH FEB.SNOW HORSES11 :30 am - 3 :30 pm in grand-ParadisWinter horse and pony activities with Champéry’s equestrian Centre.

FRI. 19TH FEB. EXPOSITION BY RAYMOND BONZONRaifeissen galleryRaymond Bonzon’s paintings portray his vision of the world and his travels.

February

FRI. 29TH JAN. > SUN. 14TH FEB.EXPOSITION ON INUIT ARTRaiffeisen galleryThis exposition will showcase inuit sculptures from the nunamit ‘nomad gallery’, based in geneva. The sculptures will be accompanied by drawings done by the illiez valley schoolchildren to the theme of ‘the great north’. To round it all out, the weekend will include organised presentations and a showing, on the 11th, of nanouk the eskimo and other short, animated films.

SAT. 06TH FEB.CHILDREN’S CARNAVALVillage high streetOyez! Oyez! Come one come all! The theme for this year’s Children’s Carnaval fancy-dress contest and parade is, drumroll please, ‘Knights and Princesses’!

SAT. 20TH FEB. JIB SESSIONVillage high streetJoin us for the 4th annual freestyle ski and snowboard event, right in the centre of town!www. champery.ch/jibsession

SUN. 21ST FEB. SNOW SCULPTING CONTESTchurch squareWe’ll give you your very own block of snow for a snow sculpting contest. *

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FRI. 11TH > SUN. 20TH MAR.EXPOSITION BY LUCY DUKERaiffeisen galleryBucolic landscapes, marine seascapes and interior scenes.

WED.24TH FEB. SNOW HORSES11 :30 am - 3 :30 pm grand-ParadisWinter horse and pony activities with Champéry’s equestrian Centre.

SAT. 05TH MAR.CHAVANETTE THE WALLles CrosetsOne of the highlights of the winter season, this is a ski derby down one of the steepest ski slopes in the world. There’s food and drinks and plenty of fun for everyone once they get to the bottom of the Wall!facebook.com/Chavanettethewall

March

SAT. 27TH FEB. SWISS FREE SKI8 am - 4 pm The superpark, les Crosets snowparkThe swiss free skiing elite meets the next generation of ambitious free skiers; of course, snowboarders can compete as well!www.swissfreeski.ch

SAT. 12TH MAR. 4TH RIDING LAS VEGASThe superpark, les Crosetslas Vegas meets the Portes du soleil in this annual freestyle event.www.ridinglasvegas.ch


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SAT. 26TH MAR. > SUN. 10TH APR.EXPOSITION D’AUDREY DELAUZUNRaiffeisen galleryContemporary paintings with a spontaneous and impulsive flair.

SUN. 27TH > MON. 28TH MAR.EASTER FESTIVITIES sunday Church squareecho de la Montagne Brass concert.

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Champéry,HOST VILLAGE 2016Rock the Pistes Festival is a unique, open-air concert festival that takes place right on the slopes. every day, internationally renowned groups play in a different part of the ski area, rocking the slopes against a breathtaking backdrop of the Portes du soleil and the Alps.

For the 6th annual edition Champéry has the honour of hosting the festival. This means that, in addition to the daily concerts on the slopes, there will also be concerts every evening at the «Place du Télépherique», plus non-stop activities and parties in the village throughout the week.

The festivities will start with a ViP soirée at the Croix de Culet restaurant on saturday, March 12th, and will continue non-stop till the following saturday, March 19th, when we finish with an evening that’ll blow the tops off the Dents du Midi!

For the complete programme: www.rockthepistes.com

Make reservations for Festival Week on the slopes!Online sales only.www.skipasschampery.ch

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SUN. 10TH APR.WATERSLIDE AND SEASON-END FESTIVITIESfrom 10 am on, at the base station of the Crosets 8 chairliftThe last day of the season just might be one of the best; there’s a party atmosphere in the air with bars, food, music and the 10th annual les Crosets Waterslide!

SAT. 02ND APR. ANNUAL CONCERT 8 :30 pm at the Palladiumecho de la Montagne Brass Band

SAT. 02ND APR. BANKED SLALOM8 am to 5 pm in les CrosetsAn all-comers snowboard race with banked turns, jumps and other obstacles!www.bankedslalom.ch

FRI. 08TH APR. CHAMPéRY LIVEChurch squareClosing concert for the Champéry live festival. champery.ch/champerylive

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Maxi-Rires PUTS ON A SHOW!

The coolest comedy festival in the world- due as much to its setting high in the Alps

as to the quality of its guest stars - is back for the 9th year running!

For one side-splitting week, the creme de la comedy creme will meet up

in Champéry, filling up the Palladium and bringing down the house

at the Open stage!

The M & Ms will be back again with their popular ‘shows & after-shows’ and Ziggy’s Bar

will keep the Maxi-Rires mood going strong into the wee hours! Finally, as always, we’ve

got lots in store for the next generation, with a full day dedicated to all the Maxi Kids.

information and ticketing at www.maxi-rires.ch

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SAT. 14TH > SUN. 15TH MAY«GIRON DES MUSIQUES» TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE VAL-D’ILLIEZ

SAT. 14TH MAY BIKE SEASON OPENS !

TUE. 24TH > SUN. 29TH MAYMAXI-RIRES COMEDY FESTIVAL

THU. 26TH > SAT. 28TH MAYCHABLAIS RALLY

FRI. 24TH > SUN. 26TH JUNEPASS’PORTES DU SOLEIL MOUNTAIN-BIKING TOUR

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BUSINESS TOURISM

Business and pleasure Champéry is gaining a certain reputation in the up-and-coming market of Business

Tourism, with five hotels offering fully-equipped seminar rooms in a scenic and relaxing setting, just minutes from several major european transportation hubs. Additionally, our region offers a multitude of group activities, like introduction to curling workshops, rope courses in the treetops, snowshoeing, skiing or ‘dégustations’ of local specialties. These activities are perfect for team-building or corporate stress-reduction exercises; the best way to combine productivity and relaxation.

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PALLADIUM

The Champéry Palladium offers 3 fully-equipped seminar rooms and a multi-purpose gymnasium that can hold up to 600 people. On request, we can provide any additional material you need for your event. The restaurant can organize everything from coffee-breaks to cocktail parties or sit-down dinners for seminars and groups. For more information, please see p. 28

HOTEL BEAU SéJOUR

The hotel Beau sejour offers 2 modular multi-purpose rooms. Available equipment includes Wi-Fi, projectors, screens and flipcharts. Our next-door restaurant allows for easy organization of coffee-breaks or cocktail parties. For more information, please see p. 41

HOTEL SUISSE

The hotel suisse offers 2 conference rooms that can accommodate 40 people in one and 50 in the other; plus an additional room that can hold 90 people. We offer screens, paperboards, projectors and Wi-Fi. On request, we can also organize coffee-breaks and meals. For more information, please see p. 42

CHâTEAUFORM’

The Chalet de Champéry - Chateauform hotel offers 8 seminar rooms, holding from 6 to 80 people. Our package offers include all the material necessary for your event, as well as several added bonuses, like use of our hammam, sauna, fitness room and billiards table. We can also organize local outings and activities. For more information, please see p. 47

HOTEL PLEIN CIEL

set in the mountains just above Champéry, we offer a spectacular view of the Dents du Midi and a uniquely calm environment. We can welcome from 20 to 50 people, depending on the necessary infrastructure. We can supply a projector, flipchart, pens, tables and chairs. For more information, please see p. 43

Seminar Packagefully-equipped conference room for the day

1 morning coffee-breaklunch (appetizer, main dish, dessert, coffee)

1 afternoon coffee-break with pastries

ChF 79.- per person (10 people or more)

Curling SeminarThe seminar Package plus an introduction

to curling workshop

ChF 110.- per person (10 people or more)

‘Soirée d’Entreprise’Package drinks party

introduction to curling workshopcurling tournament with award ceremony

dinnerevening festivities (karaoke & music)

ChF 119.- per person (10 people or more)ChF 99.- per person (50 people or more)

PALLADIUMspecial package

OFFERS

Please contact Champéry Tourisme for more information or for a

personalized offer :

svenja [email protected]

+41 (0)24 479 05 07www.palladiumdechampery.ch

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Looking FOR A HOLIDAY

RENTAL? use our convenient reservation centre

or contact us directly at

+41 (0)24 479 05 50

www.ski-and-bike.ch/booking

Estate Agencies

AVANTHAY&PARTNERS +41 (0)24 479 14 [email protected] : h7

DENTS DU MIDI IMMOBILIER +41 (0)24 479 19 [email protected] : h7

MDK IMMOBILIERFIDUCIAIRE SA T +41 (0)24 479 17 [email protected] : J9

MRS MIGGINS +41 (0)24 494 44 [email protected] : l7

SKI FREEDOM +41 (0)27 767 15 [email protected] : K7


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Village Hotels

HOTEL BEAU SéJOUR H H H

The hotel Beau séjour is a beautifully-renovated, traditional swiss chalet with a warm, sport-chic ambiance. The hotel is ideally located, nestled at the very heart of Champéry, a quaint alpine village-resort at an altitude of 1,050 metres.

T +41 [0]24 479 58 58 / [email protected] / www.beausejour.ch

ChF 225.- TO ChF 285.- ChF 155.- TO ChF 225.- h7 35 beds

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HOTEL NATIONAL RESORT & SPA H H H H

entirely renovated in 2015 in a contemporary alpine style, the hotel national Resort & spa retains the authentic charm of an historical landmark. The only hotel in Champéry with a spa, this is truly an oasis of rest and relaxation.

T +41 (0)24 479 11 30 / [email protected] / www.lenational.ch

ChF 260.- TO ChF 290.- ChF 200.- TO ChF 230.- l7 47 beds

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HOTEL LE WHITE H H H H

This 4-star hotel offers 5 luxurious suites and 22 fully-equipped superior rooms. The hotel’s restaurant ‘The 42’ will make your stay even more delicious.

T +41 (0)24 479 04 04 / [email protected] / www.lewhite.ch

ChF 209.- TO ChF 349.- ChF 199.- TO ChF 289.- O7 52 beds


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This charming 19th century chalet-hotel offers a warm and welcoming ambiance with a magnificent view of the Dents du Midi. There’s no better place to relax that in a cosy fireside chair at the hotel’s ‘Crocodile Bar’.

T +41 (0)24 479 12 22 / [email protected] / www.hotel-desalpes.ch

ChF 97.- TO ChF 314.- ChF 80.- TO ChF 230.- n7 45 beds

AUBERGE DU GRAND-PARADIS The Auberge de grand Paradis is a typical swiss alpine chalet, entirely renovated in the

fall of 2011. The casually-elegant wood interiors give the bar and restaurant a cosy and welcoming atmosphere.

T +41 (0)24 479 11 67 / [email protected] / www.grandparadis.ch

ChF 150.- TO ChF 250.- ChF 120.- TO ChF 210.- A9 23 beds

HOTEL PALLADIUM This hotel offers 18 rooms, ideal for young people or families. it is located in the centre of

Champéry, 100 metres from public transportation, in the sports Centre; a multifunctional complex with conference rooms, ice-centre and restaurant.

T +41 (0)24 479 05 05 / [email protected] / www.palladiumdechampery.ch

ChF 130.- TO ChF 170.- ChF 130.- TO ChF 170.- K8 80 beds

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HOTEL SUISSE H H H

set in the heart of Champéry and recently renovated in a cozy, alpine-chalet style, the hôtel suisse is a family owned and operated establishment that specializes in the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere typical of the Valais.

T +41 (0)24 479 07 07 / [email protected] / www.hotel-champery.ch

ChF 178.- TO ChF 318.- ChF 144.- TO ChF 200.- K7 80 beds


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HOTEL PLEIN CIELH H

Perched in the mountains just above Champéry, the Plein Ciel looks just like something out of a James Bond film. it also has panoramic views of Champéry and the Dents du Midi, a cosy salon with fireplace, a billiards table and a restaurant.

T +41 (0)24 479 28 38 / [email protected] / www.pleinciel.com

ChF 698.- TO ChF 1238.- ChF 98.- TO ChF 164.- F2 100 beds

youth hostel

LE PETIT BAROUDEUR The Petit Baroudeur, ‘the little adventurer’, is the perfect home-base for skiers, bikers,

hikers and anyone with a travelling spirit! We are next-door to the train and the cable-car and just a stone’s throw from the village centre.

T +41 (0)24 479 14 07 / [email protected] / www.lebaroudeur.ch

ChF 31.- TO ChF 41.- ChF 31.- TO ChF 41.- J8 32 beds

LE CHAUDRON located on the ski slopes of the Portes du soleil, at an altitude of 1,818 metres, you can ski

right to your front door and wake up with the Dents du Midi and Dents Blanches mountains just outside your window.

T +41 (0)24 479 21 52 / [email protected] / www.le-chaudron.ch

ChF 90.- TO ChF 105.- ON REQUEST B2 44 beds

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B&B CHEZ RUTHH H H

T +41 (0)24 479 18 88 / +41 (0)76 470 51 [email protected]

ChF 120.- TO ChF 130.-

ChF 110.- TO ChF 120.-

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CHALET L’AGACHET +41 (0)24 479 14 12 / +41 (0)79 418 66 [email protected] / www.agache.ch

ChF 120.- TO ChF 130.-

ChF 110.- TO ChF 120.-

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CHALET LE DZYH H H H

T +41 (0)79 511 78 18 / +41 (0)79 822 59 [email protected] / www.ledzy.ch

ChF 150.- TO ChF 170.-

ChF 120.- TO ChF 150.-

M7 5 beds

SWEET HOMET +41 (0)76 743 33 [email protected]

ChF 150.- TO ChF 250.-

ChF 150.- TO ChF 250.-

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CHALET ROSALIET +41 (0)79 577 87 54 / +41 (0)24 479 14 [email protected]

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CHALET EDENT +41 (0)79 302 66 [email protected] / www.chalet-eden-champery.ch

ChF 180.- TO ChF 230.-

ChF 140.- TO ChF 185.-

J7 15 beds

CHALET SUR GLEUXT +41 (0)79 297 33 [email protected]

ChF 106.-

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CHALET DE L’ATELIERHHH H H

T +41 (0)78 758 20 [email protected] / www.atelier-gourmand.ch

ChF 175.- TO ChF 265.-

ChF 175.- TO ChF 265.-

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BUVETTE DE BONAVAUT +41 (0)79 205 50 [email protected] / refugebonaveau.weebly.com

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ChF 45.-

Bonavau 18 beds

REFUGE LAPISAT +41 (0)24 479 36 43 / +41 (0)79 516 45 [email protected] / www.lapisa.ch

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CABANE DE SUSANFET +41 (0)24 479 16 [email protected] / www.susanfe.ch

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ChF 63.- (pension)

susanfe 72 beds

CANTINE DE BARMAZT +41 (0)24 479 11 63 / +41 (0)76 438 11 [email protected] / www.cantine-barmaz.com

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ChF 36.- TO ChF 47.-

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CANTINE DES DENTS BLANCHEST +41 (0)24 479 12 [email protected] / www.cantine-dentsblanches.ch

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Group lodgings

PENSION SOUVENIR group lodgings for families, private and school groups and

athletic teams, located in the village centre. Quiet location.

T +41 (0)24 479 13 [email protected]

CLOSED

ChF 100.- TO ChF 125.-

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CHALET SKI CLUB DE ROLLET +41 (0)79 342 41 [email protected] / [email protected]

ON REQUEST

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CABANE DE PLANACHAUXT +41 (0)79 173 66 [email protected] / www.skiclubchampery.ch

ON REQUEST

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CHALET JOLIMONTT +41 (0)21 922 72 [email protected] / www.jolimont-champery.ch

ON REQUEST

ON REQUEST

C9 85 beds

ECOLE NOUVELLE ALPINAT +41 (0)24 479 11 17 / +41 (0)24 479 12 [email protected] / www.nouvellealpina.ch


ChF 24.- TO ChF 4 0.-

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CHALET JOLI NIDT +41 (0)79 622 52 42 / +41 (0)24 479 10 [email protected] / www.jolinid.com

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CHALET D’EN HAUTT +41 (0)22 306 07 [email protected]

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COLLèGE MODERNET +41 (0)24 479 13 [email protected] / www.collmod.ch

ON REQUEST

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BUFFET DE L’ANCIENNE GARET +41 (0)24 479 21 18 / +41 (0)78 683 08 [email protected]

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FERME DE CULETT +41 (0)79 337 61 09 / +41 (0)24 479 17 [email protected] / www.exhenry.ch

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CHâTEAUFORM’ LE CHALET DE CHAMPéRYTHE HOUSE TO KATY AND JACQUEST +41 (0)24 479 01 [email protected] / www.chateauform.com

ON REQUEST

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J7 83 beds

CHâTEAUFORM’LE CHAMOIST +41 (0)24 479 01 [email protected] / www.chateauform.com

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CAMPING DU GRAND PARADIS H H H

situated just 2 km from the Champéry cable-car and 100 metres from the grand-Paradis chairlift, this is the perfect way to access the Portes du soleil.

T +41 (0)24 479 19 90 / [email protected]

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Credit card

Disabled access

Animals accepted

Bathroom

Dormitories

Television

Wi-Fi

laundry

Playroom

Bar

Restaurant

elevator

Parking lot

seminar room

sports hall

swimming pool

garden

spa

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caFé-RESTaURanT LE VIEUx chaLETT +41 (0)24 479 19 74www.vieuxchaletchampery.ch

H7

caFé-RESTaURanT LE nORDT +41 (0)24 479 11 26www.atelier-gourmand.ch

I7

RESTaURanTL’aTELIER GOURmanDT +41 (0)24 479 11 26www.atelier-gourmand.ch/restaurant

I8

caFé-RESTaURanT LE cEnTRET +41 (0)24 479 17 00www.centrechampery.ch

K7

RESTaURanT - pIzzERIaBaR à VInS L’aLTaT +41 (0)24 479 15 32www.alta1874.ch

I7

BaR-RESTaURanT LE FaRInETT +41 (0)24 479 20 98

M7

La VachE BLEUET +41 (0)24 479 20 10www.champery-lavachebleue.com

H8

aUBERGE DU GRanD-paRaDIST +41 (0)24 479 11 67www.grandparadis.ch

A9

RESTaURanT DU paLLaDIUmT +41 (0)24 479 15 12www.palladiumdechampery.ch

K8

caFé-RESTaURanT LE GUEULLhIT +41 (0)24 479 35 55www.legueullhi.ch

J9

RESTaURanT LE « 42 »T +41 (0)24 479 04 04www.lewhite.ch

O7

RESTaURanT LE TOUpInT +41 (0)24 479 15 48

A3

Restaurants

Altitude restaurants

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RESTaURanT La cROIx-DE-cULETT +41 (0)24 479 23 34

E1

RESTaURanT LE pLEIn cIELT +41 (0)24 479 28 38www.pleinciel.com

F2

RESTaURanT chEz cOqUOzT +41 (0)24 479 12 55www.restaurant-coquoz.ch

E2

BUVETTE DES cLaVETST +41 (0)24 479 30 65

Les Clavets

RESTaURanT LES maRmOTTEST +41 (0)79 691 07 00

A4

mac cOq, SELF SERVIcET +41 (0)24 479 12 55www.restaurant-coquoz.ch

E2

chEz JOE, Snack-BURGERT +41 (0)24 479 18 00

I7

Snack DE La pIScInE DU paLLaDIUmT +41 (0)24 479 15 12www.palladiumdechampery.ch

L9

SelfSERVICE

Snacks & light meals


RESTAURANTS

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canTInE DES DEnTS BLanchEST +41 (0)78 632 88 12T +41 (0)24 479 12 12www.cantine-dentsblanches.ch

B12

canTInE DE BaRmazT +41 (0)24 479 11 63T +41 (0)76 438 11 64www.cantine-barmaz.com

A12

BUVETTE DE BOnaVaUT +41 (0)79 205 50 23www.refugebonaveau.weebly.com

H8

RESTaURanT LE chaUDROnT +41 (0)24 479 21 52www.le-chaudron.ch

B2

canTInE SUR cOUxT +41 (0)24 479 10 44www.cantinesurcoux.net

N3

canTInES DES RIVEST +41 (0)24 479 11 71www.lesrives.ch

M11

canTInE LapISaT +41 (0)24 479 36 43T +41 (0)79 516 45 33www.lapisa.ch

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FLIp cRêpERIET +41 (0)78 895 22 69

I7

Snack DE La cROIx DE cULETT +41 (0)24 479 23 34

E1

BUVETTE DU chaLET ROSaLIET +41 (0)24 479 14 84T +41 (0)79 577 87 54

L10

BUVETTE DE L’accROBRanchET +41 (0)79 757 56 28www.champery-aventure.ch

D9

BUVETTE DE chaVanETTET +41 (0)79 639 16 52

Chavanette

La cREVaSSET +41 (0)24 479 10 51www.la-crevasse.com

J7

L’EnGREnaGET +41(0)76 607 46 67T +41 (0)79 229 85 16

M7

zIGGy’S BaRT +41 (0)24 479 12 72www.ziggys.bar

J7

BaR LE cROcODILET +41 (0)24 479 12 22www.hotel-desalpes.ch

N7

BaR LOUnGE DU nORDT +41 (0)24 479 11 26www.atelier-groumand.ch

H17

hôTEL naTIOnaL RESORT, BaR LOUnGET +41 (0)24 479 11 30www.lenational.ch

L7

caFé LES JOnqUILLEST +41 (0)24 479 30 95

J8

BaR DES GUIDEST +41 (0)24 479 07 07www.hotel-champery.ch

K7

yOURTE DU GRanD-paRaDIST +41 (0)79 443 70 02

B9

Bars

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Openin summer

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Mapposition

Pub

Grill

Fish

Pizzeria

traditional

Crêperie

SelfSERVICE

Fine food

Self-service

Snack

Bar

nightclub

SHOPS & SERVICES

Adresses 51

BUTchER ShOp, LaUREncE chapELayT +41 (0)24 479 13 52

J7

chaLET DES SaVEURST +41 (0)24 479 16 42

J7

cOOp DE champéRyT +41 (0)24 422 50 40

J8

La pETITE caVaGnET +41 (0)24 479 17 54

I7

Food

BanqUE canTOnaLE DU VaLaIST +41 (0)24 479 58 00

H7

BanqUE RaIFFEISEnT +41 (0)24 476 80 90

L7

caSh pOInTS, Bank machInES J8 - H7 - L7

Banks

BazaR DE La pOSTET +41 (0)24 479 12 51

L7

aThLan’S ShOpT +41 (0)24 479 24 80

K7

BORGEaT ShOpT +41 (0)24 479 16 17

I7

La LOGGIa ShOpT +41 (0)24 479 24 80

I7

pEak pERFORmancET +41 (0)24 479 20 70

I7

Shops3G ELEcTRIcITé SaT +41 (0)24 479 30 02 / +41 (0)79 426 35 16

L8

a&D BERThOUD SàRLT +41 (0)24 479 32 25 / +41 (0)79 244 36 64

G9

a+ ELEcTRIcITé SàRLT +41 (0)79 887 77 49

N3

aVanThay caRRELaGEST +41 (0)24 471 30 36

Monthey

axIUS Sa, phOTOcOpIEURST +41 (0)848 80 85 80

Sion

Repairs - Maintenance


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TERRaSSEmEnTS,BOchaTay FRéDéRIc SàRLT +41 (0)79 442 70 64

D8

BOIS ETc., LaUREnT JacOTT +41 (0)79 653 45 40

L8

BORGEaUD paRqUETS ET RIDEaUxT +41 (0)79 310 96 14

I6

caRROSSERIE DES cImEST +41 (0)79 253 46 41

F7

cOLOmBaRa Sa, GypSERIE-pEInTURET +41 (0)24 471 29 32

Monthey

cOncIERGERIE, SImOn nançOzT +41 (0)79 213 66 20

Val d’Illiez

cOncIERGERIE, JEan-pIERRE GOnnETT +41 (0)79 413 45 60

J7

cOUTURE ET RETOUchES,SaBInE SachyT +41 (0)79 577 87 54 / +41 (0)24 479 14 84

L10

cOUVERTURE En BaRDEaUx, phILIppE maRcLayT +41 (0)79 290 70 43

J3

DénEIGEmEnT, TERRaSSEmEnT ET SaLaGE, FRançOIS DEcURTInST +41 (0)79 441 62 66

Q7


DUpLIREx, ESpacE BUREaUTIqUE SaT +41 (0)24 473 40 80

Monthey

ETUDE FERnanD maRIéTan, aVOcaT ET nOTaIRET +41 (0)24 475 70 60

Monthey

FIJITEchnIc, ELEcTROnIcS – TV- hIFIT +41 (0)24 479 14 66 / +41 (0)79 637 33 42

K7

GaRaGE DE champéRyT +41 (0)24 479 24 76 / +41 (0)79 606 34 47

N/O7

GREEn TEam, FRancIS & JOy TROmBERTT +41 (0)24 479 16 19 / +41 (0)79 206 90 53

N5

InSTaLLaTIOnS, SanITaIRES m. BORGEaTT +41 (0)24 479 11 56

L7

InSTaLLaTIOnS SanITaIRES F. aVanThEy SaT +41 (0)24 471 41 04

Monthey

cOUTURE ET DécORaTIOn, ma DEcOT +41 (0)79 589 88 79

E9

mEnUISERIE ET RénOVaTIOnS, ISmaëL FROIDEVaUxT +41 (0)79 369 18 87

K7

BORGEaT OLIVIa, mOUnTaIn GaRDEnT +41 (0)78 809 15 84

I7

paySaGISTE pEInTURE ET DécORaTIOn, DamIEn mEnDEST +41 (0)79 417 71 77

K7

pEInTURE-GypSERIE, paScaL L’hOSTET +41 (0)79 213 66 20

D9

cOUTURE, SG cRéaTIOnST +41 (0)76 205 09 65

N8

TERRaSSEmEnT, DénEIGEmEnT ET TRanSpORT ULySSE aVanThayT +41 (0)24 479 14 20 / +41 (0)79 606 14 25

G8

TERRaSSEmEnT, GénIE cIVIL, aménaGEmEnTS ExTéRIEURSRaymOnD RIThnER SaT +41 (0) 24 473 73 53

Monthey

TG EGLanTInE SàRLT +41 (0)79 210 60 18

H8

TRanSpORTS GEx-FaBRyT +41 (0)79 219 48 05 / +41 (0)24 479 12 21

L7

TRaVaUx DE mEnUISERIE ET EnTRETIEn D’ImmEUBLES, LaUREnT maRcLayT+41 (0)24 479 34 79

I8

TRaVaUx DE mEnUISERIE, GEORGES BESSOnT +41 (0)24 479 17 83

F7

TRaVaUx DE mEnUISERIE, GInO SFUmaTT +41 (0)24 479 13 02

N8

EnTREpRISE DE nETTOyaGE,VaLpROnET SàRLT +41 (0)76 404 02 08

Troistorrents


annIck DaRDEnnET +41(0) 79 508 01 49

LOïc DUBOSSOnT +41 (0)79 578 60 57

naThaLIE nEmETh-DéFaGOT +41 (0)79 316 80 10

Hiking guides

FERnanD BERThOUDT +41 (0)24 479 16 94

GRéGORy BUEchET +41 (0)79 707 62 08

hUBERT caLOzT +41 (0)79 239 87 19

LUc DéFaGOT +41(0)79 212 26 42

Jacky pOchOnT +41 (0)79 637 70 37

FERnanD REy-BELLETT +41 (0) 79 435 03 94

JEan-cLaUDE RIchaRDT +41 (0)77 410 40 06

Mountain guides

SHOPS & SERVICES

Adresses 53DUpLIREx, ESpacE BUREaUTIqUE SaT +41 (0)24 473 40 80

Monthey

ETUDE FERnanD maRIéTan, aVOcaT ET nOTaIRET +41 (0)24 475 70 60

Monthey

FIJITEchnIc, ELEcTROnIcS – TV- hIFIT +41 (0)24 479 14 66 / +41 (0)79 637 33 42

K7

GaRaGE DE champéRyT +41 (0)24 479 24 76 / +41 (0)79 606 34 47

N/O7

GREEn TEam, FRancIS & JOy TROmBERTT +41 (0)24 479 16 19 / +41 (0)79 206 90 53

N5

InSTaLLaTIOnS, SanITaIRES m. BORGEaTT +41 (0)24 479 11 56

L7

InSTaLLaTIOnS SanITaIRES F. aVanThEy SaT +41 (0)24 471 41 04

Monthey

cOUTURE ET DécORaTIOn, ma DEcOT +41 (0)79 589 88 79

E9

mEnUISERIE ET RénOVaTIOnS, ISmaëL FROIDEVaUxT +41 (0)79 369 18 87

K7

BORGEaT OLIVIa, mOUnTaIn GaRDEnT +41 (0)78 809 15 84

I7

paySaGISTE pEInTURE ET DécORaTIOn, DamIEn mEnDEST +41 (0)79 417 71 77

K7

SHOPS & SERVICES

54 Adresses champERy mEDIcaL cEnTERT +41 (0)24 479 20 05

L8

En VOGUE BEaUTy ShERI chORnEyT +41 (0)78 949 66 47

hOSpITaL (aDULTS)T +41 (0)24 473 17 81

Monthey

maTERnITy & chILDREn’S hOSpITaL T +41 (0)24 468 86 88

Aigle

BEaUTy InSTITUTE naTUR’TImET +41 (0)79 671 16 62

J8

maSSaGE - aURéLIa aBhERVéT +41 (0)78 779 66 87

F9

REIkI ThERapEUTIc maSSaGE SaUmIa maRcLayT +41 (0)78 775 16 21

A8

phaRmacy DE LaVaLLazT +41 (0)24 479 02 20

H7

VaLLEy & champERy phySIOThERapy T +41 (0)79 377 76 23

K8

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SaRah cOIFFURE haIR SaLOnT +41 (0)24 479 15 03

H7

mOUnTaIn REScUE - amBULancE144 (Centrale d’urgence)

STUDIO R cOIFFURET. +41(0)76 778 34 31

K7

BERRa SpORTST +41 (0)24 479 13 90 / +41 (0)79 372 83 33

K7

BIkEShOp (SUmmER)T +41 (0)79 916 43 52

J9

BORGEaT SpORTS SaT +41 (0)24 479 16 17

J8

GOnnET SpORTST +41 (0)24 479 11 77

J7

hOLIDay SpORTST +41 (0)24 479 15 26

J8

Sports Shops

acUpUncTURE, pSychOLOGy, IRIDOLOGIE, TaIJI qUanLUc DéFaGOT +41 (0)79 632 40 58

G10

Health and Wellness


SHOPS & SERVICES

Adresses 55

TRaIn STaTIOn T +41 (0)24 479 12 15

J9

pOST OFFIcET +41 (0)58 454 20 43

J8

TOURIST OFFIcET +41 (0)24 479 05 50

K7

paScaL aVanThayDRIVInG SchOOLT +41 (0)78 878 55 55

R7

pOLIcET +41 (0)24 479 09 18

L7

cROSETS pORTES DU SOLEIL Sa SkI LIFT cOmpanyT +41 (0)24 479 02 00

J9

LaUnDROmaT c’EST DU pROpRE T +41 (0)79 301 14 08

G7

pROTESTanT chURch+41 (0)24 471 22 88

N7

Mapposition

champéRy LIBRaRyT +41 (0)24 479 10 18

L7

FORESTRy SERVIcE T +41 (0)79 357 19 45

Val-d’Illiez

cULTURaL & cOmmUnITy cEnTRE T +41 (0)24 479 09 09

K7

mUnIcIpaLITy OF champéRyT +41 (0)24 479 09 09

L7

SEaSOnaL Day caRET +41 (0)24 479 05 05

L9

waSTE DISpOSaLT +41 (0)24 479 09 09

C10

caThOLIc chURch T +41 (0)24 477 11 13

K7

Services


TRANSPORTATION

56 Acces

Genève

Annemasse

ThononEvian

St-Gingolph

Cluses

Aigle

Champéry

Châtel

Morgins

AvoriazMorzineLes Gets

Lausanne

Montreux

Villeneuve

Martigny

Sion

Crans-Montana

SierreMonthey

Val-d’Illiez

A41AnnecyGrenobleMarseille

A40LyonParis

A40ChamonixAoste

A1YverdonBerne

A12FribourgBerneBâle

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FRancE

mORGInS 15 km, 20’

BâLE 217 km, 137’

BERnE 123 km, 85’ GEnèVE 120 km, 90’

LaUSannE 65 km, 55’

mOnThEy 14 km, 20’

champéRy

A2/A1

A12/A9 A1

A9D22

Forest roads Road 21

Take the TgV to lausanne, then the CFF trains to Aigle. Finally, take the TPC train on the AOMC line to Champéry (1h)...........................................................................CFF (ch) : www.cff.ch..........................................................................SNCF (fr) : www.sncf.com..........................................................................TPC : www.tpc.ch..........................................................................

From geneva-Cointrin airport : 120 km (1 hr 20m)

From Zurich airport: 250 km (2.5 hrs)

From Bale airport: 217 km (2 hrs 20m)

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Skiski.ch ch is a free service that is both simple and practical! This website helps you get in touch with other people who might want to share a ride to the mountains.

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TRANSPORTATION

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Genève

Annemasse

ThononEvian

St-Gingolph

Cluses

Aigle

Champéry

Châtel

Morgins

AvoriazMorzineLes Gets

Lausanne

Montreux

Villeneuve

Martigny

Sion

Crans-Montana

SierreMonthey

Val-d’Illiez

A41AnnecyGrenobleMarseille

A40LyonParis

A40ChamonixAoste

A1YverdonBerne

A12FribourgBerneBâle

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AOMC

PARKING LOTS

Champéry has a parking lot next to the cable-car i8 (ChF 5.- per day in winter, free in summer). The grand-Paradis parking lot is free year-round B8.

Find all of Champéry’s parking lots on the village map, p. 58

TAXIS

Taxi de Champéry T +41 (0)79 430 15 15 Taxi-bus Closillon Tours T +41 (0)24 471 20 24 / +41 (0)79 622 22 24 (Monthey)

(for groups and/or excursions)

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FREE SHUTTLE BUSSES

grand-Paradis circuit: daily from the 19th of December 2015 to the 3rd of April 2016. every 20 minutes, from 8 :20 am to 5 :30 pm.

Village circuit: daily from the 19th of December 2015 to the 10th of April 2016. every 20 minutes entre 8 :20 am and 5 :30 pm.

Rumières circuit: daily from the 19th of December 2015 to the 10th of April 2016. every 30 minutes from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Find the shuttle bus maps and stops on the village map, p. 58

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GRAND-PARADIS (1060m)

BARME (1492m)

RUMIÈRE (1200m)

EN BÊTRE (900m)

LES RIVES (1180m)

PLANACHAUX (1800m)

SUR COU (1370m)

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GRAND-PARADIS (1060m)

BARME (1492m)

RUMIÈRE (1200m)

EN BÊTRE (900m)

LES RIVES (1180m)

PLANACHAUX (1800m)

SUR COU (1370m)

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VILLAGE MAP

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Shuttle busses

AOMC train

Pi

Parking lots

information

wi-Fi free public

WC

Ski lift company

restrooms

Village circuitGrand Paradis circuitrumières circuitAOMC train lines

champéry resort guide - winter 2015/16

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