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Martigny & its rEgion The region is the most dynamic in the Valais Martigny and the region welcome you all year and will surprise you with a rich cultural offer, a mild climate and a large selection of activities, both in summer and winter.

The city of Martigny welcomes among others, the Pierre Gianadda Foundation, the Distillery Morand and the museum of the dog Saint-Bernard.

Discover the region, hiking and some examples of activities : the Treasure of the St-Maurice Abbey, the Piere Gianadda Foundation, the ski tracks at the Marecottes, the Verticalp, the Marecottes zoo, …

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seminar

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Our tourism affiliates offer exclusive benefits and products for groups. By booking your stay via the Tourist Office of Martigny, you benefit from a quality service and preferential prices.

Swiss symbol, the Saint-Bernard is THE dog of the region of Martigny – and there is a museum dedicated to him.

Meet our stars during organized walks, or a meal...

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Welcome

At the crossroads of the French and Italian borders and in the heart of the Valais Alps, Martigny and the surrounding region attract thousands of visitors each year, thanks to its rich culture, gentle, warm climate, and a broad range of activities.

Comprised of several communes, the area, extended over 300 square kilometres, offers all the tourist attractions for an unforgettable stay.

How to get to Martigny Airports From Geneva, Bern, Basel and Zurich. Chartered and private flights available to Sion.

- Bern - Geneva - Zurich

www.flughafenbern.ch www.gva.ch www.zurich-airport.com

By road Via the A9 motorway from Lausanne or Sierre, take the Martigny-Fully exit (No. 21). Via the col de la Forclaz, and the St Bernard tunnel.

- From Chamonix - From Aosta - From Geneva - From Basel - From Zurich

45 km - 0h45 82 km - 1h15 135 km - 1h20 224 km - 2h10 250 km - 2h30

By public transport Via any train from any Swiss town as well as the italian and french border.

- From Geneva - From Aosta - From Chamonix - From Zurich

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Exclusive activities in Martigny In Martigny and the surrounding area, the tourism operators have exclusive offers and products for groups. By reserving your day out or excursion via the Martigny Tourist Office, you benefit from a quality service with special prices.

Baladeur of Savours Farmer’s brunch, wine tasting, workshop of cocktails... The Baladeur crosses beautiful landscapes towards local producers and touristic hightlights of the area.

Date: on request only Capacity: 60 max.

Duration: from 2 to 8 hours Public: all public Price: calculated according to needs

Le Baladeur - City Tour & Transits Book ‘Le Baladeur’ for a private guided commentary tour of the town (FR/EN/DE), a simple journey or a trip to discover the tastes and tourist sites of the region.

Date: on request only Capacity: 60 max.

Duration: dependent on request Public: all public Price: from CHF 175.- (privatisation)

Martigny The Roman city Discover the remains of the town thanks to a visit with a guide dressed as a Roman.

Upon request : possibility of a Roman wine and bread tasting.

Date: on request only Capacity: 20 people Duration: 1h30 Public: all public Price: from CHF 180.- for the group

visit of the stained glass windows Enter three magical places in the city to discover stained glass windows by internationally renowned artists. The visit goes through the biggest secular stained glass window in Switzerland.

Date: on request only Capacity: 20 people Duration: 1h30 Public: all public Price: CHF 180.- for the group

Batiaz Castle Guided tour, demonstration of the shooting catapult, meal and medieval animations in a 13th-century castle. A time travel and a unique setting.

Date: on request only Capacity: 20 people Duration: 1h30 Public: all public Price: CHF 180.- for the group (guided tour & catapult)

Visit of the Morand Distillery Since 1889, the distillery has perfected its brandies, liqueurs and syrups to the highest quality. Discover the history of the distillery and the unique and intense fruity flavour during this guided visit.

Date: on request only Capacity: 20 people Duration: 1h30 Public: adults Price: CHF 190.- for the group (visit + tasting)

Morand : Tastings & workshops Enjoy a cocktail, an aperitif, or meal in a place which has upheld family tradition for 130 years. This can be combined with the visit of the distillery.

Date: on request only Capacity: from 10 to 60 people Duration: dependent on request Public: all public Price: calculated according to needs

Semblanet Mill Immerse yourself into the history of this water-powered mill, built in the 19th Century.

It’s one of the rare mills of that period which still works today. Take the opportunity to make your own ancient-recipe bread.

Date: on request only Capacity: 10 to 20 people Duration: 2h00 Public: all public Price: calculated according to needs

Barryland Experience a unique moment with a St. Bernard dog : walk with the dogs, guided visit, a meal or an aperitif dinner, private use of the museum (evenings only).

Date: on request only Capacity: 20 people Duration: dependent on request Public: all public Price: calculated according to needs

Pierre Gianadda Foundation Visit with commentary temporary expositions, Gallo-Roman museum and the sculpture park and its 35 works from international artists.

Date: on request only Capacity: up to 100 people (Pavillon Szafran) Duration: dependent on request Public: all public Price: calculated according to needs

Terrace Vineyard Walk Guide yourself along the magnificent vineyard of Martigny and its dry stone walls. During your walk, discover the Batiaz Castle and the picturesque hamlet of Plan-Cerisier!

Date: on request only Capacity: 20 people Duration: 2h00 Public: all public - walkers Price: CHF 210.-

La Fromathèque Sample a little melted cow, goat or sheep’s cheese in an ‘avant-garde’ cheesemaker’s, which also serves as a wine bar. This experience is also available off-site.

Date: on request only Capacity: 10 people minimum Duration: dependent on request Public: all public Price: calculated according to needs

Wine tasting

Date: on request only Capacity: according to the cellar Duration: 2h00 Public: adults Price: calculated according to needs

Several winemakers and bottlers open their doors to their establishment for a visit and to taste the wines.

Restaurants Enjoy the gastronomy from Valais in one of the numerous restaurant of the region.

Date: on request only Capacity: according to the restaurant Duration: dependent on request Public: adults Price: calculated according to needs

TOP 20: Best Groups’ excursions in the region* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Saint-Maurice’s Abbey Thermal Baths of Lavey Thermal Baths of Saillon Emosson dam Bisse path and glacier Farm brunch Wine tasting Escape World (escape room) Underground military fort Durnand Gorges Trient Gorges TrapGame (escape room) Labyrinthe Aventure The Bex salt mines Mont-Blanc Express, arrival in Chamonix Adonis Path Verticalp Emosson Vertic Halle (indoor climbing) Medieval village of Saillon & its Farinet vinyard Alpin Zoo of Les Marécottes

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1. Pierre Avoi in Saxon / 2. Chemin’s larchs / 3. Adonis of Charrat / 4. Saillon’s Baths / 8. Follatères’ cactus of Branson / 9. Saint-Maurice’s Abbey / 10. Terraced vignards of Fully / 11 Evionnaz / 14. Durnand and Bovernier Gorges / 15. Verticalp Emosson / 16. Barryland of Martig

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5. Chestnut forest of Fully / 6. Via Farinetta of Saillon / 7. Farinet’s vinyard of Saillon / 1. Cindey’s military fort of Saint-Maurice / 12. Les Marécottes’ zoo / 13. Labyrinthe Aventure of gny / 17. Morand distillery of Martigny / 18. Pierre Gianadda Foundation of Martigny

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Since April 2012, the touristic destination « Martigny Région », composed of 13 villages and towns from St-Maurice to Saillon, proposes concrete offers and actions for different interests. Indeed “Martigny Région” is full of vary activities both in summer and winter in which everyone can find his delight.

Cultural Capital The «Pierre Gianadda Foundation» hosts art exhibitions of major artists, an automobile museum, a park of sculptures and a Gallo-Roman museum.

At «Barryland», you will discover the world of the St. Bernard dog. The St. Maurice Abbey holds a wealth of 1500 years of history to explore. And why not visit the Museum of Counterfeit Currency in Saillon? For us, culture is written in CAPITALS. Immersed in nature From waterfalls, mountain lakes, gorges, glaciers, natural reserves and majestic peaks, the area is overflowing with breathtaking scenery and landscapes. Discover these panoramas and you’ll never forget them.

Find your inner child The area has plenty of unique theme parks (Labyrinthe Adventure, Western City and VerticAlp Emosson), an enchanting alpine zoo, and an enormous array of fun and enjoyable activities that will satisfy kids and adults!

Wellness Take care of yourself all year round: the thermal baths of Saillon and Lavey-les-Bains have saunas, Turkish baths and hammams, massages, and swimming pools on offer in a beautiful alpine scenery.

Sports activities Whether it’s canyoning, downhill mountain biking or by scooter, windsurfing, climbing, Via Ferrata, zipline or paragliding, you’ll need a strong stomach for these extreme sports. It goes without saying that more classic sports such as bike-riding, tennis, bowling, mini golf, squash, beach volleyball and swimming among other sports are just as popular in the region.

Gastronomy Apricots, chestnuts, asparagus and pears are part of the treasures of nature you can taste in the region. These delicacies are accompanied by an excellent local wine, such as the ‘Petite Arvine’, which complements the meal perfectly. To finish the meal on a gastronomic high, the Morand distillery has world-renowned quality brandies on offer. (Williamine© - Abricotine). How can you resist to the Alpine cheeses, dry meats and hams of the country ?

Archaeology As early as the Roman era, the region was known as an important area of commerce. Martigny’s Gallo-Roman remains invite travellers to go back in time across epochs and eras, to discover the Gallo-Roman Temple, the Amphitheatre, and the Mithraeum. In St. Maurice, the 1500-yearold Abbey and its treasure is open to the public and tells the story of a past rich in history in this cultural quarter.

Winter Activities From Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, to ice skating, luge, and even dog sledding, everything is possible for amateurs of the white gold to have a memorable stay. There are 8 skiing sites at just 35 minutes away from Martigny.

A Region With Taste Asparagus Festival May Whether white or green, asparagus has no secrets in Saillon. To celebrate one of the first vegetables of the year, producers from the region are present with their seasonal products. This is the opportunity to spend a relaxing moment around a soup or other dish made from asparagus.

Apricot Festival August (even years) An event of national important, the festival welcomes to Saxon all the main Swiss producers of the fruit sector, as well as a range of connoisseurs and those passionate about fruit. Several activities highlight the quality taste of the prince of the orchards, picked just for this occasion in a multitude of original products – beers, water, vinegars…

Chestnut Festival October More than 40,000 visitors stroll along the roads of Fully for this event. The festival highlights the craftsmanship and the local territory. Five chestnut islands, held by regional companies, serve as temples of the “brisolée”: a typical Valais dish made from chestnuts, cheeses and cold meats.

Bacon Fair December The bacon fair of Martigny-Bourg is the oldest regional festival with the first event taking place in 1801. At the start of winter, this event allows visitors to warm up around a seasonal dish, such as sauerkraut or an onion soup, without neglecting the atmosphere that warms the hearts of all.

FIND ALL THESE EVENTS ON

www.martigny-region.ch

Accommodations 9 hotels are ready to welcome you in Martigny!

Hôtel Vatel**** sup.

www.hotelvatel.ch

mARTigny Boutique Hôtel*** sup.

www.martigny-hotel.ch Hôtel Campanile***

martigny@campanile.com Hôtel de la Poste***

www.hoteldelapostemartigny.ch

Hôtel Alpes & Rhône***

www.alpes-rhone.ch Hôtel du Forum***

www.hotel-forum.ch

Hôtel de la Porte d’Octodure***

www.porte-octodure.ch Motel des Sports***

www.moteldessports.ch

Hôtel du Stand**

www.hoteldustand.ch

Alternative housing For small groups or simply to complete a quota, charming guest rooms, holiday apartments, a camping site and others accommodations are also available. For more information, please refer to the website of Martigny Tourism.

Hotels Capacities Martigny has the biggest capacity in the entire Canton. For the biggest groups, hotels are often collaborating and transports can be organized on seminar site.

Triple rooms

Quadruple rooms

Junior suites

number of beds

4

0

0

3

94

20

27

0

2

3

108

5

5

29

5

4

0

104

91

18

29

38

4

2

0

172

3*

29

7

3

15

4

0

0

55

Hôtel de la Porte d'Octodure

3*

31

8

0

16

6

0

1

60

Hôtel de la Poste

3*

34

13

0

19

2

0

0

57

Motel des Sports

3*

38

14

2

20

1

1

0

65

Hôtel-Restaurant du Stand

2*

39

13

4

18

4

0

0

69

Total:

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86

99

186

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784

Hotel

Stars

Number of rooms

Hôtel Vatel

4* sup.

51

8

36

mARTigny Boutique Hôtel

3* sup.

52

0

Hôtel Alpes & Rhône

3*

53

Hôtel Campanile

3*

Hôtel du Forum

Single rooms Double rooms Twin rooms

Accomodations of the region Martigny Tourism can also arrange your accommodation in the region. Find an exhaustive list of these accommodations on the website: : www.martigny-region.ch Montagne Alternative - Commeire

Mille Étoiles - Les Marécottes

Hôtel des Bains de Lavey

Hôtel Beau Site - Chemin

Hôtel des Bains de Saillon

Auberge du Mont-Blanc - Trient

Meeting Rooms

The conference and seminar rooms are spacious and modern. The Exhibition and Meeting Centre Martigny (CERM) has the largest capacities in the Valais.

Non-standard venues can also be used for the organisation of your seminar: the Batiaz Castle, the Amphitheatre, the Morand Distillery and the Pierre Gianadda Foundation are few places that make your event unique and special.

The area is full of historical and nice places. Therefore, according to your needs we will find what you are looking for and even more!

conferences Rooms to rent Tel. +41 27 722 00 34 Fax +41 27 721 07 22 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema

CERM

info@fvsgroup.ch www.fvsgroup.ch Equipment

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300

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500

35 round tables (8p.), 30 round tables (6p.), 100 seminar tables, 400 chairs, beamer, screen, 2 orator desk, lighting, sound system, microphones (table and wifi), mixing desk, radio and TV, WIFI

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5000

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-

5000

Tables et chairs

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650

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1000

1'200 m2

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1800

2'274 m2

Salle 1 / CERM +

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35

50

100

Salle 2 / CERM+

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23

27

65

Vaison la Romaine

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25

30

70

Bonne de Bourbon

Halle principale / CERM 1 Halle 21 / CERM 2 Halle 22-23 / CERM 2

Beamer and screen, tables, chairs, microphones, sound system, WIFI Beamer and screen, tables, chairs, microphones, sound system, WIFI Chairs, tables, WIFI

Tel. +41 27 722 39 78 Fax +41 27 722 52 85 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema Pavillon Szafran 25 100 Fondation Pierre Gianadda

info@gianadda.ch www.gianadda.ch

Tel. +41 27 722 79 78 Fax +41 27 722 79 77 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema Petites Fugues 100 80 80 80 80 Grande Salle 50 50 50 50 50 Café 30 30 30 30 30 Petite Salle 10 10 10 10 10

info@clcm.ch www.clcm.ch

Fondation Pierre Gianadda

Centre de Loisirs et Culture

Café Casino Name of the room Grenade Artiste

Tel. +41 27 722 13 93 Layout Standing Banquet U School Cinema 14 30-45 -

Tel. +41 27 722 23 27 Fax +41 27 723 37 17 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema

Eau-Vive

Salle de l'Eau-Vive

700

350

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Tel. +41 27 723 25 25 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema

Relais du Grand-St-Bernard

Salle de conférence

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La petite maison dans la prairie Name of the room

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20

Tel. +41 79 355 46 50

Standing Banquet

Layout U

School

Cinema

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Chasse

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Tel. +41 27 617 00 54 Layout Standing Banquet

More

6 tables, chairs and screen Chairs and screen

Equipment

After hours

More

Chairs, lighting Tables, chairs, screen, sound system, DVD, WIFI

Equipment

More

Flipchart Flipchart info@martigny-combe.ch Equipment

More

Tables, chairs, equipped kitchen

Room: 386 m2 Stage: 130 m2

info@myrestoroute.ch Equipment

More

6 tables, 20 chairs, 1 beamer, 1 projector, 1 wardrobe

Online booking (formular) or on call

www.petite-maison.ch

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Name of the room

Equipment

info@petite-maison.ch

Salle des Colliers

Gotham

Canteen, kitchen, restaurant

Equipment

More

Office, private toilet, terrace, garden with trees, tables, chairs, WIFI Bar, toilets, chairs, tables (rectangle or round), WIFI martigny@gothamco.com

U

School

Cinema

Salle Amazon

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14

-

-

-

Salle Congo

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10

-

-

-

Equipment Smartscreen, WIFI, notebooks, pens, RedBull, chairs and tables Smartscreen, WIFI, notebooks, pens, RedBull, chairs and tables

More CHF 100 per hour (evolving price) / non-convertible room CHF 100 per hour (evolving price) / non-convertible room

Seminar Rooms in Hotels Hôtel Vatel****

sup.

Tel. +41 27 720 13 13

info@hotelvatel.ch

Fax +41 27 720 13 14 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema Modigliani 14 16 30 Cézanne 009/010 100 30 45 100 Cézanne 009+010 250 60 90 180 Schiele

400

280

105

192

320

Chavaz Lautrec Chavaz+Lautrec Gauguin Hall

100 300 400 350

60 200 300 -

30 10 -

35 -

100 -

mARTigny Boutique Hôtel*** Name of the room Salle André Tissières Salle Léon et Sylvie Mathey Salle Pierre Gianadda Salle Anne-Marie Morand

sup.

Tel. +41 27 552 10 00

Standing Banquet

Layout U

School

Cinema

30

32

80

20

10

9

8

15

20

10

9

8

15

20

10

9

8

15

Tel. +41 27 722 17 17

Message wall Beamer, microphones, projection screen, whiteboard, message board, flipchart, WIFI Swisccom Hot Spot

Salle blanche

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60

-

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35

Salle jaune

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20-25

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20-25

Private toilet, cafeteria

Equipment

Beamer, screen, sound system, hand and tie Large TV screen that can be microphones, tables, chairs, connected via HDMI to the PC orator desk, pointer, flipcharts (instead of the beamer)

www.alpes-rhone.ch Equipment

Tel. +41 27 722 18 41

Equipment

info@hotel-forum.ch

Hôtel Porte d'Octodure***

contact@porte-octodure.ch

Tel. +41 27 722 71 21

Fax +41 27 722 21 73 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema Salle "Bourg20 20 20 30 Bâtiaz" Salle "Ville"

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-

40

40

70

Foyer

60

-

-

-

-

Tél. +41 27 722 14 44

Grande salle

50

50

Hôtel du Stand**

Name of the room Salle restaurant Véranda

Standing Banquet 50 25

40 35

10 50

10 50

Equipment

More

Tables, chairs, screen

www.porte-octodure.ch Equipment

More

Beamer, screen, flipchart E-Blackboard, beamer, screen, flipchart

info@hoteldelapostemartigny.ch

Fax +41 27 722 04 45 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema 10

More

Tables, chairs, screen

www.hotel-forum.ch

10

More

Beamer, overhead projector, screen, flipchart, sound system, microphone

Fax +41 27 722 79 25 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema Salon 1-2 16 12 Salon 1+2 20 30 Salle petit-déjeuner 50 Carnotzet 15-20 30

Salle de conférence

More

martigny@campanile.com

Tel. +41 27 722 27 01

Fax +41 27 722 41 79 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema Petit Salon 14 20

Hôtel de la Poste***

2 translation booths, beamer with double projection

info@alpes-rhone.ch

Fax +41 27 722 43 00 Layout Name of the room Standing Banquet U School Cinema

Hôtel Forum***

More

info@martigny-hotel.ch

60

Hôtel Campanile***

Equipment

www.martigny-hotel.ch

100

Hôtel Alpes & Rhône***

www.hotelvatel.ch

www.hoteldelapostemartigny.ch Equipment

More

Tables, chairs

Rental rates : CHF 50 (salle de conférence) and CHF 250 (grande salle).

Extra drinks at the bar.

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Tel. +41 27 722 15 06

info@hoteldustand.ch

Fax +41 27 722 95 06 Layout

www.hoteldustand.ch

U

School

Cinema

40 -

35

-

Equipment

More

Tables, chairs

The information of those lists is given on an indicative basis. Changes may have occurred since the publication of this document.

REquest A Quote

Whether it’s for a meeting, a leisure stay or a day out, Martigny Tourism will create a tailor-made package with special prices. Moreover, the Tourist Office team is ready to give you valuable advice and ideas for your needs. And, of course, quotes are free.

Contact Martigny Tourisme Avenue de la Gare 6 1920 Martigny

October – May

Monday-Friday: Saturday: Sunday & holidays:

+41 27 720 49 49 Opening hours 09h00 - 18h00 10h00 - 14h00 close

City tourist information

www.martigny.com

info@martigny.com

Monday-Friday: Saturday: Sunday & holidays:

June – September 09h00 - 18h30 09h00 - 17h00 09h00 - 14h00

Regional tourist information

www.martigny-region.ch