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Welcome to the Pays du St-Bernard
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Resort maps
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Top events
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Innovations 10 PASS Saint-Bernard
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Hikes 16 Bisses 35 Major hikes
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Mountain bike
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Swimming pools
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Lake of Champex
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Fishing 47 Botanical gardens
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Nature reserves
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Gorges of Durnand
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Treetop canopy
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Scooters 52 Climbing 53 Rap jump
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Paragliding 54 Grand-St-Bernard Hospice
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St-Bernard dogs
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Culture 57 Gastronomy 59 Excursions 60 Excursions in case of rain
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Publics transports
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Useful contacts
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Tourist/accommodation tax
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Tourism offices
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Top events
The detailed event calendar is available in our tourist offices and on www.saint-bernard.ch. Here is an extract of our top events of summer:
JULY
7-9.07.2017 TRAIL VERBIER ST-BERNARD | Pays du St-Bernard www.trailvsb.com 23.07.2017 CRAFT AND LOCAL PRODUCTS MARKET | Champex-Lac www.champex.ch 29.07.2016 TRAIL AND CROSS DU VÉLAN | Bourg-St-Pierre www.crossduvelan.ch
AUGUST 31.07-01.08.2017 SWISS NATIONAL DAY | Pays du St-Bernard www.saint-bernard.ch 19.08.2017 CHAMPEX’STIVAL | Champex-Lac www.champexstival.ch 26.08.2017 3rd IAM CHAMPEX CHALLENGE | Champex-Lac www.champex.ch 28.08 - 03.09.17 ULTRA-TRAIL DU MONT-BLANC® | Orsières, La Fouly and Champex-Lac www.ultratrailmb.com
SEPTEMBER
09.09.2017 THE MEUH DAY | Orsières www.themeuhday.ch 10.09.2016 CRAFT AND LOCAL PRODUCTS | Dranse/Liddes www.vicheres.ch 23.09.2016 CATTLE DESCENT (subject to change) | La Fouly www.lafouly.ch 30.09.2017 VERTIC’ALP | Reppaz/Orsières www.verticalp.ch
OCTOBER 07.10.2017 GOURMAND HIKE, GAME FROM VAL FERRET | La Fouly www.lafouly.ch 26-28.10.2017 RALLYE INTERNATIONAL DU VALAIS | Champex-Lac www.riv.ch
Innovations MILLE CABIN - VALAIS EXCELLENCE, LIDDES Inaugurated in 2015 and equipped with cutting-edge energy supply technologies, the Cabane de Mille is the first in the canton to be Valais Excellence certified. www.cabanedemille.ch
RESTAURANT «L’ATELIER», SEMBRANCHER More than a restaurant, the Atelier in Sembrancher is a place where you can enjoy delicious dishes while listening to a concert or watching a variety of shows. www.latelier-sembrancher.ch
RESTAURANT «LE TRANSIT», SEMBRANCHER Le Transit restaurant is designed to facilitate the professional reinsertion of employment seekers in the areas of hospitality and catering. In addition to the affordable prices, each dish can also be purchased as a take-out. www.restaurantletransit.ch
BIKE RENTAL AT LOOK SPORT, CHAMPEX-LAC From this summer onwards, you can rent electric bikes from the Look Sport store at Champex-Lac! Make the most of this new offer to ride a little more easily along the roads of the Pays du St-Bernard. Booking strongly recommended. www.looksport.ch
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PATRIMOINE & TERROIR, FROM JULY 17TH TO AUGUST 11TH Explore the cultural and gastronomic treasures offered by the Pays du St-Bernard! Mondays July 17th, 24th, 31st / August 7th: Tour of the Orsières dairy, cheese-making process and tasting Orsières dairy - 9 to 10.30 am Tuesdays July 18th, 25th / August 1st, 8th: Tour of the alpine pastures at Les Ars/Val Ferret and learning to milk a cow Family Pralong - Les Ars - 2 to 4 pm Wednesdays July 19th, 26th / August 2nd, 9th: Guided mushroom walk Entremont Mycological Club, Champex-Lac – 9 to 11 am Thursdays July 20th, 27th / August 3rd, 10th: Guided visit to Les Toules Dam DranseEnergie, Bourg-St-Pierre – 9 to 10.30 am Fridays July 21st, 28th / August 4th, 11th: Educational walk covering edible, medicinal and toxic plants Pr. Kurt Hostettmann - Champex-Lac - 9 to 11 am Information and booking before noon the previous day: www.saint-bernard.ch - champexlac@saint-bernard.ch - +41 (0)27 775 23 83 Tariffs : CHF 5.- per person. Free for the PASS Saint-Bernard holders
PASS Saint-Bernard
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PASS Saint-Bernard Activities The PASS Saint-Bernard includes all these activities with an unlimited access: In summer • Chairlift in Champex-Lac - La Breya • Chairlift in La Fouly • Scooters in La Fouly • Scooters in Champex-Lac • Treetop canopy in La Fouly • Botanical garden Flore-Alpe in Champex-Lac • Durnand Gorges in Les Valettes/Bovernier • Doghouse and museum on the Great St. Bernard Pass • Swimming pool and tennis in Champex-Lac • Pedal boots and stand up paddle in Champex-Lac • Tennis in Sembrancher In winter • Skiing in La Fouly • Skiing in Champex-Lac • Skiing in Vichères-Liddes • Skiing in La Lorette/Bourg-St-Pierre • Cross country skiing in La Fouly • Cross country skiing in Champex-Lac • Cross country skiing in Liddes • Skating rink in Sembrancher • Public bus from Liddes to Vichères Year-round • Swimming pool in Bourg-Saint-Pierre • Artillery fort in Champex-Lac • Public bus from Orsières to Champex-Lac, La Fouly (Ferret in summer), Liddes and Bourg-St-Pierre (Great St.Bernard pass in summer) except the international line Martigny-Aosta The PASS Saint-Bernard is entitled to other benefits listed on the website www.pass-saint-bernard.ch.
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Prices The PASS Saint-Bernard is available in whatever option suits you best !
PASS Saint-Bernard for 1 year from 01.05.2017 to 30.04.2018 • For resident in a commune belonging to the Pays du St-Bernard : Bourg-St-Pierre, Liddes, Orsières, Sembrancher, Vollèges, Bovernier; • For holiday house owner that pays tourist tax; • For individual spending at least 1 night in the destination and paying tourist tax; For all other people:
PASS Saint-Bernard summer season from 01.05.2017 to 31.10.2017 • For individual spending at least 1 night in the destination and paying tourist tax;
PASS Saint-Bernard for 1 day from 01.11.2016 to 31.10.2017 • For individual spending at least 1 night in the destination and paying tourist tax; The pass for the day is related to night and should be consumed between the arrival and departure day. Children born in 2012 and younger are entitled to their PASS free of charge until 31.10.2017 but must be in possession of a keycard. Children born in 2011 pay only the annual PASS. From 2010, they pay as an adult.
Points of sale Buy our PASS Saint-Bernard in one of our tourist offices or chairlift cash desks, at the Petit-Vélan hotel in Bourg-St-Pierre or at the Grand-Saint-Bernard hotel in Liddes. The summer PASS for 1 day is also available in other points of sale. Check the list on www.pass-saint-bernard.ch
Hikes
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Set off on a journey of discovery of a region filled with character by hiking some of the 550 km of signposted paths in the heart of the Pays du St-Bernard! From themed paths for all levels of expertise to hikes taking place over several days, everyone will enjoy both the natural and cultural wealth of these places. Practical information and maps on pages 28 to 34.
CABANE HUT THROUGH THE «COMBE D’ORNY»
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Champex-Lac - Forêt Voutaz - Combe d’Orny - Cabane d’Orny
3/3
4h30
1468 m
+ 1358 m
Difficulty
1468 m
- 30 m
Starting at Revers parking area, follow the path around the lake. Turn right behind the playground towards the sentier des Trappeurs. At the place known as Forêt Voutaz, continue through the Combe d’Orny to cross the river and then link up with the path from La Breya and finally the Cabane d’Orny.
LE CATOGNE
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Champex-Lac - Replat du Fratsay - Champex-Lac
3/3
6h20
1468 m
+ 1232 m
Difficulty
1468 m
- 1232 m
Starting in the centre of the resort in a north-easterly direction up to the Replat du 700e, followed by the Replat du Fratsay, prior to crossing several passes (not for those who are subject to vertigo) and climb back up to the summit of the Catogne from where there is a totally fantastic 360° panorama.
LES CHEVRETTES
Champex-Télé - Champex d’en Bas - Champex d’en Haut - Champex-Télé
1/3
1h30
1493 m
+ 190 m
Difficulty
1493 m
- 190 m
Departure from the parking chairlift, follow the road down towards the campsite «Les Rocailles». Take the road on the left before it. The trail starts 3 turns higher on the left. It loops towards Champex d’en Bas, Champex d’en Haut and returns to the starting point.
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Le Revers - Forêt Voutaz - La Breya
3/3
2h30
1474 m
+ 770 m
Difficulty
2194 m
- 50 m
Departure from the parking «Le Revers». Follow the path round the lake. Behind the playground, take the right path towards the «Sentier des Trappeurs». The trail takes you around the mountain hillside south before climbing a steep trail to the top of the «Breya».
CHARLOTTE SUR LE SENTIER DES CHAMPIGNONS Champex-Lac - L’Affe - Le Darbellay - Somlaproz - Orsières
2/3
2h30
1466 m
+ 238 m
Difficulty
900 m
- 804 m
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Before leaving, go to the tourism office of Champex-Lac to take the map and questions. Throughout the trail, children are encouraged to familiarize themselves with mushrooms and their natural environment through 11 posts placed over issues of this hike.
SENTIER DU LAC
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Le Signal - L’Adray - Lac - Le Signal
1/3
1h15
1474 m
+ 215 m
Difficulty
1474 m
- 215 m
This pretty family path around Champex Lake and the heights above the resort is enhanced with educational panels on the region’s fauna and flora. At the entrance to the village, take the path which ascends into the forest. You will link up with the Flore-Alpe botanical garden which is well worth the visit. The path crosses the road and links up with the lake.
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LE BELVÉDÈRE
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Champex-Lac - Le Devin - Le Belvédère - L’Adray - Champex-Lac
2/3
2h00
1464 m
+ 487 m
Difficulty
1464 m
- 487 m
Your walk starts at the place known as Le Signal and initially follows the direction of the Sentier du Devin. The path then winds uphill to the Belvédère Chalet. Follow the path which leads to the Catogne for 50 metres and then take the path that descends fairly steeply on the left and leads to Champex-Lac. To avoid this desend, return back on the same way.
LE DEVIN
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Champex-Lac - Le Devin - Champex-Lac 1/3
2h00
1464 m
+ 262 m
Difficulty
1464 m
- 262 m
Enjoy this pleasant family walk which begins at the entrance of ChampexLac village. Enhanced with educational panels on the theme of the forest and stagecoaches, the path combines sport and discovery. Just the view over the valley and Orsières village is worth the trip.
ORNY AND TRIENT HUTS
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La Breya (chairlift) - Orny
2/3
2h00
2194 m
+ 704 m
Difficulty
2826 m
- 72 m
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3/3
3h00
2194 m
+ 1113 m
Difficulty
3170 m
- 137 m
Following an ascent up to La Breya, take the path which goes along the hillside (not very open on the first stretch). After this, follow the moraine of the Orny Glacier up to the hut with the same name. To reach the Cabane de Trient, the path goes along the glacier and then winds up the last part. Enjoy a magnificent view of Trient and the Mont Blanc range.
FENÊTRE D’ARPETTE PAR LE PETIT RUISSEAU
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Champex-Lac - Arpette - Fenêtre d’Arpette
3/3
3h30
1493 m
+ 1303 m
Difficulty
2663 m
- 131 m
From the bottom of the Breya chairlift, head for the Arpette Restaurant at the foot of the valley with the same name. Cross the big meadow up to the larch forest. Then follow the path on the right which crosses the stream and heads for the Fenêtre d’Arpette. The last stretch of this walk can be a bit difficult for the less experienced amongst us. The way back is via the same route.
RACCARD DU BLÉ
Saleinaz - La Deuve - Issert - Les Arlaches - Praz-de-Fort - Saleinaz
2/3
2h30
1190 m
+ 552 m
Difficulty
1190 m
- 552 m
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The various educational boards will introduce you to chalet architecture, how bread ovens and mills from yesteryear function. From the Reuse de la Saleinaz bridge, take the path into the forest up to the Chalet de la Deuve. Go back down via the places known as l’Etarpay, Plan Raveire and Le Darbellay. When you reach Issert, cross the bridge and link up with the villages of Arlaches, Praz-de-Fort and finally Saleinaz.
PLANTES MÉDICINALES ET CHARLOTTE LA MARMOTTE 12 La Fouly - L’A Neuve - Le Désert - La Fouly 1/3
1h00
1597 m
+ 87 m
Difficulty
1574 m
- 110 m
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The Sentier des Plantes Médicinales invites walkers to get to know local flora and its benefits and winds along a pleasant path around the A Neuve Valley. All along the same path, smaller guests will be able to follow Charlotte the Marmotte who will invite them to experiment, test and observe the natural and historical wealth of the region throughout the walk.
SENTIER DES BOUQUETINS
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La Fouly (chairlift) - Alpages de la Fouly, Mont-Percé, Les Ars, La Léchère - La Fouly 2/3
3h00
1987 m
+ 386 m
Difficulty
1597 m
- 776 m
You have the option of starting this fun, informative walk (which presents the life of the ibex) at the top of La Fouly chairlift. Go past La Fouly and MontPercé cow huts before reaching the Sentier des Bergers which goes to Ars below. The return trip goes via Ferret and the left bank of the Dranse.
A NEUVE HUT
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La Fouly - Cabane de l’A Neuve
2/3
3h30
1597 m
+ 1324 m
Difficulty
2735 m
- 186 m
The start of this demanding walk is near the camp site. The path goes along the Reuse de l’Amône up to the place known as Pierre Javelle. The path is equipped with chains in several places. You will finally reach the A Neuve hut where you will be confronted by a magnificent panorama.
VAL FERRET – GRAND-ST-BERNARD
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Ferret - Lacs de Fenêtres - Col du Grand-St-Bernard
2/3
4h45
1702 m
+ 1339 m
Difficulty
2462 m
- 579 m
From Ferret, follow the farm road to Plan-La-Chaux high mountain pasture and turn left towards the Lacs de Fenêtre. The path continues up to the Fenêtre de Ferret on the Swiss-Italian border, and then goes down towards the pass road. Go uphill to the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice which is the end of the walk. You have the option of taking the post bus back. (in the PASS Saint-Bernard included).
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La Fouly - Cretté de la Perche - Petit Col Ferret - Grand Col Ferret - La Peule - La Léchère - La Fouly
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5h30
1618 m
+ 1378 m
Difficulty
1618 m
- 1378 m
From La Fouly, link up with the little hamlet of Granges, and then turn right towards the Gîte de la Léchère. Continue going uphill towards the Petit Col de Ferret. Once you are over the border, go along the ridge on the Italian side and then go behind the Tête de Ferret to link up with the Grand Col Ferret. The decent follows the same path as the Tour du Mont Blanc. Take the time to enjoy a break at La Peule mountain pasture prior to reaching your point of departure via a path along the hillside.
SENTIER DES BERGERS
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La Fouly (chairlift) - Les Ars Dessus - Plan de la Chaux - Mont-Percé - La Peule - La Léchère - La Fouly
2/3
6h30
1987 m
+ 1129 m
Difficulty
1597 m
- 1519 m
From the top of La Fouly chairlift, take the path on the right which takes you past the Ars, Plan-La-Chaux and Mont-Percé high mountain pastures to the end of the Val Ferret. Climb in the direction of La Peule mountain pasture where you will have an opportunity to taste local produce or to become acquainted with cheese-making! Finally, walk along La Dotze slopes before linking up with the Gîte de La Léchère and getting back to La Fouly.
TOUR DE LA POINTE DE DRÔNE
Grand-St-Bernard – Col des Chevaux – Lacs Fenêtre – Grand-St-Bernard
3/3
5h45
2465 m
+ 1208 m
Difficulty
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- 1208 m
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From the Hospice, walk 100m down the road on the Swiss side and then go left and follow the path uphill towards the Col des Chevaux and the Col du Batillon, before descending to the Lacs de Fenêtre. The return is via the Fenêtre de Ferret. Go down the italian road towards the pass and finally links up with the Swiss border.
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COMBE DE L’A
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Vichères-Liddes (chairlift parking) - Les Torrents - La Tsissette - Vouasse - Le Parron - Col du Névé de la Rousse
2/3
4h00
1582 m
+ 1333 m
Difficulty
2749 m
- 166 m
From the start of the Vichères-Bavon chairlift parking, go back on the earth road leading to the «Torrent de l’A» . Following this, take the path and the road to the Tsissette pasture. Go up towards the Col du Névé de la Rousse via the Vouasse pasture. In autumn, listen out for bellowing deer. The descent follows the same path.
POINTE DES PLANARDS
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Pied du barrage des Toules - La Letta - Les Planards - Gouille du Dragon - Pointe des Planards
2/3
3h30
1734 m
+ 1318 m
Difficulty
2866 m
- 186 m
From the start of the Toules Dam, take the track which ascends towards the top of the dam wall. Follow this above the Lettaz cow hut. The path then rises to the peaks above the Fournoutze cow hut up to the Gouille du Dragon. From here, a stretch on the ridge leads to the top of the Planards for a magnificent view of the Combe de l’A .
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VÉLAN / VALSOREY HUTS
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Bourg-St-Pierre - Chalet d’Amont - Cabane du Vélan 2/3
3h00
1655 m
+ 1123 m
Difficulty
2642 m
- 136 m
Bourg-St-Pierre - Cabane de Valsorey - Pointe de Penne - Bourg-St-Pierre
3/3
10h00
1655 m
+ 2000 m
Difficulty
1655 m
- 2000 m
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This round trip walk wends its way through fantastic panoramas. At Bourg-St-Pierre, take the road and then the path towards the Valsorey and Vélan huts. At the Chalet d’Amont, the paths split. Take the right one towards the Vélan hut and the left to the Valsorey hut. The following day, follow the panoramic path. Pass through the Botseresses, Pointe de Penne, Challand d’en Haut back to Bourg-St-Pierre.
MILLE HUT THROUGH THE «SENTIER DES ÉPERVIERS» Liddes - Le Clou - Erra - Cabane de Mille 2/3
3h00
1350 m
+ 1184 m
Difficulty
2476 m
- 58 m
From Liddes village centre, follow the Sentier des Eperviers towards the Clou. Continue along Aron stream up to Erra and then go north to link up with the Cabane de Mille. enjoy the viewpoint between the two valleys while tasting local specialities offered by the guardian.
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SENTIER DES MINES
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Col des Planches – Les Planches – Tête des Econduits – Chez Larze – Col des Planches
1/3
1h30
1410 m
+ 248 m
Difficulty
1410 m
- 248 m
The Sentier des Mines offers an opportunity to visit the biggest, bestpreserved mine galleries in the region. Educational boards will immerse you in the history of iron, lea, fluorine and marble mining. Follow the signs from the Col des Planches. The loop path is easily accessible to all walkers.
CHEMIN DES BISSES
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Col des Planches - Col du Tronc - Col du Lein 1/3
1h00
1410 m
+ 283 m
Difficulty
1658 m
- 35 m
The path begins at the Col des Planches and heads in a north-easterly direction to the Col du Tronc and the mountain farm with the same name and continues up to the Col du Lein. This is a regional route that links the Col des Planches with Grimentz and is marked with green number 58.
LA CREVASSE
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Levron - La Crevasse - Col des Planches 1/3
2h10
1307 m
+ 500 m
Difficulty
1410 m
- 397 m
From the village of Levron, head west towards the Col du Tronc. Before you get there, take the south fork to La Crevasse. The path then goes back down into the forest to the Col des Planches. Option of combining this hike with the previous one by adding the Col du Lein – Levron leg (35 minutes).
27 RESORT-BASED HIKES Champex-Lac | Sentier des fougères
From the chairlift parking area, follow the road that leads to the Val d’Arpette, then turn left towards the swimming pool and return along the banks of the lake. Duration 1h15 (blue).
Champex-Lac | Sentier des Hauts-sapins Start from the chairlift parking area and follow the road that leads to the Val d’Arpette. After the first big ascent, take the path on the left which goes above Champex-Lac and which returns along the lakeside. Duration 1h30 (red).
Champex-Lac | Bisse du petit ruisseau From the chairlift parking area, follow the road that leads to the Val d’Arpette, then turn right towards «Relais d’Arpette». Duration 1h30 return trip (orange).
La Fouly | Chemin du Bisse
Start from the Tourist Office, cross the resort towards the east and go behind the embankment at the top of the Petite Combe, then return in a southerly direction to La Fouly mountain farm. The path then goes along the old bisse (waterway) to its source - La Fouly stream – then come back down to the embankment. Duration 1h (blue).
La Fouly | Chemin des Places
Start at the Tourist Office, cross the resort in an easterly direction and turn left before the embankment. Cross La Fouly stream in a northerly direction. The way back is lower down through the same forests. Duration 1h30 (red).
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION We advise the 1:25’000 map Pays du St-Bernard for all hikes, on sale in our tourist offices. Certain paths can be reached by chairlift:
Champex-Lac - La Breya +41 (0)27 783 13 44, www.champex.ch Daily from 10.06 to 18.09, 23-24.09 and 30.09-01.10 from 8am to 12.30 and from 1.15pm to 5pm (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
One way
Return
Day
Season*
Adult
14.-
19.-
25.-
150.-
Young (97-01)
11.-
15.-
20.-
120.-
Child (02-10)
7.-
10.-
13.-
75.-
La Fouly - Top of charilift +41 (0)27 783 25 83, www.lafouly.ch Weekends from 10.06, daily from 01.07 to 03.09 as well as weekends in september until 01.10: the first 15 minutes of each hour 8am - 4.15pm. (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
One way
Return
Day
Season*
Adult
8.-
10.-
15.-
150.-
Young (97-01)
7.-
9.-
13.-
120.-
Child (02-10)
6.-
8.-
11.-
75.-
* The seasonal pass is valid in La Fouly as well as in Champex-Lac. Make sure you go with a guide or hiking monitor! Contacts on p.79.
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Bisses
CHAMPEX-LAC BISSE | SENTIER DU PETIT RUISSEAU Nice trail accessible to all starting right after the chairlift. Enjoy the beautiful views and do not forget to taste the famous blueberry pie at the restaurant «Le Relais Arpette.» Count 1:30 hour roundtrip.
OLD BISSE | REPPAZ-ORSIÈRES The old Bisse rises in the river Pont Sec below the village of Commeire. With educational signs on the flora, fauna and history of the Bisse, it brings the hiker above the village of Reppaz.
BISSE OF «LA TOUR» | VICHÈRES The Bisse de la Tour, captured the water from the Torrent de l’A, at the foot of the Tour de Bavon at 1’805 m for the bring it above Vichères after 3.3 km. Nowadays, it is no more in operation.
Major hikes
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Tour du Saint-Bernard | 6 days This hike will take you around the Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass, through six valleys via the Val d’Aosta in Italy. The way back to Switzerland is through the Val Ferret. From La Fouly, the path rejoins the Combe de l’A nature reserve. The path continues towards the Cabane de Mille with an optional ascent of the Mont Rogneux, the highest point on this hike (3’082 m). Topo-guide on sale at the tourism offices. www.montourdusaintbernard.ch
Tour des Combins | 6 days Lodged between Switzerland and Italy, the Tour des Combins offers six days of hiking around the Combins Range (4’314 m). This is an excursion in the heart of the Alps, crossing five valleys. The itinerary offers surroundings with many contrasts, close to high mountains. Topo-guide on sale at the tourism offices. www.tourdescombins.ch
Via Francigena | 7 days The route takes you over the Grand St-Bernard Pass from St-Maurice to Aosta – the most symbolic leg of the Via Francigena. The route follows in the tracks of Sigéric, who in 990, when newly awarded the title of archbishop of Canterbury, returned to Rome this way. In his diary, he mentions the list of all his stages. This description is the basis of the Via Francigena, voted the Major Council of Europe Cultural Route. You can book a package: tourism office of Orsières: +41 (0)27 775 23 81, info@saint-bernard.ch. www.saint-bernard.ch
Tour du Mont-Blanc | 7 days Discover the roof of Europe (4’807 m), across 3 countries and more than 10 valleys. This Tour is an adventure that leads through stunning, varied landscapes, involving effort, encounters and unforgettable moments. Topo-guide on sale at the tourism offices. www.montourdumontblanc.com
Chamonix-Zermatt | 8 days The quintessential crossing of the Alpes. From the Mont-Blanc to the Matterhorn, you will see the most beautiful peaks although the path remains resolutely in the middle mountains. The traverse of the Mont-Collon glacier with the end at the foot of the Matterhorn’s south face will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Mountain bike
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Dreaming of an oxygen injection while enjoying magnificent panoramas? Give the wheels of your bike a go on our mountain bike routes. 150kms of mountain bike trails are in store for you!
ORSIÈRES - 38 KM
1
Orsières – Fornex – Commeire – Dzondénaz – La Duay – Orsières
3/3
4h00
907 m
+ 1100 m
Difficulty
907 m
- 1100 m
Starting from Orsières (890m), an energetic ascent takes you through Rive-Haute and Commeire, up to the highest point of the route at Dzondénaz (1’520m). From here, a 10km downhill provides an opportunity to visit the traditional ovens in Reppaz, la Rosière and Chamoille. From la Duay, the route goes onto the opposite bank to get to Garde, Soulalex and finally go back down to Som-la-Proz and Orsières.
LIDDES - 32 KM
Liddes - Bourg-St-Pierre - La Niord - Roc de Cornet - Chandonne - Liddes
3/3
3h45
1311 m
+ 974 m
Difficulty
1311 m
- 974 m
2
This 32km route leaves from Liddes (1’340m). It starts with a downhill towards the Toules Dam compensation basin. From Palazui, take the right bank of the Dranse d’Entremont to go up as far as Bourg-St-Pierre (1’630m). After crossing the St-Charles Bridge, named after the Emperor Charlemagne, continue up to the Alpage de la Niord, the highest point of the route (1’725m). Back to Palazuit where you will reach a second climb towards RocCornet (1’465m), and subsequently get to Vichères, an ancestral village. After going back down to les Moulins, you will reach the route’s final uphill to Clou. A great downhill takes you back to Liddes.
BOURG-ST-PIERRE - 18 KM
Bourg-St-Pierre – Les Toules – La Rare – Bourg-St-Pierre
2/3
3
2h00
1618 m
+ 575 m
Difficulty
1618 m
- 575 m
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From Bourg-St-Pierre (1’630m), a short uphill takes you to the Toules Dam, with a magnificent view of the valley. The downhill to Crettes provides an opportunity to admire the beautiful “mayens de Bretemort”. A tough uphill takes you to the Niord pastures (1’725m). A downhill that crosses fields and forests will take you back to la Rare, the lowest point of the route (1’370m). An easy uphill on a path and then a tarred road leads the way back to Bourg-St-Pierre.
L’ALPAGE DE LA FOULY - 11 KM
4
La Fouly – Le Désert - Barfay – La Seiloz – La Fouly
2/3
1h15
1597 m
+ 295 m
Difficulty
1597 m
- 295 m
From La Fouly (1’590m), this route initially leads to the «Désert», before going back up towards the alpage de la Fouly, at the place known as the «Barfay» (1’760m), the highest point of the route. Then the route takes you to la Seiloz and back to La Fouly.
LA FOULY 192 - 7 KM
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La Fouly - L´A Neuve - Le Désert - La Seiloz - La Fouly
1/3
0h40
1597 m
+ 75 m
Difficulty
1597 m
- 75 m
Accessible to everyone, this route heads up towards the A Neuve from La Fouly (1’590m). Keep going through the heart of a true wilderness, until you reach a little hamlet called La Seiloz. One more uphill and then across La Fouly waterfall before starting the descent back down to the resort.
CHAMPEX-LAC 193 - 10 KM
Champex-Lac – L’Adray – Champex d’en Bas - Piscine – Champex-Lac
2/3
1h00
1466 m
+ 152 m
Difficulty
1466 m
- 152 m
The walk starts in the centre of Champex-Lac village (1’470m) and is followed by a slight uphill on the Adray side, where you will have the benefit of a great view of the lake. Go along the river on a path that goes down to Champexd’en-Bas. From here, cross the bridge and go back up towards Champex-Lac until you reach the swimming pool just before getting back to the lake.
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Champex-Lac – La Breya – Arpette – Champex-Lac
2/3
1h00
2194 m
+ 43 m
Difficulty
1492 m
- 745 m
After taking the chairlift up to La Breya (2’194m), head downhill through more mineral scenery followed by pastures till you reach the Val d’Arpette. Don’t miss stopping for a slice of blueberry tart at the Vallon Restaurant before returning to Champex-Lac!
CHAMPEX-LAC - LA FOULY | TOUR DU MONT-BLANC Champex-Lac – Issert – Praz-de-Fort – La Fouly – Ferret – La Peule – Grand Col Ferret
3/3
4h00
1470 m
+ 2586 m
Difficulty
2528 m
- 1528 m
Do a piece of the famous Tour du Mont Blanc by mountain bike! From the picturesque village of Champex-Lac (1’470m) to the Italian border (2’537m), the route crosses Issert, Praz-de-Fort, and La Fouly. After a break at the Alpage de la Peule (2’070m), carry on up to the Grand Col Ferret (2’537m) on the Italian-Swiss border. You can also do this excursion the other way round.
TMB
Mountain bike
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VOLLEGES - COL DES PLANCHES BIKE 778 - 6 KM Col des Planches – Chez Larze - Col des Planches
1/3
1h00
1411 m
+ 213 m
Difficulty
1411 m
- 213 m
1
Start from the Col des Planches and head in the direction of Chemin village to the place known as Chez Larze, before returning to the start point. This loop goes around the Tête des Econduits.
VOLLEGES - LEVRON BIKE 779 - 12 KM
2
Levron – Col du Tronc – Col du Lein – Levron
2/3
1h30
1307 m
+ 493 m
Difficulty
1307 m
- 493 m
The climb up through La Crevasse leads to the magnificent hundred year old larch forests of the Col du Tronc (1,600 m) and the Col du Lein (1,660 m), before returning to Levron village.
VOLLEGES - VENS BIKE 780 - 26 KM
Vollèges – Vens – Col des Planches – Col du Tronc – Col du Lein – Levron – Vollèges
3/3
2h30
843 m
+ 1021 m
Difficulty
843 m
- 1021 m
From Vollèges, head in the direction of Sembrancher and start the tough climb towards Vens and the Col des Planches. Continue with the gentle ascent towards the Cols du Tronc and du Lein through magnificent forests and meadows, before coming back down to Vollèges via Levron village.
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To save you the drag of the uphill, you can choose to have your bike taken up for free by the ski-lift company. Certain paths can be reached by chairlift:
Champex-Lac - La Breya +41 (0)27 783 13 44, www.champex.ch Daily from 10.06 to 18.09, 23-24.09 and 30.09-01.10 from 8am to 12.30 and from 1.15pm to 5pm (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
One way
Return
Day
Season*
Adult
14.-
19.-
25.-
150.-
Young (97-01)
11.-
15.-
20.-
120.-
Child (02-10)
7.-
10.-
13.-
75.-
La Fouly - Top of charilift +41 (0)27 783 25 83, www.lafouly.ch Weekends from 10.06, daily from 01.07 to 03.09 as well as weekends in september until 01.10: the first 15 minutes of each hour 8am - 4.15pm. (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
One way
Return
Day
Season*
Adult
8.-
10.-
15.-
150.-
Young (97-01)
7.-
9.-
13.-
120.-
Child (02-10)
6.-
8.-
11.-
75.-
* The seasonal pass is valid in La Fouly as well as in Champex-Lac. E-bike rental
Rent an e-bike at Look Sport in Champex-lac.
Information: Look Sport, Champex-Lac +41(0) 27 783 38 00
info@looksport.ch, www.looksport.ch
Tariffs:
1/2 day from CHF 35.-, 1 day from CHF 50.-
Reservation requested
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Champex-Lac - La Breya
+41 (0)27 783 13 44 From 07.06 to 22.09, daily as well as 27 and 28.09 from 8am to 5pm non stop (depending on the weather)
Tariffs
One way
Return
Day
Adult
14
19
25
Young (94-98)
11
15
20
Child (99-06)
7
10
13
La Fouly - Sommet du télésiège +41 (0)27 783 25 83 Weekends from 21.06, daily in July and August, weekends up to Sunday 28.09: the first 15 minutes of each hour 8am - 4.15pm (depending on the weather) Tariffs
One way
Return
Adult
7
9
Young (94-98)
6
8
Child (99-06)
5
7
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Swimming pools
45 Open air pool at Champex-Lac
The open air pool at Champex-Lac is heated to 27° and has a paddling pool, a snack bar, a badminton court, tennis court, beach volleyball, ping pong table and a petanque court. Swimming lessons and aquagym are available for people wishing to learn to swim or to improve their technique.
Information :
+41 (0)27 783 26 52, +41 (0)79 269 78 09
Tariffs:
From 4 years old, CHF 6.-/pers., CHF 55.- /10 tickets Outside opening hours, there is an entrance fee (CHF 20.-/hour) to play tennis, even for the PASS Saint-Bernard holders
Opening hours : From mid-June to August (depending on the weather) daily from 10am to 6pm.
Indoor pool at Bourg-St-Pierre Enjoy time out in any weather at the indoor pool heated to 29°C at Bourg-St-Pierre. Aqua-gym is also available in winter.
Information :
+41 (0)79 234 00 48
Tariffs:
CHF 4.-/child until 6, student and apprentice
CHF 7.-/adult
Opening hours : Wednesday, saturday, sunday and holiday from 2 to 7pm
From 24.06 to 20.08 and from 21.10 to 05.11 from 2 to 7pm
Annual closure from 29.05 to 17.06
Special opening on request from 10 pers.:
CHF 60.- for 2 hours + PASS Saint-Bernard or entries.
Lake of Champex
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The wonderful alpine lake of Champex situated at 1’470 m in front of the Combins (4’300 m) offers you various water sports like pedal boats or paddle boards. An easy walking (1.7km) for families and children runs alongside the lake. Some benches offer a gorgeous look at the panorama. On the south-west side of the lake, you will find a picnic area with some tables, a playground and toilets.
Boats, pedal boats or paddle boards Information : +41 (0)79 319 69 28 Tariffs:
Without PASS: CHF 22.- / hour, CHF 16.- / 1/2 hour With PASS: 1 hour per day Tariffs in CHF per Pers.
Boat
Boat
pedal boat
pedal boat
Number of pers.
1 to 2
Without PASS
11.Included
With PASS
Boat
Boat
pedal boat
1 to 3
1 to 5
5.50
7.-
4.50
Included
Included
Included
Opening hours: June and September, Saturday and
Sunday from 1.30pm to 5.30pm
July and August, daily from 10am to 6pm
Depending on the weather
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Fishing is permitted in Champex Lake. The following fishes are found here: Brown trout, North American brook trout, lake trout, rainbow trout.
Information :
+41 (0)79 637 29 45, www.peche-vs.ch
Opening hours:
From 7th May to 28th September, daily from 8am to 7pm.
Fishing is forbidden on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tariffs (permits):
Tariffs in CHF
8-13 years old
From 13 years old
20.-
32.-
Day Week
40.-
80.-
14 days
60.-
120.-
Cantonal tax not included
Points of sale:
Restaurant Le Cabanon and Magasin ChampĂŞche
Material hire:
Magasin ChampĂŞche, Rte du Lac 48
+41 (0)79 193 76 99
dromand@netplus.ch, www.champeche.ch
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 7.45am to noon and from 3pm to 6.30pm and Sunday from 7.45am to noon.
Fishing is also allowed in part of the Entremont and Ferret Dranses. For further information: www.peche-entremont.ch. Permits are on sale in our touris offices.
Botanical gardens
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Flore-Alpe Alpine botanical garden at Champex-Lac The Flore-Alpe botanical garden is a captivating space at 1’500 metres. Resplendent with paths that meander between the rocks, taking us over small bridges that overlook crystal pools of water, visitors can contemplate the magnificent and unique panorama of Lake Champex and the snow-capped peaks of Les Combins. Four thousand species of plants bloom on the more than 6000 square metres.
Information : Tariffs :
+41 (0)27 783 12 17, www.flore-alpe.ch Tariffs in CHF
Admission
Admission and guided tour*
Child/Senior
4.-
9.-
Adult
8.-
18.-
Family
16.-
36.-
* Min. 5 pers. Reduction from 15 pers.
Opening hours : Open daily from 1st May to 15th October from 10am to 6pm.
La Linnaea alpine botanical garden at Bourg-St-Pierre Located at Bourg-St-Pierre, La Linnaea is an Alpine garden and biology station which has belonged to the Geneva Academic Society since 1915. Currently more than 300 species of plants mostly belonging to local flora are exhibited. It celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2014!
Tariffs :
Free
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Nature reserves
COMBE DE L’A In the heart of the Combe de l’A nature reserve, discover the wonders of a natural environment that is still intact! Well-known for its mineral diversity, this nature reserve is also home to a fascinating ritual – bellowing deer.
CHAMPEX-LAC MARSH Perched at 1 500 metres, the Champex-Lac marsh is a nature reserve of national importance due to the value of its landscape and many rare animal and plant species.
VAL D’ARPETTE RESERVE Managed by Pro Natura, this marshland reserve consists of rare plants on the red list.
Durnand gorges
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Classified among the ten more beautiful Gorges in Europe, the Gorges of Durnand offers a breath taking scenic sight. Footbridges and overhanging wooden staircases looking over 14 torrent cascades invite the walkers to live an unforgettable experience. The Gorges is accessible to the public since 1877 by a bucolic path which is transformed to a succession of over head climbing wood footbridges with over look the torrent which bubbles under the feet of the visitor. In front of the walker, the fairy-like cascades spout to the sky. Every turn of the incredible wooden balcony leads to a more extraordinary vision than the breath taking view before. It is an example of the phenomena of erosion. The way path is approximately 200 m of bumps and includes 330 steps. It takes approximately 60 minutes to walk with the possibility to return by a pedestrian path in the forest. Good walking shoes are advised to visit this magic fairy sight.
Information :
+41 (0)27 722 20 77, www.gorgesdudurnand.ch
Tariffs: Adults: CHF 8.
Children (under 6 years old):
Free
Children (6 to 15 years old):
CHF 5.-
Students and AVS:
CHF 7.-
Groups (from 10 adults):
CHF 7.-
Opening hours: Daily from 9am to 6pm from 01.05 to 31.10 (depending on the weather)
Treetop canopy
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Be you a beginner or an experienced tree trekker, have a blast on the treetop canopy route. Three routes with 40 stations, including 10 zip lines between the majestic larches – thrills in complete safety at 1’600 m above sea level.
Information: Tariffs:
+41(0)27 783 25 45, www.sentier-suspendu.ch Tariffs in CHF
Individual
Family/Group*
Child (from 2002)
15.-
10.-
Adult (until 2001)
25.-
20.-
* Family from 3 pers. and group from 10 pers.
Opening hours: May - June, September - October:
Wednesday and weekend from 1 to 5pm July - August, daily from 10am to 6pm
The park is only open in dry weather. Opening on request for groups, also for nocturnal escapades
Scooters
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Get a ride up with the chairlift and enjoy guaranteed unforgettable thrills in whizzing down on one of our kick bikes amid stunning natural scenery.
Champex-Lac - La Breya +41 (0)27 783 13 44, www.champex.ch Daily from 10.06 to 18.09, 23-24.09 and 30.09-01.10 from 8am to 12.30 and from 1.15pm to 5pm (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
Adult
Young (97-01)
Child (02-10)
1 return
20.-
17.-
13.-
1/2 day (3 hours)
35.-
30.-
20.-
Scooter only (season pass)*
10.-
10.-
10.-
Scooter only (without pass)
15.-
15.-
10.-
Scooter only (season pass, 1/2 day)
20.-
20.-
20.-
La Fouly - Top of chairlift +41 (0)27 783 25 83, www.lafouly.ch Weekends from 10.06, daily from 01.07 to 03.09 as well as weekends in september until 01.10: the first 15 minutes of each hour 8am - 4.15pm. (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
Adult
Young (97-01)
Child (02-10)
1 return
15.-
15.-
15.-
1/2 day (3 hours)
30.-
30.-
20.-
Scooter only (season pass)*
10.-
10.-
10.-
Scooter only (without pass)
15.-
15.-
10.-
Scooter only (season pass, 1/2 day)
20.-
20.-
20.-
* The season pass (without scooter) is valid in La Fouly as well as in Champex-Lac: CHF 150:- / 120.- / 75.-
Climbing and rap jump
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With more than 40 climbing sites spread over 4 zones: Grand-St-Bernard, Orny/ Trient, Val d’Entremont, Val Ferret, the region offers breathtaking ascents. In the heart of a magnificent landscape, hardy climbers will conquer fascinating mountains while beginners can cut their teeth on an outdoor wall devoted to learning at La Fouly. All itineraries and sections are described in the work by Olivier Roduit «Entremont Escalade» for sale in our tourism offices. Guides on page 79
CHAMPEX-LAC
ORSIÈRES
LIDDES
BOURG-ST-PIERRE LA FOULY
GD-ST-BERNARD
Rap jump Rap jumping takes place on the Toules Dam wall near Bourg-St-Pierre. Wearing a hang-glider harness, abseil down facing the drop in a horizontal position. Despite being attached to a guide below, adjust your own speed enabling you to overcome the height in complete safety! Guaranteed thrills!
Information:
No Limits Canyon, +41 27 395 45 55
www.nolimitscanyon.ch
Tariffs:
CHF 140.- per person for a half-day (unlimited descents)
Paragliding
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The highest areas in the Pays du St-Bernard are the most beautiful! Solo and tandem paragliding are available for all so get yourself some wings and discover our beautiful region. Professionals are available throughout the year for flights from La Breya, Six Blanc, Bavon or other places depending on conditions.
Information: +41(0)79 303 46 93
+41(0)79 777 08 75
info@ailes-du-saint-bernard.ch
Tariffs:
Tandem flight from CHF 170.-
Champex-Lac - La Breya +41 (0)27 783 13 44, www.champex.ch Daily from 10.06 to 18.09, 23-24.09 and 30.09-01.10 from 8am to 12.30 and from 1.15pm to 5pm (depending on the weather) Tariffs in CHF
One way
Return
Day
Season
Adult
14.-
19.-
25.-
150.-
Young (97-01)
11.-
15.-
20.-
120.-
Child (02-10)
7.-
10.-
13.-
75.-
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Great St. Bernard Hospice
A passage way frequented for millennia, between Switzerland and Italy, the pass is one of the not-to-be-missed locations in the Pays du St-Bernard region. A treasure in the heart of the mountain, the Grand-St-Bernard Hospice has brought peace and comfort to travellers for centuries. Inside the hospice, the church’s splendour comes as a big surprise. Visit the nearby Treasure Chamber, where a number of beautiful sacred objects belonging to the Grand-Saint-Bernard congregation are exhibited. You can also discover its famous museum with its archaeological objects, stuffed animal, insect and mineral collections. The road is closed in winter and depending on the weather opened from 01.06 to 15.10. Please inform you beforehand about the condition of the road in our tourism offices.
Information:
Hospice du Grand-St-Bernard
+41 (0)27 787 12 36
www.gsbernard.com
hospice@gsbernard.com
St-Bernard dogs Kennel on the Great St.Bernard pass Working with the canons to rescue travellers, the St-Bernard dogs originate from Grand-St-Bernard Hospice at an altitude of 2500m. Strong and gently, they embody the friendship and welcoming tradition of this emblematic location. Barry is the most famous representative. Come and see them in the kennel!
Opening hours:
Daily from 15th July to September, from 10am to 6pm
Tariffs:
Adults
CHF 10.-
Seniors CHF 8. Children CHF 6.Walks on the passs with a St-Bernard The Barry Foundation gives visitors to the Great St Bernard pass the opportunity to accompany the hospice dogs on a 1½ hour walk.
Starting times:
Daily from 15th July to 31st August
10 am and 2 pm for a mountain hike walk
Reservation: Fondation Barry, +41 (0)27 722 65 42, info@fondation-barry.ch, www.fondation-barry.ch Tariffs: Adults: CHF 48. Children (between 8 and 17 years old): CHF 10. Senior citizens (from 60 years old): CHF 46.
A visit to the hospice museum is included in the price
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Culture
57 ARTILLERY FORTS Champex-Lac The Artillery Fort at Champex-Lac constituted the central pivot of the Grand St Bernard region’s fortifications between 1940 and 1943. Modernised and adapted in the event of a possible nuclear war, the fort was used until 1998.
Information:
+41 (0)27 775 23 83, www.proforteresse.ch Temperature in the fort 14°C. Bring warm clothes Possibility to rent the fort for special events :
Opening hours:
From 21.06 to 30.06 and from 02.09 to 06.09 at 5pm, from wednesday to sunday From 01.07 to 31.08 at 2 pm and 4.30pm, daily Visit on request for groups.
Tariffs:
School
CHF 5.-
Child:
CHF 8.-
Student:
CHF 10.-
Adult:
CHF 14.-
Family
CHF 28.-
Group:
CHF 100.- until 10 pers.; 10.-/pers. from 10 pers.
Commeire, Bourg-St-Pierre, Château Roc and Manoday You can also visit other forts on the Great St.Bernard route. Information: +41 (0)79 340 01 13, www.proforteresse.ch Opening hours: Visit on request
VALSOREY MILL / BOURG-ST-PIERRE Located in the vicinity of the ancient village of Bourg-StPierre, Valsorey Mill is the last of the 3 mills of BourgSt-Pierre. It stopped its activity only in 1956.
Information:
+41 (0)79 607 41 06 , www.moulinduvalsorey.ch
Opening hours: Every Sunday in July and August from 3pm to 5pm Tariff: Free Groups
Visit on request, from CHF 40.- (not included in the PASS)
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Churches and chapels They are no less than 20 churches and chapels that mark the landscape with its gothic and contemporary architectures. Special mention to the church tower of Bourg-St-Pierre, older than 1000 years and the one of Orsières, famous for its fresco called «Mass of St. Gregory».
Information: Parish of Orsières,+41 (0)27 783 11 44, www.paroisse-entremont.ch
Parish museum / Liddes This museum presents the history of the parish and the municipality’s religious places. Here, one can observe precious historic relics such as a manuscript dated 1494!
Information: free admission, daily open Toules dam / Bourg-St-Pierre Les Toules dam is the first domed –vault dam in Switzerland. Its construction began in 1960 and was finished in 1964. Visit on request for groups.
Information: Forces motrices du Grand-St-Bernard, +41 (0)27 782 64 10
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Gastronomy
Let your taste-buds take over and discover a world of new flavours! Well-known for its AOC Raclette, the region also offers a rich palette of local produce and gourmet addresses The Corbeille d’Entremont contains all the jewels in the crown of the St-Bernard region’s local produce: AOP raclette, tomme chease, serac, bacon, ham, dried meat, sausages, AOP rye bread, honey, Bio Alp Tea, infusions, wine and spices.
Information: Corbeille d’Entremont, www.corbeille.ch
Les Alpes Restaurant in Orsières (with 17 Gault & Millau points, 1 star at the Michelin Guide) gives pride of place to traditional gourmet cuisine marked by regional flavours with a menu and daily specials focusing on local produce.
Information: Restaurant les Alpes, +41 (0)27 783 11 01, www.lesalpes.ch
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Via Ferrata, Val de Bagnes From Madzeiria to Mauvoisin (Dranse gorges). Length 880m, gradient 150m. Free entry with suitable equipement (helmet, harness, hiking shoes). Guide recommended. www.verbier.ch
Mont-Fort sunrise, Verbier From the Mont-Fort, watch the sun rise majestically from behind the mountain tops… followed by a hearty breakfast and unlimited use of all the lifts during the whole day ! www.verbier.ch
Alpine zoo, Les Marécottes Alpine animals in their natural environment www.zoo-alpin.ch
Verticalp Emosson 3 attractions from Le Châtelard to the Emosson dam www.verticalp-emosson.ch
61 Western City, Martigny Amusement park for children www.western-city.ch
Labyrinthe aventure, Évionnaz The largest permanent maze in the world www.labyrinthe.ch
Happyland, Granges Amusement park for children www.happyland.ch
Swiss Vapeur Parc, le Bouveret Miniature replicas of trains and Swiss heritage www.swissvapeur.ch
Excursions
Excursions in case of rain Indoor swimming pool, Bourg-St-Pierre
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Museum and hospice, Grand-St-Bernard
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Artillery fort, Champex-Lac
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Parish museum, Liddes and chapels
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Saillon thermal centre www.bainsdesaillon.ch
Ovronnaz thermal centre www.thermalp.ch
Val d’Illiez thermal centre www.thermes-parc.com
Lavey thermal centre www.lavey-les-bains.ch
Aquaparc, le Bouveret Water park www.aquaparc.ch
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Excursions in case of rain
Museum of Bagnes, Le Châble/Val de Bagnes The museum of Bagnes hosts exhibitions while different old houses in the valley let you discover the history and the regional heritage. www.museedebagnes.ch
Gianadda Foundation, Martigny Exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, Gallo-Roman and automobiles museum www.gianadda.ch
St-Bernard dogs museum, Martigny Dogs and kennel history, temporary exhibition www.museesaintbernard.ch
Abbey of St-Maurice Treasure and archaeological excavations of the Abbey: 1500 years in 2015! www.abbaye-stmaurice.ch
Excursions in case of rain Fairy’s Cave, St-Maurice 500 metre of educational path in a well-lit gallery, little lake and waterfall www.grotteauxfees.ch
Salt mines, Bex Audiovisual presentation and guided tour www.mines.ch
Museums of canton Valais, Sion Valais Museums of art, history and nature www.musees-valais.ch
Underground lake, St-LĂŠonard The largest navigable underground lake in Europe www.lac-souterrain.com
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Public transports
Use your PASS Saint-Bernard for the buses from Orsières. The lines with the red bar running down the left are included in the PASS Saint-Bernard.
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Useful contacts
73 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police 117 Fire department 118 Rescue 144 Emergency road service 140
ACCOMMODATION Hotels / With dormitories 1
Alpina***, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 18 92 www.alpinachampex.ch
Glacier***, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 782 61 51 www.hotelglacier.ch Splendide***, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 11 45 www.hotel-splendide.ch Au Vieux Champex, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 12 16 www.champex-lac.com Le Belvédère, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 11 14 www.le-belvedere.ch Hôtel-Club Sunways, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 11 22 www.sunways.ch Mont-Lac, Champex-Lac +41 (0)26 565 66 00 www.hotel-montlac.ch Relais d’Arpette, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 12 21 www.arpette.ch 1
L’Edelweiss, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 26 21 www.fouly.ch 1
Auberge des Glaciers, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 11 71 www.aubergedesglaciers.ch 1
Hôtel du Col de Fenêtre, Ferret +41 (0)27 783 11 88 hotelducoldefenetre@gmail.com 1
L’Union, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 38 www.chezjo.ch 1
Terminus, Orsières +41 (0)27 552 11 00 www.terminus-orsieres.ch 1
Le Grand-St-Bernard, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 13 02 www.hotel-gd-st-bernard.ch Auberge des Alpes, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 13 80 www.auberge-des-alpes.ch Auberge les Charmettes, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 11 50 www.les-charmettes.ch 1
Bivouac Napoléon, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 11 62 www.bivouac.ch Du Crêt, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 11 43 www.hotel-du-cret.ch 1
Au Petit Vélan, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 11 41 www.petit-velan.ch 1
Auberge de l’Hospice, Col du Grand-St-Bernard +41 (0)27 787 11 53 www.aubergehospice.ch 1
Useful contacts Hôtel-Pension Beau-Site, Chemin +41 (0) 27 722 81 64 www.chemin.ch
Real estate agencies * Rent ** Sale *** Rent and sale Agence Immoalp, Champex-Lac*** +41 (0)27 783 43 83 www.immoalp.ch Agence Immobilière du Lac*** Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 25 10 www.champex-location.ch Agence Interhome*, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 11 79 www.interhome.ch Crettex Immobilier SA, Champex-Lac*** +41 (0)27 783 12 16 info@champex-immobilier.ch Val Ferret Location, La Fouly - Val Ferret* +41 (0) 78 845 22 64 www.valferretlocation.ch Armand Sarrasin, La Fouly** +41 (0)27 783 22 54 Copt Immobilier, La Fouly** +41 (0)79 220 39 91 Janine Mottier-Obrist, Orsières** +41 (0)27 771 44 44 info@vipconfort.ch Maurice Biselx, Orsières** +41 (0)27 783 20 69 biselx@bluemail.ch
74 AB Immobilier, Vollèges*** +41 (0)27 565 25 26 info@abimmobilier.ch Neo Domus Sàrl, Vollèges** +41(0)27 780 11 60
Bed and Breakfasts
Marie-Claude Tornay***, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 10 12 mtornay@dransnet.ch Gîte le Catogne**, La Douay +41 (0)27 783 12 30 www.giteserge.ch Chez Véro & Bernard**, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0) 79 300 95 00 www.chez-vero-et-bernard.com Le Cabanon, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 11 72 info@le-cabanon.ch Ptarmigan, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 16 40 www.ptarmigan.ch Croquenature, Les Arlaches +41 (0)27 565 26 46 www.croquenature.ch Au Petit Fontaine, Fontaine-Dessous/Liddes +41 (0)79 217 59 88 tercier@bluemail.ch Bike Verbier, Etiez-Vollèges +41(0)27 771 52 47 lucy@bikeverbier.com
Campings
Camping des Glaciers****, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 18 26 www.camping-glaciers.ch
75 Camping du Grand-St-Bernard**, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 14 11 www.campinggrand-st-bernard.ch Les Rocailles, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 19 79 www.champex-camping.ch Val d’Arpette, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 12 21 www.arpette.ch
Chalets with services
Montagne Alternative, Commeire +41 (0)27 783 21 34 www.montagne-alternative.com
Dormitories-group accommodation Gîte Bon-Abri, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 14 23 www.gite-bon-abri.com
Pension En Plein Air, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 23 50 www.pensionenpleinair.ch Chalet du Jardin Alpin, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 12 17 www.flore-alpe.ch Chalet de la Deuve, Praz-de-Fort +41 (0)27 783 35 72 thetazolivier@netplus.ch Alpage de la Peule - La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 10 41 nicolas.lapeule@gmail.com Chalet le Dolent, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 17 66 www.dolent.ch
Useful contacts Gîte la Léchère, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 30 64 www.lalechere.ch Grand Hôtel du Val Ferret, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 11 77 www.grandhotelfouly.ch Maya-Joie, La Fouly +41 (0)27 780 11 66 www.mayajoie.ch Grenier de Moay, Orsières +41 (0)79 776 08 57 www.screppaz.ch Relais de Dranse, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 13 80 www.relaisdedranse.ch Maison du village / Chandonne-Liddes +41 (0)77 441 14 76 www.chandonne.ch Maison St-Pierre, Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)79 221 16 89 www.maisonstpierre.ch Gîte les 3 Collines, Sembrancher +41 (0)78 744 62 07 www.giteles3collines.ch
Mountain huts
Orny, from Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 18 87 www.cabanedorny.ch Trient, from Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 14 38 www.cas-diablerets.ch Saleinaz, from Praz-de Fort +41 (0)27 783 17 00 www.cas-neuchatel.ch
Useful contacts L’A Neuve, from La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 24 24 www.aneuve.ch Col de Mille, from Liddes* +41 (0)27 783 11 82 www.cabanedemille.ch Du Valsorey, from Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 11 22 www.valsorey.ch Du Vélan, from Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 13 13 www.velan.ch
76 Relais d’Arpette +41 (0)27 783 12 21 Splendide +41 (0)27 783 11 45 Alpina (sur réservation) +41 (0)27 783 18 92 La Fouly Auberge des Glaciers, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 11 71 Café du Milieu, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 11 84
La Tsissette, from Vichères-Liddes* +41 (0)79 731 32 18
Edelweiss, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 26 21
Plan du Jeu, from Bourg-St-Bernard +41 (0)79 428 01 75 www.esprit-liberte.ch
Le Dolent, Prayon +41 (0)27 783 11 76
RESTAURANTS-CAFES
Orsières Alpes +41 (0)27 783 11 01
Restaurants Champex-Lac Au Vieux-Champex +41 (0)27 783 12 16 Belvédère +41 (0)27 783 11 14 Glacier +41 (0)27 782 61 51 Le Cabanon +41 (0)27 783 11 72 Mont-Lac +41 (0)27 783 33 44 Ptarmigan +41 (0)27 783 16 40
Col de Fenêtre, Ferret +41 (0)27 783 11 88
Auberge de la Place +41 (0)27 565 46 66 Le National, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 40 40 Quai de l’Ours +41 (0)27 552 11 00 St-Bernard +41 (0)27 783 12 08 Union +41 (0)27 783 11 38 Catogne, La Douay +41 (0)27 783 12 30
77 Chez Zeza, Somlaproz +41 (0)27 783 15 28 Châtelet, Issert +41 (0)27 783 11 62 Arpalle, Commeire (on request) + 41 (0)27 783 21 34 Liddes Auberge des Alpes +41 (0)27 783 13 80 Du Grand St Bernard +41 (0)27 783 13 02 La Channe +41 (0)27 565 70 12 Bourg-St-Pierre Au Petit Vélan +41 (0)27 787 11 41 Bivouac Napoléon +41 (0)27 787 11 62 Du Crêt +41 (0)27 787 11 43 Les Charmettes +41 (0)27 787 11 50 Chez le Canonnier +41 (0)27 744 66 66 Grand-St-Bernard De L’Hospice +41 (0)27 787 11 53 Mont-Joux +41 (0)27 787 11 66 Bovernier/Les Valettes Buvette du Plan de l’Au, Bovernier +41 (0)79 475 17 78
Useful contacts Les Gorges du Durnand, Les Valettes +41 (0)27 722 20 77 Sembrancher La Prairie +41 (0)27 785 21 30 La Gare +41 (0)27 785 11 14 L’Atelier +41 (0)27 785 30 34 Les 3 Dranses +41 (0)27 785 11 73 Le Transit +41 (0)27 565 47 57 Vollèges Restaurant du village, Le Levron +41 (0)27 565 48 88 La Crevasse, Vens +41 (0)79 689 29 06 Beau-Site, Chemin-Dessus +41 (0) 27 722 81 64 Mountain restaurants Gîte de la Léchère, Ferret +41(0)79 433 49 78 Alpage des Ars, Ferret +41(0)79 446 20 16 Alpage de la Peule, Ferret +41(0)27 783 10 41 Alpage de la Tsissette, Liddes +41(0)79 731 32 18 Alpage du Bioley, Col des Planches +41(0)27 771 49 16 Alpage du Col des Planches +41(0)79 586 37 97
Useful contacts
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Alpage du Tronc, Col du Tronc +41(0)79 399 87 42
Tchyko Bar, Bovernier +41 (0)27 722 23 68
Alpage du Lein, Col du Lein +41(0)78 707 27 95
La Fiesta, Les Valettes +41 (0)79 210 97 18
Tea-room
Le Bonaparte, Les Valettes +41 (0)27 723 34 88
Le Carillon, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 20 80
Bars
Gentiana, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 12 58
Mylord, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 28 77
Enoteca
Broc’n Pub, Champex-Lac +41 (0)79 443 89 90
Le Cellier valaisan, Sembrancher +41 (0)27 783 20 85
Cafes
Taverne du Clocher, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 15 29 Les Mésanges, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 41 Café de Prassurny, Prassurny +41 (0)27 783 12 72 Café de La Place, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 13 57 La Petite Auberge, Rive-Haute +41 (0)27 783 13 60 Café des Reines, Sembrancher +41 (0)27 565 25 96 Café Helvétia, Sembrancher +41 (0)27 785 10 90 Le Central, Vollèges +41 79 323 85 21 La Poste, Bovernier +41 (0)27 722 78 08
SERVICES Banks-Exchange Raiffeisen, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 13 09 BCV, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 28 Raiffeisen, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 22 88 ATM in Orsières, Liddes, La Fouly and Champex-Lac
Chalets cleaning
Micro Clean, Champex-Lac +41 (0)78 720 47 57
Church services
Paroisse catholique +41 (0)27 783 11 44 Paroisse protestante +41 (0)27 722 32 20
79 Game library
Centre scolaire de La Proz, Orsières +41 (0)27 782 62 85
Guides
Useful contacts Sonia Tissières +41 (0)79 484 76 86 Jules-Henri Gabioud +41 (0)79 399 69 38
Bureau des guides, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 31 38
Philippe Bobillier +41 (0)79 785 13 32
Hairdressers
Kindergarten
Chez Nadia, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 28 78 Evelyne, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 28 48 Expression coiffure,Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 23 Le Bigoudi bleu, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 34 11 Lovey Valérie, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 35 75 Mouron Gabrielle, Orsières +41 (0)79 658 48 92 Tête en l’air, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 21 61 Tornay-Rossoz Nathalie, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 13 30 Atelier de coiffure, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 25 80 Chez Michèle, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 17 37
Hiking guides
Le Ratamiaou, Somlaproz - Orsières +41 (0)79 370 85 45
Library
Centre scolaire de La Proz, Orsières +41 (0)27 782 62 85
Lifts
La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 25 83 Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 13 44
Municipal administrations Orsières +41 (0)27 782 62 62 www.orsieres.ch Liddes +41 (0)27 782 61 61 www.liddes.ch Bourg-St-Pierre +41 (0)27 787 11 42 www.bourg-saint-pierre.ch
Patricia Joris +41 (0)79 664 58 33
Police
Chantal Maudry +41 (0)27 565 26 46
Police municipale, Orsières +41 (0)27 782 62 67
Emergencies 117
Useful contacts Police municipale, Liddes +41 (0)27 752 61 67 Police cantonale, Etiez +41 (0)27 606 64 00
80 Taxis Fen’yx, Orsières +41 (0)79 773 77 40 TMR SA +41 (0)27 721 68 40
Post offices
Bureau postal, Orsières +41 (0)848 888 888 mo-fr 8:30-11:30am / 3:30-6pm
Weather
Daily indicated at your tourism office 0900 162 666
sa 10:30-noon Agence postale, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 565 31 31 High season: 7/7, 8-00:30am and 3-6:30pm Low season: 7/7, 8:30-noon; fr and sat 8:30-noon; 3-6:30pm Agence postale, Liddes +41 (0)27 775 23 82 mo 2:30-6pm tu - fr 8:30-noon and 2:30-6pm sa 8:30-noon
Public transports
Gare d’Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 05 Information (Rail Service) 0800 401 401
Recylcing centres
Orsières +41 (0)79 309 44 87 Liddes +41 (0)27 782 61 67
HEALTH Emergencies 144 Dentists
Dentiste de garde 0900 558 143 Dr. Thétaz Pierre-Marie, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 28 83
Doctors
Médecin de garde 0900 144 033 Maison de la santé, Sembrancher +41(0)27 780 15 15 Massages Darbellay Véronique, Orsières +41(0)27 783 12 64 Lattion Jacqueline, Orsières +41(0)27 783 23 12 Pierroz Karine, Liddes +41(0)77 435 19 05 Sarrasin Marie-Jo, Liddes +41(0)27 783 13 21
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Useful contacts
Pharmacies
Pharmacie de garde 0900 558 143
Boulangerie-pâtisserie Laurent Joris, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 26 50
Pharmacie, Orsières +41(0)27 783 13 13
Boulangerie le Carillon, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 20 80
Physiotherapy-OsteopathyAcupuncture-Pedicure
Boulangerie Gentiana, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 12 58
Wagner Dominique Physiothérapie, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 34 00
Voiturier Marie-Noël - Physiotherapie Branche d’en Bas +41 (0)79 831 98 06 Copt Rébéca - Ostéopathie, Saleinaz +41 (0)27 783 21 62 Richard Marie-José – Pédicure, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 28 82 Pierroz Karine - Massages, Liddes +41 (0)77 435 19 05 Au coup d’pouce - Massages, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 13 21
Veterinary
Cabinet vétérinaire de la Forge, Vollèges +41 (0)27 785 25 25
Butcher’s shops
Boucherie du St-Bernard SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 15 Boucherie du St-Bernard SA, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 14 34 BTB Boucherie-TraiteurBoissons SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 29
Caterers
Boucherie du St-Bernard SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 15 BTB Boucherie-TraiteurBoissons SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 29 L’O à la bouche, Praz-de-Fort +41 (0)27 783 32 44
SHOPS
Le Paradis des Gourmets, Champex-Lac +41 (0)79 173 73 71
Angling
Children’s shop
Champêche, Champex-Lac +41 (0)79 193 76 99
Bakeries
Boulangerie-pâtisserie Jorge Fernando, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 43
Boutique Bambou, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 26 10
Dairies
Orsières +41 (0)27 783 29 56
Useful contacts Somlaproz +41 (0)79 470 49 60 Liddes +41 (0)27 783 15 60
Flowers
Rose Marie Fleurs, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 15 69
Grocery stores
Volg, Place de la Gare, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 14 48 Volg le mini, Place centrale, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 13 94 Supermarché Proxy, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 565 31 31 Supermarché, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 22 42
82 Kiosks
Supermarché Proxy, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 565 31 31 Supermarché, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 22 42
Laundry
Blanchisserie d’Entremont, Orsières +41 (0)79 255 23 09
Printing house
Design & Copy, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 26 20
Shoe store
Chaussures Métroz, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 28 27
Sport - prêt à porter
Alimentation Chez Jacotte, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 35 50
Boutique Bambou, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 26 10
Epicerie Dorsaz, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 13 72
Boutique Switcher, Orsières +41 (0)79 518 93 10
La Combine, Commeire +41 (0)27 565 05 80
Cristal Sport, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 24 40
Household electrical-tv-hifi-videos
Look Sport, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 38 00
Darbellay TV, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 29 80
Net’audio SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 16 88
Interior design
Boutique Déco-Lac, Champex-Lac +41 (0)79 384 31 88
Jeweller’s shop
Sylvia et Michel Bobillier, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 26 10
Zanskar Sport, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 30 00
Sports - Rental
Cristal Sport, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 24 40 Edelweiss, Champex-Lac +41(0)27 783 33 68 Espace ski et montagne, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 38 05
83 Zanskar Sport, La Fouly +41 (0)27 783 30 00
Useful contacts Tanguy Lovey, Orsières +41 (0)27 721 78 30 Crittin-Charpente-Construction, Liddes +41 (0)79 664 13 72
COMPANIES Auto body
Du Six-Blanc SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 16 36
Building firms
Charly Lovey SA , Orsières +41 (0)27 783 23 53 Cincotta & Fils Sàrl, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 33 23 David Sarrasin, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 37 02 Petriccioli Constructions SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 42 Sylvain Darbellay, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 37 20 Yvan Martinal, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 15 59 Sarrasin Frères, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 33 47
Carpenters
Gaillard et Morand SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 34 18 Georges Gabioud & Fils SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 35 68 Maurice Joris SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 46 Robert Copt SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 27 55
Sarrasin Frères, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 33 47
Computing
Daniel Moret , Praz-de-Fort +41 (0)27 783 32 44 Terrettaz Informatique SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 50 50
Electricity
AL. Électricité SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 38 38 G. Moulin Electricité SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 47 Lattion et Associés Electricité SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 24 12 Pierre-Michel Duay, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 18 18
Garages-Repairs
Garage du Lac, Champex-Lac +41(0)27 783 11 47 Garage Kev’Automobiles, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 30 82 Garage du Carrefour Droz SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 10 77 Garage du Gd-St-Bernard, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 12 50 Garage Eddy Bérard, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 40 00
Useful contacts
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Garage du Vélan, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 14 75
Joris Pierre-Alain Sàrl, Liddes +41 (0)79 216 87 15
House painters
Landscape gardener
Exquis & Luy, Liddes +41 (0)79 446 39 33
Rooffer
Lovey Florian SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 10 58
Exquis et Lattion Sàrl, Liddes +41 (0)79 342 49 12 Frossard Gérald, Liddes +41 (0)79 298 59 47
Joiners
Fernand Cretton & Cie Sàrl, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 14 45 Joël Gaillard SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 53 00 Gaillard & Morand SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 34 18 Jean-Michel Copt, Praz-de-Fort +41 (0)27 783 29 31 Jonathan Sarrasin, Praz-de-Fort +41 (0)79 482 51 26
Denis Darbellay, Orsières +41 (0)79 604 36 92 Gratien Copt, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 29 63
Tiling
Michel Murisier, La Fouly +41 (0)79 446 20 16 Jean-Claude Duay, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 18 59 Philippe Paccolat, Orsières +41 (0)79 500 19 30 Yan Maret, Orsières +41 (0)78 897 58 19 Régis Frossard, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 29 92
Tinplate making
Daniel Reichenbach, Champex-Lac +41 (0)27 783 15 91
Philippe Lovey, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 27 36
Jean-Michel Sarrasin SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 11 70
Pierre-André Jordan, Orsières +41 (0)79 318 82 72
Rausis et Cinquanta SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 22 68
René Rausis et Fils SA, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 51 51
Sarrasin & Marquis, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 22 30
Urbain Gaillard Sàrl, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 15 39
Woodcutters
Jacquemettaz & Darbellay SA, Liddes +41 (0)27 783 14 32
Bourgeoisie Orsières +41 (0)27 782 62 53 Nicolas Coppey, Orsières +41 (0)27 783 32 70
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Tourist/accommodation tax
Anybody who is not domiciled in the municipality has to pay a tourist tax. This must be paid directly to the accommodation organisation itself or can be paid at one of our tourist offices.
Tourist tax for hotels, chalets and apartments Adult per night Children per night (6 to 16 years old)
CHF 1.80 Annual once-off fee CHF 54.CHF 0.90 Annual once-off fee CHF 27.-
Tourist tax for groups and huts Adult per night Children per night (6 to 16 years old)
CHF 1.20 CHF 0.60
Tourist tax for camp sites Adult per night Children per night (6 to 16 years old)
CHF 0.80 CHF 0.40
The tourist tax goes towards funding the tourist offices, entertainment in the resorts and the development of information brochures. As prescribed by the law, an accommodation tax must also be paid by the landlord in the Liddes and Bourg-St-Pierre municipalities*.
Accommodation tax rates in hotels, chalets and apartments Adult per night Children per night (6 to 16 years old)
CHF 0.50 CHF 0.25
Accommodation tax rates for groups, huts and camp sites Adult per night Children per night (6 to 16 years old)
CHF 0.25 CHF 0.125
* In the Orsières municipality (including Champex-Lac and La Fouly), the accommodation tax has been replaced with a tourist promotion tax. Informations +41 (0)27 775 23 85, admin@saint-bernard.ch
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