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1. Signpostedoff-pisteChassure-TortinandGentianes-Tortinruns

2. Mont-Forthut3. WinterhikebetweenLesRuinettes

andlaChaux4. Brunethut

5. Signpostedoff-pisteVallond’Arbirun6. Savoleyres-LaTzoumazsledrun7. LeHameau-AlpineArea8. Plamprozcross-countryskirun9. St-Christopher’schapel10. BagnesMuseum

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DownloadourVerbier Connect applicationandgainaccesstoalltheinformationyouneedonourregion. Followuson

VERBIERPlacecentrale2Casepostale300

t.+41277753888info@verbier.ch

verbier.ch

VAL DE BAGNESChemin de la gare 2

Case postale 45T. +41 27 775 38 70lechable@verbier.ch

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LA TZOUMAZRuedelaTélécabine22A

Casepostale99t.+41273051600info@latzoumaz.ch

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WINTER SURPASS YOURSELF 6SKI AREA 8THRILLS 13WINTER EXCURSIONS 19

YEAR-ROUNDAPRÈS SKI / NIGHTLIFE 21WINTER EVENTS 22TIME OUT 25REGIONAL DELICACIES 26ACCOMMODATION 28EDUCATION 34CONFERENCES 35

SUMMERHERITAGE 36SUMMER EVENTS 39GOLF 40RECREATION 42FOR KIDS 45HIKING 46THRILLS 50ON TWO WHEELS 52SURPASS YOURSELF 57

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Verbierisfun,inspiringand–whenyouwantittobe–challengingaswell!It’sthatsensationofPureEnergythatbothsetsVerbierapartandsetsyoufreetopushyourlimits,bothphysicallyandemotionally.

AssoonasthesnowstartsfallingVerbierbecomesanAlpineparadise.TheMontForttowersat3,330metresandlooksdownonsomeofthefinestskiingandboardingintheAlps.Withover400kmofrunsandconnectiontoallthe4Valléesresorts,there’splentyforbeginners,expertsandextremesportjunkiesalike.Offtheslopestoo,Verbierhassomethingforeveryone–beitrelaxinginaspa,enjoyingthetown,orexploringanarearichincultureandsteepedinhistory.

Atnight,thetownistransformedbythebestnightlifeintheAlps,offeringanarrayofbars,restaurantsandclubstosatisfythemostdiscerningdinersandthewildest‘partyanimals’.

Verbier–PureEnergy.

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THE 4 VALLÉESThe4Vallées(1,103-3,300m)isthelargestskiareainSwitzerland,andconnectstheresortsofVerbier,LaTzoumazandBrusonaswellasNendaz,VeysonnazandThyon.ThehighestpointintheareaistheMont-FortGlacier(3,330m)whichoffersapanoramicviewovertheMatterhornandtheMont-Blancrange.Theareaisidealforalllevelsofskiers–beginnerswillenjoythegentleslopesespeciallyintheresort,whileexpertscanletthemselvesgoontherunsaswellasonlegendarygroomedfreerideitineraries.Anunquestionableriteofpassageinthelifeofeveryskier!

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SKI AREA

Ski season November – AprilLifts:92Runs:118over412km●8    ●35    ●65    ●10Sledrun:Savoleyres-LaTzoumaz

SNOWPARKThesnowparkiseasytoreachwiththeLaChauxExpresschairlift.2entrances,5lines,1airbagandskicross.T.+41(0)277752511

SAFETYInfopointinMédran:incollaborationwithMammutandRecco.Findoutaboutavalanchevictimbeacons,snowconditionsandthedangersofavalanchesoff-piste.TheDVAPark:toundergotrainingwithanavalanchevictimbeacon.VerbierGuidesarrange1hourcoursesfreeofchargeeverySundayafternoonfromDecembertoMarch.

LesGuidesdeVerbierT.+41(0)277753370info@guideverbier.com

Information:TéléverbierT.+41(0)277752511verbierbooking.com

Verbier4Valléesrates Adult YouthSenior Child

1day CHF71.– CHF60.– CHF36.–

6days CHF355.– CHF302.– CHF178.–

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SKI SCHOOLS VERBIERSwiss ski and snowboard schoolT.+41(0)277753363info@verbiersportplus.chverbierbooking.com

La FantastiqueT.+41(0)277714141info@lafantastique.comlafantastique.com

AdrenalineT.+41(0)277717459info@adrenaline-verbier.chadrenaline-verbier.ch

AltitudeT.+41(0)277716006info@altitude-verbier.comaltitude-verbier.com

European SnowsportT.+41(0)277716222info@europeansnowsport.comeuropeansnowsport.com

New GenerationT.+41(0)277711181info@skinewgen.comskinewgen.com

Warren Smith Ski AcademyM.+41(0)794163057theteam@warrensmith-skiacad-emy.comwarrensmith-skiacademy.com

Powder ExtremeM.+41(0)764798771info@powder-extreme.compowder-extreme.com

Fresh TracksT.+41(0)793883729info@freshtracks.chfreshtracks.ch

Red CarpetT.+41(0)791319074verbier@redcarpet.chredcarpet.ch

AlternaskiT.+41(0)764599325alternaski@gmail.comalternaski.com

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CHILDRENVerbier Kid’s Club• 3-6years• Half-dayorday(withlunch)Information:VerbierSport+T.+41(0)277753363verbierbooking.com

Independent SnowboardingT.+41(0)797001375info@independent-snowboard-ing.comindependent-snowboarding.com

Ski ClownT.+41(0)774088878aureliendonze@hotmail.comskiclown.ch

Carte BlancheT.+41(0)795892672info@carteblanche-verbier.chcarteblanche-verbier.ch

SKI SCHOOLS LA TZOUMAZSwiss ski and snowboard schoolT.+41(0)273065272info@tzoumazbooking.comtzoumazbooking.com

Tzoum’evasion – ski, snowboard & telemark schoolT.+41(0)796841034tzoumevasion@gmail.comtzoumevasion.com

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“Verbier and its surrounding region is a place that is both special

and magical at the same time: it is here that it all began for me.

On these majestic mountains, I express myself in all my disci-

plines – from snowboarding to wingsuiting. After my travels,

I am delighted to be able to recharge my batteries.”

Géraldine Fasnacht, Adventurer and Freeride snowboard champion

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SKI MOUNTAINEERINGWhilegoinguphillrequiresacertaintasteforeffort,thesummitoffersasuperbpanorama,aswellasadownhillruninuntouchedsnow.

Afewsuggestions:• Lourtier–CabaneBrunet–MontRogneux• Rosablanche• NocturnalexcursionstakeplaceonWednesdays

fromVerbier/LaTzoumaztowardsSavoleyresRestaurant.

HELISKIINGForacompletelyunforgettableexperience,tryoutheli-skiing–withahelicopterflightandincredibledownhillsinperfectsnow.

Drop-offpoints:• PetitCombin• TrientGlacier• Rosablanche

ICE CLIMBINGDuringwinter,thewaterfallsintheregionturnintoaplaygroundforclimberswithroutesforbothnovicesandexpertsinsearchofthrills.

PARAGLIDINGHigherthanthemountains!Challengetheeaglesandflyhighintheskyinamomentoftotalfreedom.Tandemflightsavailable.

Take-offpoints:• Ruinettes• Savoleyres• Croix-de-Cœur

Itishighlyadvisableforyoutobeaccompaniedbyamountainguideforalltheseactivities.

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1IFMGA : International Federation of Mountain Guides Association2ASAM : Swiss Association of Mountain Leaders

GUIDESLes Guides de Verbier87IFMGA1guides5ASAM2trekkingguidesinfo@guideverbier.comguideverbier.com

Adrenaline12IIFMGA1guides1ASAM2trekkingguideM.+41(0)792059595info@adrenaline-verbier.chadrenaline-verbier.ch

European Snowsport2IFMGA1guides1ASAM2trekkingguideT.+41(0)277716222info@europeansnowsport.comeuropeansnowsport.com

Olivier RoduitT.+41(0)277715317M.+41(0)792069790o.roduit@mountain-guide.chmountain-guide.ch

Hans SolmssenM.+41(0)794462289hans@verbier.chswissguides.com

Daniel TroilletT.+41(0)277832607M.+41(0)796599853daniel.troillet@netplus.ch

PARAGLIDING SCHOOLSFly Xperience / VerbierM.+41(0)786482068info@fly-xperience.comfly-xperience.com

Flyverbier / VerbierT.+41(0)277716818M.+41(0)797648032info@flyverbier.ch

Verbier Summits / VerbierM.+41(0)797109132M.+41(0)793135677stu@verbier-summits.comverbier-summits.com

Adamair / La TzoumazM.+41(0)796373686joel@adamair.chadamair.ch

Nico Parapente / La TzoumazM.+41(0)788994859nicobenoit@hotmail.comlatzoumaz.ch

Where the ski

run stops, quattro starts.

The Audi A3 Sportback with the latest quattro® technology for more

precision and driving dynamics. Welcome to the Home of quattro.

For more information www.audi.ch/quattro

Audi and Verbier: ideal partnership

The harmonious interaction of living tradition and innovative drive accounts for much of the distinctive character of Verbier – two qualities that are also core elements of the Audi values and brand philosophy. On the basis of this common ground, Verbier and Audi pursue an active partnership to give dynamic expression to their close relationship and to invite the wider public to parti­cipate through attractive events.

Audi and the Freeride World Tour

Audi has been closely associated with winter sports for decades, acting among other things as title sponsor of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup and the Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup, as well as sponsor of no less than 16 national ski associations such as Swiss Ski. Since last season, Audi has rounded off its broadly diverse winter sports engagement with the support of the Freeride World Tour. The finals of this still­young but utterly spectacular racing series will take place in Verbier at the end of March 2015.

Audi quattro®: driving pleasure and safety

With the quattro drive, Audi created the quintessence of all­wheel drive technology over 30 years ago. The latest generation is now even more precisely tailored to virtually any challenge encountered on Swiss roads and is currently available for over 160 Audi models. The wheel­selective torque­vectoring system distributes the drive power as needed between both axles as well as adapting the torque of each individual wheel to the driving situation. This allows bends to be negotiated even more dynami­cally, precisely and safely.

For more information, see www.audi.ch/quattro

Moving forward together Audi and Verbier Tourism.

Audi A6 Avant

Where the ski

run stops, quattro starts.

The Audi A3 Sportback with the latest quattro® technology for more

precision and driving dynamics. Welcome to the Home of quattro.

For more information www.audi.ch/quattro

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Ourregionisburstingwithactivitiesforfamilies,couplesorfriends.Discoverawhite-blanketednaturalenvironmentinamuffledsilenceonasnowshoeexcursionorcrosscountryskiingrun.Itwilltakeyouintounspoilt,idyllicareasinourvalleys.Discovertheregioninyourownwaywithitsfrozenwaterfalls,woodenbridgesandpicturesquevillages!Andforthoseinsearchofathrill,don’tmissLaTzoumaz’ssledrunorVerbier’skartingonicecircuit.

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SLEDDINGBeyouabeginneroradaredevilintherealmofsnowsports,thelongestsledruninWesternSwitzerlandguaranteesthrillsandroarsoflaughter!FromSavoleyres–LaTzoumaz

WINTER HIKESTheregionoffersalargenumberofitinerariesforgreathikesandanexceptionaldoseoffreshair.Getyourselfsomedecentshoesandenjoythemagnificentlandscapesfromsunnyterraces!

• WalkfromLesRuinettestoLaChaux,Verbier

SNOWSHOE TREKKINGExploretheregion’s12snowshoetrails.Fromarelaxedoutingtomoreathleticoptions–there’ssomethingforeveryone.

• ValdeBagnes28km• LaTzoumaz13km• Verbier12km

CROSS COUNTRY SKIINGForestrunsforthemoreathletic,highupforloversofspectacularpanoramasornearthevillagesforfansofauthenticity–there’satrailforeveryone!

ValdeBagnes:Champsec9km/Plamproz2.4kmVerbier:LesRuinettes5km/Resort1.8km

DOG SLEDDINGOliviaMilanM.+41(0)792707624chiensdetraineau.ch

KARTING ON ICE • From7yearsold• ByreservationonlyKartingExtremeVerbierM.+41(0)774083531info@kartingextremeverbier.comkartingextremeverbier.com

FindalltheseactivitiesanditinerariesinthededicatedbrochureavailablefromtheTouristOffice.Inaddition,don’tforgettocheckoutallthegeo-referenceditinerarieson:verbier.chorlatzoumaz.ch

APRÈS-SKI / NIGHTLIFE

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APRÈS-SKI / NIGHTLIFE

Probablyfamousforthisparticularityalone,après-skiandthenameVerbieralwaysentertheconversationinthesamebreath!VerbierisrightlyacclaimedasthenightlifecapitaloftheAlpsandtheMont-FortPub,LeFeràChevalandtheOff-Shoreenjoythesamerenownastheslopesthemselves.Forconcertsandbands,tryouttheAprès-SkiattheFarinet,nottomentionhotspotslikeLeRouge,LeMoutonNoirandOff-PisteattheW.

TheFarmClubisagenuineinstitutionintheresortandhasexistedformorethan40years.OtherclubsoffereveningswithDJsandmusicofallgenres.Don’tmiss:TheCarve,TwinPeaksandtheEtoileRougeSupperClub.

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DECEMBEROpening SessionThewholeofVerbiercelebratesthefirstdayoftheseasonwithconcerts.

JANUARYFreeride World TourQualifier WeekVerbier–Bruson–LaTzoumazqualifyingcompetitions–FreerideWorldQualifier2*–on6differentsitesinthedestination.freerideworldtour.com

Salon Du FreerideVerbierFreerideFairwithequipmenttesting.freerideworldtour.com

Bruson FreerideBrusonOpenfreeridecompetitionbrusonfreeride.com

FEBRUARYSki-Mountaineering World ChampionshipsVerbier–ValdeBagnesInternationalcompetitionwiththebestathletesinthedisciplineverbier2015.ch

Intégrale Du RogneuxLourtierOpenskimountaineeringraceforteamsof2betweenLourtierandtheMontRogneux.rogneux.ch MARCHBig Sledding PartyLaTzoumaz1stlegoftheValaisLugeTrophylatzoumaz.ch

Xtreme Verbier by Swatch®

Verbierbecomestheworldfreeridecapital,bringingtogetherpublicandprofession-alsaroundasharedpassion.Screeningsoffreeridefilmsongiantscreens,basejumpingshows,autographsessionswithridersandalargenumberofstandsbringingthecentreoftheresorttolife.freerideworldtour.com

APRILVerbier High Five by CarlsbergOpencompetitions(giantslalom,miniKLandskicross)withmanystarstakingpartverbierhighfivebycarlsberg.com

WINTER ENTERTAINMENT• Torchlightdescents• Concerts,filmscreenings• Nocturnalsnowshoe

excursions• Moonlightsledevenings• Apéritifsandmulledwine

WINTER EVENTS

Forfurtherinformationoneventsandtheirdates:verbier.chorlatzoumaz.ch

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Offtheslopesthereareplentyofoptionsforrechargingyourenergylevels,frommineralwaterspringsinthefreshairtomedicinalplants.Heretheentiremountaintakescareofyou!

SPAS – TREATMENT CENTRESFeellikeamassageorbeautytreatment?Fortotalwell-being,exploreourpartners’spasandtreatmentcentresatverbier.chorlatzoumaz.ch.

THERMAL BATHSDiscoverthethermalcentresnearbyforamomentofcompleterelaxation.

SaillonT.+41(0)276021111bainsdesaillon.ch

LaveyT.+41(0)244861555lavey-les-bains.ch

OvronnazT.+41(0)273051100thermalp.ch

Val-d’IlliezT.+41(0)244768040thermes-parc.com

Loèche-les-BainsT.+41(0)274722020leukerbad-therme.ch

Nomatterwhattheweather,theregionoffersahugerangeofindooractivitiestokeepyouentertained,wearyououtorrelaxyouallyearround.

VERBIER CINEMADon’tmissthebestcurrentfilms–togetherwithyourfamilyorfriends!cinemaverbier.com

VERBIER SPORTS CENTREIndoorswimmingpool(25m),Jacuzzi,sauna,Turkishbath,solarium,swimminglessons,Aquagym.Indooricerink(60m)withcurlingbyreservation.T.+41(0)277716601,centre-sportif-verbier.ch

ACTIVITIES AT LA TZOUMAZIndoorswimmingpool(20m),sauna,Aquagym.Outdooricerinkopeningontothevillagesquare.Skatehireonsite.T.+41(0)273051600latzoumaz.ch

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REGIONAL DELICACIES

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Theregionoffersarichgastronomicheritagethatyoucanenjoybothonthemountainsandinthevillage–orevenasatakehometastebudexperiencewithaCorbeilled’Entremont(Entremontbasket).corbeille.ch

A GOURMET WALK OR ESCAPADE Tryourlocalgastronomyforamixofstoriesandrichflavours.VisittothelocalsitesonagourmetandculturalwalkorganisedinVerbier,theValdeBagnes,LaTzoumazandVollèges.Contactthelocalvillagetouristofficeforfurtherinformation.

LOCAL SPECIALITIES• BagnesCheese• AOPRaclettecheese• Fondue• Pickles• Driedmeat• Jamboncru(rawham)• Sausages• PaindeSeigleAOP(AOPrye

bread)• LocalValaisapricots• Brisolée(alocalplatter

servedinautumnwithroastedchestnuts,ryebreadandotherlocalspecialities)

• Eaux-de-vie(AbricotineandWilliamine–madefromapri-cotsandpearsrespectively)

• Game• Traditionalhand-madefruit

juice.• Honey• Sembranchermineralwater• Aromaticandmedicinalplants

suchasthyme,melissaandmint

WINESWhite:• Fendant• PetiteArvine• Johannisberg• Amigne• Païen

Red:• Humagne• PinotNoir• Cornalin• Dôle

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HOTELSLe Chalet d’Adrien*****, Verbier+41(0)277716200chalet-adrien.com

W Verbier*****, Verbier+41(0)274728888wverbier.ch

Le Chalet de Flore****, Verbier+41(0)277753344chalet-flore.ch

La Cordée des Alpes****, Verbier +41(0)277754545hotelcordee.com

Nevaï****, Verbier+41(0)277754000nevaihotel.com

Vanessa****, Verbier+41(0)277752800hotelvanessa.ch

Montpelier***sup., Verbier+41(0)277754545montpelierverbier.ch

Bristol***, Verbier+41(0)277716577bristol-verbier.ch

Central Hotel***, Verbier+41(0)277715007centralhotelverbier.com

Les Chamois***, Verbier+41(0)277716402hotel-chamois.ch

Ermitage***, Verbier+41(0)277716477ermitage-verbier.ch

Farinet***, Verbier+41(0)277716626hotelfarinet.com

Mirabeau***, Verbier+41(0)277716335mirabeauhotel.ch

De la Poste***, Verbier+41(0)277716681hotelposteverbier.ch

Phénix***, Verbier+41(0)277716844phenix-verbier.com

La Rotonde***, Verbier+41(0)277716525hotelrotonde.com

De Verbier***, Verbier+41(0)277752121hotelverbier.ch

Les Touristes, Verbier+41(0)277712147hoteltouristes-verbier.ch

Du Giétroz**, Le Châble+41(0)277761184hotel-gietroz.ch

L’Escale, Le Châble+41(0)277762707restaurantlescale.ch

De la Poste, Le Châble+41(0)277761169hotellechable.com

La Ruinette, Le Châble+41(0)275655636verbier-lechable.com

La Vallée***, Lourtier+41(0)277781175vallee.ch

De Mauvoisin, Mauvoisin+41(0)277781130hoteldemauvoisin.ch

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APARTMENTS AND CHALETS – ESTATE AGENTSABC, Verbier+41(0)277716070agence-abc.ch

Agence Domus SA, Verbier+41(0)277716969agencedomus.ch

Agence Eugster SA, Verbier+41(0)277711166agence-eugster.ch

Agival, Verbier+41(0)277716055agival.ch

Besson Immobilier SA, Verbier+41(0)277753060bessonimmobilier.ch

Bruchez & Gaillard SA, Verbier+41(0)277714050bruchez-gaillard.ch

Bureau Commercial Michaud SA, Verbier+41(0)277752752allverbier.ch

Chalets@Verbier, Verbier+41(0)277716631chaletsverbier.ch

Contact, Verbier +41(0)277713971contact-immobilier.ch

Guinnard Immobilier & Tourisme SA, Verbier+41(0)277717101guinnard.com

Heinz Immobilier, Verbie+41(0)277712153heinz-immobilier.ch

Immob Agence, Verbier+41(0)277713655immobagence.ch

Interhome SA, Verbier+41(0)277713294interhome.ch

MyVerbier.com, Verbier+41(0)277718888myverbier.com

Valena Vente, Verbier+41(0)277716464agence-valena.ch

Verbier-Appartements, Verbier+41(0)277716565verbier-appartements.ch

Verbierbook.ch, Verbier+41(0)277716767verbierbook.ch

Verbier Hospitality Services, Verbier +41(0)277718171vhspo.ch

Verbier Hospitality SA, Verbier+41(0)277718587verbierlocation.ch

Verbier Properties, Verbier+41(0)277714007verbierproperties.com

Verbier Rentals Sàrl, Verbier+41(0)225483845verbierrentals.com

Veya Immobilier SA, Verbier+41(0)277717331veya-immobilier.ch

VFP Immobilier SA, Verbier +41(0)277753010vfp.ch

AB Real Estate Immobilier, Le Châble+41(0)275652526abimmobilier.ch

Active Fusion, Le Châble+41(0)277715645activefusion.ch

Bagnes Immobilier, Le Châble+41(0)787913955bagnesimmobilier.ch

Chalet Apartement Rentals SA,Le Châble+41(0)764043483chaletapartmentrentals.com

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SERVICED CHALETS AND APARTMENTSBramble Ski, Verbier+44(0)2070600824brambleski.com

Haute Montagne, Verbier+41(0)445864994hautemontagne.com

La Truffe Blanche+41(0)792815813bestchaletintheworld.com

Chalet SPA, Verbier+41(0)791018151chaletspa.com

Ck Verbier, Verbier+41(0)275652115ckverbier.com

No 14 Verbier Exclusive, Verbier+44(0)1608674011verbierexclusive.com

Peak Ski, Verbier+44(0)1442832629peakski.co.uk

Powder White, Verbier+44(0)2088778888powderwhite.co.uk

Ski Armadillo, Verbier+44(0)1799668473skiarmadilloverbier.com

Ski Extra, Verbier+44(0)2081441728skiextra.co.uk

Ski Freedom, Verbier+41(0)277671505skifreedom.com

Ski Verbier, Verbier+44(0)1608674846skiverbier.com

Sports Travel Company Sàrl, Verbier +41(0)277715540verbier.co

The Lodge, Verbier+41(0)277752244thelodge.virgin.com

V-Ski, Verbier+41(0)794319228v-ski.co.uk

B&B / GUESTHOUSESLes Acacias****, Prarreyer+41(0)277762270

Juliette Bortoli****, Versegères+41(0)277764027

Chez Angèle***, Verbier+41(0)797093215

Annachris***, Verbier+41(0)795375424

La Golettaz***, Verbier+41(0)277716432

Les Sapins Bleus***, Verbier+41(0)792271331

Arche de Noé, Verbier+41(0)277712529archedenoe-verbier.ch

La Chamade, Famille Filliez***, Le Châble+41(0)795775087

Famille Maret**, Le Châble+41(0)277762911

C. & E. Michellod-Dutheil, Le Châble +41(0)277761400maaevalais.ch

Chambres Chez Philippin, Bruson+41(0)275652525sites.google.com/site/chambres-brusonchezphilippin

Bike Verbier, Etiez / VollègesAvailableinsummeronly+41(0)277715247bikeverbier.com

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BACKPACKERS / GROUP ACCOMMODATION Centre Sportif, Verbier+41(0)277716601centre-sportif-verbier.ch

MAP, Verbier-Village+41(0)793235971mapverbier.ch

Maison des Ruinettes+41(0)277753363verbier4vallees.ch

Camp de Base, Le Châble+41(0)277753363verbier4vallees.ch

Chalet Scout « La Teppe du Seudzay », Bruson+41(0)277781201chaletscout.solimy.com

Chalet la Payannaz, Bruson+41(0)793634446

Dzardzy’s+41(0)275652531dzardys-bar.ch

Villa Roduit, Versegères+41(0)764043483villaroduit.com

De Mauvoisin, Fionnay+41(0)277781130hoteldemauvoisin.ch

HUTSCabane de Brunet+41(0)277781810

Cabane de Chanrion+41(0)277781209chanrion.ch

Cabane de Louvie+41(0)277781740louvie.ch

Cabane du Mont-Fort+41(0)277781384cabanemontfort.ch

Cabane FXB-Panossière+41(0)277713322cabane-fxb-panossiere.ch

CAMP SITESCamping de la Prairie, Sembrancher+41(0)277852130

Camping* Forêt des Mélèzes et Village Sioux, Bonatchiesse+41(0)277781240bonatchiesse.ch

Camping Champsec, Champsec+41(0)277781323

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LA TZOUMAZ - ACCOMODATIONAuberge La Tzoumaz+41(0)273062050aubergelatzoumaz.com

La Tzoum’Hostel & Chalet+41(0)796841034tzoumhostel.ch

B&B Chalet La Luge+41(0)762708469chaletlaluge.com

Les Fougères Hôtel & Bistro+41(0)273064141fougeres.ch

Hôtel de La Poste+41(0)273061637post-hotel.ch

Chambre d’hôtes Le Vatzerou+41(0)273066575levatzerou.ch

Chalet Ardève+41(0)788410560swissalpinechalet.com

Chalet Auriane+44(0)7903018549chaletauriane.com

Chalet Charbray+41(0)227767648chaletcharbray.com

Chalet Charmillechalet-charmille.comChalet des Cœurs+44(0)7808912413stephen-hart@pall.com

Chalet La LugeChalet DaimChalet Rosablanche+41(0)762708469chaletlaluge.com

Chalet la Couronne+44(0)7710886182chaletlacouronne.com

Chalet Edelweissgarden Le Raccard+41(0)787075184edelweissgarden.ch

Chalet Harmonie+44(0)2072017598chalet.harmonie@yahoo.co.uk

Chalet Micheline+41(0)762708469chaletmicheline.com

Chalet Pierina+35679592815maria.arrigo@nmarrigo.com

Chalet Midichalet-midi.depeter@mittag.bizChalet Picolo-Belochet+41(0)797552894

Chalet Rosaline (loc. Saison)+41(0)792202124chalet-rosaline.com

Chalet GG+44(0)7811443086pjdean52@hotmail.com

App. Nevada N°300+41(0)787495822clic-immo.ch

Résidence Savoleyres+41(0)796128406marcel.richoz@bluewin.ch

App. Croix de Cœur 2 desiree@vanderbijl.org

AGENCIESCarron Immobilier+41(0)273063753carron-immobilier.ch

La Luge+41(0)762708469chaletlaluge.com

4Vallées 4Saisons+41(0)7935528144vallees4saisons.com

SwissKeyChalet+41(0)796974997swisskeychalet.com

Bergira+41(0)798242480bergira.com

Alpenchalets Touristikalpenchalets.com

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EDUCATION CONFERENCES

Learningcanbefunandinspiring–whichisclearlydemonstratedinVerbier’sschools.

Les Elfes InternationalSummer&WinterCamps• From8to18yearsold

ThreetypesofcampsinVerbier:• Multisportandlanguagecourses• Artandlanguagecourses• Multimediaandlanguage

courses

TwotypesofcampsinLaTzoumaz:• Outdoorsportsfun• Studyandpracticeofecology

T.+41(0)277753590leselfes.com

Lemania Verbier International School TheVerbierInternationalSchoolisauniqueplacewherechildrenreceiveafirst-classeducationwhilebeingimmersedinabeautifulandsafemountainenvironment.T.+41(0)275652656lvis.ch

Altitude CampsAltitudeCampsoffervariousoptionsforlanguageandmusiccoursessuitedtoyourchildren’sneeds.T.+41(0)795305224altitude-camps.com34

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CONFERENCES & INCENTIVETheregionoffersarangeoffacilitiesforseminarsorcreativeincentivesinaninspiringenvironment!

Ifyou’replanningyournextcompanyincentiveorseekingtoorganiseaseminar,contactusforaproposalthatiscustom-madetosuityourneeds.

ContacttheTouristOfficeforfurtherinformation.T.+41(0)277752370verbier.chorlatzoumaz.ch

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HAUT VAL DE BAGNES NATURE RESERVEThesecondlargestnaturereserveinSwitzerland,theHautValdeBagneshasbeenaprotectedareasince1968.Openyoureyestotherichnessofitsfloraandlistenoutforibex,chamoisdeerandmarmots.bagnes.ch

GEOPARCLocatedinBonatchiesse,thisgardeninvitesyoutolearnaboutthedifferentkindsofrocks,areflectionoftheregion’smineralheritage.Toenrichyourwalks,asimplifiedguidetothegeologyoftheValdeBagnesisforsaleinLeChâbleandVerbierTouristOffices.bagnes.ch

VALLON D'ARBI / LA TZOUMAZCrossedbyLaFarazRive,theVallond'Arbiishometoarichdiversityoffaunaandfloraonitssunnyslopes.ThisisafavouritehideoutforthefamousBlackGrouse.

HÉRENS COWSWithanaturalinclinationtofight,Hérenscowsgambolinthepastures,bellsringingfarandwide.Afterintensebattles,thequeensbecomethebossesofthepastures.ThesesweetdairycowsarepartlyresponsibleforthereputationofthefamousBagnesCheese.You’llseethemduringtheinalpes(whenthecowsgouptothemountainpastures)anddésalpes(whentheycomedowntothevalleysforwinter).GoforwalkstoseetheChâteaudeVerbier,theîtres(ancientbarns),mayens(ancientchalets),raccards(an-cientgranaries),oldovens,bisses(waterways)andpierresàcupules(‘cup-and-ring’stonescarvedbymanintheformofabasinoracup)typicaloftheancientwayoflifeintheregion.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontacttheTouristOffice.

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EXHIBITIONSVerbier 3D Sculpture ParkLocatedbetweenLesRuinettesandLaChaux,atanaltitudeof2,300metres,theworksonexhibitarecreatedbyinternationalartists,invitedtoVerbiereverysecondyear.Openthroughouttheyear,theVerbier3DSculptureParkcreatesaspacewhereartandecologymeetthemountains.3-dfoundation.com

Musée de Bagnes et Maisons du Patrimoine (Ba-gnes Museum and Heritage Houses)Localartistsandthematicexhibitionsregularlytakeplacehere.T.+41(0)277761525museedebagnes.ch

L’art en balade (Art goes walkabout)Everysummer,theMuséedeBagnesinvitesaphotographertofillaspaceinadifferentwaybyallocatingthemoriginalsitesonwhichtoexhibit.Thusartisticexpressionmovesoutofthetraditionalmuseumsettingtobelookedatbyhikersinanexceptionalnaturalcontext.

In the hills above VerbierTogetherwithTéléverbier,theMuséedeBagneshascreatedaphotographypathinthehillsaboveVerbierresort,atthestartofLesRuinettesgondola(around1h15walk).

In the valley – on your bike!Thepathcreatedtocommemoratethe700thanniversaryofSwitzerlandin1991proposesanalternativewayonthemoveofseeingtheworkofthephotographerofthesummer:30largeformatphotospunctuatea26kilometreroutethroughtheValdeBagnes,startingfromLeChâble.

Photo exhibition on Mauvoisin DamTheDamPath,createdbytheTourismAuthoritiesoftheValdeBagnes,leadsvisitorsalongthetopofthedamthroughtheancient392metrelongtunnel.Whilethepathisaretrospectiveinpicturesofthebuildingofthisimpressivestructure,photographsareexposedontopofthedamwall.

MUSEUMSOreiller Forge / VilletteInformertimes,theOreillerForgewasknownformanufacturingcowbells.Nowahistoricalmonument,this19thcenturyworkshopishometomorethan400traditionalobjects.Openedonrequest.T.+41(0)277761525,+41(0)795127287museedebagnes.ch

Old home / VilletteThisthree-storyoldfamilyhomewithitsmodestwoodpanelledroomsandkitchenblackenedbythefirepresentedthedomesticenvironmentofanAlpinepeasantfamilyinthe19thcentury.T.+41(0)277761386,+41(0)794432701museedebagnes.ch

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Maison de la Pierre Ollaire (Soapstone House) / ChampsecAfunwaytogettoknowthegeologicaloriginsofthisrockwithitsfascinatingpropertiesaswellasitsdifferentusesintheRomanera.T.+41(0)277761525museedebagnes.ch

Saw mill / SarreyerUsingingeniousyetsimplemechanisms,userscansawlongplanksofwoodontheupperfloor,grindgrainorpressapplesonthegroundfloor.T.+41(0)277781728museedebagnes.ch

Maison des Glaciers / LourtierJean-PierrePerraudinwasoneoftheforerunnersofthefamous‘glaciertheory’whichrevealedtheextensionoftheglaciersinAlpinevalleys.Today,hishomehasbeenturnedintoamuseum.T.+41(0)277781288museedebagnes.ch

The Alpine Space / VerbierCentreCulturelduHameauMorethan3,300objectsina2,000m2exhibitionareademonstratingthehomes,cultureandcustomsofAlpineregions.T.+41(0)277717560lehameau.ch

POINTS OF INTERESTMauvoisin DamAttheendoftheValdeBagnes,MauvoisinDamrisesupinamagnificentlandscapedominatedbytheGrandCombinRange(4,314m).Builtinthefifties,itisthehighestarcheddaminEurope(250m).Usedtoproduceenergy,italsoprovidesprotectionagainstnaturaldisasters.Visitsonrequest.Min.10people.T.+41(0)273240800

Tangential Circular Negative Line 1968 - 2012byMichaelHeizer/MauvoisinNeartoMauvoisinDam,visittheunparalleledworkofMichaelHeizer,oneofthemostimportantAmericanLandArtartists.ThissculptureinnegativeispartoftheprogrammeofcontemporaryartintheAlpsintroducedbytheAirandArtFoundation.

House in the Forest (Maison de la Forêt) - Senses trail / La TzoumazItpresentsapermanentexhibitiononregionalwildlifeandactivitiesforchildrenareofferedhereinthesummerseason.T.+41(0)273051600

The MarteloscopeOnapathlocatedbetweenVerbierandLesRuinettes(2,200m),explorethisfun,educationalexcursionwhichwilltakeyouintothelifeofaforesterandthemountainforests.

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SUMMER EVENTS

MAYLe droit du CatogneSembrancherRunningracescsembrancher.ch

JUNELe tour du Val de Bagnes (Val de Bagnes Tour)LeChâbleRunningracetourduvaldebagnes.ch

JULYVerbier St-Bernard TrailLongdistancetrailrunthroughfivevalleysandsevenmunicipalities.Threeroutes:• X-Alpine,111km,Verbier

thereandback,8,400mpositivegradient

• LaTraversée,61km,LaFouly–Verbier,4,100mpositivegradient

• Liddes-Verbier,29km,2,500mpositivegradient

trailvsb.com

Martigny – MauvoisinMartignyMountainbikeandcycleracevcmartigny.ch

Verbier FestivalEveryyear,thegreatestperform-ersinclassicalmusicmeetattheVerbierFestivalfortwoweeksofsheerenchantment!Freecon-

certsinbarsandcafés,openre-hearsalsandworkshops,concertpresentationsandconferences.verbierfestival.com

AUGUSTFête des familles (Family celebration)VerbierFreeconcertsandentertainmentforbigandlittleatthepasture-landdairyatLaChaux.verbierbooking.com

Jumping international de Verbier / Verbier International Show JumpingHorseridingcompetitionattend-edbythebestSwissandinterna-tionalriders.verbier-cso.com

Grand Raid Verbier – GrimentzVerbierInternationalmountainbikeracestartinginVerbier.grand-raid.ch

SEPTEMBERLa Tzoumaz BikeMountainbikeracelatzoumaz.ch

Verbier Bike FestGettogetherformotorbikeswithconcertsandspectaculardemonstrations.verbierbikefest.ch

Swiss EpicVerbierMountainbikemarathonbetweenVerbierandZermatt.swissepic.com.

Bagnes Raclette CapitalLeChâbleBigvillagepartywithAOPRaclettetastingfromthevariouspasturelanddairiesandprocessionbytheherds!bagnesraclette.ch

Swiss Downhill CupMTBDownhillraceixsdownhillcup.com

OCTOBERInternational Valais RallyVerbier-ValdeBagnesCarrallyintheregion.riv.ch

SUMMER ENTERTAINMENT• CombinsTrain• Breadmakinginamedieval

oven• Gourmetgathering

andexcursions• Craftmarkets

Formoredetailsonevents:verbier.chorlatzoumaz.ch

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GolfappearedinVerbierin1969andhasalwaysenjoyedanexcellentreputationduetoitscourseswiththeirmagnificentviewsovertheAlps.CanbeexploredfromMaytoNovember.

Les Esserts Course• 18hole,par69• 4,880m• Bookingrequired• DrivingRange,PuttingGreen• Golfcarthire• ProshopVerbierGolfClubT.+41(0)277715314golf.club@verbier.chverbiergolfclub.ch

Les Moulins Course• 18holeApproach-Golf,par54BeginnerswelcomeT.+41(0)277717796

Group and private golf lessonsMike Coppens (Head Pro)M.+41(0)787430822

Martial CarrozM.+41(0)796717067

Hammeau de Verbier

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SUNRISESMont-FortVerbierSport+T.+41(0)277753363verbierbooking.com

La Pierre AvoiEveryThursdayLaTzoumazTouristOfficeT.+41(0)273051600latzoumaz.ch

RECREATION PARKS VERBIER / LA TZOUMAZClimbingwall,trampolines,mini-golf,tennis,pingpong,badminton,pétanque,zip-line.Information:verbierbooking.chorlatzoumaz.ch

CROSS COUNTRY SCOOTERS2descents:• Ruinettes-Médran• Savoleyres-LaTzoumaz

HORSERIDINGVerbierEquestrianCentreT.+41(0)277711213Horseback,donkeyorponyexcursions

FISHINGTobepractisedatVauxandLouvieLake.Information:TouristOffices

PARCOURS VITA / FITNESS TRAIL• Verbier/Médran2.2km• LeChâble/Charençon1.9km

TENNIS / SQUASHVerbier Sports CentreT.+41(0)277716601centre-sportif-verbier.ch

Hameau de VerbierM.+41(0)787538795lehameau.ch

Tennis du Centre –Recreation ParkT.+41(0)277753363verbierbooking.com

Le Châble / Bagnes Tennis-clubT.+41(0)277761184tennisclubbagnes.ch

Tennis La Tzoumaz TouristOfficeLaTzoumazT.+41(0)273051600latzoumaz.ch

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Overandabovealpineactivities,Verbierofferssomuchmorefortheentirefamily.

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Verbier Kids DaysDaycampsFrom4to7yearsoldand8to13yearsoldVerbierTouristOfficeT.+41(0)277753888verbier.ch

Les Elfes InternationalT.+41(0)277753590leselfes.comSeepage30Winter

Altitude InternationalSummer CampsM.+41(0)795305224,altitude-camps.comSeepage30Winter

Ice Hockey CampsFrom8yearsoldInternationalhockeyschoolT.+41(0)277711153verbier-hockey-school.com

Advanced Tennis CampFrom5yearsoldT.+41(0)792143368advancedtenniscamp.com

Bagnes FC Summer CampFrom10to13yearsoldM.+41(0)793368142fcbagnes-summercamp.ch

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Yoursmallmountaineersinthemakingcanhavefunanddiscoverthemountainsatthesametimeatoneofourmanydayorweekcamps.

NURSERIES / BABYSITTING VERBIERLes SchtroumpfsFrom3monthsT.+41(0)277716585lesschtroumpfs.ch

Petit Verbier Sàrl (at home)T.+41(0)795774938petitverbier.com

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HIKING

“Thereisexceptionalwildlifeinourregion,inallthevalleys,

whichonehasthebestchanceofseeingearlyinthemorning.

But,inbadweather,theanimalsaresometimeseasiertosee.

IremembertheendofthedayoncewhenIsawaherdof50ibex

behindLouvieLake.Theyallowedthemselvestobedriven

likeaherdofcows,andfinallyjumpedovertheriveroneafter

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François Perraudin, Photographer and Mountain Guide

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Withmorethan950kmofpedestrianfootpathstodiscover,theregionissuretodelighteveryhiker–families,athletesorthoseafterahardcoreouting.

OUR FAVOURITE HIKESSentier des chamois / Verbier – 6hFromlaChaux(accessbyskilift),thepathheadsforthesouthfaceofBecdesRosses,runningabovetheValdeBagnesuntiltheLouviehut.

Tour des lacs (Lake Route) / Lourtier – 3h / 7h30Discover14AlpinelakesnexttotheglaciersoftheHautValdeBagnes.

Bec de Sery / Lourtier – 4 hThisloopfromBrunethutwillintroduceyoutotheColdesAvouillons,CorbassièreGlacier,LaMayepasturelanddairyandthesuspensionbridgeovertheSeryRiver.Don’tmisstheCorbassièrebridge!

Tour du Lac De Mauvoisin (Around Mauvoisin Lake) / Fionnay – 7 h 30WalkaroundtheperimeterofthemagnificentMauvoisinLakesurroundedbywaterfalls.Chanrionhuthalfwaymakesagreatplaceforabreak.

Pierre Avoi / La Tzoumaz, Verbier, Vollèges –1 h 30 or 4 h AtypicalpeakintheAlpsofValais.

Sentier du lac des Vaux (Lac des Vaux path) / La Tzoumaz – 5 hAtthetopoftheSavoleyresgondola,headfortheLacdesVauxviatheColdesMines.Fromhere,youcangobackdowntoLaTzoumazviatheVallond’Arbi.

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IDEAS FOR THEMED PATHS• VerbierSculpturepath–3h• FionnayArchedStableTour–7h30• MauvoisinDampath–1h30• VollègesMinepath–2h• La TzoumazSensespath–1h30

FOLLOW THE WATER ALONG THE BISSES (ANCIENT WATERWAYS)• VerbierBisseduLevron–4h30• VerbierRayedesVerbiérains–1h• BrusonBissedesRavines–1h30• La TzoumazBissedeSaxon–2h30• La TzoumazSentierdesBisses–3h30

BIG EXCURSIONS• 3-4days:VerbierSt-BernardTrail• 5-6days:TourdesCombins,TourduValde

Bagnes• 7-8days:LaHauteRouteChamonix–Zermatt.

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Adetailedbrochureonallthehikingoptionsintheregionandtopographicalmapsarealsoavailablefromourtouristoffices.Seethegeo-referenceditinerariesonverbier.choronlatzoumaz.ch.

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MOUNTAINEERINGTheHauteRoute,whichrunsfromChamonixtoZermatt,crossestheregionwithafewmagnificent,legendarypeakscloseby:theVélanandtheDolentorthebetter-knownGrandCombin,whichreaches4,314m.

ROCK CLIMBING1000routesand75climbingsites,forexperiencedandbeginnerclimbersalike.Findalltheroutesinthe‘EntremontEscalades’(EntremontClimbs),onsaleintouristoffices,bookshopsandsportsshops.

THRILLS

Climbingareas:• PierreAvoi• LaBarme• Chemin• LesTrappistes• Madzeria

Climbingwallsandintroduction:• ParcdeLoisirs,Verbier

(RecreationPark)• MédranCafé,Verbier• RestaurantLaMarmotte

VAL DE BAGNES VIA FERRATAFromMadzeriatoMauvoisin(DranseGorges)Length880m,gradient150m

PARAGLIDINGFlylikeabirdandenjoyamomentofsheerfreedomwhileadmiringourregionfromtheskies!Tandemflightsavailable.

Take-offpoints:• Ruinettes• Savoleyres• Croix-de-Cœur

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“Theregionoffersarangeofbreath-takingterrainand

landscapesunlikeanythingonefindsanywhereelse.Iespecially

loveautumninVerbier.Ridingwithmymatesremindsmethat

weliveinoneofthebestmountain-bikingspotsintheworld.”

Ludovic May, Mountain-Bike Enduro Rider, sponsored by Canyon

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826kmofmountainbiketrails,28itinerarysuggestions,21Enduroitinerariesand7downhillrunsawaityou.Takeadvantageoftheskiliftstogettothetop–bikestravelfreeofcharge!Mountainbiking,downhillbiking,e-biking,roadbiking:takeyourpick!

MOUNTAIN BIKINGAfewcross-countryitinerarysuggestions:The Tour du Mont-Fort / Verbier, La Tzoumaz – 8 hChoosebetweenaprooreasyrideritineraryandheadofftodiscoverthismagnificentmountainbiketrail.EnjoythebreathtakingviewovertheMont-BlancandtheCombinsRangebeforeflyingdownthegreatColdesGentianes.tdmf.ch

The Col du Lein – 2 h 45FallpreytothecharmofthispleasantroutewhichwilltakeyouthroughthehundredyearoldLarchforestsontheColduTroncandtheColduLein.

Family route / Verbier, La Tzoumaz – 4 hKids,parentsandmountainbikebeginners.

Mauvoisin Dam – 2 h 15DiscovertheHautValdeBagnes,itsnaturereserveanditsimposingMauvoisinDam(250m).

Findallourdestination’sgeo-referenceditinerarieson:verbier.chandlatzoumaz.ch

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VERBIER - LA TZOUMAZ BIKEPARK• 12kmofruns• 7runswithdifferentlevelsuptogradients

ofmorethan700m• 1EuropeanandSwissCuprun–the“Tire’sFire”• 3timedFreelapzones• 1PumpTrack• 1washingstationfreeofcharge• 1downhillmountainbikingschoolT.+41(0)277753363verbierbikepark.ch

ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN BIKINGLetyourselfbetemptedbythemountainwithjustafewpushesonthepedals!Rentyourelectricmountainbikeandheadforthepeakseffortlesslywhileenjoyingexceptionallandscapesduringabreakononeofourmanysunnyterraces!

Consultthetouristofficesforfurtherinformation.

ROAD BIKINGTheTourdeFrancewasundernoillusionswhenitcametoourareain2009.Seehowyoufareagainstthebestfollowingindemandingtracks!

Afewitineraryideas:• LeChâble–Verbier(TourdeFrance2009leg)• MauvoisinDam• Riddes–LaTzoumaz

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Verbierisfun,inspiringand–whenyouwantittobe–challengingaswell!It’sthatsensationofPureEnergythatbothsetsVerbierapartandsetsyoufreetopushyourlimits,bothphysicallyandemotionally.

Insummer,Verbierisanalpineparadise.Forcyclists,walkers,thrillseekersandfamilies,there’sarichvarietyofwaystofillyourdaywhileenjoyingtheamazing,unspoiltalpinevistas.Offtheslopestoo,Verbierhassomethingforeveryone–beitrelaxinginaspa,enjoyingthetown,orexploringanarearichincultureandsteepedinhistory.

Atnight,thetownoffersgastronomictreats,atmosphere-filledbarsandclubsandenoughchoiceforyoutorechargeyourenergylevelswhicheverwhichwayyouchoose.

Verbier–PureEnergy.

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