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WELCOME TO<br />
VALAIS MATTERHORN REGION.
Summary.<br />
1. General information.<br />
➞ Matterhorn Region AG<br />
➞ Acces to Valais<br />
➞ Swiss Travel Pass<br />
➞ <strong>Winter</strong> news<br />
Slides 3 – 14<br />
2. Our partners.<br />
➞ Aletsch Arena<br />
➞ Saas-Fee/Saastal<br />
➞ Gornergrat Railway<br />
➞ Leukerbad<br />
➞ Nendaz/Veysonnaz<br />
➞ Brig Simplon<br />
➞ Region Dents du Midi<br />
➞ Thyon Region<br />
➞ Martigny Region<br />
➞ Les Celliers de Sion<br />
Slides 15 – 55<br />
3. Useful information.<br />
➞ Our Market Managers<br />
➞ <strong>Trade</strong> corner<br />
Slides 56 – 58<br />
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Valais: general information.<br />
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What is the Matterhorn Region AG?<br />
Various Valais destinations and service providers have joined their strength under the name "Valais<br />
Matterhorn Region” to offer guests the best products and experiences in Valais.<br />
Destinations<br />
Aletsch Arena<br />
Region<br />
Valais/Wallis Promotion +<br />
Saas-Fee/Saastal<br />
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Brig Simplon<br />
Leukerbad<br />
Nendaz/Veysonnaz<br />
Region Dents du Midi<br />
Service providers<br />
Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn<br />
Les Celliers de Sion<br />
Thyon Region<br />
Martigny Region<br />
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Logistic & billing<br />
What is the Matterhorn Region AG?<br />
Thanks to our dynamic reservation platform, we can book ski tickets and rentals, accommodations, walks with St. Bernard dogs,<br />
guides, yodeling workshop, and much more! Tell us about your customers’ needs and desires and we will create the perfect<br />
travel package. We are your one-stop solution for product recommendations, brochures & maps, bookings, logistics, and billing.<br />
Our team can get you the best available prices at net rates.<br />
Information,<br />
Contract/Negociation,<br />
Marketing material<br />
Client request<br />
Happy clients in Valais<br />
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Access to Valais.<br />
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Swiss Travel Pass.<br />
The Swiss Travel Pass gives you unlimited travel on the<br />
public transport network, allowing you to fully explore<br />
the length and breadth of Switzerland.<br />
In addition, you receive 50% discount on most<br />
mountain excursions and free admission in more than<br />
500 museums.<br />
Available for 3, 4, 6, 8 or 15 days.<br />
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Valais in 10 figures.<br />
300 days<br />
of sunshine<br />
45 summits<br />
above 4 000 m<br />
6 thermal<br />
spa resorts<br />
5 000 hectares of<br />
vineyards<br />
2 000 km<br />
of ski slopes<br />
1 UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site<br />
8 000 km of<br />
hiking trails<br />
8 AOP/IGP<br />
products<br />
3 800 m.a.s.l.<br />
highest ski area<br />
6 car-free<br />
destinations<br />
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VALAIS:<br />
INFINITE WINTER
Top winter activities.<br />
Have fun trying<br />
one of the<br />
longest ski runs<br />
in the Alps.<br />
Savour a<br />
fondue in an<br />
unexpected<br />
place like an<br />
igloo or a<br />
gondola lift.<br />
Embark on a<br />
spectacular<br />
snowshoe or ski<br />
excursion off<br />
the beaten<br />
tracks.<br />
Ski or<br />
snowboard<br />
down a secured<br />
freeride<br />
itinerary.<br />
Relax in the<br />
soothing hot<br />
water of one of<br />
Valais’ six<br />
thermal resorts.<br />
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<strong>Winter</strong> news 20<strong>23</strong>/<strong>24</strong>.<br />
New ski lifts.<br />
• New hybrid lift – Thyon Region<br />
Opening: December 20<strong>23</strong><br />
• New gondola – Region Dents du Midi<br />
Opening: December 20<strong>23</strong><br />
Matterhorn Alpine Crossing.<br />
• Highest Alpine crossing by cableway<br />
• Matterhorn round trip<br />
• Viewing platform at 4 000 m.a.s.l.<br />
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<strong>Winter</strong> news 20<strong>23</strong>/<strong>24</strong>.<br />
Grand Tour of Switzerland: 4 new photo spots.<br />
• Bettmeralp – Aletsch Arena<br />
• Gemmi – Leukerbad<br />
• Morgins – Region Dents du Midi<br />
Aletsch Glacier Panorama Tour.<br />
• Circular ski trail<br />
• Challenging slopes<br />
• Stunning viewpoints<br />
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<strong>Winter</strong> news 20<strong>23</strong>/<strong>24</strong>.<br />
For animal lovers.<br />
• Husky Experience – Saas-Fee/Saastal<br />
• Life at the cow shed – Nendaz<br />
• Unforgettable meal in a cow shed – Thyon<br />
Mont-Fort panoramic platform.<br />
• Accessible in winter and summer<br />
• 360° panoramic view on the Alps<br />
• Can be combined with Europe's highest<br />
zipline<br />
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<strong>Winter</strong> news 20<strong>23</strong>/<strong>24</strong>.<br />
NostalChic Class #BestViewMatterhorn.<br />
• Refurbished historic coach<br />
• Guaranteed window seat<br />
• Culinary highlights<br />
Stay up-to-date !<br />
• Subscribe to our <strong>Trade</strong> Newsletter<br />
www.visitvalais.ch/trade-nl<br />
• Visit our <strong>Trade</strong> Corner<br />
⇨ www.visitvalais.ch/trade<br />
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Our partners.<br />
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ALETSCH ARENA.
Aletsch Arena.<br />
Home of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the longest ice flow in<br />
the Alps and the heart of the Swiss Alps’ Jungfrau-Aletsch<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br />
• Car-free villages<br />
• UNESCO World nature heritage site<br />
• > 100 km of ski slopes<br />
• 4 viewpoints<br />
• Awarded the «Family Destination» label<br />
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Aletsch Arena.<br />
Viewpoint Package Aletsch Glacier.<br />
Aletsch Explorer.<br />
Services included for groups<br />
• Cable car journey from the valley to the<br />
selected viewpoint<br />
• 3-course menu<br />
From CHF 45.90<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Combined ticket for cableways and trains<br />
(non-skier)<br />
• Unlimited travel within the area<br />
From CHF 34.80<br />
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SAAS-FEE/SAASTAL.
Saas-Fee/Saastal.<br />
The Adventure Destination – Where the highest Swiss<br />
mountains are.<br />
• Car-free glacier village at 1.800 m.a.s.l.<br />
• 150 km of ski slopes<br />
• World record with the highest underground train (Metro<br />
Alpin) and highest revolving restaurant «Allalin»<br />
• Alpine adventures, such as Glacier Trekking<br />
• Awarded the «Family Destination» label<br />
• Guest card: free bus rides, discount on activities,<br />
included from the first overnight stay<br />
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Saas-Fee/Saastal.<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> Zip Lines.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Guided Tour<br />
• Harness, via Ferrata set<br />
From CHF 34.-<br />
Glacier Tour.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Cable car ticket to the glacier<br />
• Mountain guide<br />
• Equipment<br />
From CHF 175.-<br />
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GORNERGRAT RAILWAY.
Gornergrat Railway.<br />
Best view Matterhorn.<br />
• Cogwheel railway from Zermatt up to the Gornergrat at<br />
3 100 m.a.s.l. in 33 minutes<br />
• Open 365 days/year<br />
• ZOOOM the Matterhorn: multimedia experience world,<br />
included in all Gornergrat tickets except Skipasses<br />
• New: NostalChic Class, an exclusive experience to<br />
discover the Gornergrat<br />
• New: Golden Spot, the new photopoint at the top of the<br />
Gornergrat<br />
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Gornergrat Bahn.<br />
Gornergrat Viewpoint Package.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Train ride: Zermatt – Gornergrat – Zermatt<br />
• 3-course menu<br />
From CHF 104.-<br />
Snow Fun Pass Gornergrat.<br />
Sledging on the highest toboggan run in Switzerland<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Train ride: Zermatt - Gornergrat - Zermatt<br />
• Available as day or half day pass<br />
• Meet the Sheep trail from Gornergrat to<br />
Riffelberg<br />
From CHF 62.-<br />
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LEUKERBAD.
Leukerbad.<br />
The largest thermal spa and wellness holiday resort<br />
in the Alps.<br />
• 32 thermal pools<br />
• Natural thermal springs up to 51°C<br />
• 3 public spas<br />
• 55 km ski slopes<br />
• 4 sled runs<br />
• Gemmi – Top of Leukerbad, a viewpoint with connection<br />
to the Bernese Oberland<br />
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Leukerbad.<br />
Gemmi: viewpoint, Alpine Crossing & Rösti Fun.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Cable car transfer Leukerbad – Gemmi – Lake<br />
Dauben – Leukerbad<br />
• Rösti Fun at the new Gemmi Lodge <strong>23</strong>50<br />
From CHF 45.-<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> Wonderland.<br />
Skiing, sledging, walking and bathing<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• 1 day Leukerbad <strong>Winter</strong> Card<br />
• Cable car<br />
• 3-hour ticket for public spa<br />
From CHF 68.-<br />
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NENDAZ/VEYSONNAZ.
Nendaz/Veysonnaz.<br />
The doorstep of the 4 Vallées.<br />
• Two villages: Nendaz & Veysonnaz<br />
• > 400 km ski slopes<br />
• > 100 km winter hiking trails<br />
• World’s highest Zipline (3 330 m.)<br />
• «Family Destination» label<br />
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Nendaz/Veysonnaz.<br />
Ski Safari.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• 4 overnights in Nendaz<br />
• 4 overnights in Veysonnaz<br />
• 6 days 4 Vallées ski pass<br />
• Equipment rental<br />
• Luggage transfert<br />
From CHF 1 257.-<br />
Top of the 4 Vallées.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Return cable car ticket to the Mont-Fort<br />
• Typical dish in a high altitude restaurant<br />
• Private transfers to the cable cars and return<br />
• Optional: zipline descent (extra cost)<br />
From CHF 82.-<br />
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BRIG SIMPLON.
Brig Simplon.<br />
Between history, culture, sport and leisure.<br />
• City center with a Mediterranean flair and a lot of<br />
shopping and culinary experiences<br />
• Historical Stockalper Palace<br />
• Brigerbad - thermal SPA resort<br />
• Perfect location to be close to Valais highlights<br />
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Brig Simplon.<br />
Stockalperschloss – impressive palace.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Guided tour through the castle (approx. 1h)<br />
From CHF 10.-<br />
Brigerbad – a thermal bath oasis.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• 3h admission ticket for thermal baths<br />
From CHF 21.60<br />
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REGION DENTS DU MIDI.
Region Dents du Midi.<br />
The swiss access to the Portes du Soleil.<br />
• Six charming, authentic Swiss villages<br />
• 600 km ski slopes<br />
• Biggest international ski area<br />
• Ski-in ski-out resorts<br />
• Hundreds of panoramic views over the Dents du Midi,<br />
Dents Blanches and Mont Blanc<br />
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Region Dents du Midi.<br />
Ski-in / Ski-out Unlimited.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• 7 overnights in a ski-in / ski-out hotel<br />
• 6 days of skiing in the biggest international ski<br />
resort «Les Portes du Soleil»<br />
• All taxes, services and VAT<br />
From CHF 774.-<br />
Husky sledding experience.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Mushing workshop with a professional<br />
• Sled dog ride<br />
From CHF 90.-<br />
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THYON REGION.
Thyon Region.<br />
Slow life in the mountains.<br />
• Located in the Val d'Hérens region with its rich culture<br />
• Car-free resort<br />
• Ski-in / ski-out destination<br />
• > 400 km ski slopes, biggest ski resort entierly<br />
located in Switzerland<br />
• 3 viewpoints<br />
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Thyon Region.<br />
The largest Snow Garden in Valais.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Ski/snowboard equipment<br />
• Professional instructor<br />
• Ski pass<br />
Freeride with a mountain guide.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Certified mountain guide for 1/2 day<br />
From CHF 85.-<br />
From CHF 154.-<br />
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MARTIGNY REGION.
Martigny Region.<br />
The cultural hotspot in Valais.<br />
• Located at the crossroads of France and Italy, and in the<br />
heart of the Valais Alps<br />
• Barryland and the legendary St. Bernard dogs<br />
• Mont-Blanc Express to Chamonix<br />
• Prestigious art exhibition of the Pierre Gianadda<br />
Foundation<br />
• Famous Morand distillery and Royal Abbey of St-<br />
Maurice<br />
• 2 thermal baths, wellness and spa<br />
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Martigny Region.<br />
The Morand Distillery, opened in 1889.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Guided visit<br />
• Tasting of local products<br />
From CHF 15.-<br />
Barryland experience.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Entrance to Barryland Museum<br />
• St. Bernard dogs visit<br />
From CHF 18.-<br />
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LES CELLIERS DE SION.
Les Celliers de Sion.<br />
The first wine parc in the heart of Valais.<br />
• Open 7/7<br />
• Two different wine producers in one spot<br />
• All-year round: indoor packages<br />
• April-october: outdoor packages<br />
• Different types of wine tasting which can be combined<br />
with hiking or e-biking in the vineyards and a typically<br />
Swiss lunch<br />
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Les Celliers de Sion.<br />
Wine experience in Les Celliers de Sion.<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Guide<br />
• Film and exhibition<br />
• Tasting of 3 wines<br />
• Valais platter and regional aperitif<br />
From CHF 22.-<br />
Wine experience in the vineyards. (Apr-May)<br />
Services included for FIT and groups<br />
• Tasting of 3 wines<br />
• Transfers from Les Celliers to the Guérite<br />
• Traditional Wine & Dine<br />
• Guide<br />
From CHF 129.-<br />
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Useful information.<br />
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Our Market Managers, your contact.<br />
Emilie Morard<br />
Valérie Delessert<br />
Miriam Nussbaumer<br />
Lucie Guntern<br />
Head of Markets<br />
Europe<br />
Market Manager<br />
BeNeLux<br />
Market Manager<br />
Germany<br />
Market Manager<br />
Italy & Nordics<br />
Market Manager<br />
UK/France/Nordics<br />
+41 27 327 36 <strong>23</strong><br />
+41 27 327 36 25<br />
valerie.delessert@valais.ch<br />
+41 27 327 36 26<br />
miriam.nussbaumer@valais.ch<br />
+41 27 327 36 <strong>24</strong><br />
lucie.guntern@valais.ch<br />
emilie.morard@valais.ch<br />
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<strong>Trade</strong> corner.<br />
Useful <strong>Trade</strong> information:<br />
www.visitvalais.ch/trade<br />
• Sales Manuals<br />
• Fam Trips<br />
• Webinars<br />
• …<br />
Stay up-to-date !<br />
• Subscribe to our <strong>Trade</strong> Newsletter<br />
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