ACTIVITY GUIDE SUMMER 2015

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1 PRESENT ACTIVITY GUIDE SUMMER MOUNTAIN LIFTS 9 TENNIS VENUES 4 SITES OF INTEREST 4 SWIMMING POOLS 3 MINI-GOLF CENTRES 2 ICE RINKS 5 HOLIDAY ROAD TRAINS 1 MUSEUM 2 SWIMMING LAKES CHAMPÉRY, MORGINS, TORGON, VAL D ILLIEZ - LES CROSETS - CHAMPOUSSIN ABONDANCE, AVORIAZ, CHÂTEL, LA CHAPELLE D ABONDANCE, LES GETS, MONTRIOND, MORZINE-AVORIAZ, ST JEAN D AULPS

2 Tronchey ACTIVITY GUIDE MULTI PASS CONTENTS Introduction.... p. 3 MULTI PASS ACTIVITIES IN VAL-D ILLIEZ : Detailed map... p. 4 & 5 Morgins... p. 6 Val-d Illiez-Les Crosets-Champoussin... p. 7 Champéry... p. 8 Torgon... p. 9 MULTI PASS IN ABONDANCE VALLEY: Detailed map p. 10 & 11 Châtel... p & 13 La Chapelle d Abondance.... p. 14 Abondance p MULTI PASS IN VALLÉE D AULPS : Detailed map... p. 16 & Avoriaz... 1 p. 18 Montriond et S t -Jean d Aulps.... p Morzine... p. 2 & 21 4 Les Gets 5... p & 23 Practical informations p. 24 & 25 Map of the Portes du Soleil... p. 26, 27 & SUMMER 14 WHAT IS THE PORTES DU SOLEIL S MULTIPASS? It s your ticket to a multitude of activities at a very attractive price (the card itself resembles the hands-free cards issued by the ski lift companies here). Simply produce this card for unlimited access to all activities on offer here. In just one weekend you could: take your family up the mountain using one of the many lifts before enjoying an easy walk up top. Then you could enjoy a well-earned dip in a lake or swimming pool, and end your day with a round of mini-golf before dinner. The following morning, you could play tennis and then take 64 the holiday road train to one of the many sites of interest or museum, with a last swim before heading home... Holidays are easier thanks to the Multi Pass 61 it s 89 the all-inclusive mountain 109 deal! All activities are on offer for just 2 or 53 CHF per person, per day. For a family of 10 four, this amounts to just or CHF26 for a whole weekend of fun (with the cost 48 of the hands-free card included too!) And don t forget, the Multi Pass is free for 49 children under 5 years old. 51 There are lots of different Multi 33 Pass 50 options to help you make the most of your holiday in the Portes du Soleil: ARE YOU STAYING WITH A MULTI PASS ACCREDITED HOST? 54 Price: 2 or CHF2.50 per day 26 of your holiday, per person, when staying with a Multi Pass accredited host 34 (minimum duration 2 days). This Multi Pass is available in exchange for a voucher from your accommodation provider, and is valid for the duration of your holiday. It may not be purchased once your holiday is under way. Please 39 note: the hands-free pass costs an additional 1 or CHF1.50 (non-refundable, but can be used again in summer and winter) ARE YOU A WALKER? Then the Multi Pass Journée day ticket is for you! Price: 8 or CHF10 per person, no restrictions apply. Please note: the hands-free pass costs an additional 1 or CHF (non-refundable, but can be used again in summer and winter). Crêt Béni 100 Nyon DO YOU LIVE NEAR THE PORTES DU SOLEIL S VILLAGE-RESORTS? Then the Multi Pass Season ticket is for you! Price: 65 or CHF75 per person, no restrictions apply. This season card carries the holder s photograph and cannot be transferred. In the event of loss or theft it will not be reimbursed. Please note: the hands-free pass costs an additional 1 or CHF1.50 (non-refundable, but can be used again in summer and winter). 3

3 Tronchey SUMMER 15 Tronchey MULTIPASS ACTIVITIES IN VAL-D ILLIEZ

4 SWITZERLAND MORGINS Morgins Tourist office: +41 (0) [1] FOILLEUSE CHAIRLIFT Return journeys for walkers Altitude at bottom/top station: 1350 m / 1850 m. Open every day from 9.30am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August and week-ends from 23 May to 21 September. Access: TPC bus service, Post Office. +41 (0) OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL [2] Open every day from 9am to 7pm from 27 June to 23 August. Access: TPC bus service, Morgins Post Office +41 (0) [3] OUTDOOR TENNIS COURTS Open every day from 9am to 7pm, from 13 June to 6 September. Access: TPC bus stop, Post Office. +41 (0) MINI-GOLF CENTRES [4] Open from 1 July to 6 September. +41 (0) [5] TROISTORRENTS VIEUX MOULINS DE LA TINE Not suitable for individuals with reduced mobility. Open Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from 2pm to 5pm from 11 July to 23 August. Access: TPC Troistorrents arrêt La Tine. +41 (0) Devalkart summer karting [6] +41 (0) Archery [7] +41 (0) VAL D ILLIEZ - LES CROSETS - CHAMPOUSSIN Val d Illiez Tourist office: +41 (0) [9] LES CROSETS CHAIRLIFT MARCHEUSON Return journeys for walkers Altitude at bottom/top station: 1660 m / 1933 m. Open every day from 9am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August and week-ends til 21 September. +41 (0) LES CROSETS MOSSETTES CHAIRLIFT [10] Return journeys for walkers Altitude at bottom/top station: 1660 m / 2277 m. Open every day from 9am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August and week-ends til 21 September. +41 (0) [11] AIGUILLE DES CHAMPEYS CHAIRLIFT Uphill rides only. Altitude at bottom/top station: 1662 m / 32 m. Open every day from 10am to 4pm from 26 June to 23 August. +41 (0) Val d Illiez spa [12] (3-hour session) +41 (0) Champoussin paragliding school [13] (Accompanied flights) +41 (0) Point Sud Adventure Park Champoussin [14] +41 (0)

5 CHAMPÉRY Champéry tourist office: +41 (0) [15] CHAMPERY CROIX DE CULET CABLE CAR Return journeys for walkers Altitude at bottom/top station: 1050 m / 1962 m. Open every day from 8.30am to 5pm from 15 June to 21 September and week-ends from 30 May to 14 June and til 25 October. Access via: TPC public transport to Champéry station +41 (0) SWIMMING POOL [16] Indoor and outdoor pool. Open every day from 10am to 6.45pm from 6 June to 31 August Evening opening every thursday til 8.30pm from 18 June to 13 August. In September open from Monday to Friday from 2pm to 7.45pm and from 2pm to 6.45pm on week-ends. Access via: TPC public transport to Champery station +41 (0) [17] TENNIS Please book to play. Open every day from 8am to 8pm and in week-ends from 8am to 7pm. Free with your multipass card in the morning from 12pm to 8pm, show your Multipass for a % discount. Access via: TPC public transport to Champery station +41 (0) CLIMBING WALL [18] Open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm and in week-ends from 8am to 7 pm. Material rent not inclued. Access via: TPC public transport to Champery station +41 (0) Trott en stock [19] (downhill scooters) +41 (0) Accrobranche du Dahu / Parc Aventure [] +41 (0) Electric MTB hire [22] +41 (0) TORGON Torgon Tourist office: +41 (0) [97] TRONCHEY CHAIRLIFT Return journeys for walkers Altitude at bottom/top station: 1390 m / 1980 m. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 9.00am to 4pm from 26 June to 30 August. +41 (0)

6 Tronchey Prodains MULTIPASS ACTIVITIES IN ABONDANCE VALLEY Nyon Crêt Béni Tronchey 42

7 ABONDANCE VALLEY CHÂTEL Châtel Tourist office: +33 (0) [24] SUPER CHATEL CABLE CAR Altitude at bottom/top station: 1229 m / 1650 m. Open every day from 9am to 5.15pm from 26 June to 30 August Access: take the Colombus to Place de l église bus-stop +33 (0) MORCLAN CHAIRLIFT [25] Altitude at bottom/top station: 1610 m / 1960 m. Open every day from 9.30am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August. +33 (0) [26] PIERRE LONGUE CHAIRLIFT Altitude at bottom/top station: 1304 m / 1643 m. Open every day from 9.15am to 5.15pm from 26June to 6 September, + week-ends til 13 June. Access: take the Châtel Bus to Pré-La-Joux (terminus). +33 (0) ROCHASSONS CHAIRLIFT [27] Altitude at bottom/top station: 1600 m / 1904 m. Open every day from 9.30am to 5pm from 26 June to 6 September, + week-ends til 13 June. +33 (0) [98] POOL CENTER «FORME D O» Swimming pool access only Open from 4 July to 30 August from Sunday to Friday, 10am to 7pm and in Saturday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 7.30pm. Evening opening on Wednesday til 10pm. In June and September open Tuesday and Thursday from 4 pm to 7pm. Wednesday and Saturday from 2pm to 7 pm. Friday from 4pm to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Access: Châtel Bus. [28] OUTDOOR ARTIFICIAL SKATING RINK Open from Monday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and 4pm to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 7pm, evening opening on Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm, from 28 June to 30 August. Access: take the Châtel Bus to Lac de Vonnes bus-stop. +33 (0) TENNIS [29] Open every day from 28 June to 30 August. Access: take Châtel Bus lines E + H to Clos du Tour bus-stop. +33 (0) [30] VILLAGE ROAD TRAIN Leaves from the church square (Place de l église). Operates on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 3pm, 4pm and 5pm from 2 July to 28 August. Access: take the Colombus to church square (Place de l église). +33 (0) LOY MINI-GOLF[31] 18 hole. Open every day from 9am 8pm from 8 June to 6 September. Access: take the Châtel Bus to Loy bus-stop. +33 (0) La Vieille Douane [] (visitors centre on smugglers) +33 (0) Parc de loisirs de Loy [32] (Pitch and Putt) +33 (0) Fantasticable [33] +33 (0) Piste de bobluges [34] +33 (0) Cinémas Morclan 00 & Le Chamois [37] +33 (0) La Fée Bien Etre [38] (Hydrotherapy centre) +33 (0) Montagne Arc [39] (Archery) +33 (0) / +33 (0)

8 LA CHAPELLE D ABONDANCE Tourist office: +33 (0) [40] CRÊT BÉNI CHAIRLIFT Altitude at bottom/top station: 1030m / 1380m. Open on Wednesdays from 9am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm from 8 July to 26 August. Access: take the Colombus to Crêt Béni bus-stop. +33 (0) TENNIS [41] Open every day from 13 June to 6 September. Access: take the Colombus to Centre sportif bus-stop. +33 (0) La Chapelle dairy [42] (Guided tours by prior arrangement) +33 (0) ABONDANCE Tourist office: +33 (0) [43] ABONDANCE TENNIS CLUB Please book to play. Open every day from 9am to 12pm and 3.30pm to 8pm except on Sundays from 13 June to 6 September. Access: take the Colombus to Plaine d Auffaz bus-stop. +33 (0) ABONDANCE ABBEY [44] Entrance does not include guided tour. Open every days in June and September from 9.30am to 12pm and from 2pm to 5pm. Open every day in July and August from 9am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Thursdays from 9 July to 27 August til 8pm. Access: take the Colombus to Abbaye bus stop. +33 (0) [45] MAISON DU VAL D ABONDANCE Visitors Centre Entrance does not include guided tour or tasting. Open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm and Sundays from 2pm to 6pm from 1st May to 30 September. Access: take the Colombus to the Maison du Val bus-stop. +33 (0) Abbey cloister [46] (Guided tour) +33 (0) Arbr Acadabra [47] (Forest adventures for all ages) +33 (0)

9 Prodains Pleney Nyon SUMMER 14 SUMMER 15 Prodains Pleney Nyon MULTIPASS ACTIVITIES IN THE VALLÉE D AULPS

10 VALLEE D AULPS AVORIAZ Tourist office: +33 (0) [48] 3S PRODAINS CABLE CAR Altitude at bottom/top station: 1160 m / 1760 m. Open every day from 9.am to 12.40pm and from 1.pm to 6.30pm from 26 June to 28 June and from 4 July to 30 August. +33 (0) [49] MOSSETTES CHAIRLIFT (FRANCE) Altitude at bottom/top station: 1593 m / 2262 m. Open every day from 9.40am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August. +33 (0) CHAUX FLEURIE CHAIRLIFT [50] Altitude at bottom/top station: 1501m / 1918 m. Open every day from 9.30am to 5pm from 26 June to 30 August. +33 (0) [51] LINDARETS CHAIRLIFT Altitude at bottom/top station: 1495 m / 1874 m. Open every day from 9.30am to 5.15pm from 26 June to 30 August. +33 (0) MINI-GOLF [52] Open every day from 10am to 12.30pm & 3pm to 7.30pm, from 4July to 28 August except Satudray morning. +33 (0) [53] TENNIS Please book to play. Open every day from 9am to 7pm from 4 July to 28 August. +33 (0) VILLAGE ROAD TRAIN [61] Operates every day except Saturday from 10am to 12.15pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm, from 5 July to 28 August +33 (0) Ecole de parapente des Portes du Soleil [89] (Introductory sessions from Monday morning to Wednesday morning) +33 (0) Takamaka [73] (Canyoning) +33 (0) THE VALLÉE D AULPS MONTRIOND AND ST-JEAN D AULPS Vallée d Aulps tourist office: +33 (0) Montriond tourist office: +33 (0) St-Jean d Aulps tourist office: +33 (0) [54] MONTRIOND BATHING LAKE Open every day from 11am to 6pm from 4 July to 30 August. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to the Lac bus-stop. +33 (0) THE BIOT TENNIS [55] Please book to play. Open every day from 9am to 8pm from 26 June to 6 September. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to the Chef Lieu bus-stop. +33 (0) [56] THE CORBIER TENNIS Please book to play. Open every day from 9am to 8pm from 26 June to 6 September. +33 (0) VALLÉE D AULPS ABBEY DISCOVERY CENTRE [57] Free entrance to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, and the grounds which includes the medicinal garden and medieval vegetable patch. Open every day from 10am to 7pm from 25 June to 15 September. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to St Jean d Aulps Abbaye bus-stop. +33 (0) Oncle Jacques family walk [58] (in Le Biot, English instructions available) +33 (0) Stesch & Co [102] (Archery) + 33 (0) Ranch des Portes du Soleil [103] (equestrian hiking 2 hours on Mondays) + 33 (0) Aero-Bi Parapente [73] (two seat flight on Sundays) +33(0) Seytroux Wolves family walk [59] (in Seytroux, English instructions available) +33 (0) Bureau des Activités de Montagne / Indiana Ventures [62] (Paintball Wednesdays and Fridays at 10am) +33 (0)

11 [66] ZORE CHAIRLIFT Altitude at bottom/top station: 1452 m / 1757 m. Open every day from 9.10am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August. +33 (0) MORZINE - AVORIAZ Tourist office: +33 (0) PLENEY CABLE CAR [101] Altitude at bottom/top station: 960 m / 1505 m. Open every day from 9am to 5pm from 13 June to 4 September. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to Morzine Tourist Office bus-stop. +33 (0) NYON CABLE CAR [100] Returns journeys for walkers Open everyday from 10am to 5pm from 12 July to 21 August. +33 (0) [64] POINTE DE NYON CHAIRLIFT Altitude at bottom/top station: 1300 m / 00 m. Open every day from 11am to 4.45pm from 13 July to 21 August. +33 (0) SUPER MORZINE CABLE CAR [65] Altitude at bottom/top station: 974 m / 1462 m. Open every day from 9am to 4.45pm from 26 June to 30 August. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to the tourist office bus-stop. +33 (0) TENNIS [67] Please book to play. Offer excludes clay courts. Please book to play, open from 4 July to 30 August from 8am to 8pm and from 31 August to 6 September from 9am to 12pm and 1.30pm to 7pm. Access: take the village road train to the Palais des Sports bus-stop. +33 (0) [68] INDOOR ICE-RINK Open every day from 2.15pm to 5.15pm (evening sessions Tuesday 9pm to 11pm) from 4 July to 2 September. Access: take the village road train to the Palais des Sports bus-stop. +33 (0) VILLAGE ROAD TRAIN [69] Runs between the tourist office and the sports centre. Operates every day, departs every 35 minutes from 9am to 12pm and 2.15pm to 6.30pm from the tourist office, and from 9.15am to 12.15pm then 2.30pm to 6.45 from the sports centre (Palais des Sports) from 26 June to 30 August. +33 (0) [70] POOL CENTRE Access to pools only. Open to 25 June from 12pm to 7pm. Then from 26 June to 30 August from 8am to 7pm during the week and 10am to 7pm at the weekend, then from 12pm to 7pm weekdays from 31 August to 2 September. Access: take the village road train to the Palais des Sports bus-stop. +33 (0) Bureau des activités de morzine / Indiana Ventures [72] (Forest adventure trails, Paintball, Rafting, MTB and Canyoning) +33 (0) Takamaka [73] (Canyoning + abseiling) +33 (0) Ecole de parapente des Portes du Soleil [74] (Introductory sessions from Monday morning to Wednesday morning) +33 (0) Cinéma Rex [79] +33 (0) Tennis [76] (Clay courts access) +33 (0) Summer sledge track [78] +33 (0) Aero-Bi Parapente [73](two seat flight on Sundays) +33(0)

12 LES GETS Tourist Office: +33 (0) [81] MONT CHÉRY CABLE CAR Altitude at bottom/top station: 1170 m / 1500 m. Open every day from 9am to 5.30pm from June to 6 September. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to the Gare routière bus-stop. +33 (0) LA POINTE CHAIRLIFT [82] Uphill journey for walkers only. Altitude at bottom/top station: 1510 m / 1860 m. Open every day from 9.45am to 4.45pm from June to 6 September. +33 (0) [83] EXPRESS CHAVANNES CHAIRLIFT Uphill journey for walkers only. Altitude at bottom/top station: 1168 m / 1616 m. Open every day from 9am to 5.30pm from June to 6 September + week-ends til 30 May. +33 (0) LAC DES ECOLES [84] Includes an adapted swimming area. Open every day from 12.30pm to 6pm from 27 June to 30 August (0) [85] TENNIS Entrance free. Book on site. Open every day from 13 June to 6 September. VILLAGE ROAD TRAIN [86] Runs from the village centre to Lake des écoles. Operates every day from 4 July to 30 August from 10.30am to12pm and from 2pm to 6pm and til 6.30pm from 19 July to 24 August. +33 (0) [87] VILLAGE ROAD TRAIN HERITAGE TOUR Themed outings (programme available from the tourist office). Operates from 4 July to 30 August. For bookings, timetable and programme of visits, please enquire at the tourist office. Access: take the village shuttle to the Mont Chéry cable car bus-stop. +33 (0) MECHANICAL MUSIC MUSEUM [88] Guided tour, lasts one and a half hour. Open every day from 2.15pm to 7.15pm am to 12.15pm in July and August. Access: take the Balad Aulps Bus to the Gare routière La Soulane bus-stop. +33 (0) LIBRARY LIRE AUX GETS [96] Books, magazines, CDs. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4.30pm to 6.30pm; Wednesday and Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6.30pm. Closed on Sundays and public holiday (0) Envol System [90] (Trampoline) +33 (0) Cinema Le Club [92] +33 (0) Aventure Parc Les Gets [94] (Kids Zone before noon) +33 (0) Montagne Arc [95] (Archery) +33 (0) (0)

13 PRACTICAL INFORMATION SPECIAL CONDITIONS In addition to all the unlimited activities on offer with the Multi Pass, card holders are also entitled to a per cent discount on a range of other activities; please present your MultiPass when booking. All information (concerning the activity, opening times, conditions, prices, etc) is available from activity providers and on POINTS OF SALE The Multi Pass Portes du Soleil can be purchased from mountain lift ticket offices and/ or tourist offices. Multi Pass rates are decreasing in 15 when you re staying in a host member. 2 j 3 j 4 j 5 j 6 j 7 j 8 j 9 j 10 j 11 j 12 j 13 j 14 j 15 j 4 5,5 7 8, , , , ,5 23 CHF 5 6,5 8,5 10, , , ,5 OFFER PERIOD The Multi Pass Portes du Soleil offer is from 13 June to 6 September 15. Those participating in the offer must respect the opening dates, times and conditions set out by activity providers. It does not entitle the holder to any activities outside these dates. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS The Multi Pass Portes du Soleil cannot be reimbursed, exchanged or used at a later date. Conditions of sale available from mountain lift ticket offices and online at MOUNTAIN LIFTS FOR WALKERS The MultiPass entitles holders to access all mountain lifts as walkers; bikes are not included in the offer. Please check the weather forecast before setting out, and dress accordingly. TENNIS All players must have a Multi Pass card. If only one player has a Multi Pass, the other player must pay half the cost of the court booking. For doubles matches, at least two players must have a Multi Pass. Excludes racquet and ball hire. SITES OF INTEREST For the most part, the MultiPass provides free access only. Guided tours, workshops, tasting sessions and specific activities must be paid for. Multi Pass holders can often benefit from discounts, according to the venue and activity. ICE RINKS Excludes boot hire. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Availability is subject to the weather. Please enquire with activity providers in case of bad weather. GROUPS There are many group activities on offer, please enquire with activity providers. TRANSPORTS Avec le Multi Pass Portes du Soleil profitez : - Colombus in Abondance Valley [105] : from 5 july to 23 August. - Balad Aulps Bus in Aulps Valley [104] : from 26 june to 30 August. - The Barme shuttle [23] : Timetable from Champéry tourist office. Service runs from 4 july to 23 August and every Saturday and Sunday til September. - The Vallon de They shuttle (Morgins Tovassière) [99] : Service runs from 11 july to 16 August from 9.30am to 5pm. - The Champéry Rumière shuttle [108] : Service runs from 13 july to 23 August. - Transports Public du Chablais (TPC) in Illiez Valley leaving from Troistorents [106 & ] Timetables and informations available from tourist offices and TPC offices (0) The Morzine-Lac des Mines d Or shuttle [109]: Service runs from 10 july to 16 August. BONUS The information provided here is non-binding and may be subject to change

14 THIS SUMMER S MAIN EVENTS: ABONDANCE Saturday 18 &Sunday 19 July: Painters festival Place du Tertre AVORIAZ 15 to 21 August: Dance Festival CHAMPÉRY Saturday 1 August: Swiss national holiday 7 to 9 August: Bike & Sound festival CHÂTEL 15 and 19 July: Châtel Bike festival Sunday 23 July: 39e belle Dimanche (traditional fair) LA CHAPELLE D ABONDANCE 17 to 19 July: Burn Mountain Rock Festival LES GETS Monday 13 July: Alpine battle by Julien Absalon 10 and 15 August: Lounge Music Festival Tuesday 14 August: Floran Pagny in concert. MORGINS Saturday 4 July: Health by plant s Fair Friday 31 July: Swiss National holiday night MORZINE 11 to 14 July: Morzine harley Days Sunday 16 August: Hauts Forts Trail Saturday 29& Sunday 30 August: Super Morzine DH Cup TORGON Saturday 22 August: Fête du Mouflon (bighorn sheep) traditional fair VAL-D ILLIEZ-LES CROSETS-CHAMPOUSSIN 24& 25 July: 38e village s Fair VALLÉE D AULPS Saturday 22& Sunday 23 August: Grand medieval fair in Aulps Abbey, Saint Jean d Aulps W W W. P O R T E S D U S O L E I L. C O M

15 Tronchey Prodains Pleney Nyon Nyon Crêt Béni Mini-Golf Site culturel, Musée Navette