WELCOME TO THE LODGE! From the moment I saw it, I knew WELCOME this beautiful chalet in the was destined to become my favourite mountain hideaway. I chose SIR RICHARD BRANSON’S because it’s an amazing year MOUNTAIN RETREAT IN VERBIER, round destination and offers world-

PERCHED HIGH IN THE SWISS class skiing, fabulous après-ski and

ALPS, IS THE PERFECT YEAR- everything you could wish for in a

ROUND ESCAPE. COMPLETE WITH summer escape! Paragliding, rock

NINE STUNNING BEDROOMS climbing, mountain biking… you name

AND SUITES, AN INDOOR it! I hope you too will enjoy your experience at The Lodge as much POOL, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR as I always do. HOT TUBS AND A FRIENDLY

TEAM OF EXPERIENCED STAFF

INCLUDING A SPA THERAPIST

AND MICHELIN-STAR TRAINED SIR RICHARD BRANSON CHEFS, THE LODGE IS A TRUE

ALPINE PARADISE, IDEAL FOR

A LUXURY SKI HOLIDAY OR AN

ACTIVE SUMMER BREAK. ROOMS

MASTER SUITES Your room Located on the top floor (4th floor), with magnificent views The Lodge is the perfect place for holidaying with of the mountains and valley opposite, both Master Suites friends and family. This picture-perfect chalet sleeps are very spacious with feature centrepiece fireplaces, up to 18 adults in seven beautifully decorated luxury a sitting area and mini-bar. For families who would like bedrooms and two stunning Master Suites, all enjoying interconnecting rooms, there’s a secret door in the bookcase views to the valley below. An additional six children can which connect the two Master Suites together. be accommodated in the kid’s bunk room.

BEDROOMS

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, each bedroom is uniquely designed. Our Duplex Room is set across two floors with a bathroom located up a set of stairs. Room 3 has a corner balcony but does not have a separate shower room. Room 2 has a separate shower but does not have a balcony. All bedrooms (apart from the Duplex Room) can be made up with double-king size or twin beds.

LARGE BEDROOMS

Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, all four large bedrooms are very spacious and have balconies and large bathrooms with separate showers and bathtubs. All bedrooms can be made up with double-king size or twin beds.

BUNK ROOM

The Bunk Room is located on the 2nd floor and can accommodate six children. It comes equipped with three sets of bunk beds, a separate shower room, a plasma screen TV with Netflix and Apple TV, a games console and bean bags – perfect for some time away from the adults. DINING

SUMMER

In summer meals are served communally, giving you a chance to share what you’ve been up to during the day with other guests. Our rates include breakfast, light lunch or picnic, and dinner as well as all drinks (including alcohol). You can dine al fresco (our chef loves to cook up a storm on the BBQ!) whilst enjoying the fresh mountain air with a cocktail in hand on the terrace.

We’re happy to arrange private dinners for a special occasion – just ask us about which rooms would work What’s on the menu? best for this. The food served at The Lodge is one of the highlights of your stay, and we serve a mix of Swiss and international cuisine. Dining can be as formal or WINTER informal as you wish, from full four-course gourmet feasts to healthy meals with the children. Meals can In winter our rates include breakfast, afternoon tea and be themed, traditional or a mix! We also stock a dinner on all but one night during the week, when you’ll great range of international wines, top quality spirits, be able to sample the best of Verbier’s culinary delights. If international beers and of course plenty of bubbles! you make it back to The Lodge for lunch, or if you choose to stay behind during the day, a light lunch will be served. All guests are encouraged to treat The Lodge like their own home and are welcome to help themselves to drinks at any time. FAMILY

The Lodge is a great place for a family holiday as we have plenty of things for children to do. We call kids staying at The Lodge, ‘Lodge Rangers’ and offer a welcome pack and a range of great activities available on request, including children’s films that can be downloaded from Apple TV or Netflix, toys, a games console, books, games and treasure hunts in the evenings if they are not too tired after a long day out. If you have a rather large group of Lodge Rangers, or if you’d just prefer it, we can arrange a set programme with some advance notice - just let us know the ages and interests of the Rangers concerned, and we’ll come up with plenty of ways to keep them entertained! The Lodge has a kid’s bunk room which can accommodate six children. We can also arrange babysitting for an extra charge; just give us at least 24 hours’ notice. Please note that during peak weeks and school holidays, we may need more notice to ensure that we can have a babysitter available. Special food and beverages or simple snacks and light meals can be prepared.

Party time

It’s time to let your hair down in the party room! You can shoot some pool or dance the night away to thumping tunes, all underneath a twinkling disco ball. If you want to take it easy we can pop on a film for you and your friends or family while you enjoy a few drinks from the bar.

Or if you fancy venturing out into Verbier the town boasts over 40 restaurants ranging from the simple to the stylish. Just ask us for our recommendations. EXPLORE

INDOOR POOL AND HOT TUBS

Relax those aching muscles in the indoor or outdoor hot tubs after a day out – it’s heaven! Or just refresh yourself with a dip in our 9m heated indoor pool.

STEAM ROOM

If you want to unwind at the end of the day you can let off some steam in our steam room. It’s also a great way to purify your skin.

SPA TREATMENTS

After an active day on the mountains there’s a good chance your muscles will be aching after all that effort. Relax and unwind with a treatment in the capable hands of our resident beauty therapist. Ask our reservations team for a full list of spa treatments.

GYM

Need a little more stamina? Visit the gym and workout on the treadmill, bike, cross-trainer and free weights station and afterwards ease those muscles on the stretching mats. We’ve even got a plasma screen TV, with Netflix and Apple TV and a music system to keep you entertained. MOUNTAIN BIKING MOUNTAIN SCOOTERS YOGA

Verbier is home to the legendary Grand A fleet of ‘Arapaho’ mountain Scooters is kept Where better to relax, and heal than in Raid BCVS, stages of the Tour de Suisse by Télé-Verbier, the lift operators, and you can the fresh mountain air? There are several SUMMER and the Swiss downhill championships. do a lap from the top of Ruinettes down to mountain top locations for yoga practice With hundreds of kilometres of biking Médran which is a short walk from The Lodge. and classes can be held outdoors or at ACTIVITIES trails, ranging in terrain and gradient, there The run takes 20 minutes on average. The Lodge. A great combination is a gentle is something for every level of mountain hike with a session of yoga up on biker. If it is the downhill adrenaline rush CANYONING the mountain. you are after without the effort of the Don a wet suit and take to the water! Brave uphill climb, take advantage of the lift the icy cold snow-melt water and climb and service which operates from the beginning Everyone knows that Verbier jump your way down a waterfall and river of July to mid-September. A day on the bed. With an experienced mountain guide is a fantastic resort in winter, mountain with your bikes doesn’t have to with you, you’ll use a variety of climbing be extreme; it can be the ideal activity for but did you know about all the and scrambling techniques to negotiate all the family to enjoy. great things to do in summer? a course down and through gorges and waterfalls, including jumping into pools HIKING along the way. From paragliding to It doesn’t get more Swiss than a hike in canyoning, wine tasting, the mountains, however, a day’s walking PARAGLIDING in the mountains doesn’t have to be Why not take to the sky and see the yoga, rock climbing, extreme steep and difficult. We are lucky to have spectacular sights Verbier has to offer from a stream that runs across the middle of mountain biking, golf, tennis, the air? Take a tandem flight where you can the mountain called ‘the Bisse’. Originally sit back and enjoy the experience, or take a or hiking there is fun for all used to take freshwater from the glacier course and go solo. If you would like to book at to the village of Levron, it is ages. Burn some energy with a flight with a local provider please let the now maintained for walkers and is totally team know and we will arrange this for you. with a swim in The Lodge’s flat for the majority of the walk. There are several different options to make the walk 9-metre pool; play on the ROCK CLIMBING more substantial, and depending on your games console, shoot some start point, it can be either a 45 minute There are many rock climbing areas in the pool in the games room, relax walk, or a 4 hour hike, with everything Valley, suitable for beginners and in one of two hot tubs or be in between. There are also several advanced climbers. These include Pierre mountain restaurants for a refreshing Avoi, La Barme, Madzeria (near Mauvoisin), pampered by our in-house glass of water, or wine! If you would like and La Fouly. The staff at The Please note: External companies provide most something a bit more challenging there Lodge will be more than happy to arrange of the activities listed above. These companies spa therapist. are not affiliated with The Lodge and you may be are several options ranging from a 3 hour climbing excursions for you. asked to sign a separate liability waiver before hike with a swim in a mountain lake, to a you take part. If you have any concerns please full day’s 7 hour difficult hike - again, with TENNIS speak to The Lodge’s General Manager. all options in between. We can either talk Whether you’re looking for group or you through the walk on a map, and point individual lessons, our tennis coach can you in the right direction, or organise an prepare a tennis programme for any skill external guide for the day. level. We have racquets and balls to lend to guests too. SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING IN VERBIER VIDEO FEEDBACK AND ANALYSIS

The ski area around Verbier includes 195km of There is also the opportunity to see yourself on marked pistes of all standards and of every exposure video and receive an in-depth analysis of your WINTER divided over the sectors of Les Ruinettes, Les performance. We will sit down in front of the big Attelas, Savoleyres, Bruson and within the resort. screen with a warm hot chocolate or cold beer ACTIVITIES The artificial snow-making system of Les Attelas and talk you through the day’s exercises and give at 2,730m all the way down to Verbier at 1,500m personal feedback from the footage. enables not only a descent directly into The Lodge, but an extended ski season right up until the end of ADVENTURE April. You can take advantage of the 34 lifts which The Lodge sits in the four are amongst the most modern in the world, including For you thrill-seekers out there looking to go valleys an area starting in the Funispace, a 30 person enclosed cable car and a beyond the normal ski trip, we can help arrange ski 125 person jumbo from Tortin to Gentianes. touring, ice climbing or day trips to to Verbier and stretching all the ski the Vallée Blanche, or why not do a trip to Italy and ski over for lunch? Guides can be booked on way into , passing BEGINNERS through , , arrival for these adventure trips and will be weather Learn at your own pace and comfort with extremely dependant. and , to the patient and understanding instructors. We’ll give you the skills to enjoy the mountain and most furthest point in SNOWSHOEING importantly have some fun! and also includes Bruson. All of If you like walking, you can try snowshoeing. It’s easy to do, it doesn’t require a lot of special techniques, these resorts can be accessed ALL TERRAIN CLINICS and the fun begins as soon as you put the snowshoes Please note: External companies provide most of the activities with a single ski lift pass, Designed to help you move around the mountain on! Choose between a casual hike through the woods listed above. These companies are not affiliated with The Lodge and you may be asked to sign a separate liability with complete confidence and control knowing or a steep climb up the mountain. A great option is to offering the avid skier over waiver before you take part. If you have any concerns please you can cope with anything that comes your way. walk up to lunch in your snowshoes and meet up with speak to The Lodge’s General Manager. 400km of pistes, and probably You’ll work on being able to slow down or speed the skiers, getting you some fresh mountain air, and more again off-piste – making up at will, control your speed on steeper terrain, catching up on the morning news. It also allows you plus you’ll learn how to cope with a fresh fall of to go places where skiers can’t! it one of the largest skiable snow, handle crowded slopes and narrow paths. areas in the alps. PARAGLIDING PISTE PERFORMANCE CLINICS Why not take to the sky and see the spectacular Learn how to get the most out of your skis. sites of the in one direction and Mont Experience the g-forces of carving. Be inspired to Blanc in the other? Take a tandem flight where you experiment on the piste and enjoy the corduroy like can sit back and enjoy the experience. never before!

SLEDGING BUMPS It’s not just for kids! Although you may need the In our mogul clinic we’ll teach you the knowledge fearlessness of an 8 year old if you’re going to give and skills needed for the bumps whilst on-piste, and the 10km run in Savoleyres a go! Of all the activities then we’ll apply them in the bumps, allowing you to in Verbier, this is probably the one where you’re tackle mogul slopes with confidence and control. most likely to pick up some bruises – it wouldn’t be a bad idea to bring a crash helmet! FURTHER AFIELD

For families or adventurous couples who are in the region for a longer stay, we would recommend hiring a car at airport and making the most of the area. Driving in is very easy, and the freeways are very well maintained, with little traffic. Having your own car allows you the freedom to experience the following days away from the village.

WINE TASTING MONASTERY AT GRAND ST BERNARD WEDDINGS & There are many vineyards near Verbier and Swiss wine On the way to Italy at the top of the Col de Grand St is a well-kept and closely guarded secret. Try some to Bernard sits a monastery built by the monks to shelter HONEYMOONS find out why! We can either organise a tasting at The weary travellers. The dogs of the same name are also Lodge, or a trip to the wineries down the valley. Why bred here, and in season, which is typically June to not take a day out to learn about how the wine is made September the puppies are out and about. You can Say ‘ I do’ in the Swiss Alps! and enjoy a tasting or two! take a tour of the dog enclosures and monastery.

MAUVOISIN DAM UNDERGROUND CAVE Whether you’re dreaming of a white wedding or At the very end of the sits an amazing Sierre, just outside Sion is home to Europe’s biggest tying the knot in the alpine summer, celebrate in style lake and dam wall. The wall itself is an impressive 250m underground lake. You board a boat and the guide with up to 18 of your closest friends and family. After high, and you can walk the perimeter of the lake, which points out the history and geology of the watery exchanging vows in Le Châble - 15 minutes’ drive away, is around a 3 hour trip. Why not take a picnic and enjoy underwater cave. It is over 300m long and 20 wide, the just sit back and relax while we host a party the views from the top of the wall. The drive there and tour lasts around half an hour. to remember! back takes around an hour, and you pass through some If you’ve already celebrated the big day, amazingly picturesque villages and river scenes. ADVENTURE PARK hire the Master Suite in summer for the ultimate Ropes, swings, tree ladders and leaps of faith! Built in honeymoon escape. ITALY OR CHAMONIX DAY TRIPS the forests just outside Sion, this Adventure Park is not We have several maps and personal favourite spots just for kids! in Chamonix, France or , Italy. Whether it’s the FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE old town, small delicatessens and history of Aosta, or ASK OUR RESERVATION TEAM the , rock climbing and Aiguilles de Midi in Chamonix, each is just an hour’s drive away over the respective borders, and is a great way to spend a day exploring another town, and country. Don’t forget your Passport and Euros! THE LODGE RATES WINTER SEASON 2020-2021

Rates during the winter EXCLUSIVE USE RATES 2020 season are based on 13th - 27th December 2020 seven nights’ exclusive ARRIVAL hire of The Lodge for Sunday 13th Dec CHF 107,898

18 guests, and are priced Sunday 20th Dec CHF 238,184 in Swiss Francs. Sunday 27th Dec CHF 238,184

Rates during the winter season 2020 are quoted for seven nights’ exclusive use of The Lodge for WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE RATE? 18 guests and are priced in Swiss Francs.

• Your luxury accommodation

• Breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner

• A light lunch is served at The Lodge EXCLUSIVE USE RATES 2021 for those guests not eating on the 3rd January - 11th April 2021 mountain NUMBER OF ROOMS 7 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS* 3 NIGHTS* • All drinks including a top quality wine list and house champagne ll 9 rooms and suites CHF 150,000 CHF 85,715 CHF 64,285

• 24-hour driver service within Verbier p to 6 rooms and suites HF 110,000 CHF 62,860 CHF 47,145 • A dedicated team to look after you p to 4 rooms and suites HF 90,000 CHF 51,430 CHF 38,570 • All local taxes *Enjoy four or three nights on selected dates between January - April 2021. Please contact our Reservations team for more information. Please note these rates exclude one evening meal when guests can dine Rates during the winter season are quoted for seven nights’ exclusive use of The Lodge and are priced in Swiss Francs. out and sample the gourmet delights of Verbier.

RATES FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS

Please contact our Reservations team for child rates in the bunk room. THE LODGE RATES SUMMER SEASON 2021

EXCLUSIVE USE RATES 2021 Rates during the summer 1st July - 15th September 2021 Exclusive use rates during the summer season are quoted season are quoted per per night for the whole Lodge. Two nights minimum stay night for the whole Lodge. All 9 rooms and suites CHF 9,420

Up to 6 rooms and suites CHF 7,000

Up to 4 rooms and suites CHF 5,600

Rates are priced in Swiss Francs

RATES FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WHAT IS…

... an infant? A guest under the age of 6 ... a child? A guest under 12 but aged 6 or older ... a young adult? A guest under 18 but aged 12 or older ... an adult? A guest aged 18 years and over

Please contact our Reservations team for child rates in the bunk room.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE RATE?

• Y our luxury accommodation

• Breakfast, light lunch or picnic, and dinner

• All drinks including a top quality wine list and of course plenty of bubbles!

The Lodge reserves the right to alter its • Daily driver service available at set times. rates at any time. Set arrival dates and Please ask the team for more information minimum stays may apply. We do not • A dedicated team to look after you generally accept reservations for adults in the bunkroom due to the size of the room. • All local taxes GETTING HERE GERMANY

The nearest international airport is in Geneva, about a 2 hour drive from The Lodge. Private planes are able to land at Sion Airport which is only 45 minutes by car from the chalet. Zurich airport is about a 3 hour drive to The Lodge. We can arrange helicopter transfers on request from Geneva, Zurich and Sion Airports. You can also take the train directly from ZURICH to , a town about a 30 minute drive from The Lodge or onward to Le Châble, AUSTRIA which is a 15 minute train journey. We can organise transfers to the chalet by taxi. Please note that all transfers are an additional cost. SWITZERLAND

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VERBIER GENEVA MARTIGNY LE CHÂBLE

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