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Inhaltsverzeichnis 12.02.2015 Avenue ID: 422 Artikel: 9 Folgeseiten: 26 Auflage Seite 10.02.2015 Kundenartikel Keine Angabe 1 LUXURY L I V I N G 01.02.2015 PME Magazine 20'268 8 Homard et foie gras sur les pistes 01.02.2015 Schweiz am Sonntag / Ausgabe Aargau 70'014 15 Die neue Lust auf Langlauf 30.01.2015 Walliser Bote 22'213 20 Weit hinter den Bergen 29.01.2015 Le Nouvelliste 39'200 23 Chute flûte 29.01.2015 Tout compte fait 30'122 24 Les vertiges sportits de la neige 28.01.2015 ATS / Agence Télégraphique Suisse Keine Angabe 29 Bulletin d'informations de 19h00 28.01.2015 Via bewegt dich 120'500 31 Winterevents der speziellen Art 29.01.2015 awp Finanznachrichten Keine Angabe 33 Nebenwerte Schweiz OTC-X/BEKB: Tieferes Volumen - Banken mit Zahlen LUXURY SAMUI EDITION LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE LIFESTYLE LIVING FASHION FIX FESTIVALS IN THAILAND CITY BREAK DIVE INTO A YEAR ROUND VALAIS EUROPE'S SUMMER CELEBRATION SHANGRI LA CITY " Sculpted into photogenic excellence, the Pennine or BREAK Valais Alps forms the largest concentration of high peaks along the European Alps (192,000 km2), stretch- ing over 1,200 km from Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany into France on the West, through Austria VALAIS and Slovenia in the East of the continent Europe. Tiny settlements appear like pieces of puzzle-block floating in the clouds, each at varying altitudes, describing a EUROPE’S SHANGRI LA different ecology on a conflux of French and German culture - side by side converging on the indigenous Words & Pictures by: Saifuddin Ismailji Valaisan community. " 106 LUXURY LIVING LUXURY LIVING 107 It’s an early morning flight to Zurich on the Swiss Internation- al Air Lines. On arrival, within the Zurich International Airport complex, it is easy to find the way to the railway terminal and board the train fated to my destination in Valais. Sion is the capital of Valais and the main junction to interchange regional mountain trains in the direction of a host of moun- tain valleys. From Sion, the St. Bernard Express climbs to Martigny and Le Chable and from there, Verbier is a short drive by car. A popular holiday resort and ski station - Verbier borders the Bernese Alps, Graian Alps, Lepontine Alps and Po plain, with its highest point Monte Rossa at 4,634 meters. Come winter, Verbier and its surrounding 4 Vallees, namely: Nendaz, Veysonnaz, Tzoumas, Thyon; with 412-kms of ski runs (the largest ski area in Switzerland) on just one pass, transforms the area into a veritable wonderland. In the summer, these places have a magical green appeal, which lure visitors into exploring nature trails. There are a number of vantage points that showcase the picturesque snow covered Grand Combin peak (4314m). The cable car climbs up the interchanging terminal at Col des Gentians and visitors continue the final lift to the Rooftop of the Western Valais at Mont Fort (3,328 meters) - the highest mountain in the 4-Vallees region. From the top, heavenly views of the snow capped mountains, glaciers and glacial lakes, includ- ing the Matterhorn peak or Mont Cervin (4478 m) and Mont Blanc (4810 m) come into view. W-Verbier Hotel and Spa is the newest five star luxury abode in the center of Verbier mountain resort. From Verbier, a rewarding travel experience would be a short surface excursion to St. Bernard Pass, which sits on the historic border point of Switzerland and Italy. 108 LUXURY LIVING LUXURY LIVING 109 On the day I arrived, we experienced the most bi- " At the top of St Bernard Pass at 2,469 meters, zarre phenomenal weather as sunshine faded out into behold the spectacular view of the bowl-shaped dark skies, with thunder and strong wind blowing, fol- lowed a heavy downpour of sleet – and sooner than mountain valley and reservoir in a dramatic anyone could have imagined - the sky cleared up with an eye feasting sight of a double rainbow in the dis- sunken landscape. " tant horizon. 110 LUXURY LIVING LUXURY LIVING 111 A more usual approach to Champex Lac would be taking Simplon railway line to Martigny, interchange Martigny-Orsières train from Sembrancher to Orsières and finally a short bus ride to Champex-Lac. A piece of heaven on Earth, this beautiful French speaking village, rich in alpine flora and fauna at 1,470m reverberate tranquility abound the lake environment. At the lake front and in close proximity, there are quaint eating places and charming environmentally friendly accom- modation, ranging from 4-star hotels and hotel-apart- ments to country inns and Swiss chalets. Road journeying on the Yellow Bus from Sion winds through lush rolling hills be sure to stop at Haute Nen- daz - the Country of Beisses, above the Rhone valley. While you may wander along refreshing nature trails, or hit the well marked tracks and go cycling - extreme thrill seekers should go for an adventurous para-glide high above the valley. Nendaz offers fine dining indul- " The luxurious Porsche Cayenne gence at restaurants like Mont Rouge. The Chef’s pas- sion for innovative gourmet cuisine, caters everything S hybrid car drove us to Champex from meats, smoked salmon and assorted cheese to Lac that appeared sitting in the lip-licking desserts – all served up with a touch of art- istry in the presentation. A must-do in Nendaz would be lap of Mount Combin with views taking a walking tour of the old village. As if floating on a page torn out of a history book, back in time mid 1400 of Mont Blanc massif. This must AD; the monuments and old houses bear witness the be the best kept secret of Switzer- tale of this old town through the thick and thin of time. land – a perfect romantic getaway, Soon after dusk, hang about till late in the evening located on a plateau between Le in cozy restaurants and discotheques where you can dance, swing and stomp your feet to pop and rock. Chatelet and Le Catogne. " Another lovely activity in Nendaz is the chair lift ride to Tracouet, the high point of valley. Fortified with a 360 degree mountainous fence, Nendaz appears like a huge bowl of salad dotted with pieces of soya bean. On the top, hikers and bikers enjoy leisure time by the picture perfect site of Lake Tracouet with a dramatic backdrop of snow capped mountains. 112 LUXURY LIVING LUXURY LIVING 113 Back to Sion, travelling on the unique Matterhorn At the greatest natural amphitheater on the Earth, Gotthard train (MG Bahn) staying its course to Zer- nature’s art pieces put on show 28 (of the 76) four matt - the car free mountain resort (1,620 meters) in thousand meters peaks, abounding in rich biodiver- the central, German speaking part of Valais. Zermatt sity of high alpine lakes, an array of flora and fau- is the place to discover delicious regional recipes. na, and the entire Gorner Glacier area (57 kilometer There is a surfeit of high-end restaurants in Zermatt square), the second largest in the Alps. The highest - among the more recommended are Alex Grill Res- point in the region: Monte Rosa Massif (Dufour 4,634 taurant (Alex Hotel) and the restaurants at La Gin- nabelle Hotel, Walliserhof Hotel, Grand Zermatterhof m) is a sheer magnificence, in the surrounds of icy Hotel – to mention but a few. The interior of the Alex peaks including Dom (4,545m), Weisshorn (4,506m), Grill Restaurant highlights impressions of the Mat- Matterhorn (4,478m); a sight that reveals one of the terhorn peak on tainted glass that adorn the walls in most spectacular scenes amidst the wilderness, in an extremely rich setting. From a variety of culinary the form of rock, scree and glacier. delights on the menu, there is the chef’s recommen- dation starting with the Soup of the Day deliciously A significant attraction in Valais is the Spa Village seasoned in local herbs and spices; followed by the Leukerbad. From Sion, it is a short train ride to Leuk- main course prepared with a whiff of Valaisan flavor erbad followed by a road journey aboard the Leuker- and finally the rich chocolate dessert.After an appe- bad Bus. The location of Leukerbad in itself (1,411m) tizing meal, the top chef – Frederick Fischer attend- ed the table. “I lavish care and attention on products makes it a natural wellness resort to improve health and recipes that invite you to enjoy the excellent, of the lung with an intake of balanced oxygen rich noble, authentic, original, traditional and modern el- fresh air. ements of the Valais cuisine”, he said. Frederick is the author of his book: ‘The Fine Cuisine of Valais’ in First explored in the 13c AD, historians claim that German and French languages. life giving thermal water in Leukerbad dates back to Roman-Helvetian times around 2nd century AD. To- August is a month to mark in the calendar, full of day, Leukerbad’s prized gift to visitors is this same festivities all over Valais region. Early in the morning, healing thermal water, originating from a thermal visitors will swarm the Gornergrat Bahn station (Ze- aquifer and comprising calcium sulphated water rmatt) to witness one of the most magnificent festi- with increased sodium, strontium and iron content, vals in the country: the Gornergrat Alphorn Festival. The unique slow speed cog-wheel rail, the Gorner- with remarkable fluoride levels. Among the many grat Bahn, climbs up till the end of the line at Gorner- hotels that siphon this thermal water into the indoor grat, next to the 3100 Kulm Hotel – the highest hotel and outdoor pools, Regina Terme Wellness Hotel is in Switzerland at 3,100 meters.