GROUPS BUSINESS LEISURE SUGGESTION WHAT WE OFFER MONTH BY MONTH FAVOURITES OUR UNIQUE PLACES FOR YOUR EVENTS YOUR NEXT EVENT INE THE CONGRESS CENTER OF AIX LES BAINS RIVIERA DES ALPES Up to 1320 seats in the auditorium • 3 h from Paris by train, • 45 min from the airports of Lyon St Exupéry and Geneva by car. In the heart of the town, near the relaxing park, less than 10 min by foot from the train station, restaurants, hotels and casino. Reservation : +33(0)4 79 88 68 36 EDITORIAL Dreaming of organising a break or an event that will leave a lasting impression, of experiencing unforgettable adventures in exceptional natural surroundings and of sharing memorable moments? Need some help preparing your programme, advice on finding the best places or someone to organise it all if you are pushed for time? We are here to help! We are 4 experience creators based in Aix les Bains Riviera des Alpes! We are a tight-knit team, passionate about our work and knowledgeable about the area, and are at your service. Trust us with your plans, and we will turn them into memories. 3 CONTENTS Page Page Page 5 6 8 An introduction Experience Experiences to the region creators month by month Page Page 32 40 Guided tours Favourites 4 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE REGION Come and explore Aix les Bains Riviera des Aix-les-Bains Riviera des Alpes has a rich Alpes, located beside the largest natural lake heritage: in France. Lac du Bourget is beautiful at any time of year and is this region’s crowning • To the north of the lake, there is La Chautagne glory. It is a unique and unspoilt area where with its Savoy wines, the ViaRhôna, the the mountains fall steeply into the turquoise Abbaye d’Hautecombe, its artisans and the waters. The lake instils the desire to take small village of Chanaz beside the Canal de things easy and to experience the world Savière. in a more meaningful way in order to fully • To the south, there is Lac du Bourget, appreciate the surroundings and enjoyment Bourdeau and the Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat of the water. with its Michelin-starred restaurants. Aix-les-Bains Riviera des Alpes is the pleasant • In the countryside, there is the Pays d’Albens and varied destination it is today because it with its mountain bike trails on the towns’ has developed from the shared history of the doorsteps. territories which border Lac du Bourget. The lake was a real link between the different There is the outdoor playground of The lakeside civilizations in the historical Regional Natural Park of the Bauges trading and exchange of goods between the Mountains, which is a UNESCO Geopark. Mediterranean and the Rhône. Some vestiges • The main town of Aix-les-Bains with its of these activities can still be seen today and urban tourism, thermal baths, well-being are waiting to be discovered and explored. spas and water-based activities. The town has a Ville d’Art et d’Histoire (Town of Art and History) accreditation. 5 EXPERIENCE CREATORS JUSTINE Our specialist in the organisation of conferences and evenings. ‘Organising a business event or a conference requires time and meticulous planning. I like to support organisers right up to the start of their event. My best #AixRiviera experience: The Franco-Moroccan week with its interesting conferences led by Moroccan historians, large- scale events like the fantasia, buffets full of colourful traditional dishes and the lavish protocol for the arrival of Princess Lalla Hasna .’ Appreciated for her zeal, patience, passion for the performing arts and entertainment and her ability to find original venues. Qi ( pronounced ‘Tsi’! ) Our favourite lady from China who takes great care of groups from abroad. ‘I love having time to unwind and relax. Af- ter a hectic week, I like to take my time at the weekend and pamper myself at a SPA. My best #AixRiviera experience: A Qi Gong class at the Belvédère de la Chambotte with the vast Lac du Bourget spread out before me. .’ Appreciated for her commitment, sense of ser- vice, kindness and her accent! 6 EXPERIENCE CREATORS ALINE Our incentive activity expert. ‘To recharge my batteries and enjoy some time with others, I love adventures in the great out- doors such as cycling by the lake, hiking in the mountain pastures or snowshoeing across the Plateau du Revard. My best #AixRiviera expe- rience: a moonlit cross-country skiing trip with friends - our senses are more alert at night and the natural surroundings seem more magical .’ Appreciated for her energy, ability to react and her motivation to ensure everything is just right for you. CLAIRE Our specialist in leisure breaks. ‘Organising a leisure break for a group is a challenge which I love meeting - including finding activities which everyone will enjoy and surprising people with those little added extras which will make their stay unforgettable. The inspiring, natural surroundings in Aix les Bains Riviera des Alpes are perfect for ensuring that your stay will be a success. My best #AixRiviera experience: a Qi Gong class at the Belvédère CONTACTs de la Chambotte with a view down the whole length of Lac du Bourget. The majestic setting of BUSINESS : the lake and the mountains create an immediate Aline FAUVARQUE - Tel. : +33 (0)4 79 88 68 36 sense of well-being .’ • [email protected] Appreciated for her cheerfulness, willingness, laugh • linkedin.com/in/aline-fauvarque and original ideas for making leisure breaks magical. LEISURE : Claire BELLY - Tel. : +33 (0)4 79 88 68 35 • [email protected] • linkedin.com/in/claire-belly https://www.aixlesbains-rivieradesalpes.com/en/groups-and-business/ 7 BUSINESS MY LIFE AS JANUARY in the footsteps a musher OF A champion OPTIONS : Accommodation can be arranged in chalets by the slopes. Would you like to surprise your colleagues by suggesting an experience alongside a great champion? duration rate Patrick Rémy or Alexis Bœuf welcome you to Europe’s 1 DAY RATES biggest Nordic ski area to introduce their passion: biathlon, ON REQUEST the Olympic event which combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Meet at La Féclaz in the Bauges massif, at the biathlon stadium where our champions train. Between the snowy Margériaz massif and the immensity of the firs around the programme site, your team will already be amazed by the beauty of the setting. Meeting in a room at the foot of the slopes, with Distant shots can be heard. Excitement mounts as the time screen, video-projector and flip chart. nears to meet the champion. You can see him training in Lunch overlooking the biathlon stadium. the distance. Soon you will know all his secrets to be able Biathlon session with a champion. to anticipate, act and focus optimally. Subject to availability of providers. 8 JANUARY LEISURE MY LIFE AS a musher OPTIONS : Accommodation can be arranged in heated and equipped teepees in the middle of the moutain pastures. © Mikia Become a musher in the Great North! Do you fancy disconnecting and trying an unusual job? DURATION RATE Sandra, our musher, will welcome you to her kennels 1 DAY FROM high up on Mont Revard, far from the noise and chaos € 280 INCL. TAX of the town. With her, you will learn how to prepare the / PERSON * dogs, fit the harnesses and load the packages onto the (BASED ON 15 PEOPLE) sleds. As your departure nears, the dogs become excited, apparently keen to get going in the powdery snow. A last few words of advice from Sandra and you’re off, programme you just need to relax into to the rhythm of the dogs and let yourself be soothed by the sound of the snow Morning crunching under the runners. Welcome and introduction to the kennel, dogs, and mushers, and harnessing Crossing the Revard as far as the Tanaya cabins Lunchtime Camp in the great outdoors and lunch Afternoon *THIS RATE INCLUDES the services described here. Mushing THIS RATE DOES NOT INCLUDE transport to the site. Return to base camp Unharnessing and tidying up equipment 9 Subject to availability of providers. BUSINESS SKI SCHOOL FEBRUARY OPTIONS : Carry on sliding when you try the new tubing experience : sitting in a large, round, rubber ring, fly down the 180 m track with banked corners! Fancy finding your inner child during a business seminar? DURATION RATE What about suggesting a skiing experience to your team? 2 DAYS FROM The Aurore chalet is so much more than just a traditional Savoy chalet. It’s the chalet that was home to the first French € 218 EXCL. TAX ski school in 1953. It’s the perfect base for your team at the / PERSON * (BASED ON 30 PEOPLE) foot of the slopes in Féclaz. As soon as you walk in, you’ll feel like you’re back on a school ski trip, with the lines of ski lockers. The smell of the wood fire, wooden skis displayed programme on the walls and period class photos which will surely bring DAY 1 back some old memories. Meeting in the chalet seminar room, equipped with And for an even bigger experience, you and your team can a projector, screen and whiteboard. descend on paret sledges, traditionally used by children in Lunch in the chalet dining room. the early 20th century to get to school on snow-covered roads. Your instructor, Fred, will explain the manoeuvrability Sledging activity: descent on a yooner, the modern of this little sled, and as you descend, you will feel the real version of a paret sledge. sensations of board sports! Once will not be enough, so, Snack: hot chocolate and crêpes will be ready for now’s your chance, challenge your team to a slalom race! you on a terrace at the foot of the slopes! Savoyard evening meal in a restaurant Bed and breakfast in the chalet, in twin rooms *THIS RATE INCLUDES the services described here.