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News
Ambassadors’ journal No. 11
Suisse.
tout naturellement.
Summary
Edito
Edito
2
Nendaz
has a new logo
4
News from Nendaz
5
Coming
winter activities
6
Important dates
this winter
7
Enjoy Switzerland
8
Shuttle buses
9
Information on
Holiday taxes
9
For all property
owners
10
Environment
11
Before-season offers
by Télénendaz
12
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The price of the Swiss Franc, Europe with its difficulties and
its uncertain future is painting a negative picture of
Switzerland’s tourist industry. The mountain resorts are suffering and the Valais cannot avoid this situation.
Let’s not complain but do something about it
In a world where competition is rife, there is no point in whining about the situation: we have to act! We are acting for
the present, but also and even more so for the future. Most
products in a number of Alpine resorts have remained unchanged. It is, therefore, necessary to stand out from the
others by offering quality and by showing innovation. With
this in mind, we are striving to improve our services in
Nendaz. In this booklet, you will find a few examples of
some of these projects, like:
• The launching of Enjoy Switzerland, whose objective is to
improve what is on offer and to bring a warm and friendly
atmosphere to our destination;
• The development of the public transport service in the resort;
• An increase in comfort throughout the 4 Vallées ski domain;
• Original entertainment structures like the «Wood Park»
and the «Wintergolf»;
• A useful Iphone application «Nendaz 4 Vallées» with the
concept «improved reality»;
• Consequential investments destined to improve our
guests’ well-being (road crossing Haute-Nendaz, car park
at the Ecluses, lift between the plaine des Ecluses and the
cable car departure station, new ice-rink);
• Various projects aimed at improving the visual impact of
the resort (lighting, decorations, trees in the resort, diverse
changes).
Property owners are our best ambassadors
We cannot forget our second residency property owners:
make the most of the pre-season discounts at Télénendaz!
«Clever renters» remind you that those property owners who
rent out their accommodation are rewarded with certain
advantages. The «Sportpass» allows you to benefit from
special conditions regarding activities proposed by the
Sports Centre. Those among you who wish to participate
actively in the development of our destination, while taking
part regularly in friendly meetings, benefiting from discounts and diverse upgrading, are invited to join the «Club
Nendaz».
Your regular presence among us is essential, to favour the
local economy: this is at present even more important as the
investment projects in Nendaz are extremely ambitious and
you will also profit from theses projects.
Opening hours
of Nendaz Tourisme
Projects are coming to life
Recently, we were able to consolidate, through the signing
of a partnership convention, a collaboration with our neighbours in Veysonnaz: we are developing yet other partnerships for the future.
The Mer de Glace hotel complex is in progress, it will be
opening in winter 2013 by the Boas group who have already
been successful in other resorts. This luxury establishment
will be proposing four star superior hotel rooms, a top of the
range spa, two restaurants, conference rooms and boutiques.
The heart of the resort of Haute-Nendaz is gradually going
to become pedestrian: the local authorities are carrying out
changes each year in order to make the resort centre more
and more pleasant for pedestrians.
Télénendaz’s willingness and financial means are important: lets hope that soon this company will be no longer held
back by authorisation procedures that slow down its development and that of our destination!
AUTUMN
23.10-15.12.2011
• Monday to Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
• Sunday closed
• All Saints Day
01.11.2011
09:00 - 14:00
• Immaculate
Conception
08.12.2011
09:00 - 14:00
With energy and hope, we will face the obstacles that await
us. We are counting on your support to help us.
Sébastien Epiney
WINTER
16.12.2011-15.04.2012
• Monday to Friday
09:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 18:00
• Saturday
09:00 - 12:30
13:30 - 19:00
• Sunday
09:00 - 14:00
SPRING
16.04-30.06.2012
• Monday to Saturday
09:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
• Sunday closed
except on
22 and 29.04.12
09:00 - 14:00
SUMMER
01.07-31.08.2012
• Monday to Saturday
09:00 - 18:00
• Sunday
09h00 - 14h00
Contact
Nendaz Tourisme - 1997 Nendaz
T +41 27 289 55 89 - F +41 27 289 55 83
[email protected] - www.nendaz.ch
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Nendaz has a new logo
A new logo for Nendaz
The Nendaz Tourisme SA committee has recently approved
a new logo for Nendaz’s communication (attached). Nendaz
Tourisme and Télénendaz’s marketing departments created
it, in close collaboration with IGN.
As you can see, it consists of an evolution of the logo which
has been used now for many years. Thanks to the lettering
used, this new logo’s ambition is to improve its impact and
visibility, while bringing a modern and more elegant image:
it has kept the main elements from the past logo (NENDAZ,
with the graphic representation of the mountains and the
sun). The adapted representation of the mountains was inspired by the Mont-Fort.
4 Vallées and Swiss flag
By mentioning the «4 Vallées» instead of the «Mont-Fort»,
we have given a more accurate image of our main product.
To answer communication needs abroad, a Swiss flag has
been added.
The same for Veysonnaz
This same image has also been approved in Veysonnaz, a
resort with which we share several touristic products. This
logo, accepted by all concerned parties, is to be used in
both resorts, by the tourist trade partners as well as by the
lift companies.
Replacing the logo in all communication
and promotional material
We are already using the new logo for all new documents and
material. It will then be the only and unique logo as soon as
the existing stock of brochures has been diminished.
Souvenirs, souvenirs
Please find enclosed, two stickers of Nendaz: one with the
new logo, and the other, as a souvenir, with the old logo.
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News from Nendaz
2400 pers./hour for your well-being
This winter, watch out for the Tracouet cable car. The number of
passengers is increasing to over 2400 pers./hour. You can now
avoid the queues at rush hour and make the most of your day of
skiing! And if you really need a break… the sun drenched terraces
and the ski bars await you!
The ice-rink
The works on the new ice-rink are drawing to a close. The official
opening is due on the 15th of October 2011. A public inauguration will take place on the 15th of December 2011, in the presence of HC Fribourg-Gottéron.
New play areas for big kids
The Wood Park brings you right back to the roots of freestyle. On
the Jean-Pierre run, this brand new concept with its new unique
and original modules made out of wood await all freestyle lovers
to perform their incredible moves...in style.
Not far from there, on the Alpage run, you can confront the raised
curves, jumps and bumps of the skicross course, new Olympic discipline. By building a course that is accessible to all, Nendaz
hopes to share this new sport with a larger public.
«Wintergolf» and wining & dining at 2044m in altitude
Spread over 30000m2, the plaine of Tortin is, throughout the winter, home to a 3-hole compact golf course, for both golf and mini
golf lovers as well as those just wishing to experience a new winter
adventure. For extra enjoyment, what more could you ask for than
a special golfing menu at the «La Chotte de Tortin» restaurant,
located right next to the golf course.
Nendaz in your pocket
Guests can make the most of all the information contained on the
web at nendaz.ch directly on their mobile phone. For Iphone
owners, the «Nendaz 4 Vallées» app allows you to discover the ski
domain in a totally new way thanks to the «improved reality».
Available on Apple Store.
Link between the Ecluses - Cable car departure station
A mechanical link between the Plaine des Ecluses and the cable
car departure station is being built. In reality, the project of a lift
that was forecasted within the Mer de Glace complex is now in
progress. The local authorities have seized the opportunity to participate in the funding of this infrastructure for a sum of one million francs of the 1.7 million francs budgeted. The remaining
funding is ensured by Télénendaz and the Mer de Glace promoters. This structure will transport 800 people per hour and the lift
should be in function at the beginning of 2012.
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Coming winter activities
The Alphorn legend
The Alphorn legend is an activity that takes place every
Thursday from 09:00 to 11:00. This activity allows our guests
to be introduced to this legendary instrument. They can, therefore, try and blow their first notes… Nendaz, with its international festival, has become an important meeting place for the
Alphorn, and recognised as a window on Swiss folklore.
Inscriptions for this activity are made at Nendaz Tourisme on
027 289 55 89, the evening before 17:30.
For more info : www.nendaz.ch
The children’s meeting point
Do you want to play, make some crafts, do some cooking or just
meet other children? Here, there are plenty of ideas, whether its
drawing, playing a game or doing some cooking. Here, only fun
is allowed, for the little ones. The children’s meeting point takes
place in the ludothèque (games Library) in Nendaz every
Thursday from 16:00 to 18:00.
Inscriptions must be made at Nendaz Tourisme on 027 289 55 89,
the evening before 17:30.
More info: www.nendaz.ch
Torchlight descent in Siviez
Would you like to ski in a fairy-tale atmosphere? Let yourself be
tempted by a traditional torchlight descent! Every Thursday
evening, from December to the end of February, we organise
this torchlight descent accessible to all children and their
parents. At 16:15, we meet at the Tortin bar to share a friendship drink, before skiing down to Siviez via the blue run (arrival
around 18:00).
Inscriptions are made at the Arc-en-Ciel ski school on
027 288 32 22, until 12:00 of the same day.
More info : www.nendaz.ch
Children’s baking lessons
Dates to be fixed during the winter season.
On several occasions, from December to April, a baker from
Nendaz introduces the children to this passionate job. For a
couple of hours, our young guests learn how to bake biscuits
just like the professionals… Between theory, practice and tasting sessions, this educational and fun activity allows our future
bakers to discover the chef’s techniques and useful tips. An
unforgettable tea-time for the little ones…and the not so little
ones, who can taste the baking skills of their children.
Inscriptions are to be made at Nendaz Tourisme on 027 289 55 89,
the evening before 17:30.
More info: www.nendaz.ch
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Important dates this winter
GiantXTour
25-26.01.2012
The Rivella giantXtour, Swiss inter-school ski and snowboard
competition, run a leg in Nendaz on the 25th and 26th of
January 2012.
For its 15th edition, the Rivella giantXtour by Dakine is travelling around Switzerland testing the snow parks in several
resorts. Boarder cross or jumping freestyle (big air) competitions, on skis or snowboards, are on the programme. Over 2000
students and apprentices are taking part in the 9 qualifying
competitions in hope of winning a place in the national grand
final.
More info: www.giantxtour.ch
Nendaz Freeride
16-18.03.2012 (the 19-20-21 March are the reserved dates in
case of bad weather)
With the huge success encountered during the first 5 editions,
Nendaz is hosting for the sixth consecutive winter the Nendaz
Freeride on its legendary Plan-du-Fou.
The Nendaz Freeride is a freeride ski and snowboard competition that takes place in the area of the Plan-du-Fou. This stage
is considered one of the best competitions of the FWQ (Freeride
World Qualifier), and is why it has been awarded a «étape
4 étoiles» (4 star stage). This competition, therefore, allows the
riders participating in the Nendaz Freeride to win more points
in view of gaining a place among the world’s freestyle elite.
During this weekend, come and see the best international riders
and witness breathtaking descents !
More info: www.nendazfreeride.ch
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Enjoy Switzerland
In our previous letters, we explained the launching of Enjoy Switzerland and gave information concerning actions being taken regarding
this project up to now. Enjoy continues in
Nendaz, with its completed activities and
those to come.
You will find below some new projects that are
to be put in place this autumn.
Nendaz-Siviez-Nendaz bus service :
increase in frequency from summer 2012
The results of a study made in summer 2010
have shown that the wait between buses is too
long for those walkers wishing to return to the
resort by bus. In fact, the bus service SiviezNendaz does not run between 11:45 and
15:55. An extra run is to be added between
14:00 and 15:00 from next summer, in order
to satisfy our guests’ needs.
Evaluation of the Nendaz Fitness Park
at Tracouet
Nendaz fitness park
TRACOUET
Bisse du Milieu
Finding the beginning of the bisse has, in the
past, lead to many hesitations, this question
being often asked at Nendaz Tourisme’ front
desk: you must, in fact, pass through a private
parking space to access it. In addition to this,
the bisse begins with a simple path with no
water. Therefore, a new access is to be built
from the edge of the road, next to the signposts
indicating the way to the bisse du Milieu. This
change will make it much easier to find the
beginning of the bisse in the resort. The work
began in September and should be completed
for and of October.
by
The Nendaz Fitness Park makes up the
«Leisure & Health» offer aimed at training and
physical fitness for amateurs as well as for professional sportsmen/women.
Hiking, Nordic Walking, running and mountain
biking, and many activities are available to
families, amateurs and competitors thanks to
an offer adapted to all levels.
To improve the visibility of this diverse and
attractive product, gates and totems have been
placed at the beginning and the end of the
hiking and mountain bike tracks (Tour of the
Mont-Fort and Tour of the Printse). We hope,
that with these additions these activities will
gain a certain attractiveness.
Restauration project for access to the Bisse du
Milieu in the resort - photomontage.
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Shuttle buses
An enormous amount of effort has been put into
developing the mobility aspect of our resort over
the past few years. To improve mobility in the
resort during the winter season, several free
shuttle bus lines are available.
allow ski school customers to go back to their
accommodation after the morning lessons which
end around 12:00-12:30. The exact timetable
shown on the signposts are to be taken down,
the shuttle buses stop every 20 minutes.
This coming winter, to improve your well-being,
the timetables for the Péroua - Tsamandon and
Bernoud - Antenne lines have been prolonged
over the lunchtime break. This change will also
Both the Nendaz-Veysonnaz and the Nendaz
Tourisme-Pracondu lines that were put in place
last winter will remain in place this winter. They
are principally reserved for non-skiers.
Information on Holiday taxes
A small reminder
The Holiday tax is paid by all non-resident
guests, in Nendaz, who spend a night within the
société de développement’ perimeter of activity.
As owner of a secondary residence, you are responsible for receiving the Holiday tax from liable
guests that you accommodate and then pay it in
turn to Nendaz Tourisme.
The different ways in which you can pay your
Holiday taxes
There are two ways in which you can do this :
• By completing a bi-annual holiday tax declaration, then send it to the tax department at
Nendaz Tourisme who will in turn send you a
corresponding invoice.
• By completing a request for an annual fee and
sending it to Nendaz Tourisme for invoicing.
The annual fee is based on 40 nights and is
named, which means that you cannot take one
single annual fee for several guests. The property owner with an annual fee must declare
all overnight stays of their friends and guests,
as well as their tenants, on the bi-annual holiday tax declaration.
Thank you
We would like to take this opportunity to thank
you for your precious collaboration. It is
thanks to the Holiday Taxes that we are able to
improve our services, our welcome to families
and our local tourism trade products which in
turn can make your stay in Nendaz an even
more comfortable one.
Prices for 2011-2012
Below you can find a table containing the holiday tax prices
Adult
Child 6 to 16 yrs
Child < de 6 yrs
NIGHTLY
FEE
ANNUAL
FEE
2.50
1.25
0.00
100.00
50.00
0.00
CALCULATION EXAMPLE OF AN ANNUAL FEE :
For a family of 2 adults and 3 children of 4, 10
and 12 yrs, the following applies :
• 2 adults at 100.- = 200.• 2 children over 6 yrs at 50.- = 100.• 1 child under 6 yrs at 0.- = 0.Giving a total of 300.- per year.
Who is liable (legal obligation to declare)?
All overnight stays passed in touristic accommodation is subject to holiday tax, whether it be the
property owner, his family, guests or tenants, as
stated in the cantonal tourism law.
Your active participation through sending your
completed tax declaration forms is, therefore,
essential and we thank you in advance.
Meet on www.nendaz.ch
By
clicking
on
the
following
link
www.nendaz.ch/tourism/owners.html you can
find all the relevant documents necessary regarding holiday tax, as well as the forms allowing
you to declare all the overnight stays passed in
your holiday accommodation.
With our best regards,
Administration department
Tourism tax division
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For all property owners
As property owners of secondary residences,
you are our best ambassadors. This is why you
can make the most of special advantages such
as:
Clever renting
Put your accommodation up for rent, you will
be rewarded with some interesting advantages !
Preferential before-season deals
with Télénendaz
By ordering your lift passes before the end of
October, you benefit from special discounts.
For further information regarding this matter,
do not hesitate to visit the «Before-season
offers at Télénendaz».
By putting your accommodation up for rent
through a rental agency in Nendaz, for 8 weeks
or more during the winter or if you rent it out
yourself for 8 weeks or more during the winter,
you benefit:
• 10% discount at Télénendaz on the purchase of a pass of 3 days or more;
• Free access to the Sports Centre via
Nend'access.
The Sportpass
This named card is a family annual pass that
both offers discounts and gives access to a
large number of sporting activities throughout
the summer as well as the winter.
Tennis, swimming pool, pitpat, archery, tabletennis, beach volley, pétanque, ice skating,
ice-disco, ice-hockey are all activities that the
Sportpass allows you to take part in at a discounted price.
Whatsmore, from 12 rental weeks a year for
accommodation for up to 6 people and 16
weeks for accommodation for over 6 people,
you receive, as owner, an annual Sportspass,
valid as well for your entire direct family (children up to 20 yrs).
www.nendaz.ch/tourism/
sports-center.html
The Club Nendaz
If as property owner, you wish to participate
actively in the development of Nendaz, hesitate no longer and become a member of the
Club Nendaz ! In return for the annual fee of
CHF 250.-, you receive a member card and
certain privileges in certain businesses in
Nendaz.
www.nendaz.ch/tourism/
rent-intelligently.html
The Club Nendaz is overall a means to meet,
exchange ideas and participate in the development of our region.
www.nendaz.ch/tourism/
club-nendaz.html
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Environment
On foot to the cable-car…
a great warm-up!
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PRESALE SPECIAL OFFER
2011I2012
x
x
4 Vallées/Mt-Fort
Indiv. Adult
CHF
CHF
CHF
CHF
CHF
CHF
1950
Year
TOTAL
7
Month
Rates
Family: - Parents - Youth - Child
Indiv. : - Adult - Youth - Senior - Child
CHF
10
Day
Sector:
Insurance*
Year Season
pass pass Snowcare Passprot. - Printse or
84.–
42.–
- 4 Vallées/Mt-fort (4VMF)
E-MAIL:
Your Keycards have to be returned. Otherwise, new
Keycards will be charged with no possible refund.
Keycard (Smartcard) number: _____ CHF 5.– each
Example: John Smith
Name and Surname
Date of Birth
MAKE A CROSS, PLEASE
PHONE :
ADDRESS:
Owner of a chalet or appartment in Nendaz
ADDRESS IN NENDAZ:
STREET:
FAMILY AND FIRST NAME :
OPENING HOURS
Pre-season cash desks Haute-Nendaz: Saturday and Sunday 9 am-noon
From season start cash desks Haute-Nendaz and Siviez: every day 8.30am-4.30pm
Send back before 31th October to: Télénendaz SA, case postale 364, 1997 Haute-Nendaz
Tél. +41 (0)27 289 52 00 - Fax +41 (0)27 289 52 01 - www.telenendaz.ch - [email protected]
ORDER FORM
ID Card Copy
CH36 0026 5265 8520 7706 R
Société des Téléphériques de Nendaz SA
Immeuble Olympic
1997 Haute-Nendaz
Visa
Mastercard
DATE :
I will collect my skipass the
Please, send me my skipass at home
Kind of credit card:
Crypto:
SIGNATURE :
at the cash desk
Please, withdraw the total above from my credit card / Card number
Nendaz
En faveur de / Zugunsten von
CH36 0026 5265 8520 7706 R
Société des Téléphériques de Nendaz SA
Immeuble Olympic
1997 Haute-Nendaz
En faveur de / Zugunsten von
80-2-2
UBS AG - 8098 Zuerich
UBS AG - 8098 Zuerich
Compte / Konto
Versement pour / Einzahlung für
80-2-2
Versement / Einzahlung
Récépissé / Empfangsschein
Compte / Konto
Other :
Siviez
Validity date:
Abonnement de saison
2011/2012
Motif versement
(before 30.09.2011 (-12.5 %) - before 31.10.2011 (-10 %)
Versement pour / Einzahlung für
My order will be paid on the following account the
In order to obtain a discount (family, child, youth, senior, …), please provide an official ID.
Official Identity paper copy
Old keycard / Smartcard (compulsory)
If you claim a discount (family rate, senior, youg person, child, etc.), please note that you must provide a copy of an official ID
A PASSPORT PICTURE IS OBLIGATORY
BeilagenEnclosures:
2. PASS PROTECT
Unique price per person (adult and child): CHF 2.– / day (from 4 days on.),
CHF 42.– / season
This insurance reimburses your lift pass only : In the case of accident or illness
(with medical certificate proof).
We strongly advise you to acquire insurance coverage from either one of these
insurances. WITHOUT INSURANCE, TÉLÉNENDAZ MAKES NO REIMBURSEMENT.
In order to benefit from this special offer, the payment has to be made by the following dates:
-12.5% until 30th September at midnight / -10% until 31st October at midnight
* 1. SNOWCARE
Unique price per person (adult and child): CHF 4.– / day, CHF 84.– / season or
annual
Family insurance: At the purchase of parents insurance, children (1997-2004) free
Guaranteed: Reimbursement of ski pass | Reimbursement of ski lessons |
Reimbursement of hired equipment | Helicopter and ambulance transportation |
Rescue and repatriation from ski runs | Emergency medical fees | Third party
coverage | Repatriation | Legal assistance
879
996
PRINTSE
Season pass
Annual pass
769
872
1037
1176
PRE-SEASON
SEPTEMBER
-12.5%
905
1026
791
897
1067
1209
PRE-SEASONF
OCTOBER
-10%
931
1055
1255
1422
PRE-SEASON
OCTOBER
-10%
724
821
976
1106
744
844
1004
1138
PRE-SEASON
OCTOBER
-10%
703
797
948
1074
NORMAL
615
698
830
940
PRE-SEASON
SEPTEMBER
-12.5%
632
717
853
967
PRE-SEASON
OCTOBER
-10%
80% > YOUTH 92-96/SENIOR 35-47
827
938
1115
1264
NORMAL
PRE-SEASON
SEPTEMBER
-12.5%
80% > YOUTH 92-96/SENIOR 35-47
DISCOUNTS:
ADULT – born between 1948 and 1991
SENIOR – born between 1935 and 1947
YOUTH – born between 1992 and 1996
CHILD – born between 1997 and 2004
KID – born in 2005 and after
SENIOR II – born in 1934 and before
Pay 100%
Pay 80%
Pay 80%
Pay 50%
Free
Free
WARNING:
The lof passes are delivered on a micro-chipped card which costs CHF 5.– or a watch which costs CHF 80.– depending on the model.
These formats are sold to you. They are strictly personal, un-transferable and re-usable; no deposit will be reimboursed.
Special events such as (1st August, full-moon skiing etc.) are not included in the season pass.
1185
1343
4 VALLÉES/MT-FORT
Season pass
Annual pass
100% > ADULT 1948-1991
FAMILY
NORMAL
1034
1172
PRINTSE
Season pass
Annual pass
ORDINARY
1394
1580
4 VALLÉES/MT-FORT
Season pass
Annual pass
1220
1383
NORMAL
PRE-SEASON
SEPTEMBER
-12.5%
100% > ADULT 1948-1991
ORDINARY
INDIVIDUAL
PRICE TABLE (CHF)
NORMAL
439
498
592
672
452
513
610
691
PRE-SEASON
SEPTEMBER
-12.5%
Family prices
395
448
533
604
PRE-SEASON
OCTOBER
-10%
465
527
627
711
PRE-SEASON
OCTOBER
-10%
Minimum 3 people paying, of which 1 adult (father or
mother, maximum 2 adults).
Children must be single and born
between 1992 and 2004. To benefit from this special price, the
passes must be of the same
duration but the sector can
differ from one member
of the family to the
other.
384
436
519
587
PRE-SEASON
SEPTEMBER
-12.5%
50% > CHILD 97-04
517
586
697
790
NORMAL
50% > CHILD 97-04
Rendez-vous this winter
Suisse.
tout naturellement.