ALTUS VERBIER 2024
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Edito – Altus Verbier 2024

Eco-friendly paper?

While digital technology continues to expand its influence, and all-digital technology becomes the norm, we remain faithful to paper, not only because we know the pleasure of reading a beautiful medium, but also because we are convinced that paper has solid eco-responsible arguments.

We have chosen PEFC-labeled paper to guarantee sustainable forest management: trees are planted and replanted in such a way as to guarantee supply without depleting natural resources.

Our magazine is 100% recyclable: we use acrylic varnish on the cover. Recycling paper reduces waste and the consumption of raw materials.
We print in the Alps, in a short circuit: in less than two hours’ drive, our magazines arrive at their distribution site. Our printer holds the Imprim’Vert label, for greater respect for the environment.

Our Altus magazines are “keeper” magazines: we know that you’ll take them home with you, and that they’ll live on for many years in your library, without any CO2 emissions… Unlike e-mails and data stored on servers: if the Internet were a country, it would be the world’s third largest consumer of electricity, after China and the USA!

So yes, as long as we live, we pollute, but we’re doing everything we can to reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible, while offering you the best possible reading comfort.

Happy reading, and don’t forget to leave a place for your magazine on your coffee table.

Roland Claude Durand-Terrasson
Publishing Director

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NEWS

Les Elfes International Explore the magic of Verbier at camp!

With its 36 years of experience, Les Elfes introduces youngsters aged 6 to 17 to the magic of the mountains in Verbier, La Tzoumaz, Crans-Montana and Niseko (Japan).
“Our aim is for the youngsters to go home with fond memories of this experience and stars in their eyes,” summarises Alexandra Stettler, Les Elfes International CEO. This goal is regularly achieved, with around 10,000 young people aged 6 to 17 spending between one and three weeks at the camps every year, in Verbier as well as in La Tzoumaz and Crans-Montana, where the company’s other campuses are based, primarily to cater to international schools’ students.
The campus in Verbier is the main campus
and the longest-running. It is made up of two comfortable chalets that sleep 140 people from around seventy different nationalities over ten months of the year.  

VERBIER: A SUPPORTER OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION

In its commitment to environmental preservation, the resort is striving for zero CO2 emissions, with a particular focus on promoting sustainable transportation in the region. Recognised as public transport, the Le Châble-Verbier cable cars now offer expanded operating hours, running from 5:15 am to 11:50 pm daily. In Verbier, complimentary shuttle buses operate from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm throughout the winter season, with night buses taking over from 8:00 pm on selected dates. Additionally, Les Mayens-de-Bruson provides a free shuttle service between Valbord and La Côt from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, running from mid-December to early April.

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NEW WARDENS TAKE CHARGE AT THE CABANE MONT-FORT

Among the 153 mountain huts managed by the Swiss Alpine Club, the Cabane Mont-Fort in Valais stands out as one of the most renowned, celebrated for its warm hospitality, delectable cuisine, and breathtaking views of the Combins and Mont-Blanc massif. After 40 years of dedicated service, the Bruchez couple bid farewell last spring. Stepping up to the challenge, the Swiss Alpine Club has selected Audrey Galas and Fabien Navilloux as the new wardens. The Cabane Mont-
Fort, which opened on 9th December, introduces several exciting additions, including a mountain bakery offering freshly baked pastries and bread. Information and bookings:

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The most alpine hot tub!

Bruno Chevrey, a carpenter and trained cabinetmaker, has been in love with the Valais for 40 years. In 2020, when in charge of a charity, he decided to leave Geneva and settle permanently in the Isérables-La Tzoumaz region. No more stress and traffic jams, just fresh air and inspiration.

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Ski touring

Chamonix – Zermatt…
The most famous ski touring route in the world

This classic ski touring route was pioneered in 1903 by members of the Compagnie des guides de Chamonix. It connects the two world capitals of mountaineering over 95 km passing from one mountain gite to another, relishing the breathtaking scenery whilst skiing the pristine snow. During the summer, this route requires ropes, crampons, and an ice axe. The marvel stays unchanged, but caution is paramount.

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Discovery

A night in a cabin

Sleeping under the stars… The Valais boasts around eighty mountain refuges, set between altitudes of 1,475 m and 3,507 m, each one more enchanting than the last. Here is our selection of must- visit cabins for an unforgettable mountain experience.

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Lifestyle

Extreme wines

High altitude can have a favourable effect on the ageing and taste of wines. In the Alps, winegrowers and wine lovers have successfully carried out various experiments at altitudes of over 2,000 m, with temperatures sometimes close to -30°C…

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Art

Playing with shadows and light

Irish interior photographer Angharad Elliott has been based in the 4 Vallées since 2007. Working in collaboration with architects and designers, her photos tell the story of a unique world, interiors where clients’ dreams have been realised. Angharad pays meticulous attention to lighting, like her inspiration, the painter Vermeer.

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