CHALET DETAILS
The Lodge can accommodate up to 18 adults in 9 bedrooms and up to 6 children and young adults in a specially designed bunkroom.
Thirteen members of staff will ensure every need is catered for by offering the highest level of service and attention to detail perfected from their years on Necker Island.
The Lodge offers you every chance to relax and unwind. There’s the in-house spa where guests can treat themselves to a treatment, an indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi to soak in or take a dip in the 9m indoor pool. There is also a gymnasium for the more active guest. Or simply relax in the lounge in front of a roaring fire curled up on a comfy sofa.
For those looking to let their hair down, there is a party room downstairs where you can shoot some pool or dance the night away all underneath a twinkling disco ball. Once a week you can listen to live music from local talented musicians.
If you want to take it easy, the staff can pop on a film for you and your friends or family on the large plasma screen (there is a great selection of DVDs) while you enjoy a few drinks from the bar. There's even a private ice rink if you fancy a twirl.
Each day the staff will book a table for lunch somewhere on the slopes. If 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 (included in the rates). All guests are encouraged to treat The Lodge like their own home and are welcome to help themselves to drinks they want at any time.
CHALET ACCOMMODATION
- 2 Double Master suites with en-suite bathroom
- 1 Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
- 6 Twin/Double rooms with en-suite bathroom
- 1 Bunk Room with en-suite bathroom
- Open plan living and dining room
- Party room with bar and seating area
- Indoor pool and relaxation area
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi & Gym
- Spa treatment room
Security Deposit
Please be aware as a condition of your rental agreement we shall also ask you to lodge a Security Deposit at the point of making a booking amounting to 20% of the weekly rental cost of the property (or higher if required by the chalet owner or for stays of three weeks or longer). This is to protect the property owners for the cost of any damage or loss caused by wilful or accidental damage by members of the party that may occur during your stay or for any unpaid local charges. The Security Deposit is lodged with Abercrombie & Kent Ski in the form of a credit card authorization as detailed in the booking process; please ask for further details.
TIME ZONE
GMT + 1 hour
LANGUAGE
French and German are spoken in Switzerland. French is the predominant language in Verbier whereas German is widely spoken in Zermatt and Klosters.
CURRENCY INFORMATION
The official currency is Swiss Francs (CHF)
MONEY MATTERS
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Swiss Francs. Major credit cards are widely accepted here and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in the country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
AVERAGE COST OF SKI PASS
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Adult
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Teenager (aged 13 - 19 years old)
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Child (aged 13 and under)
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Senior (65-75 years old)
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Full Day
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CHF 67.00
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CHF 54.00
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CHF 34.00
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CHF 54.00
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6 Days
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CHF 348.00
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CHF 278.00
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CHF 174.00
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CHF 278.00
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7 Days
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CHF 395.00
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CHF 316.00
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CHF 198.00
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CHF 316.00
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*Prices are based on 2010/2011 Season, may be subject to an increase for 2011/2012
TIPPING SUGGESTIONS
In restaurants a service charge is built into menu prices. However, it's customary to round up amounts when paying the waiter or waitress if you're happy with the service. This means that you might hand the server CHF 50 for a CHF 47 meal. If you're paying by credit card, hand the server a cash tip of up to 5%. For Taxis as in restaurants, round up or add 5% when you're happy with the service. Tips to your chalet staff are entirely at your discretion.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FORMALITIES
Travel documents are your responsibility. In general you should have: a signed, valid passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Your passport must have enough blank pages (excluding amendment pages) available for entry and exit stamps issued when entering and exiting immigration points. Visas are required for certain nationalities and you are strongly advised to check your status allowing plenty of time for visa application.
NEAREST AIRPORTS
The nearest airports to Verbier are:
- Geneva (160 km)
- Sion (55 km)
- Turin (190 km)
WEATHER
Switzerland's winter temperature range is -2 °C (28 °F) to 7 °C (45 °F), with the snow remaining in the Alps until around April. Visitors should wear warm, waterproof clothing at all times when outdoors during the winter. Hats and gloves are also essential to prevent frostbite. Sunglasses or ski goggles are also necessary to reduce the glare of the sun on the snow.
HEALTH
It is advisable to contact your doctor before you travel if you have any specific health concerns and imperative to take out appropriate travel and medical insurance. Winter sports involve a high degree of risk and you should be in good health and carry adequate medical insurance in case of winter sports accident, including cover for air ambulance.
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