Art Hotel Grandes Murailles is an authentic hotel with a classic design. The owner Gabriele Maquignaz has created a warm and cosy atmosphere. He is an artist, and in many of the rooms you can see beautiful paintings and other works of art by him.
The hotel is located right in the centre and only 50 metres from the ski bus stop. You will stay in a cosy room with traditional décor. In the mornings, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast, so you’ll be full of energy for the action on the slopes. After a strenuous day of skiing, you can warm up your muscles again in the relaxing sauna. Do you have energy left after dinner? Then have a refreshing drink at the bar whilst you look back over a perfect day.
Valtournenche is an authentic mountain village located at the foot of the Matterhorn. The village is characterized by old and rustic houses, a white bell tower and tombstones made on the walls to commemorate the Alpine guides of the valley. In this beautiful village, there is still an old and traditional atmosphere.
The gondola “Valtournenche-Salette” gives you access to the ski areas Breuil-Cervinia and Zermatt (Switzerland). Thanks to the connection with these ski areas, you can enjoy up to 200 kilometres of varied ski slopes. After a beautiful day on the skis, find a nice and authentic restaurant for a delicious traditional Italian dinner. For example, try the cosy restaurant Foyer des Guides.
Do you like history? Do not forget to visit the Saint Anthony church and the museum Maison de l'alpage. The church is characterized by the white bell tower and the museum teaches you about the traditional mountain lifestyle from several centuries ago.
Capital:
The capital is Rome.
Language:
The official language is Italian.
Time:
There is a time difference of +1hour.
Currencies:
The official currency in Italy is the euro.
Voltage:
The voltage is 230 volts.
Travel documents:
You must be in possession of a valid passport or valid proof of identity.
Talk on the phone:
A British mobile phone also works in Italy. To call to Italy from the UK, first dial the country code 0039 and then the area code without zero and then the subscriber number. The country code 0044 is from Italy to the UK.
Emergency number:
The national emergency number is 112.
Traveling by car:
The national roads are well passable. Pas Piccolo San Bernardo is closed throughout the winter season (November to June).
Keep in mind that the highways require a toll. If you travel via the Austrian motorways, you must be in possession of a toll sticker. For some motorways, tunnels and roads in Austria there is no vignette requirement, but a separate toll must be paid, such as the A13 from Innsbruck-Süd to the Italian border.
There is no general obligation in Italy for winter tyres. Winter equipment (chains or winter tyres) may be mandatory on mountain roads. This is indicated with a traffic sign. Not using winter tires in winter conditions can lead to (joint) liability in the event of accidents and also have criminal consequences. In Austria and Germany, winter tires are required in winter conditions.
In case of breakdown or an accident, it is mandatory that all road users wear a reflective vest.
If you travel via France:
Please note: in some cities it is mandatory to have an environmental sticker from 1 July 2017. If you drive over the Paris ring road, the Boulevard Périphérique, you will also need an environmental sticker in many cases. The vignette can not be obtained along the way, but can only be ordered online. The French police advise to print out the application form and the confirmation and to take it with you if the vignette is not delivered in time by post. The order form can be found on this website: https://www.certificat-air.gouv.fr/en/demande-ext/cgu
Future environmental zones can be found on this website: http://en.france.fr/nl/tips/milieuzones-france-ecovignet-credit
Food and drink:
Italy is known for pizzas, pastas and risottos. It is not recommended to drink tap water.
Tips:
It is customary in Italy to give a tip of around 10% in bars, restaurants and hotels.
Opening hours:
In general, the shops are closed between 13.00 and 16.00. This is the siesta. After 16.00 hours the shops will open again until about 19.00 hours.
Safety:
In Italy, a ski helmet is mandatory for children up to and including 14 years of age. A ski helmet is recommended for adults. In a ski class, wearing a helmet is often required.
Swimming pool
In Italy you are generally required to wear a swimming cap in swimming pools. This is for both public swimming pools and swimming pools that belong to hotels.
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A Breuil-Cervinia Valtournenche lift pass is included in the tour price.
You can see the surcharges and discounts for, for example, extending your lift pass or no lift pass in step 1 (preferences) of the booking process. If a child or senior discount applies, this will be shown in step 2 (price overview). Would you like to know more about the lift pass? View our FAQ here .
Discounts 2022/2023:
The lift pass for children born after 31/10/2014 is free. Children born between 31/10/2004 and 01/11/2014, and seniors born between 4/11/1942 and 31/05/1958 receive a discount on the lift pass. These discounts can be found in the calculation of your travel sum. Identification is required when collecting the lift pass.
The surcharges and discounts are only valid upon booking. Other rates are applied on location. It is not possible to redeem the lift pass on another day on site. An extension of the lift pass is usually possible; you will find the price for this in the further course of the booking steps. The discount for “no lift pass” can also be found in the booking process.
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