Barme

This picturesque mountain inn nestled in the Barme Valley was originally an alpine farmhouse, built in 1906. Today it is a favourite stopping-place for nature and mountain lovers.The first time you discover Barme it's easy to think you're in Heaven. Starting from the place we call Grand Paradis, this bucolic alpine valley can be reached on foot or by car. By car, the narrow road winds several kilometres through thick forests and along steep mountainsides until, suddenly, there is a break in the trees and the valley appears, spread out below like an illustration right out of Heidi. Nestled in a sunny spot near a bubbling stream with the formidable Barme climbing rock at its back, the Cantine des Dents Blanches is a favourite stop for epicureans in search of local specialties, families out for a Sunday stroll and weary hikers on the Tour des Dents Blanches. We take pride in our homemade, locally-sourced cuisine, served up in the cosy dining room or on the large, sunny terrace. We specialise in traditional dishes, like fondue and croûte au fromage, and delicious homemade desserts. We also offer a large selection of delicious regional wines. For overnight stays, our simple refuge provides 1 dormitory with 15 beds and 1 dormitory with 5 beds. There is a loo and washbasin upstairs (cold water) and a hot shower on the ground floor (on request but with no extra charge).

For lovers of the mountains, wide open spaces and the great outdoors! The "Cantine de Barmaz" (open from May to October) is the perfect place for your summer vacations.Here, there are no power lines to distort the landscape: we produce our own energy - a true return to nature! You'll find yourself in the midst of pastures dotted with hundreds of flowers, crossed by torrents and surrounded by verdant forest. The majestic Dents Blanches massif (2,756m) dominates this enchanting setting. And in the distance, you can see the high Alpine peaks of the Dents du Midi massif (3,257m) and the eternal snows of the Ruan glacier. From August to October, you can watch the aerial ballet of thousands of migrating birds as they stop off at the Cols de Cou and Bretolet (1h30 walk from the Cantine). But it's not just the skies that are bustling with activity. Take time to observe the wealth of wildlife. Wild boar, badgers, deer, hares and foxes will be your closest neighbors. With a little patience, more occasional visitors such as marmots, ermines, mouflons and chamois will show up.

The perfect jumping-off point for countless hiking, snowshoeing, skiing or biking excursions, the campground is a haven for nature and sports lovers alike with a laid-back, friendly atmosphere and an idyllic setting on the banks of a pristine alpine stream.At the gateway to the Canton of Valais and just 90 minutes from Geneva, the Champéry Campground nestles snugly in a bucolic forest in the shadow of the spectacular Dents du Midi mountain range. Open all year, the campground sits at the foot of the ski slopes and the legendary World Cup downhill biking track. In mere minutes, a high-speed 6-man chairlift next door to the campground (open in winter) or the village cable-car can whisk visitors into the heart of the vast Portes du Soleil recreational area. On site facilities include a covered picnic area with barbeque pit, a Parcours Vita fitness trail, a cross-country ski area, WIFI, free parking places, etc. Just down the road, the Palladium sports centre offers indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an ice rink, an indoor climbing wall, a fitness centre, tennis courts as well as infrastructures for many other activities. *** The campsite’s sanitary facilities include changing rooms, showers, chemical toilets, washing machine & clothes dryer and a dishwashing area. Reception hours for this winter: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:30 - 7:00 PM. Please note: - Reservations recommended. - Please make payment for your stay in cash on the day of your departure. - Arrival between 3.30 pm and 7.00 pm. - Checkout before 12 pm. - Dogs must be on a lead. - Access to campground sanitary facilities for a small fee.

Daily, free shuttle service during the winter season between the cable car and Grand Paradis.

Free parking year-round in Grand Paradis.820 spaces for cars + 12 bus spaces on request from the park staff or at the ticket office. In winter, free parking during the day. During chairlift operating hours, a shuttle bus (each 20mn) provides a link with the cable car and the village centre. At night this car park is closed by a barrier from 6 pm to 8 am (hovernight parking is not allowed), however, vehicules may exit the parking at any time.