At the dawn of a journey to Latin America, we meet Philippe Stettler and his daughter Alexandra. After 36 years leading the company, it is now time for Philippe to pass on the baton. Benefiting from international banking experience, Alexandra returned to Verbier this summer, the resort where she grew up, to take over the reins of the company. Operating camps for 10 out of 12 months, Les Elfes welcomes 10,000 children aged 6 to 17 from 70 countries each year. Working alongside 250 international schools, they employ 40 people year-round, and up to 120 people during peak seasons, making them one of the largest employers in the region. Here is an ­interview of Philippe and Alexandra.

A structured tool that highlights the strategic orientations of the resort, the brand-new master plan for Verbier - Val de Bagnes also ensures coherence between the public and private sectors. This extensive effort offers a clear vision : “Become a reference for sustainable, four-season mountain tourism destinations.” An interview with Simon Wiget, the director of Verbier Tourisme.

L’Écurie has had a new owner since November 2022. At 35 years old, Damien Gillet decided to take over the management of one of the most prestigious restaurants in the region. With specialised hotel training in the bar and sommelier industry in France, Damien has worked in several well-known French palaces. Then, he moved to Verbier to join the team at the Chalet d’Adrien. This 13-year professional experience allowed him to build an excellent local network and learn about local products. After one year, the restaurant’s success is ­evident. Interview.

For 30 years, the Verbier Festival has contributed to the reputation of our resort both in Switzerland and internationally. Since its inception, the Verbier Festival Academy has been a global reference in identifying, encouraging, and training the young soloists of tomorrow. Every year, emerging young artists come to Verbier to benefit from the teachings of the greatest masters and to exchange creative ideas.Behind the scenes, The Friends Association plays an essential role in supporting the development of the Festival. Comprised of music-loving donors, it enables the realisation of artistic and educational projects. Through the Association, 60 lodgings are provided to Academy students, artists, and staff members. Additionally, scholarships are awarded to students. Finally, during the Festival, dinners with artists from around the world are organised by The Friends.The president of The Friends of the Verbier Festival Association, Julien Tron, and the manager, Marie-Jo Valente, answer our questions.

We are delighted to present the 3rd VFP Immobilier magazine. We invite you to discover Michael Fellay's editorial below and to leaf through the magazine. Happy reading!

L'article "Un début de saison réjouissant" rédigé par le journaliste Gilles Berreau met en lumière une saison qui s'annonce positive. "Remontées mécaniques, commerces, les acteurs du tourisme valaisan sondés par «Le Nouvelliste» parlent d’un début de saison proche des années record", rapporte le journal. Dans ce cadre, Michael Fellay, de VFP Immobilier, apporte sa vision pour Verbier. Nous remercions Gilles et Le Nouvelliste pour l'interview. Intervention à lire ci-dessous. Bonne lecture !