ALPINE CAMP "THOMAS-KAISER" 2008 OF ROTARY-CLUB MARTIGNY

Dear participant,

We thank you for registering in the Alpine Camp "Thomas-Kaiser". You will discover the beauty of the Alps and the joys of friendship in the mountains. Here are some information to prepare for your travel and stay in the Swiss Alps.

Date of Camp

12 to 26 July 2008

Place of Camp

Lodge of the Rotary-Club, Saleinaz over Praz-de-Fort,       Valais

Travel to Martigny

Meeting in Martigny for all the participants on July the 12th between 02.00 p.m and 05.00 p.m. at the latest.

The travel costs to Martigny are not included in the fees for the camp.

Meeting Point in Martigny

Brasserie du Grand Saint-Bernard, in front of the train station. The travel costs to Martigny are not included in the fees for the camp.
From there, you will be transported to the lodge by car.

Train Timetable

You can view the timetable for the trains from Zurich or Geneva airports at the following website address: http://www.sbb.ch/en/index.htm

End of Camp

Saturday 26th July - Martigny railway station in the morning.

Address of Camp

Camp Rotary "Thomas Kaiser"
Poste restante
CH-1937 Orsières

Telephones:

Base Camp: +41 (0) 27 783 22 61

For further contacts:
Rotarian André Gorgemans
1936 Verbier
Tel. Private : +41-(0)27 771 59 82
Tel. Office. : +41-(0)21 612 05 53
Mobile : +41-(0)79 230 39 09

Email: andre.gorgemans@aiba.org

Cabane d'Orny (2nd week): +41 (0) 27 783 18 87
Cabane Trient: +41 (0)27 783 14 38

Insurance:

The foreign participants are insured directly by the R.C. Martigny through:   ACE European Group Limited and Air-Glaciers in Sion.

Finance:

Each participant has to pay:
Euros 750.- till May 31st, 2008.

Don't forget to bring some pocket money!

Insurance costs are covered in the fee.

Address for the payment:
CREDIT SUISSE 1920 Martigny /Switzerland
Rotary Club Martigny
IBAN    : CH75 0483 5071 3713 6000 0
SWIFT : CRESCHZZ19R

Organization & Technical Chief

Roland Locher, Mountain Guide
1934 Montagnier (Le Châble)
Mobile: 079 220 77 72

Program:

1st week: basic alpine instructions
2nd week: climbing in Swiss Mont-Blanc area

Excursions:

All high-mountain excursions are under the direction of licensed mountain guides.

The guides will have the sole responsibility to choose the excursions according to weather conditions and to the aptitudes of the participants.

VALID PASSPORT OR IDENTITY CARD - compulsory

Please take a valid passport or identity card