César Ritz College in Le Bouveret, is nestled on the stunning shores of the beautiful Lake Geneva in a magnificent former hotel dating back to the early 1900s. This charming Valaisan village is situated at the mouth of the Rhone where it feeds into Lake Geneva, the César Ritz has breathtaking views of the Swiss Riviera and alpine foothills.
The College, founded by Monsieur César Ritz of The Ritz hotel is normally not open for public use, as it’s regarded as Switzerland’s best culinary business school however, we have been given the exclusive use of the facilities to host our Maritime Mountain Race event. The former hotel will host Friday’s Welcome Reception, Safety Briefing, Welcome Dinner, the start line for Saturday’s race, as well as the finish area and finally the Awards Ceremony & Awards Dinner.
Event participants will be served and cooked for by students who are taught by world-class instructors who have worked in Michelin starred hotels and restaurants and have cooked for royalty, so you’re in for a spectacular culinary experience!
César Ritz Colleges,
Rte Cantonale 51a,
1897 Port-Valais,
Le Bouveret
Directions on Google Maps.
Included as part of your Team Registration Fee ($5,600) is accommodation at the César Ritz Colleges, so you’re staying close to all the event action. Each team member will receive their own single bed accommodation with private bathroom from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th June. Rooms are single European style beds and the private bathroom has a shower, no bath.
Please note the $5,600 team registration fee will need to be paid in two payments, $3,900 directly to The Mission to Seafarers and $1,700 directly to César Ritz. After registration you will receive a payment link from the Cesar Ritz.
The below food and drinks are included for each team member as part of your Team Registration:
After dinner, on both Friday and Saturday nights, continue your conversations in the relaxed and comfortable Ritz Lounge; however drinks at this time are not included in your team registration package and are to be paid for at the time of ordering.