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		<title>AUTHORS OF THE CONCEPT</title>
		<date>AUTHORS OF THE CONCEPT</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[MIRAX GROUP is part of the five biggest investing-developing companies in Russia and successfully realizes unique projects worldwide.<br><br>The principles of MIRAX GROUP’s business have been laid in 1994. The group’s activities are mainly oriented on development (residential and commercial real estate), operation and sales of real estate in Moscow and abroad. Shareholders of MIRAX GROUP realize projects in France, Ukraine, Cambodia, Montenegro, USA, Switzerland and England. In total, the corporation’s portfolio of properties and projects includes a global surface of more than 12 million square meters.<br><br>When building its properties, MIRAX GROUP uses the most up-to-date technological and design solutions, creating finest real estate for the most demanding lovers of comfort and luxury.<br><br>MIRAX GROUP is the key building company of the “Moscow-City” international business center, which includes the famous “Federation” tower, recognized as the Best building in the world by the International Real Estate Federation FIABCI. <br>The MIRAX GROUP brand is the guaranty that the most audacious and bright ideas will become a reality.<br><br>MIRAX GROUP – the best for the best! 

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		<title>DEVELOPER</title>
		<date>DEVELOPER</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[ALRV SA the Project developer for “Le Village Royal”.]]></main>
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		<title>ARCHITECTS</title>
		<date>ARCHITECTS</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[Philippe Gaillard, Gabriel Orizet and Patrice Reynaud is an architectural office known for its architectural solutions.  Incomparable style, elegance, synthesis of technology and creative ideas characterize their designs. Among their projects are fashionable hotels, elite real estate, business clubs and banks. Building s of an incredible beauty in the "Heaven Harbor" zone remind of a fleet of sailing vessels flying between the summits of the mountains. Gaillard has skilfully and elegantly incorporated ALRV’s vision into the Project.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.reynaud.ch" target="_blank"> www.reynaud.ch</a></font>
Darioly and Rossini is a Swiss architectural office located in Sion in Valais. It takes an active part in projects in Switzerland, in the sector of recreational tourism. Creation of health and thermal centres, development of interior and external design projects for buildings of various purpose, banks or schools, demonstrate high professional qualification and competence of the specialists of the architectural office. Thanks to such competence, the André Darioly & Jean-Pascal Rossini architectural office was proposed for the creation of the zone 2 of the hotel by ALRV.<br><br>Contact: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="mailto:a.darioly@bluewin.ch" target="_blank"> a.darioly@bluewin.ch</a></font><br><br>ARCHI+ Levet R, Serafin S Architecture SA
For over thirty years, ARCHI+ Levet R, Serafin S Architecture SA has been blending French-Swiss architecture and interior design into spectacular office and residential space. Projects included hotels, restaurants, retail stores, sports and leisure facilities, office buildings, and public spaces. These projects were carried both in Switzerland and other European countries. For ALRV, ARCHI+ is designing the “The Valley of Serenity” chalets in Zone three.. <br><br>Pagano System S.r.l 
Pagano System is an Italian company founded by Mr. Vincenzo Pagano over fifty years ago to build one-of-a-kind homes of natural materials, principally lumber matched specifically to the home’s setting and client needs. Over two thousand blue-chip clients enjoy Pagano’s personalized creations, in Europe, North Africa, Russia and other far-flung locations. The homes’ hall mark is large, elegant open spaces, extensive use of glass and an emphasis on eco-friendliness and energy efficiency.  Pagano Systems will design and build all of the chalets in Zone three.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.pagano.it" target="_blank"> www.pagano.it</a></font><br>]]></main>
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		<title>LANDSCAPE DESIGN</title>
		<date>LANDSCAPE DESIGN</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[Topotek 1 has been chosen to design the Project’s landscaping. This firm’s forte is harmonizing the building with its site emphasizing the natural beauty of the surroundings. The firm has received numerous prizes for its work and its tenth anniversary has been honoured by a spread in Prestel, the German architectural, which featured such Topek-designed projects as the San Juan promenade pier (USA), the gardens of the hotel-Resort in Murcia (Spain) and the landscape design of a monastery in Padula (Italy).<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.topotek1.de" target="_blank"> www.topotek1.de</a></font>
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		<title>DESIGNERS</title>
		<date>DESIGNERS</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[The company ALRV is in discussion with Clive Christian, (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.clive.com" target="_blank">www.clive.com</a></font>), Loro Piana (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.loropiana.com" target="_blank">www.loropiana.com</a></font>) Fendi Casa  and others in connection with (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.fendi.com" target="_blank">www.fendi.com</a></font>) the interior design and layout of the Resort. ]]></main></content>
	

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		<title>MANUFACTURERS</title>
		<date>MANUFACTURERS</date>
		<description>About The Text</description>
		<main><![CDATA[- Furniture: negotiations in progress with Clive Christian (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.clive.com" target="_blank">www.clive.com</a></font>) and Loro Piana (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.loropiana.com" target="_blank">www.loropiana.com</a></font>)
- Audio equipment: negotiations in progress with “Bang & Olufsen” 
- Lifts: negotiations in progress with Schindler (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.schindler.com" target="_blank">www.schindler.com</a></font>)
- Pools: negotiations in progress with Aquatechnik (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.aquatechnik.it" target="_blank">www.aquatechnik.it</a></font>)and “Myrtha Pools” (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.myrthapools.com" target="_blank">www.myrthapools.com</a></font>)
- SPA: negotiations in progress with «Klaffs» (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.klaffs.com" target="_blank">www.klaffs.com</a></font>), «Elagance Groupe» and «Spa Académie» (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.elegance-fr.net" target="_blank">www.elegance-fr.net</a></font>).
- Furniture : negotiations in progress with  Polyform, Fendi (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.jgsdecoration.com" target="_blank">www.jgsdecoration.com</a></font>) and Walter Knoll (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.wslterknoll.de" target="_blank">www.wslterknoll.de</a></font>), Ligne Roset (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.ligneroset.fr" target="_blank">www.ligneroset.fr</a></font>), Arte Brotto (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.artebrotto.it" target="_blank">www.artebrotto.it</a></font>), Interlubke (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.interluebke.com" target="_blank">www.interluebke.com</a></font>), Chelini (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.chelini.it" target="_blank">www.chelini.it</a></font>).
- Negotiations in progress with Quantum glass (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.quantumglass.com" target="_blank">www.quantumglass.com</a></font>) – a pioneer in the area of ecological glass.
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		<title>CONSULTANTS</title>
		<date>CONSULTANTS</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[<font color="#BF9B5D">Hotel sector</font>  
Lausanne Hospitality Consulting is a division of the worldwide known hospitality and hotel management school EHL, created in 1976 and located in Lausanne. Authors of the hotel concept of the project.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.lhcconsulting.com" target="_blank"> www.lhcconsulting.com</a></font><br><br>Ernst and Young provided consultancy for the selection of the hotel operator.<br><br><font color="#BF9B5D">Financial sector</font><br><br>Canopy Partners, LLC   an American company, is  providing financial consulting and is developing the Project’s  business plan.. <br>Ernst and Young, developed the initial project write-up and is now assisting with selection of the hotel operator.
<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.ey.com" target="_blank"> www.ey.com</a></font><br><br><font color="#BF9B5D">Market research </font><br><br>Walter Loser, International Marketing and Tourism Consultant is an independent consultant in the sector of international marketing and tourism, with offices in Valais. Walter Loser has been the director of the Crans-Montana tourist office for 18 years. Author of the marketing research on the market in Valais and comparative analysis of real estate projects in the area of construction of the project.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.walterloser.com" target="_blank"> www.walterloser.com</a></font><br><br><font color="#BF9B5D">Environment</font><br><br>Impact SA is a Swiss company located in Valais that carries out environmental impact studies. It has prepared EIR’s for several of the Project’s zones.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.impactsa.ch" target="_blank"> www.impactsa.ch</a></font><br><br><font color="#BF9B5D">Engineering</font><br><br>HPI Haut Plateau Ingenieurie carried out an analysis of the the Project site’s soil, hydrology and seismic status. It has also designed the Project’s road network and other infrastructure. This firm has been operating successfully since being founded in2007 by Mr Jacques Gasser.<br><br>Contact: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="mailto:gasser@gassermasserey.ch" target="_blank"> gasser@gassermasserey.ch</a></font><br><br><font color="#BF9B5D">Fiscal sector</font><br><br>Roux&Associes fiduciary office is located in Sion (Valais) and provides consultancy on tax questions to the ALRV Company.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.cabfisc.ch" target="_blank"> www.cabfisc.ch</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>ENERGETIC CONCEPT</title>
		<date>ENERGETIC CONCEPT</date>
		<description>news With .Swf Files</description>
		<main><![CDATA[EnergieBat SARL is a Swiss company located in Sierre (canton Valais) specializing in designing energy systems for hotels. Its work is embodied in projects in Villars, Crans-Montanta, Grimenzt, San-Luc Zinal. It also designed the thermal baths at , and Les-Bains  in Lavey. This firm is developing the power supply concept of the Project.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.energiebat.ch" target="_blank"> www.energiebat.ch</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>MINERGIE</title>
		<date>MINERGIE</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[HL Technik  is a German engineering firm that detailed the characteristics that the Project would have to satisfy to earn the Minergie energy efficiency label, required for the "Le Village Royal". <br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.hl-technik.de" target="_blank"> www.hl-technik.de</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>GEOLOGICAL RESEARCH</title>
		<date>GEOLOGICAL RESEARCH</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[BEG SA  is a company specialized in geological research, located in Sion (Valais).<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.beg-geol.ch" target="_blank"> www.beg-geol.ch</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES</title>
		<date>CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[Negotiations are in progress with such Swiss companies as  Implenia SA (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.Implenia.com" target="_blank"> www.Implenia.com</a></font>) and  Karl Steiner SA (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.Steiner.ch" target="_blank"> www.Steiner.ch</a></font>).]]></main>
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		<title>HOTEL OPERATOR</title>
		<date>HOTEL OPERATOR</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[Negotiations are in progress with the Kempinski Group.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.kempinski.com" target="_blank"> www.kempinski.com</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>BANK SERVICES</title>
		<date>BANK SERVICES</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[Bank Julius Baer & Cie SA<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="www.juliusbaer.com" target="_blank"> www.juliusbaer.com</a></font><br><br>Negotiations in progress with such banks as:<br><br>- Banque Cantonale du Valais (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.bcvs.ch" target="_blank">www.bcvs.ch</a></font>)<br>- UBS (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.ubs.com" target="_blank">www.ubs.com</a></font>)<br>- Clariden Leu (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.claridenleu.com" target="_blank">www.claridenleu.com</a></font>)<br>- Credit Suisse (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.credit-suisse.com" target="_blank">www.credit-suisse.com</a></font>)
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		<title>LAW FIRMS</title>
		<date>LAW FIRMS</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[A) Jurinflot  is an international law firm located in Moscow (Russia). Juriflot is the Project’s principal counsel.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.jurinflot.ru" target="_blank"> www.jurinflot.ru</a></font><br><br>В) Law law firm of Python & Peteris the Project’s local counsel.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.pplex.ch" target="_blank"> www.pplex.ch</a></font><br><br>C) СMS - is a law firm located in Paris (France) <br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.cms-bfl.com" target="_blank"> www.cms-bfl.com</a></font>
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		<title>THE NOTARY</title>
		<date>THE NOTARY</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[Clivaz & Varone   office – law and notary firm, located in Crans-Montana. Consultancy in LFAIE questions of the ALRV’s notary.<br><br>Website: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.clivaz-varone.ch" target="_blank"> www.clivaz-varone.ch</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>TRANSPORT</title>
		<date>TRANSPORT</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[The Projects transport system is being designed by Pierre François Schmid of Transportplan Sion SA: <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.transportplan.ch" target="_blank"> www.transportplan.ch</a></font><br><br>Negotiations in progress with SMC (Sierre-Montana-Crans SA): <font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.cie-smc.ch" target="_blank"> www.cie-smc.ch</a></font>]]></main>
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		<title>MAINTENANCE</title>
		<date>MAINTENANCE</date>
		<description>News With Images</description>
		<main><![CDATA[<font color="#BF9B5D">Ski lift upgrade and maintenance</font> 
Negotiations with international firms such as Garaventa AG (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.garaventa.com" target="_blank">www.garaventa.com</a></font>) and Leitner (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.leitner-lifts.com" target="_blank">www.leitner-lifts.com</a></font>) are in progress.<br><br>ALRV also works in close cooperation with the ski lift company Crans-Montana-Aminona (CMA SA). ]]></main>
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		<title>PHOTO GALLERY</title>
		<date>PHOTO GALLERY</date>
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		<main><![CDATA[Photo gallery Régis Colombo (<font color="#BF9B5D"><a "class"="link" href="http://www.diapo.ch" target="_blank">www.diapo.ch</a></font>)]]></main>
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