Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend the historic Society of St. Pius X episcopal consecrations ceremony announced for July 1, 2026 in Écône, Switzerland! Let us help make your visit both fruitful and smooth by taking care of all of your travel arrangement logistics. Take advantage of our round trip airfare from the United States or choose “Land-only” to give yourself the greatest flexibility for making your own plans before or after this 7-day pilgrimage. Enjoy private motor-coach transportation, planned entrances to religious and cultural sites in the area, meals and more on this fully escorted, beautiful, 7-day pilgrimage. Stop first in Annecy, France, known as the ‘Venice of the Alps,’ and tour the famous Paccard Bell Foundry nearby. See some of the main local sites visited with Bishop Fellay in 2024. Visit the ancient Abbey of St. Maurice and its Treasury; see the Valère Basilica which houses the oldest working organ in the world in Sion. Hike a breathtaking bisse (a sort of natural aqueduct in the mountains) with stunning views of the Valais, and most of all, enjoy the companionship of fellow Traditional Catholics and the benefit of daily Mass.

Notes:

If the consecration date changes or the location moves, you will be given a full refund of your deposit and any payments made to that point or the opportunity to keep your spot for the future consecration event by leaving your deposit in place.

If priests are not available to accompany our groups the entire time, daily Mass will be at local SSPX chapels where possible.

If priestly ordinations occur at the seminary on June 29th, as has been done in the past, you will need to make your own transfer arrangements to attend and then meet up with the group later on your own.

Our trips will include registrations for, and attendance at, any meals or events offered by the SSPX on the day of the consecrations.

HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE

Annecy: medieval city center

Sevrier: the Paccard Bell Foundry

Ecône: tomb and relics of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, SSPX Seminary

Ecône: Episcopal Consecrations

St. Maurice: St. Maurice Abbey and Treasury

Sion: Valère Basilica, bisse, historic center

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GENERAL TERMS/CONDITIONS

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ITINERARY

Day 1. Saturday, June 27: Transatlantic flight to Lyon, France

Day 2. Sunday, June 28: Lyon – Annecy

After your arrival in Lyon, transfer to your hotel in Annecy. Along the way, catch glimpses of the beautiful French countryside. Upon arrival, hear Mass either at the hotel or at the local SSPX chapel as time and arrangement allows. The rest of the day is meant to be a leisurely one as you explore beautiful, medieval Annecy, the “Venice of the Alps,” before meeting your fellow pilgrims for a welcome dinner nearby. Overnight in Annecy. (WD)

Day 3. Monday, June 29: Annecy - Sevrier - Martigny Area

Following breakfast, spend a free morning exploring the medieval streets of Annecy on your own before heading over to tour the Paccard Bell Foundry and Museum in nearby Sevrier on the shores of Lake Annecy. In 2022, their set of 5 huge bells for the New Immaculata church project was dedicated in St. Marys, Kansas. https://paccard.com/en/portfolio/the-bells-of-the-immaculata/

“Since 1796, the rich musical quality of PACCARD cast bronze bells has resonated all over the world. Like Steinway or Stradivarius, PACCARD is synonymous with musical excellence. Marrying centuries-old traditions with state-of-the-art technologies, the company has perfected its craft over eight generations. Today, PACCARD Bell Foundry, is recognized worldwide as the leader in church bells and carillons. To date, the Foundry has produced more than 125,000 bells and carillons that enhance the daily lives of communities around the globe. The first PACCARD bell was cast by Antoine Paccard in 1796 for the church in Quintal, Haute-Savoie. The Paccard family business continues to innovate and surprise! “

Lunch on your own. Continue on to Geneva for Mass and then transfer to Martigny area, in the Valais near Écône to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)

Day 4. Tuesday, June 30: Martigny Area - Écône - St. Maurice - Martigny Area

Today, attend Mass at SSPX Seminary in Écône in the morning. Depending upon availability, make some visits around the seminary grounds such as the crypt and the tomb of Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre before departing to visit St. Maurice Abbey and the church that houses the saint’s relics nearby. Have lunch on your own. See the ruins of the ancient church and the Treasury before heading back to your hotel to take the rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Martigny Area. (BB, D)

Day 5. Wednesday, July 1: Martigny Area - Écône

This morning, attend the episcopal consecrations at the SSPX Seminary in Écône, followed by a celebration with fellow faithful. All meals and events offered by the SSPX for this day will be included. Your bus will travel back and forth between the seminary and the hotel at intervals throughout the day for your convenience. Travel back to Martigny area for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)

Day 6. Thursday, July 2: Martigny Area - Sion

Attend Mass at the SSPX Seminary before heading out to Sion to visit and hike along one of Sion’s water canals “bissés”. After lunch on your own and some free time in old downtown Sion, visit the Valère Basilica on the hill which houses the oldest working organ in the world and offers stunning views of the Valais from its premises. Head back to Martigny area for a farewell dinner with your fellow pilgrims and overnight at the hotel. (BB, D)

Day 7. Friday, July 3: Flight Home

After an early breakfast, transfer to Lyon, France for your flight home. (BB)

Buffet Breakfast (BB); Dinner (D); Lunch (L); Welcome Dinner (WD); Farewell Dinner (FD)

* In case of unforeseen events, this itinerary is subject to change.

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SSPX CHAPLAIN

Father Leo Anthony Haynos was born in Texas and later moved with his family to Saint Mary’s, Kansas, where he attended St. Mary's Academy. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from St. Mary's College and then entered St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, where he was ordained in 2012.

Following his ordination, Father Haynos was stationed in Florida, Missouri, and Arizona. In 2019, he was assigned to St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary, where he currently teaches Apologetics, Logic, and Liturgy.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

Currently there are no travel restrictions to any of the countries on the itinerary.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations for this pilgrimage are in first-class hotels.

Rooms in double occupancy are for two people to share; they have two twin beds or one double bed. Rooms in single occupancy have a single bed and are for one person to occupy; a “single supplement fee” is added for single occupancy rooms.

Annecy: 1 night - Seynod - Mercure Annecy Sud or similar

Martigny area: 4 nights - Hotel Borsari in Martigny or similar

FLIGHT SCHEDULE

The group air reservation is with Air Canada/AC. The outgoing flight departs from Boston (BOS) airport. Please do not purchase any connecting air tickets until we notify that the group is fully formed with at least 35 travelers. The group air schedule could undergo minor changes from the airlines; if a major change occurs, we will modify the listed flight schedule.

AC Flight 8611 JUN27 departs Boston (BOS) at 6:50PM, arrives Montreal (YUL) at 8:26PM JUN27
AC Flight 876 JUN27 departs Montreal (YUL) at 10:30PM, arrives Lyon (LYS) at 11:40AM JUN28

AC Flight 877 JUL03 departs Lyon (LYS) at 2:05PM, arrives Montreal (YUL) at 3:45PM JUL03
AC Flight 8614 JUL03 departs Montreal (YUL) at 8:00PM, arrives Boston (BOS) at 9:27PM JUL03

Please note: Non-US citizens wishing to fly with the group's air schedule may need to obtain a visa for the Canadian connection.

TRIP PACE

The pace for this pilgrimage is “moderate”. There is daily walking and standing. Pilgrims must be in active enough condition to walk 3-4 hours and stand for 2-3 hours per day. We strongly recommend preparing oneself by walking before the trip, building up to at least 2-3 miles per day.

Sometimes walking is up or down slopes, and at times sidewalks and terrain will be uneven. Pilgrims must have full mobility and be able to climb several stairs, since many of the visited places have no other access. A certain pace must be kept by all pilgrims in order to cover the scheduled sightseeing. Some days may have several hours on the motor-coach.

Also see the “PHYSICAL HEALTH & FITNESS” section in the General Terms & Conditions.

PRICING INFORMATION

Pilgrimage price per person (pp) with air from Boston (BOS): $4215 (includes estimated air taxes & surcharges, subject to change)
Price per person in double occupancy Land-only: $2770
Single supplement for those wishing to room alone: $740
Registration with non-refundable deposit of $300pp is due by: March 19, 2026
Balance due by: March 19, 2026

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Scheduled roundtrip transatlantic flight Boston (BOS) to Lyon (LYS) then returning from Lyon (LYS) to Boston (BOS), when purchasing the air-inclusive package
All tips: Tour Escort, driver, local guides, and dinners
Accommodations in first-class hotels
Daily Holy Mass (if a chaplain is able to join us, which is likely)
Deluxe motor-coach for scheduled transfers and sightseeing
Daily breakfasts and all dinners
Services of a professional English-speaking tour escort
Admission fees for all included sightseeing
Porterage for one suitcase per person at the hotels, where available
Service charges, government fees
What’s not included: