7-DAY SSPX EPISCOPAL CONSECRATIONS PILGRIMAGE: with-air or land-only
A 7-DAY TRIP TO ATTEND THE EPISCOPAL CONSECRATIONS OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. PIUS X IN ECÔNE
SSPX Episcopal Consecrations
A 7-Day Pilgrimage for Catholic Faithful (Bus 7C)
June 27 - July 3, 2026
Land-only $2,770
TRIP SYNOPSIS
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to attend the historic SSPX 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 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 Episcopal Consecrations date changes or the location moves, you will be given a full refund of your deposit and any payments made to that point to Regina Pilgrimages or the opportunity to keep your spot for the future consecrations event by leaving your deposit in place.
If SSPX priests are not available to accompany our groups the entire time, daily Mass will be at local SSPX chapels where possible.
If SSPX priestly ordinations occur at the SSPX seminary in Écône 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 Episcopal 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, bissé, historic center
ITINERARY
Day 1. Saturday, June 27: Transatlantic flight to Geneva, Switzerland
Day 2. Sunday, June 28: Geneva - Annecy
After your arrival in Geneva, Switzerland, transfer to your hotel in Annecy, France. Along the way, catch glimpses of the beautiful Swiss and French countryside. Upon arrival, attend Holy 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 - Gryon
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, they delivered a set of 5 huge cast bronze bells for the new Immaculata Church 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 Gryon, near the Valais to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)
Day 4. Tuesday, June 30: Gryon - Ecône - St. Maurice - Gryon
This morning, attend Mass at the SSPX Seminary in Écône. Depending upon availability, make some visits around the seminary grounds such as the crypt and the tomb of the Archbishop 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 in Saillon to take the rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Gryon. (BB, D)
Day 5. Wednesday, July 1: Gryon - Ecône
Today marks the climax of your pilgrimage! 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 private motor-coach will travel back and forth between the seminary and the hotel at intervals throughout the day for your convenience. Dinner and overnight in Gryon. (BB, L, D)
Day 6. Thursday, July 2: Gryon - Sion
Attend Mass at the SSPX Seminary in Écône 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 Gryon for a farewell dinner with your fellow pilgrims and overnight at the hotel. (BB, FD)
Day 7. Friday, July 3: Flight Home
After an early breakfast, transfer to Geneva 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.
SSPX CHAPLAIN
If we are able to confirm a chaplain for this trip, it will be a priest of the Society of St. Pius X.
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 - AC Hotel Saint-Julien-en-Genevois or similar
Gryon: 4 nights - Victoria Hotel & Residence or similar
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
The group air reservation is with Air Portugal (TP). The outgoing flight departs from Newark (EWR) airport. Please do not purchase any connecting air tickets until we notify that the group is fully formed with at least 25 travelers. The group air schedule could undergo minor changes from the airlines; if a major change occurs, we will modify the listed flight schedule.
TP Flight 202 JUN27 departs Newark (EWR) at 5:30PM, arrives Lisbon (LIS) at 5:30AM JUN28
TP Flight 940 JUN28 departs Lisbon (LIS) at 8:45AM, arrives Geneva (GVA) at 12:10PM JUN28
TP Flight 941 JUL03 departs Geneva (GVA) at 1:00PM, arrives Lisbon (LIS) at 2:40PM JUL03
TP Flight 203 JUL03 departs Lisbon (LIS) at 5:45PM, arrives Newark (EWR) at 9:00PM JUL03
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.
Passengers 80 and older: For their safety, passengers 80 years of age and older are required to be accompanied by a qualified and physically able travel companion who is capable of and is completely responsible for providing assistance.
Children: Our pilgrimages are specifically designed for adult travelers who will appreciate the visited sites and adhere to the pilgrimage spirit. Please note that children under 10 years of age are not permitted to join unless special permission has been granted. Furthermore, adults traveling with minors are solely responsible for their behavior and for monitoring them throughout the duration of the trip.
Also see the “PHYSICAL HEALTH & FITNESS” section in the General Terms & Conditions.
PRICING INFORMATION
Pilgrimage price per person (pp) in double occupancy with air from Newark (EWR): $4,215 (includes estimated air taxes & surcharges, subject to change)
Pilgrimage price per person in double occupancy Land-only: $2,770
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: April 19, 2026
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Scheduled roundtrip transatlantic flights Newark - Geneva (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, one lunch, 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:
Travel insurance
All lunches but 1; to give you the freedom to do this on your own
Also see the “NOT INCLUDED” section in the General Terms & Conditions.