Located five minutes away by car from the heart of Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s most renowned ski and summer resorts, Bluche sits just below at 1,274 meters above sea level.

You will feel as if you are living in a village rather than a traditional campus setting. The area has a congenial climate and pristine air, long recommended by medical professionals for their contribution to good health. With one small hotel, 2 restaurants, and a hairdresser, the Les Roches campus is by far the biggest enterprise in the village. Students or parents concerned with safety can rest assured knowing that Bluche is a peaceful and residential place.

A car is not necessary for students coming to Les Roches to study. Switzerland has a fantastic public transportation system, and the walk between classes is short and easy. Buses and a funicular railway service connect Bluche with the resort of Crans-Montana above and the main line railway station in the town of Sierre below.

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Students are accommodated in a number of residential buildings in Bluche or nearby. All rooms have ample hanging and storage space, comfortable beds and a place to study. Communal areas where students gather to work on projects, or just to relax, are available in most residences.

At an extra charge, students can be accommodated in the superbly appointed Peter's Farm buildings or in Les Cheminots residence which offer comfortable rooms and apartments with en-suite bathrooms, TV and fridges in addition to other standard facilities.

Students receive full board at the school throughout their study and it is part of the main fees. They have four dining options to choose from, plus one bar run by the school:

• The Marketplace (main dining room) serves all three daily meals and consists of several food stations spread throughout the restaurant proposing various dishes: traditional or vegetarian meals, soups, salads and a magnificent dessert bar.
• The A La Carte fine dining restaurant is located in the ground-floor of the residential building Taccots. This restaurant seats 60 and offers a three-course business lunch and a full dinner menu.
• The Sports Bar is located in the Taccot building and offers a students a modern, open space for socializing.
• The Café du Village (CDV) is a casual place where students can have a quick meal, snack or drink for lunch and after-hours.
• The lobby bar proposes refreshments, cakes and sandwiches at reasonable prices.
  

Students can  use all of our numerous outdoor and indoor sport facilities:

• Fitness Center
• Basket / volleyball courts
• Football Field
• Outdoor Swimming pool
  

For recreational activities, the CDV has electronic games, a pool table and a Fussball, as well as internet access. The CDV is regularly  used for various social activities such as theme dinner parties, quizz nights or is transformed into a discotheque with music and theme parties organized by students.

In addition to on-campus facilities, students have access to plenty of recreational and sport actvities outside the campus reachable within a few minutes drive by car or by public transport.

Learning facilities include:

• 30 well equipped classrooms, each with a maximum capacity of 30 seats.
• 2 computer rooms
• 1 demo kitchen
• 1 demo bar
• 1 front office desk
• 1 rooms division demo area including a fully equipped hotel room and bathroom
• 2 auditoriums (of 91 seats each)
• 1 library with study room
• 1 Media Center where faculty and students can research, learn, study, relax and solve problems.
  

All learning facilities have state-of-the art equipment, including computer projectors, color printing, scanning and copying, audio visual devices. Students can also borrow digital cameras to assist them in making presentations.

Hundreds of Internet connections are available throughout the campus in addition to a network covering students' living quarters.

Our new extensive library holds 10,000 books and professional magazines and some 2,000 CDs/DVDs. In addition, students also have access to more than 7,000 on-line journals and publications which are very helpful for research during assignments such as case studies or preparation of a dissertation. Our professional librarians offer expertise to ensure the required information is available.

Kitchens

The kitchens at Les Roches are enough to make even a 5 star hotel chef jealous. As a student, you will work with the best equipment and foodstuffs you would expect to find in a top hotel or restaurant. Supervised by industry professionals, you will get involved from your very first day in the kitchen. Through the craft-based culinary courses, you will be introduced to all the major food groups and preparation methods including pastry baking, hot and cold food preparation, and culinary techniques from around the world.  

Restaurants

Students not only prepare but also serve all three meals to staff, visitors and fellow students. The campus has different types of restaurants, so students can learn and practice the various styles of services. From our fine dining restaurant where classical service techniques are used, to our fast-food and buffet style dining rooms with contemporary service techniques, students experience all aspects of bar, beverage and food service management.