The old village of Grimentz, Switzerland
Onlife Business Trip

Switzerland
2026

Matt is travelling to Grimentz in the Swiss Alps for Onlife, Sunday 9 August to Tuesday 18 August 2026. This page has everything you need: his flights, where he's staying, insurance, and how to reach him or get help.

What time is it for Matt?
Grimentz, Switzerland
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8 hrs behind Melbourne
Melbourne
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Home time
Dubai
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Stopover, 6 hrs behind Melbourne

Trip at a Glance

All times shown are local to each city.

Sun 9 Aug
Departs Melbourne 21:15 on Emirates EK407Overnight flight to Dubai
Mon 10 Aug
Arrives Zurich 13:30, drives to GrimentzVia Dubai connection, then picks up the hire car at the airport
10 to 17 Aug
Chalet Les Rahas, GrimentzSeven nights in the Val d'Anniviers, Valais, working with the Onlife team
Mon 17 Aug
Departs Zurich 15:30 on Emirates EK088Trains it back from Grimentz in the morning to reach the airport in time
Tue 18 Aug
Lands in Melbourne 21:50Via Dubai connection

Flights

All four legs confirmed with Emirates, Economy, Airbus A380-800. Tap a flight for details.

Outbound
Flight
Emirates EK407
Departs
Sun 9 Aug, 21:15
Melbourne International
Arrives
Mon 10 Aug, 05:15
Dubai Terminal 3
Duration
14 hrs 0 min
Aircraft
Airbus A380-800
Class
Economy
Connection in Dubai: 3 hrs 10 min
Flight
Emirates EK087
Departs
Mon 10 Aug, 08:25
Dubai Terminal 3
Arrives
Mon 10 Aug, 13:30
Zurich (ZRH)
Duration
7 hrs 5 min
Aircraft
Airbus A380-800
Class
Economy
Return
Flight
Emirates EK088
Departs
Mon 17 Aug, 15:30
Zurich (ZRH)
Arrives
Tue 18 Aug, 00:30
Dubai Terminal 3
Duration
7 hrs 0 min
Aircraft
Airbus A380-800
Class
Economy
Connection in Dubai: 2 hrs 10 min
Flight
Emirates EK408
Departs
Tue 18 Aug, 02:40
Dubai Terminal 3
Arrives
Tue 18 Aug, 21:50
Melbourne International
Duration
13 hrs 10 min
Aircraft
Airbus A380-800
Class
Economy
The return connection in Dubai is tight at 2 hrs 10 min and lands after midnight Dubai time, so expect Matt to be out of contact overnight on 17 to 18 August until he lands in Melbourne.
Panorama of the Val d'Anniviers, Switzerland
Val d'Anniviers, Valais

Where Matt's Staying

Seven nights in Grimentz, a car-free heritage village of dark timber chalets at 1,570 m in the Val d'Anniviers.

Chalets in Grimentz village

Chalet Les Rahas by Mrs Wiggins

Grimentz, Val d'Anniviers, Valais, Switzerland

Check-in
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Check-out
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Guests
3 adults
Booked via
Booking.com
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Grimentz sits at the head of the Val d'Anniviers, about an hour up the mountain from Sierre in the Rhone valley.

Getting To and From Grimentz

Hire car on the way there, Swiss trains on the way back.

There: Hire Car, Mon 10 Aug
Pick up the hire car at Zurich AirportAfter landing at 13:30
Drive to Grimentz, about 3 to 3.5 hrsMotorway to the Rhone valley, then the mountain road up the Val d'Anniviers from Sierre
Back: Train, Mon 17 Aug
PostBus: Grimentz to SierreAbout 1 hr down the valley
Train: Sierre to Zurich AirportVia Visp, about 2 hrs 45 min, one ticket the whole way
Check Timetables on SBB
View over Grimentz and the Val d'Anniviers from Hotel Weisshorn
Looking down the Val d'Anniviers towards Grimentz
For the trip home on Mon 17 Aug, Matt needs to be at Zurich Airport by about 13:30 for the 15:30 flight, which means leaving Grimentz by roughly 8:30 that morning.

Travel Insurance

Southern Cross Travel Insurance, International Comprehensive Single Trip. Switzerland has no reciprocal health agreement with Australia, so this policy is the safety net for any medical costs.

In an Emergency Overseas

Southern Cross Emergency Assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
+61 2 9191 1180
If Matt is hospitalised or needs treatment likely to cost over $2,000, this number must be called for approval, by him or by anyone acting for him. For minor treatment, pay and keep every receipt and medical note to claim later.

Policy Details

InsurerSouthern Cross Travel Insurance
Policy number18989665
Policy holderMatthew Taylor
CoverInternational Comprehensive, Single Trip
DestinationSwitzerland
Cover dates9 to 18 Aug 2026
Excess$100
Cancellation cover$5,000 per person

General Queries and Claims

From overseas+61 1800 196 484
From Australia1800 196 484
Emailinfo@scti.com.au
Claimsscti.com.au/claims

If Something Goes Wrong

Lost or stolen itemsReport to police or airline, get a written report
Lost phoneBlock the IMEI with the provider
Delayed baggageGet a delay report, keep receipts for essentials
Trip changesTell SCTI and providers as soon as possible

Emergency Contacts

Tap any number to call it.

Owen Batt
Emergency contact
+61 417 014 704Australia mobile +44 7928 000 975UK mobile
Ryan Mullins
Onlife business partner
+49 170 545 5841Germany mobile
Australian Consulate-General, Geneva
Consular help in Switzerland
+41 22 799 91 00Consulate switchboard +61 2 6261 330524-hr Consular Emergency Centre, Canberra

Swiss Emergency Numbers

112
General Emergency
117
Police
144
Ambulance
118
Fire
1414
Rega Air Rescue
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