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 $2,995
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 Écôneon 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.
This pilgrimage includes registration for and attendance at:
• First Mass of one of the newly ordained priests on June 30
• Episcopal Consecrations on July 1
• First Pontifical Mass of one of the new bishops on July 2
HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE
Annecy: medieval city center
Sevrier: the Paccard Bell Foundry
Ecône: tomb 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 Lyon, France
Day 2. Sunday, June 28: Lyon - Saint-Julien-en-Genevois
After your arrival in Lyon, France, transfer to your hotel in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois, France. Along the way, catch glimpses of the beautiful French countryside. Then, attend Holy Mass either at the hotel or at the local SSPX chapel as time and arrangement allows. Enjoy a welcome dinner and overnight in Saint-Julien-en-Genevois. (WD)
Day 3. Monday, June 29: Saint-Julien-en-Genevois – Annecy – Sevrier – Villars-sur-Ollon
Following breakfast, transfer to Annecy. Explore its medieval streets 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 five huge cast bronze bells for the new Immaculata Church in St. Marys, Kansas. After lunch on your own, transfer to Villars-sur-Ollon to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight. (BB, D)
Day 4. Tuesday, June 30: Villars-sur-Ollon: Écône – Saint Maurice
This morning, attend First Mass of one of the newly ordained priests 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. After lunch on your own, see the ruins of the ancient church and the Treasury before heading back to your hotel in Villars-sur-Ollon to take the rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Villars-sur-Ollon. (BB, D)
Day 5. Wednesday, July 1: SSPX Episcopal Consecrations in Écône
This morning, attend the episcopal consecrations at St. Pius X Seminary in Écône, followed by a celebration with fellow faithful.
Below is the day’s schedule as currently listed on https://econe2026.ch/:
09:00 Episcopal Consecrations Ceremony
14:00 Lunch (cashless catering will be available; our pilgrims will receive a credit to use for lunch)
18:00 Second Vespers of the Precious Blood of Jesus followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
19:00 Grounds close
Dinner and overnight in Villars-sur-Ollon. (BB, L, D)
Day 6. Thursday, July 2: Villars-sur-Ollon: Écône – Sion
Attend Pontifical Mass by one of the newly consecrated bishops at the SSPX Seminary in Écône. 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. Then, enjoy a hike along one of Sion’s water canals “bissés”. Head back to Villars-sur-Ollon for a farewell dinner with your fellow pilgrims and overnight at the hotel. (BB, FD)
Day 7. Friday, July 3: Homebound flight
Very early morning transfer to Lyon airport for your flight home. (Boxed Breakfast if available)
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
Fr. Trevor Burfitt was born and raised in Seattle, WA, in 1975. He attended St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary in Winona and was ordained a priest of the Society of St. Pius X on June 22, 2002.
His initial assignment was at St. Ignatius Retreat House in Ridgefield, CT. In April 2005, he was appointed Prior of Our Lady of Sorrows Retreat House in Phoenix, AZ, where he served as pastor, retreat master, and principal. During this time, he prepared the architectural plans for the construction of the new church and established the high school.
In 2012, he was transferred to Veneta, Oregon, taking up duties as prior, pastor, and chaplain to the SSPX Sisters. Since 2016, he has been the prior and pastor of Our Lady of the Angels parish in Arcadia, CA. In this current role, he oversees seven Mass centers, 1,700 faithful, five priests, and six Oblate Sisters.
During the Covid lockdown, Fr. Burfitt initiated a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom, the State, and local governments regarding the closure of churches and discrimination against religious practices. He successfully won an injunction against these actions.
Father has traveled extensively, visiting twelve different countries, including several in Western Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Ecuador, and the Holy Land. His travels included leading pilgrimages, traveling independently, and organizing groups.
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.
Saint-Julien-en-Genevois: 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 British Airways (BA). The outgoing flight departs from Washington Dulles (IAD) airport. Please do not purchase any connecting air tickets until we notify that the group is fully formed with at least 25 travelers. The current group air schedule could undergo minor changes from the airlines; if a major change occurs, we will modify the listed flight schedule.
BA Flight 290 JUN27 departs Washington (IAD) at 7:20PM, arrives London (LHR) at 7:45AM JUN28
BA Flight 356 JUN28 departs London (LHR) at 11:40AM, arrives Lyon (LYS) at 2:25PM
BA Flight 357 JUL03 departs Lyon (LYS) at 11:10AM, arrives London (LHR) at 12:00PM
BA Flight 291 JUL03 departs London (LHR) at 2:00PM, arrives Washington (IAD) at 5:25PM
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 in double occupancy Land-only: $2,995
Pilgrimage price per person (pp) in double occupancy with air from Washington Dulles (IAD): $4,340 (includes estimated air taxes & surcharges, subject to change)
Single supplement for those wishing to room alone: $850
Registration for air-inclusive package by: March 23, 2026
Registration for land-only package by: April 15, 2026
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Scheduled roundtrip transatlantic flights Washington - Lyon (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.