COVID-19 ANNISCOPE SUMMER 2020 Considering the current Covid-19 health situation, dates indicated in this booklet are subject to change. You VALDANNIVIERS.CH are advised to check with facilities concerned or any of Anniviers Tourist Offices. ISH L NG e WeLCOMe. HNeeD INFO?é! IMPReSSUM Official brochure of Anniviers Tourisme.Circulation : 14'000 copies, divided into 3 editions, Cette publication existe en français. one for each language (French, German and English). Editorial, publishing and distribution: N’hésitez pas à la demander à Anniviers Tourisme, in conjunction with its partners. Graphic design and layout: Atelier l’endroit où vous l’avez prise. Grand & Partenaires, Sierre, with the graphic design of Molk & Jordan, Sierre. Printing: Imprimerie Schoechli, Sierre. Photographic rights: Sierre-Anniviers Marketing, Romain Daniel, Alban Mathieu. Diese Broschüre liegt auch in deutscher Sprache vor. The content of this brochure was verified inApril 2020. 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INTRODUCTION CULTURe A Word from the Team 6 Museums and Exhibitions 81-83 Anniviers on the Web 7 Visits and Cultural Discoveries 84-90 About this brochure 7 Historical Trails 91 Anniviers Liberté Pass 8-9 Villages and Tourist Offices 10-15 WeLLNeSS Health / Emergencies / Pharmacy 93 FOOD aND SHOPPING Physiotherapy / Osteopathy 94 Area Restaurants 16-27 Yoga / Other Therapists 94-95 Mountain Restaurants & Snack Bars 28-31 Wellness and Beauty 96-99 Bars / Tea-Rooms 32-34 Wineries, wine shops and wine bars 34-36 ACCOMMODaTION Sport Shops 37-39 Hotels / Hotel Residences 101-103 Shopping 40-43 Rentals and sales Agencies 104-108 Food 44-49 Inns, Lodges 109 Mountain Huts 110-112 Bed & Breakfast 113 SPORT Campsites and Motorhomes 114-115 Lifts 50-53 Group Accomodation 116-119 Top 10 attractions 54-55 Holiday Village 119 Hiking 56 Property Services 120-121 Mountain and Hiking Guides 56-57 Trail Running 57 eVeNTS VTT / E-bike / VTT Downhill 58-59 Upcoming Events 122-125 Scooters 60-61 Pump track 62 PRaCTICaL INFORMATION Via Ferrata and Climbing 63-65 Library and Games 127 Bungee Jumping 65 Change and ATM’s 128-129 Paragliding 66 Waste Disposal 130 Swimming Pools 66-67 Garages 130-131 Tennis / Mini-golf 67-68 Petrol Pumps & Electric Car Charg. Stations 131 Escape Room / Escape game 68 Schedule of Masses 132 Petanque / Soccer 69 Laundry and Laundry Service 134 Educational Trails 70-73 Forest Sorting / Game-Keeper 135 Fishing 74-75 Coffee Machine Hire 135 Wildlife Observation Posts 76 Baby Equipment 135 Multi-purpose sports places / Ranch 76 IT service 135 Playgrounds 77 Post Offices and Post Services 136 Archery /Fitness 77 Town Offices 136-137 Picnic Areas 78-79 Useful information 138-139 5 6 a WORD FROM THe TeAM Anniviers Tourisme Whether we are locals or visitors, younger or older, seasoned professionals or talented newcomers, we are all part of the same team. We invite you to stop at the Tourism Office Your satisfaction is our goal and we are where we will gladly answer your ques- passionate about becoming friends with tions and respond to your requests. Join our guests and visitors. If we should meet us for a sip of mulled wine, if you would in town, we will enquire how you are and like. We will review the options offered by exchange a few words. You can count on our resorts and will assist you in selecting us seven days a week for an unforgettable the sports and activities that best suit you. stay in Val d’Anniviers. Also, it is our pleasure to make recommen- dations for the best restaurants or bars to The Entire Anniviers Tourism Team your liking. All of us in the Tourism Office are here to help you create the holiday of your dreams. aNNIVIERS SYMBOLS ON THe WeB VaL D’aNNIVIERS These are used to help you find basic www.valdanniviers.ch information quickly. Discover all the events and animations on valdanniviers.ch/evenements Location and/or access aNNIBOOK LIVE STaTUS Opening period(s) Tune in to the “Newsroom” and ”Infos Live” pages on our website: valdanniviers.ch Closing day(s) and get the latest practical info. Useful information(s) WIKI aNNIVIaRD The Anniviers Valley collaborative encyclopedia on valdanniviers.ch/wikianniviard aLLO? aNNIVIERS MUNICIPaLITY www.anniviers.org What if I'm calling from outside Switzerland? SOCIaL MEDIa Facebook, Twitter, Dial +41, then the Swiss Instagram, Youtube number without the first 0. @valdanniviers LeS 4 SAISONS D’ANNIVIeRS www.4saisonsanniviers.ch 7 8 ANNIVIeRS TeRMS From 21 May to 1 November 2020, Anniviers Liberté Pass* Holders have free access to var- LIBeRTé ious transport (people only) and leisure PaSS facilities, and some visitor attractions. The pass is obtained: If you spend one night or more in com- mercially-rented accommodation within the Anniviers municipality (Hotel, Inn, Boarding House, Gite or Hut). If you spend one night or more in a holiday home, from the owner or the letting agency concerned. Owners of holiday homes receive one Anniviers Liberté Freedom Pass for each UPM. They can buy additional passes, valid for the entire summer season, at a cost of CHF 200 per pass. Not to be forgotten: Journeys to and from Sierre and Vercorin are not included in the benefits of the “Anniviers Liberté” pass. The full journey from the departure point to the destina- tion should be paid for. Anniviers Liberté Freedom Passes shall be used exclusively by people meeting the above mentioned eligibility criteria. GeNeRAL CONDITIONS The Freedom pass cannot be combined with other offers and is dependent on dates and opening hours, as well as the general condi- tions defined by participating partners. Spe- cial conditions for parties of 10 or more. Please enquire at the Anniviers Tourist Offices or ask your host. Conditions subject to change. SeRVICeS INCLUDeD IN THe ANNIVIeRS LIBeRTé PASS In this brochure activities and services marked are free of charge or discounted for "Anniviers Liberté" Pass holders. www.anniviers-liberte.ch THIS SUMMeR 2020 The Zinal-Sorebois Cable Car will not be oper- ating during the 2020 Summer season. How- ever the Grimentz-Zinal cable car liaison is 100% free with your Anniviers Freedom Pass. aND aLSO ... Anzère Liberté : Free access to all the benefits offered by the Anzère Liberté pass. www.anzere.ch. 9 10 ST-LUC Perched on a sun-drenched mountain side, St-Luc village provides a breathtaking view of the 4000 m peaks towering above the Annivi- ers Valley, including the famous Matterhorn. As the home of the François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory, the Planetarium and the Planet Trail, it is aptly named “the star resort”. Those who enjoy wildlife and outdoor activities will find plenty to do as St-Luc has a variety of hiking trails that reach altitudes of more than 3000 m above sea level, as well as several moun- tain bike trails and downhill routes. CHaNDOLIN As one of Europe’s highest villages occupied year-round, Chandolin is the ideal destination for those seeking peace and well-being both for body and soul. Located 2000 m above sea level it gets plenty of sunshine and catches the last sun rays before the sun sets. Long the favourite destination of some illustrious visitors, and an inspiration to poets, the village retains the charm and authenticity of a genuine Annniviers village with its irregular huddle of houses built in the ancient peasant tradition. FILL UP ON SUNSHINe aND aUTHENTIC THRILLS St-Luc Tourist Office Chandolin Tourist Office From 13 July to 16 August From 13 July to 16 August Open 7/7 Open 7/7 from 8:30 am - 12:45 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm from 8:30 am - 12:45 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm From 23 May to 12 July / From 23 May to 12 July / From 17 August to 25 October From 17 August to 25 October Open 7/7 Open 7/7 from 8:30 am - 12 pm / 1:30 pm - 5 pm from 8:30 am - 12 pm / 1:30 pm - 5 pm 027 476 17 10 027 476 17 15 [email protected] [email protected] www.valdanniviers.ch www.valdanniviers.ch 11 12 GRIMeNTZ / ST-JeAN With its traditional wooden houses decked with red geraniums, its pebbled streets and crooked alleyways, Grimentz is an architec- tural gem from Annivier’s past. This unspoilt village has a wealth of cultural resources to be discovered through tours, discussions, even chance meetings. Sport enthusiasts will have a range of varied activities to choose from: hik- ing or biking in the mountain over 100km of trails, sports events, via ferrata, a visit to the Moiry dam, and more. ZINaL / aYER A haven of peace and serenity, nestled at the end of the Val d’Anniviers, Zinal is one of those magical and otherworldly destinations for those who love the true beauty of pristine nature. Sur- rounded by the highest mountains in the Alps and boasting five high mountain huts, Zinal has plenty to offer to families as well as adrenaline junkies looking for challenging hiking and bik- ing trails, climbing routes or spectacular para- gliding sites. A PARADISe OF HISTORY, aND JaW BREaKING LaNDSCaPES Grimentz Tourist Office Zinal Tourist Office From 13 July to 16 August From 13 July to 16 August Open 7/7 Open 7/7 from 8:30 am - 12:45 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm from 8:30 am - 12:45 pm / 2 pm - 6 pm From 23 May to 12 July / From 23 May to 12 July / From 17 August to 25 October From 17 August to 25 October Open 7/7 Open 7/7 from 8:30 am - 12 pm / 1:30 pm - 5 pm from 8:30 am - 12 pm / 1:30 pm - 5 pm 027 476 17 00 027 476 17 05 [email protected] [email protected] www.valdanniviers.ch www.valdanniviers.ch 13 14 VISSOIe AND VILLAGeS Niouc, les Pontis, Soussillon the Barmes, Fang ..