anniscope en summer 2012

ANNISCOPESUMMER 2012

CHANDOLIN

GRIMENTZ / ST-JEAN

ST-LUC

ZINAL / AYER

FROM NIOUC TO VISSOIE

Anniviers Guide classifiedby towns and resorts

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CHANDOLIN

ST-LUC

GRIMENTZ / ST-JEAN

ZINAL / AYER

FROM NIOUC TO VISSOIE

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24 - 57

58 - 85

86 - 117

118 - 145

Photo credits

Tourist Offices : Chandolin, Grimentz, St-Luc, ZinalAdriana Claude, Christophe Spitz, Damian Cromwell, Eric Bouchet, Nicole Salamin, Patrick Zufferey, Roland Keller – www.top-news.ch, Simon WigetSierre-Anniviers Marketing, www.photo-genic.ch, Remontées Mécaniques d’Anniviers

C H A N D O L I N +41(0)27 476 17 15 – Office du Tourisme

www.chandolin.ch – [email protected]

+41(0)27 476 16 09

From Monday to Friday from 8am-12am / 2pm-6pmSaturday and Sunday from 8.30am-12am / 1.30pm-6pm

Low season : 7/7 from 8.30am-12am / 1.30pm-5pm

C H A N D O L I N

G R I M E N T Z / S T- J E A N

S T- L U C

Z I N A L / AY E R

F R O M N I O U C T O V I S S O I E

Introduction

Introduction

Sports and outdoor activities

Restaurants, wine and outings

Culture, heritage and traditions

Health, wellness and beauty

Practical information

Health 21

Library and games 22Internet hotspot / WIFI 22Change / Cash withdrawals 22Schedule of masses 23Pharmacy Outlet 23Post office and town office 23

Not to be missed 20

Lifts 14Hiking and mountain climbing 14Mountain hut 15Zinal mountain guide office 15Nature trail 15Wildlife observation post 15Be sure not to miss ... 16Mountain bikes 16Outdoor sports 17Fishing 17 - 18Place to picnic 18Playground area 18Horseback riding 19

Area restaurants 11Mountain restaurants and snack bars 11 - 12 Bar 12Shops 12Sports shop 13Food 13

Introduction 6Plan of the village 7 - 9

Chandolin is popular. Without a doubt... Is it be-cause of its altitude that allows to almost touch the sky, and making it one of the highest inhabited vil-lages in Europe ? Is it because of its location on the edge of the pines and larches bathed in the evening by the last rays of the sun when it bows out on the horizon ? Or for that “ je ne sais quoi ” that makes Chandolin the muse of poets, the stop for travellers and a hideaway for illustrious guests ?

Speaking of this little village perched on the moun-tain, the small town she loved so much, Corinna Bille, wrote in her novel “ Chandolin entre deux abîmes ” ...

... “ Two thousand meters. A village clings to the slope, a little grass, a source of water for the thirsty, a forest to stop the avalanche. That’s it. The land of nothing, of emptiness. Then we find (in contrast to the easy countries where dust waits under the palm trees), that this is a land of great wealth. Here it is impossible to stop, here equilibrium is abolished, and even the sweetness is violent. To live we must walk, climb, descend and ascend. But the air is present, air that you can touch, that you see, that has form, colour and odour, that gives a new rhythm to our blood, and gives our soul a new intensity. There is more than the earth itself, for here the earth ends. ”

Chandolin

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Edition du 22.05.2012

Chandolin

Administration / Service

1 Office du Tourisme E3

1 Administration communale E3

1 Salle communale E3

1 Bibliothèque E3

2 Poste D/E3

Commerces

1 Ecole Suisse de ski E3

2 Proxi Alimentation D/E3

10 Chandolin / Jolival E3

11 Agence imm. Immobilier-Vacances E3

12 Boutique Service E3

13 Chandolin Sport E3

13 Dépôt de pharmacie E3

Curiosité

20 Etable en consortage D3

21 Cave / Maison Bourgeoisiale C3

22 Alpage (Plan Losier) F/G2

23 Calvaire - Bâ de la St-Jean A3

24 Chapelle des Daillettes B2

25 Eglise, cimetière B2/3

26 Espace Ella Maillart C3

27 Four Banal de Chandolin C3

28 Four à chaux B1

29 Grand Mélèze des Armèles G3

30 Moulin de Chandolin E5

31 Couvert - place pique-nique C1

Hôtels - cafés - restaurants

40 Cabane Illhorn E1

41 Auberge Les Choucas G5

42 Café-Restaurant 2000 Mètres C3

43 Gd-Hôtel Chandolin B2

44 Hôtel-Restaurant Plampras E3

45 Café-Rest. Le Tsapé (hors p.) H4

46 Buvette Mayen Gourmand (hors p.) C1

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Area restaurants

Les 2000 mètres +41(0)27 475 11 29 Now on Facebook (Page Café-Restaurant des 2000 Mètres)

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30am-5pm / 6.30pm-10.30pmLow Season : open Thursday to Sunday from 11.30am 5.pm / 6.30pm-10.30pm

Homemade Fondues, wood fire raclette, Valais “croûtes” served in a unique setting in the heart of the old village, in front of the Matterhorn

Le Plampras +41(0)27 475 12 68 www.hotelplampras.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8am-11pm

Specialising in meats and wood fire raclette

C H A N D O L I N

Mountain restaurants and snack bars

Buvette Mayen Gourmand - Ponchet +41(0)79 532 16 91 www.ponchet.ch – [email protected]

Open from 7 July to 19 August 2012 from 10am-7pm

Varied dishes according to the desires of individual volunteers who come and go. In August : vegetarian week

Restaurant Le Tsapé (2470 m) +41(0)27 475 67 55 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from 23 June to 17 September 2012 from 9am-4.30pm

Traditional and Valais cuisine, dish of the day, à la carte dishes, homemade desserts and chef’s specialties

Good to know

The “Panoramic” dish at the Tsapé Restaurant

Round trip on ski lift + dish of the day

Under 12 years CHF 18.- / As of 12 years CHF 28.-

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Bar

Shops

Cabane Illhorn (2147 m) +41(0)27 475 11 78 – +41(0)78 606 17 48 www.illhorn.com – [email protected]

Open from mid-June to 5 November 2012 from 9.30-6pmThe evenings by reservation

Valais specialties, rösti, macaroni, mushroom dishes

Boutique Service +41(0)27 475 15 42

Open 7/7 as indicated on a sign

Press, gifts

C H A N D O L I N

Sports shop

Food

Chandolin Sport +41(0)27 475 17 84 www.chandolinsport.ch – [email protected]

Open from 8.45am-12am / 2pm-6pm (or as indicated on a sign)

Proxi Alimentation +41(0)58 726 41 10

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-12.30pm / 2pm-7pmSaturday from 8am-7pm. Sunday from 8am-12.30pm / 2pm-6pmLow season : Open Monday to Thursday from 8am-12am Friday from 8am-12am / 3pm-6pm. Saturday from 8am-12am 3pm-5pm

L’Apéro Bar-Snack au Plampras +41(0)27 475 12 68 www.hotelplampras.ch – [email protected]

Open from June to late August from 12am-8pm

Pizza, hot dogs, sandwiches, ice cream. On site or take away

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Lifts

Hiking and mountain climbing

Mountain hut

Chandolin Chairlift - Le Tsapé From 23 June to 6 July 2012Monday to Friday from 9am-9.30am / 11am-2pm / 4pm-5pmWeekends from 9am-5pm

From 7 July to 26 August 20127/7 from 9am-5pm

From 27 August to 17 September 2012Monday to Friday from 9am-9.30am / 11am-2pm / 4pm-5pmWeekends from 9am-5pm

Rates Adults Seniors Youths ChildrenUpward 10.- 9.- 8.50 6.-Downward 8.- 7.- 6.50 5.-Round trip 16.- 14.50 13.50 9.50

Additional information at the Remontées Mécaniques

Chandolin Ticket Office : +41(0)27 475 67 50 St-Luc Ticket Office : +41(0)27 476 15 50 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

At your disposal at the Tourist Office in order to prepare your excursions :

- Map of summer hikes in Anniviers : free- Anniviers topographic map (1 :25’000) : CHF 29.80- Panoramic Map of Anniviers : CHF 12.80- Panoramic Map of the Valais : CHF 7.80- Map of the Tour of the Matterhorn (1 :50’000) : CHF 30.-- Valrando maps (hiking tips in Valais) : CHF 2.-

Sport and outdoor activities

C H A N D O L I N

Good to knowThe list of hiking / excursion guides is available in the section of the Anniviers Guide classified by themes on page 31

Cabane Illhorn (2147m) +41(0)27 475 11 78 - +41(0)78 606 17 48 www.illhorn.com – [email protected]

Open from mid-June to 5 November 2012

+41(0)27 475 12 00 [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 1 July to 31 August 2012 from 4pm-6pm

Excursion list : collective / group and private rates at : www.sierre-anniviers.ch/en/Activities/Alpine-Peaks/Summer-good-deals

Botanical walks22 stations located along the various trails between 2000 m and 2700 m

Brochure available at the Tourist Office(French - German - English)

Book for sale at a price of CHF 12.- (French - German)

Wildlife Observatory On the forest road towards Pramarin, 20 minutes from the village

Telescope and educational panels on site

Zinal mountain guide office

Nature trail

Wildlife observation post

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Be sure not to miss ...

Mountain bikes

Outdoor sports

L’alpage de ChandolinProduction of serac, raclette cheese and tomme

Opportunity to purchase these products on site

L’alpage de Ponchet +41(0)79 464 03 58 www.ponchet.ch – [email protected]

Tasting of local products, building dry stone walls, relax-ation and yoga, weekly outings. A detailed program of activities is available on the website of the association

L’IIlgraben A gigantic rock field resulting from the collapse of the mountain through the effects of erosion. This pale yellow and red gash in the mountain grows each year. The Illgrabenis the largest site of debris flows in Switzerland and is unique in Europe. Information at the Tourist Office

At your disposal at the Tourist office, in order to prepare your excursions :

- Map of mountain bike trails Anniviers Bike Explorer (1 : 40’000) : CHF 16.-

- « Grand Raid Discovery » mountain biking map : free


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Good to know Bike Park in St-Luc : three descent tracks and three different levels of difficulty

Complementary information on page 77

Archery +41(0)78 601 23 18 [email protected]

Initiation on request M. Charly Pittet

Fishing allowed :

- Rivers : La Navizence, La Gougra, Le Torrent des Moulins (St-Luc to Vissoie)

- Lakes : Moiry Dam, Illsee (renovation work of the dam throughout the season)

- At the Lac Noir (see conditions below)

Fishing prohibited :

- From the mouth of the stream at Pinsec, to the retention basin in Vissoie, including the Pinsec stream (reserve)

- Lac du Louché (Moiry), Lac Armina, Lac de Lona (lakes ren-ted by private individuals)

Cantonal Fishing license :

Cantonal daily fishing permitAdults : CHF 30.- / Children (14 to 16 years) : CHF 23.-

Cantonal weekend fishing licenseAdults : CHF 50.- / Children (14 to 16 years) : CHF 37.50

On sale at the Grimentz Tourist Office and at the Puchotaz in Mayoux

Additional information on www.vs.ch/scpf or contact the gamekeeper/warden for Anniviers

+41(0)79 355 39 20 – Joël Florey [email protected]

Fishing

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Fishing Horseback riding

Place to picnic

Lac Noir Fishing Licenses :Daily permit : CHF 25.-On sale at the Tourist Office, at the restaurant Le Tsapé and the hotel La Pension (St. Luc)

Membership card : CHF 160.-(Membership card : CHF 120.- / Stamps : CHF 20.- / Deposit for return of license : CHF 20.-)

Information, membership cards and program +41(0)78 620 33 36 – Cédric Donzé www.cdonze.ch

Equi-Libre +41(0)78 889 54 03 www.cheval-anniviers.com – [email protected]

Rates Individual Family (3p.)Promenade - 1 hour CHF 35.- CHF 30.-/personPromenade - 2 hours CHF 65.- CHF 60.-/personPromenade - 3 hours CHF 90.- CHF 85.- /personRando Gourmande CHF 130.- CHF 120.- /personRando Raclette (min. 3p.) CHF 280.- /person (1 night in a Tsigère and 2 days on horseback)

Private and individual lessons CHF 60.-/hour

All details of routes taken are on the site


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Above the Grand-HôtelPicnic area with dry toilets and running water

Information and reservations at the Tourist OfficeRates : CHF 60.-/day

Playground at the Calvaire

Playground area

Good to know June, July and August : fishing authorized from 5am to 10pm. September and October : from 6am to 8pm

Tuesdays and Fridays are non-fishing days for all rivers

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Not to be missed


Espace Ella Maillart www.ellamaillart.ch – [email protected]

Free tour. Information at the Tourist OfficePermanent exposition of a celebrity traveling-woman of Switzerland

Guided tour of the MillHorizontal type mill, renovated in 2000, maintained by the Fang stream A 25min. walk to the Postal Bus stop

Open every Thursday in July and August at 3pm

Guided tours on request from the Société du Village +41(0)27 475 20 46 – +41(0)79 317 23 90

Guided tour of the VillageOn request for groups (minimum 10 people)

Information at the Tourist Office

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Health


Good to knowThe Anniviers pharmacy and medical offices are based in Vissoie

Additional information on page 139

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Schedule of masses

Mail service at the Proxi Alimentation +41(0)58 726 41 10

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-12.30pm / 2pm-7pmSaturday from 8am-7pm. Sunday from 8am-12.30pm / 2pm-6pmLow season : Open Monday to Thursday from 8am-12am Friday from 8am-12am / 3pm-6pm. Saturday from 8am-12am 3pm-5pm

Town officeCommune d’Anniviers – Bureau de Chandolin

+41(0)27 475 14 62 www.anniviers.org

Open Monday from 2pm-6.30pm

Loan of books and games at the Tourist Office

Deposit : CHF 10.-

ChandolinEvery 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month at 5.30pm

These timetables are valid until 31 August 2012. New schedules as from 1 September are available on www.paroissanniviers.ch


Post office and town office

Library and games

At the Tourist OfficeRates : 5 minutes = CHF 1.-, 15 minutes = CHF 3.-30 minutes = CHF 5.-, 60 minutes = CHF 8.-

Printing : CHF 0.20 / photocopy

Wifi Le Plampras

Tourist Office

Internet hotspot / WIFI

C H A N D O L I N

Change / Cash withdrawals

ChangeChandolin / Jolival

+41(0)27 475 18 66 www.jolival.ch – [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am-12am / 1pm-5pm

Immobilier Vacances Location Chandolin

+41(0)27 480 18 19 www.immobilier-vacances.ch – [email protected]

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am-12am / 3pm-6pmLow season : Closed (Additional information can be obtained at the Agency in St-Luc)

Cash withdrawalsTourist Office

Proxi Alimentation and Boutique Service

Chandolin Sport +41(0)27 475 17 84 www.chandolinsport.ch – [email protected]

Ouvert de 8h45-12h / 14h-18h (or as indicated on a sign)

Pharmacy Outlet



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GRIMENTZ / ST-JEAN +41(0)27 476 17 00

www.grimentz.ch – [email protected]

+41(0)27 476 16 09

From Monday to Friday from 8am-6pmSaturday and Sunday from 8.30am-12am / 1.30pm-6pm


Introduction

Introduction




Practical information Library and games 54Internet hotspot / WIFI / Change 54Cash withdrawals / Waste disposal / Garage 55Schedule of masses / Laundry service / Baby equipment 56Pharmacy Outlet 57Post office and town office 57

Not to be missed 51

Health / Physiotherapy / Other therapists 52Wellness and beauty 53

Lifts 40Hiking and mountain climbing 40Mountain huts 41Zinal mountain guide office 41Nature trails 42Wildlife observation post 43Be sure not to miss ... 43Mountain bikes 44Outdoor sports 45 - 46Horseback riding 46Fishing 47Climbing 48Via ferrata / Swimming pool and Fitness 49Paragliding / Places to picnic / Playground areas 50

Area restaurants 32 - 33Mountain restaurants and snack bars 34Wines / Bar 35Shopping 36 - 37Sports shops 38Food 39



If you are sporty, curious and enjoy listening each time you hear people talking about local traditions and customs, if you like to imagine reliving the past when you see an old mill turning, if you like walking in cobbled streets between stone and larch houses that are hundreds of years old, do not miss the opportunity to take a walk through Grimentz. This village is precisely the place for those who like to dream about the past.

After a good day of outdoor sports, give yourself a « culture » break. While walking along the Rue du Vieux Village, you will cross through time. You can read the history of these old family houses and barns called « raccards ». You will learn of their ancestral customs sipping a glass of « Glacier » wine straight out of the barrel. You will be amazed by the rituals that have been passed down from gene-ration to generation, and you will see with pleasure that Grimentz is inhabited by people with a sturdy mountain character, who know how to be hospitable! Their heritage is their pride, their jewel. They are ready and willing to share it with you, generously ...

Grimentz

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26 Espace Immobilier SA E4 55 Via Ferrata de Moiry (hors p.) A1

27 Do Sports D3 56 Etable communautaire B3

Administration / Service 28 Epiney Sports C3/E4 57 Observatoire Dianniviers (hors p.) B1

1 Camping-car B2 29 Valsport C3 58 Murs de grimpe extérieur (hors p.) A2

2 Administration communale E4 29 Boucherie / poissonnerie, traiteur D3

2 Salle de gym E4 29 Boulangerie Salamin D3/E4 Hôtels - cafés - restaurants

3 Garderie (hors p.) D1 30 Supermarché "Au Marché Villageois" D3 33 Oenothèque le Grenier E4

4 Station essence E4 31 Supermarché "Coop" C3 70 Hôtel-Restaurant Alpina *** C3

5 Eurorelais (hors p.) A2 32 L'Atelier Coiffure C3 71 Hôtel-Restaurant Becs de Bosson ** E4

6 Camping Ilot Bosquet (hors p.) A2 33 Beauty Paradise E4 72 Hôtel-Restaurant Cristal *** B2

7 Minigolf / Multi-Sport D4 34 Ambiance Nature E4 73 Hôtel-Restaurant Moiry ** E4

7 Pétanque / Trampoline D4 35 Lo Pöchiniong E4 74 Hôtel-Restaurant Mélèze * D4

36 La dè tott E4 75 Restaurant Arlequin C3

Commerces 37 L'Herbière E4 76 Restaurant la Claire Fontaine D3

15 Garage Solioz G5 38 RentalPrestige SA E4 77 Restaurant Chez Florioz C2

16 Solioz Electricité C3 39 Antonier Chalets Services F4 78 Rest. d'altitude de Bendolla (hors p.) D1

17 Ecole Suisse de ski D3 40 Valet d'Anniviers C3 79 Café-Rest. du Lac de Moiry (hors p.) A1

17 Physiothérapeute Fabienne Arend D3 41 Le Grenier E4 79 Gite du Barrage (hors p.) A1

18 Frozen Action & meubles Trisconi E4 80 Bar le Country C3

19 Inter. Ski School & Kids Paradise C3 Curiosités 80 Discothèque Le Shadock C3

20 Télécabine Grimentz-Bendolla C3 50 Maison Bourgeoisiale E4 81 Gîte de l'Alpage du Marais (hors p.) D1

21 Déchetterie communale C4 51 Eglise E4 82 Buvette l'Ecurie "Chez Etienne"(hors p.) I5

22 Grimentz-Location D3 52 Caves Blanches D4 83 Auberge de la Puchotaz / Mayoux (hors p.)G6

23 Immobilia Grimentz E4 53 Moulin, Scierie, Four Banal D3 84 Rest. La Gougra / St-Jean (hors p.) G6

24 Annimmob C3 54 Pierres à Cupules (hors p.) A2 85 Gite de St-Jean (hors p.) G6

25 Anniviers Immobilier E4 55 Barrage de Moiry (hors p.) A1

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Area restaurants

Alpina +41(0)27 476 16 16 www.alpina-grimentz.com – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Gourmet cuisine

Arlequin +41(0)27 475 32 02 [email protected]

Closed on Sundays

Regional dishes, choice of pasta and pizza, menus and dishes for children, bowls of ice cream and homemade dessertsPizzas to take away

Becs-de-Bosson +41(0)27 475 19 79 www.becsdebosson.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Variety of cuisine throughout the year with regional specialties, raclette made with authentic Anniviers cheese. Menus for every taste and every budget. Restaurant with the « Saveurs du Valais » label, and listed in the « Guide du Routard 2012 »

Claire-Fontaine +41(0)27 475 24 96

Open 7/7 in July and August from 11am-11pm

Crêpes with regional specialties, large salads. Kitchen open at all hours. Raclette appetizer every day from 4pm-6pm

Cristal +41(0)27 475 43 06 www.cristalhotel.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

5 minutes from the center. A beatiful atmosphaire and tasteful plates from here and anywhere, arranged with local products like the famous met of Herens on ardoise. Parking space and sunny terrace



Gougra – St-Jean

+41(0)27 475 13 03 www.lagougra.ch – [email protected]

Closed on Thursdays

Mountain cuisine, regional specialties and their famous fondues

Mélèze +41(0)27 475 12 87 www.lemeleze.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

French cuisine with regional specialties, crêpes, table grill, fondue Anniviarde

Moiry +41(0)27 475 11 44 www.hotel-grimentz.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Wood fire raclette with cheese made from Anniviers milk, natural cuisine : Anniviers game, garden vegetables, flowers and herbs from the mountains. Many vegetarian dishes and a wide selec-tion of salads to please both the eyes and taste buds

Puchotaz – Mayoux +41(0)27 475 12 12 www.puchotaz.ch – [email protected]

Closed on Tuesdays

Valais specialties, fondue Puchotaz (seasoned meat)...From May to October, five play areas lit at night, including 2 covered play areas are available (with drinks)

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Lac de Moiry (2250 m) +41(0)27 475 15 48 – +41(0)79 471 80 51 www.moiryresto.ch – [email protected]

Open from mid-June to mid-October 7/7 from 9.15am-6pm

Specialties : Moiry croûte, soup dish, salad (foie gras, and alpine cheese with gingerbread), homemade apricot and rosemary pie, génépi parfait

House aperitif : pine bud kir. Excellent wine list

Buvette du Lac de Moiry (at the foot of the glacier) : open from mid-July to late August every afternoon

Restaurant d’altitude de Bendolla (2133 m) +41(0)27 476 20 15 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from 23 June to 30 September, 6, 7, 13 and 14 October 2012 from 9am-4.30pm

Excellent cuisine, dish of the day, à la carte dishes, grilled meatsProducts of the area and regional specialties. Selection of homemade desserts and a wide selection of wine from the Valais

Buvette Ecurie « chez Etienne » (1730 m) +41(0)79 221 15 42 www.buvette-ecurie.ch – [email protected]

Open from 7 July to 30 September. Open in October depending on weather. Sunday : closed after midday service

Etienne’s « Just like Home » ! Specialities : « rostis flambés » à la Etienne

Restaurant de l’Etable du Marais (2200 m) +41(0)27 475 14 19 – +41(0)79 424 76 75 [email protected]

Open from 23 June to 30 September 2012 from 9am-4.30pm

Traditional and Valais cuisine, cheese dishes, homemade des-serts and chef’s specialties. Selection of wines from the ValaisReservations recommended for lunch serviceRestaurant with the «Saveurs du Valais» label


Wines

Cave BBN Grimentz – Owners and wine producers +41(0)78 601 23 58, Bernard Trombert +41(0)78 605 53 05, Nicolas Viaccoz

Wine tasting with reservation

Œnothèque Le Grenier +41(0)79 221 11 87 [email protected]

Open from 18 July to 25 August Wednesday to Saturday from 3.30pm-8pm

Tasting of wine by the glass and sale of wine to take away

Good to know

Panorama lunch at the Bendolla Restaurant

1 round trip in the cabin/ lift + dish of the day

Under 12 years of age CHF 18.- / Over 12 years old = CHF 28.-


Bar

Country – PubOpen from 4pm-1am. Closed on Sundays

Concerts, theme nights, karaoke

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Shopping

Ambiance Nature +41(0)27 565 33 16 – +41(0)79 219 46 72 www.ambiance-nature.ch

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-6pm

Low Season : open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-6pm

Organic and gluten-free groceries, natural cosmetics, tea house, beehive products, mountain bookshop, mountain guide service, nature workshops and plenty of gift ideas

Frozen Action +41(0)27 475 26 59 – +41(0)79 574 48 84 www.frozenaction.ch – [email protected]

Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 2.30pm-6.30pm. Friday and Saturday from 10am-12am 2.30pm-6.30pmLow Season : open Wednesday to Saturday from 3pm-6pm

Gifts, decoration, photos and furnishing of chalets

Le Grenier +41(0)79 221 11 87 [email protected]

Open from 18 July to 25 August Wednesday to Saturday from 3.30pm-8pm

Sale of local products, furniture and handicrafts

L’Herbière +41(0)79 387 85 31

July and August : open Monday to Saturday from 2pm-6pmClosed on SundaysHerbal products and mountain crafts


La dè tott +41(0)27 475 17 43 – +41(0)79 238 32 91 [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 10am-6pm

Souvenirs, gifts, decorations

Lo Pöchiniong +41(0)27 475 29 49

Opening hours displayed on the door of the shop

Local products and souvenirs

Solioz Electricité +41(0)27 475 13 64 – +41(0)79 221 00 78 [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-11am / 3pm-6pmSaturday from 9am-11am

Electricity, household appliances, radio and TV


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Food

Butcher / Fish Monger / Catering Rond-Point Do +41(0)27 475 46 46

Open 7/7 from 9am-12am / 3pm-6.30pm

Boulangerie Salamin Rond-Point Do

+41(0)27 475 26 01 www.boulangeriesalamin.ch – [email protected]

Open seasonally 7/7 from 7am-12am / 3pm-6.30pm

Au Marché Villageois Supermarket +41(0)27 475 32 12 [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmOpen Sunday from 8 July to 16 September from 8am-12am

Coop Supermarket +41(0)27 475 16 63

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-12.15pm / 2pm-6.30pmSaturday from 8am-6.30pm. Sunday from 8am-12.15pm 4pm-6.30pmFrom 19 August, closed on Sundays

Valet d’Anniviers +41(0)76 712 10 50 www.valetdanniviers.com – [email protected]

A variety of catering services. Comprehensive menu of profes-sionally prepared food, cooked or pre-frozen, including starters, maindishes and desserts, home delivery

Do Sports +41(0)27 475 17 88 www.do-sports.ch – [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm Sunday from 8.30am-12am

Epiney Sports +41(0)27 475 12 42 [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 9am-12am / 3pm-6.30pm Closed on Sundays Valsport

+41(0)27 475 27 76 [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 9am-12am / 2.30pm-6.30pm

Sports shops



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Lifts

Lifts Grimentz - Bendolla 16 and 17 June, 23 June to 30 September, 6 and 7 Octo-ber, 13 and 14 October

8.15am / 9.15am / 10.15am / 10.45am / 11.15am / 11.45am / 12.15pm12.45pm / 1.15pm / 1.45pm / 2.15pm / 3.15pm / 4.15pm / 5pmLast trip up : 4.15pmLast run : 5pm

Rates Adult Senior Youth ChildUp 10.- 9.- 9.- 6.-Down 10.- 9.- 9.- 6.-Round trip 16.- 14.- 14.- 9.-

Additional information at the Remontées Mécaniques de Grimentz +41(0)27 476 20 00 www.rma.ch – [email protected]




Mountain huts


- Map of summer hikes in Anniviers : free- Anniviers topographic map (1: 25’000) : CHF 29.80- Panoramic Map of Anniviers : CHF 12.80- Panoramic Map of the Valais : CHF 7.80- Map of the Tour of the Matterhorn (1: 50’000): CHF 30.-- Valrando maps (hiking tips in Valais) : CHF 2.-

Cabane des Becs-de-Bosson (2980m) +41(0)27 281 39 40 – +41(0)79 276 50 68 www.cabanedesbecs.ch – [email protected]

Open from 26 June until mid-September (depending on weather conditions)

Cabane de Moiry CAS (2825m) +41(0)27 475 45 34 www.cabane-moiry.ch – [email protected]

Open from 16 June until mid-September (depending on weather conditions)

+41(0)27 475 12 00 [email protected]




Good to knowThe list of hiking/excursion guides is available in the section of the Anniviers Guide classified by themes on page 31

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Mirador In the valley of Moiry on the road that leads to the dam Opportunity to view wildlife at a distance of up to 2 km through a telescope. Educational panels with explanations on local wildlife

Wildlife observation post


History Tour (~1h)Visit the old village of Grimentz in 20 strategic locations Brochure available at the Tourist Office - CHF 1.- (in French - German - English - Italian - Dutch - Japanese - Spanish)

Another look at GrimentzDiscover Grimentz through its tales and legendsBrochure available at the Tourist Office - CHF 1.- (Available in French only)

Geranium Trail (~30-45min)Based on smell and touch, the game is to find the many scents of geraniumsBrochure available at the Tourist Office (French - German)

Animal Trail (~1h)Fun and interactive, the animal trail connects Grimentz to St-JeanBrochure available at the Tourist Office (French - German)

The « pierres à cupules » (~45min)Discovery of this mysterious archeological site through a newly laid trailBrochure available at the Tourist Office (French - German)

Nature trails


MoiryMoiry is THE essential site to visit in the summer of Grimentz : the dam (148 m high), its turquoise lake, the Via Ferrata, the glacier, the Moiry hut and many opportunities for mountain biking or walking. It is a « must to see » in Anniviers

The Firongs grimentzards Every Friday this summer, from 4pm-7pm, the central alley of the Old Village is transformed into a village market. From the baker to the cheese maker, from mountain herbs to the various local Anniviard products, through to the wine cellars open for the occasion, the Friday Firong is the perfect opportu-nity to soak up local customs, meet local personalities and all the while having a good time. Each Friday, activities are organized around a different theme

Program available from the Tourist Office

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Mountain bikes


- Map of mountain bike trails Anniviers Bike Explorer (1: 40’000) : CHF 16.-


Good to know Grand Raid Verbier-Nendaz-Hérémence-GrimentzTHE event of the summer !

Saturday 18 August 2012(In case of bad weather, Sunday 19 August 2012)

Tent and animation at the arrival point in GrimentzFor more information: www.grand-raid.ch

Good to know Mountain bikes can be rented in the sports stores of the resort

Outdoor sports

Tennis +41(0)27 475 16 84

2 tennis courts available

Reception desk on site from 1 July to 31 August 2012 from 9am-12am / 1pm-10pm

Outside of these dates / times, the keys to the tennis courts are available at the Tourist Office

In season: CHF 20.-/hour. Off season: CHF 17.-/hour

PétanqueAbove the Grimentz tennis courtsOpen access, material not supplied

Puchotaz / Mayoux From May to October, five play areas lit at night, including 2 covered play areas are available (with drinks)

Minigolf +41(0)27 475 16 84

Above the tennis court


Outside these dates, minigolf clubs and balls are available at the Tourist Office

Adults : CHF 7.- / Children : CHF 5.-

Multi-sport +41(0)27 475 16 84

Next to the tennis courtsVolleyball, handball, basketball, badminton


Outside these dates, reservations can be made at the Tourist Office

In season : CHF 20.-/hour. Off season : CHF 17.-/hour

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Outdoor sports

Trampoline +41(0)27 475 16 84

Next to the tennis courts


Rates : CHF 5.-

Fishing allowed :- Rivers : La Navizence, La Gougra, Le Torrent des Moulins

(St-Luc to Vissoie)- Lakes : Moiry Dam, Illsee (renovation work of the dam

throughout the season)- At the Lac Noir (see conditions below)

Fishing prohibited :- From the mouth of the stream at Pinsec, to the retention

basin in Vissoie, including the Pinsec stream (reserve)- Lac du Louché (Moiry), Lac Armina, Lac de Lona (lakes ren-

ted by private individuals)

Cantonal Fishing license :Cantonal daily fishing permitAdults : CHF 30.- / Children (14 to 16 years) : CHF 23.-Cantonal weekend fishing licenseAdults : CHF 50.- / Children (14 to 16 years) : CHF 37.50On sale at the Grimentz Tourist Office and at the Puchotaz in Mayoux Additional information on www.vs.ch/scpf or contact the gamekeeper/warden for Anniviers


Lac Noir Fishing Licenses – Chandolin

Daily permit CHF 25.-On sale at the Tourist Office, at the restaurant Le Tsapé and the hotel La Pension (St. Luc)

Membership card CHF 160.-(Membership card : CHF 120.- / Stamps : CHF 20.- / Deposit for return of license : CHF 20.-)


Fishing

Horseback riding

Ranch des Fios +41(0)78 618 85 39 – Fredson Family

Les Crêts (near St-Jean, Mission-St-Jean road)

Riding lessons and excursions with Allyson +41(0)78 934 86 54

Horses, foals, goats and chickens



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Climbing

« Les Crêts » Climbing site300 m to the right of the two-seat chairliftTwenty 15 to 35m routes Descriptions available at the Tourist Office

Moiry Climbing site 15 min from the Cabane de MoiryDescription available on the website of the Cabane de Moiry www.cabane-moiry.ch

Climbing site « Le Rocher du Barrage » At the base of the Moiry DamDescription available at the Tourist Office

Artificial climbing wall in the Ilot BosquetEquipped wall, free use

Interior climbing – wall Gym

Reservation and key available at the Tourist OfficeCHF 10.- per adult and CHF 5.- per child (under 16)The amount is to be deposited in cash on site

Climbing courses and information – Montagne Club Anniviers :

+41(0)79 672 80 09 – Pascal Zufferey montagneclubanniviers.blogspot.com

Via ferrata

Approach : 10 min Starting altitude : 2120 mClimbing : 1h30-2h Arrival altitude : 2350 mReturn : 10-30 min

RatingPart 1 : D+Part 2 : Departure : TD+ / Suite : D+Escape : F

Zip line : Only with a mountain guideThe key is available at the Restaurant du Lac de Moiry

New in 2011 : Monkey bridge (70m)New in 2012 : Part 2 : easy way out to the left

Free map of the Via Ferrata installations in central Valais and additional information available at the Tourist Office

Public pool of Grimentz +41(0)27 475 29 66

Open from 2pm-7pm. Closed on Fridays

Depth : from 1m10-1m60Dimensions : 18m x 9mTemperature : ~30° Sauna : Quantity discounts depending on the number of personsPrice list available at the Tourist Office

Fitness Rond-Point Do +41(0)27 475 17 88 www.do-sports.ch – [email protected]

Unsupervised room, not allowed for unaccompanied minors (under 15). Air conditioning, changing rooms, showers

Swimming pool and Fitness

Good to know

Swimming lessons on request :

Aurélie Wiget +41(0)79 250 23 33


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Paragliding

Places to picnic

Playgrounds areas

Paragliding – Epiney Sport +41(0)27 475 12 42 [email protected]

Price for a tandem flight : CHF 150.-

Ilot Bosquet – Grimentz Area furnished with tables, benches, fireplaces. Free use

Table reservations at the Tourist Office

Prarion – St-Jean

Area furnished with tables, benches, a generator, WC

Prices for a box : CHF 80.- / 2 boxes : CHF 150.- / 3 boxes : CHF 200.-

Booking and information box at the Tourist Office

Next to the tennis court – Grimentz

At the place « Prarion » – St-Jean




Not to be missed

Visit the village and the Maison BourgeoisialeVisit every Monday at 5pm

Free tour, registration not required

Visits for groups on request from the Tourist Office (20 people maximum)

Le Moulin de Grimentzevery Friday afternoon in July and August

The Grimentz mill was renovated in 1970 with the addition of a vertical water wheel in the south facade. This mill in full working order is regularly used for tourist activities and the miller runs it every Friday afternoon in July and August

Sale of bags of mill flour on the spot (when the mill is open) or at the Tourist Office: CHF 10.-/per bag

Le Moulin de St-JeanIn 1990 the Conseil Bourgeoisiale of St John began the first steps aimed at saving this monument of the past, located at a place called « Martinet » on the Torrent des Moulins in Vissoie. In 1991, the mill was transported without being dismantled prior to the site of « Prarion »

Good to know

It is possible to make your own rye bread


Good to know « Grimentz et sa Bourgeoisie » (French only), sold at the Tourist Office CHF 30.-



Wellness and beauty

Beauty Paradise - Beauty +41(0)79 292 37 34, Marine Monard www.mybeautyparadise.ch – [email protected]

Immeuble Le Platane (opposite the petrol station)By appointmentFacials, body treatments, waxing, massages, makeup

Espace Onglerie Romy +41(0)78 856 03 02, Romy Monard [email protected]

By appointment

UV Gel nails, tip extension / stencils, custom decoration ; nail Art

Heidi Esthétique

+41(0)78 831 06 14, Heidi Salamin www.heidi-esthetique.ch – [email protected]

Care at home. Beginning in July, reflexology

Treatments until 9pm in high season

Beauty treatments, massages, body scrub « Sel des Alpes », essential oils. Pedicure and manicure

Relax Institut – Mayoux +41(0)79 636 63 76, Janick Wenger

By appointment

Beauty treatments, pedicure, sports and relaxing massages

Hairdresser « L’Atelier Coiffure » +41(0)27 475 14 60, Dominique Dehoul [email protected]

Open Tuesday and Thursday 2pm-6pm, Friday from 9am-12am 2pm-6pm, Saturday from 9am to 4pm

Health

Physiotherapy

Other therapists

Physiotherapy +41(0)79 641 91 70, Fabienne Arend [email protected]

By appointment

Reboutologie / MassagesAlain Ganioz

+41(0)79 626 23 40 [email protected]

Rica Salamin +41(0)27 475 23 89

+41(0)78 617 81 80 – +41(0)78 658 13 46 [email protected]

By appointment




Waste disposal

Grimentz – « Les Devins » Behind the local firestation, on the road to Zinal

Open Tuesday from 1.30pm-3-30pm, Friday from 4pm-6pm Saturday from 7.30am-9.30am

Mayoux – « Les Tsénévèrettes » Mayoux-Vissoie road, near the Gougra factory

Open Friday from 3pm-5pm and Saturday from 10am-12am

Solioz Garage +41(0)27 475 61 35 – +41(0)79 338 57 15 www.garagesolioz.ch – [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am-12am / 1.30pm-6pmSaturday from 9am-11am

Emergency car repair service 24h/24h

Garage

Cash withdrawals

Cash withdrawalsRaiffeisen ATM(Located between the Swiss Ski School and the Salamin bakery)

Post Office


Internet hotspotsRestaurant La Gougra / St-Jean : free

Tourist Office Rates : 15 minutes = CHF 3.-, 30 minutes = CHF 5.-, 60 minutes = CHF 8.-Printing : CHF 0.20 / photocopy

Wifi Hôtel-Restaurant des Becs de Bosson

Hôtel-Restaurant Le Cristal

Hôtel-Restaurant Le Mélèze

Hôtel-Restaurant de Moiry

Pub Country

Gîte de St-Jean

Restaurant La Gougra / St-Jean

Internet hotspots / Wifi

Change

ChangeImmobilia Grimentz

+41(0)27 476 17 60 www.i-g.ch – [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-6pm

Post Office 0848 888 888

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-11.15am / 2.30pm-5.30pm Saturdays from 8am-10amBetween seasons : closed in the afternoon


Deposit : CHF 20.-

Library and games

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Baby equipment for hire at the Tourist Office

Rental : CHF 10.- per itemDeposit : CHF 50.-

Baby equipment

Supermarché Au Marché Villageois +41(0)27 475 32 12 [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmOpen Sunday from 8 July to 16 September from 8am-12am


Open Monday to Friday from 8am-11.15am / 2.30pm-5.30pm Saturday from 8am-10amBetween seasons : closed in the afternoon

Town officeCommune d’Anniviers – Grimentz Office


Open Monday from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmOpen Thursday from 8am-12am / 2pm-5pm

Commune d’Anniviers – Mayoux Office


Open Thursday from 2pm-6.30pm

Pharmacy Outlet




GrimentzEvery 4th Wednesday of the month at 7pmEvery 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month at 7.15pm

MayouxEvery 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

PinsecEvery 1st Tuesday of the month at 7pm

St-JeanEvery 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7pm

These timetables are valid until 31 August 2012. New schedules as from 1 September are available on paroissanniviers.ch

Schedule of masses

Grimentz Location +41(0)27 475 31 31 www.grimentz-location.ch – [email protected]

Laundry done by the agency


Immobilia Grimentz +41(0)27 476 17 60 www.i-g.ch – [email protected]

Self-service laundry

Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-6pm

Laundry service



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Z I N A L / AY E R


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www.saint-luc.ch – [email protected]

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Introduction

Introduction




Practical information Library and games 83Laundry 83Internet hotspot / WIFI 83Change / Cash withdrawals 84Schedule of masses 84Pharmacy Outlet 85Post office and town office 85

Not to be missed 81

Health 82 Wellness and beauty 82

Lifts 72Hiking and mountain climbing 72Mountain hut 73Zinal mountain guide office 73Nature trails 73Wildlife observation post 74Be sure not to miss ... 75Mountain bikes / Scooters 76Downhill mountain biking 77Outdoor sports / Horseback riding 78Fishing 79Climbing / Places to picnic / Playgrounds areas 80

Area restaurants 66 - 67Mountain restaurants and snack bars 68Wines 69 Bars 69Shops 70Sports shops 70Food 71



Imagine a large balcony comfortably in the line of sight of the Matterhorn and all its impressive sur-roundings... Imagine this same balcony flooded with sunshine so insistent that no one could dare resist ... Imagine a balcony on which it is allowed to escape at will and where you can let yourself be seduced by the density and energy of the surroundings, the sym-phony of colours and the smells of the wilderness. Imagine that this place really exists. This balcony is St-Luc.

St-Luc is where the charm of the past mixes with the healthy excitement of life in the mountains. St-Luc is the geographical and astronomical centreof the Valais. In St-Luc, when one walks on the Path of the Planets, one is between heaven and earth. We take in the real dimensions of our solarsystem, where the planets are aligned respecting the scale, magnitudes and distances. And if you are lucky enough to get a look through the telescope, you can almost touch the stars. St-Luc is all that ... and more. But instead, why not come and see for yourself ...

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14 Bazar du Milieu D4 38 Caveau dégustation Jean-Marie Pont D4

15 St-Luc / Location D4 39 Les Coins des Vins F. Salamin C3

Administration / Service 16 Boulangerie Salamin D4 40 Observatoir F.X.B. (hors p.) G3

1 Office du Tourisme C3 17 Blanchisserie La Lavandière D4 41 Bike-Park St-Luc (hors p.) G3

1 Administration communale C3 18 Kaufmann Immobilier D4

1 Cadastre C3 19 Sport 4000 D4 Hôtels - cafés - restaurants

1 Maison communale C3 20 Immobilier Vacances+ AFIM C3 15 Bar à vin le Tir Bouchon D4

1 Salle polyvalente C3 20 Ecole Suisse de Ski C4 50 Café-Restaurant de La Poste B2

1 Salle du Conseil C3 20 Steve Schmidt-paysagiste C3 51 Hôtel-Restaurant Bella Tola C3

2 Etable communautaire F6 52 Hôtel-Restaurant Le Beausite B3

3 Maison Bourgeoisiale, Four banal D4 Curiosité 53 Hôtel-Restaurant La Pension D4

4 Garderie D4 4 Ancienne Forge, local du feu D4 54 Pension La Fougère C4

5 Bancomat C3 30 Stellarium D4 55 Hôtel du Cervin / Intersoc D4

31 Triage forestier G6 56 Centre de Loisirs du Prilett J5

Commerces 32 Eglise, cimetière D4 57 Restaurant-Gîte du Prilett J5

5 Alimentation Achelli C3 33 Les Moulins G6 58 Pub l'Azimut C3

10 Salon de coiffure "Raymonde Coiffure" B2 34 Gare du Funiculaire St-Luc - Tignousa F4 59 Restaurant Tignousa (hors p.) G3

11 Bazar du Mazot C4 35 Lavoir D4 60 Cabane Bella Tola (hors p.) G3

12 Chabloz Sports B2 36 Galerie du Raccard D4 61 Hôtel du Weisshorn (hors p.) G3

13 La Maison d'Angélique C4 37 Raccard du Tsamplan F6

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Area restaurants

Le Beausite +41(0)27 475 15 86 www.lebeausite.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Traditional cuisine, local dishes and seasonal specialtiesVarious exhibitions throughout the year

Bella Tola +41(0)27 475 14 44 www.bellatola.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Veranda Restaurant « Chez Ida » : classic cuisine that show-cases mountain plants« Tzambron » Restaurant : Valais specialties, fondue, raclette

La Fougère +41(0)27 475 11 76

Open 7/7

Rustic and traditional cuisine

La Pension +41(0)27 475 11 28 www.lapension.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Fine and generous cuisine. Tartar cut with a knife New : the Pizza Hut (pizzas to take home or to enjoy at the pub or restaurant - every week a new pizza)

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Café-Restaurant de la Poste +41(0)27 475 15 08 www.poste-st-luc.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Quality Kitchen, Ox-Charbonnade, meat of hot stone, fondue chinoise Anniviarde, fine food of the Valley. Every mid-day, « tart flambée » and every thursday « evening moules-frites » on July and August

Gîte du Prilett’ +41(0)27 475 11 55 www.prilet.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Cheese chalet, raclette with Anniviers cheese every night, traditional dishes of the Valais, our specialties (home-made pot-au-feu, polenta lasagna, gratin d’Alpage, macaroni of the Mayen) and the seasonal favorites of the chef


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Wines

Wine Tasting CaveauJean-Marie Pont, Chalet Margueron A, Chemin Fond-Villa

+41(0)79 262 02 43 www.jmpont.ch – [email protected]

Open Thursdays 2 and 9 August 2012, from 4.30pm-7.30pmWine tasting as of four people on request

Le Coin des VinsFrancis Salamin, owner & wine producer, in front of the Bazar du Milieu

+41(0)78 607 72 94

[email protected]

Open on weekends in August from 4.30pm-6.30pmMore detailed information on the outside panel

« Servins » vinotheque at the Achelli supermarket +41(0)27 565 51 00 – +41(0)79 220 36 22 www.achelli.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmLow season : closed on Thursdays afternoon and on Sundays afternoon. Saturday closed at 5.30pm


Restaurant Tignousa (2180 m) +41(0)27 476 15 15 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from 26 May to 4 November 2012, from 8.30am-4.45pm

Traditional and Valais, dishes of the day, à la carte dishes, homemade desserts and chef’s specialties

Cabane Bella Tola (2340 m) +41(0)27 475 15 37 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from 16 June to 23 September 2012

Cheese specialities : Cheese tartiflettes made with Anniviers cheese, croûtes, rösti, fondues. À la carte dishes, house burger, penne de la cabane, pies and cakes

Hôtel Weisshorn (2337 m) +41(0)27 475 11 06 www.weisshorn.ch – [email protected]

Open from 9 June to 13 October 2012 from 8am-11pm

Traditional cuisine, blueberry pie ...

Good to know

Panorama dish at the Tignousa Restaurant

1 round trip on the funicular + one dish of the dayUnder 12 years of age : CHF 18.- / over 12 : CHF 28.-

Bars

Azimut – Pub +41(0)27 475 33 95 [email protected]

Open Monday to Thursday from 5pm-12pmFriday and Saturday from 5pm-1am. Closed on Sundays

Regular events, concerts, karaoke

The Ubac – Bar (Hôtel La Fougère) +41(0)27 475 11 76

Open 7/7 from 8pm-1am

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Shops Food

Sports shops

Bazar du Mazot +41(0)27 475 29 81 [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8.30am-12am / 2.30pm-6.30pmSouvenirs, books, newspapers, decorations, gifts, medicine

Bazar du Milieu +41(0)27 475 11 58 [email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm Sunday from 8am-12am / 3pm-6pm

International press, books, souvenirs

La Maison d’Angélique +41(0)27 475 22 28

Open 7/7 from 10am-12am / 3pm-6.30pmDecoration, furniture, lamps, tableware, gifts, jewelry

Achelli Supermarket +41(0)27 565 51 00 – +41(0)79 220 36 22 www.achelli.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmLow season : closed on Thursdays afternoon and on Sundays afternoon. Saturday closed at 5.30pm Boulangerie Salamin


Open 7/7 season, from 7.30am-12am / 3pm-6.30pm

Boulangerie La Fougère +41(0)27 475 11 76

Open 7/7 from 7.30am

Intersport Chabloz Sports +41(0)27 475 16 18 – +41(0)79 211 37 25 www.chabloz-sports.ch – [email protected]

9 July to 19 August 2012 : open 7/7 from 8.30am-12am 3pm-6pmLow Season : open Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 8.30am-12am / 3pm-6pm

Sport 4000 +41(0)27 475 13 48 www.sport4000.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 9am-12am / 3pm-6pm

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St-Luc - Tignousa Funicular 26 May to 6 July From Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm (every 60 minutes)Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm (every 30 minutes)

7 July to 26 August

7/7 from 8am-6pm (every 30 minutes)

27 August to 4 NovemberFrom Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm (every 60 minutes)Saturday and Sunday from 8am-5pm (every 30 minutes)

Rates Adult Senior Youth ChildAscent 10.- 9.- 8.50 6.-Descent 8.- 7.- 6.50 5.-round trip 16.- 14.50 13.50 9.50






Mountain hut

Cabane Bella Tola (2340m) +41(0)27 475 15 37 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from 16 June to 23 September 2012

+41(0)27 475 12 00 [email protected]




Lake Trail (~4h)Tignousa - Lac de Combavert - Lac de l’Armina - Lac de la Bella Tola - Cabane Bella Tola - Tignousa


Bread Trail (~1h)Departure : Town millArrival : Oven (village center)

Educational panels with explanation about different cultures and traditional buildings of the time


Nature trails


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Good to know

Outing to observe wildlife with hunters every Wednesday morning

Information available at the Tourist Office

Wildlife observatoryWildlife observation post below the planet « Pluton » (planet trail)

Wildlife observation post Be sure not to miss ...

Planet pathTrail on which the solar system has been reproduced on a smaller scale

Departure : TignousaArrival : 1.5km after the hotel WeisshornDistance : 6kmAltitude difference : 500mDistance scale : 1 m = 1 Mio kmScale of celestial bodies : 1m = 100’000 km

Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory - OFXB +41(0)27 475 58 08 – +41(0)79 953 60 15 www.ofxb.ch – [email protected]

Alpage de Rouaz Production of cheese, ricotta, butter and creamOpportunity to purchase these products on site

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Good to know

Information book available at the tourists’ office: CHF 2.-

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Good to know Bike location at Chabloz Sport


Mountain bikes Downhill mountain biking

Scooters

St-Luc Bike ParkPark open from 9 June to 4 November 2012 The opening time of the bike park correspond the same as the funiculaire on page 72

3 fully equipped downhill trails (jumps, banked corners, wooden walkway)

3 levels (beginner, medium, hard) with more than 6km of track along the funicular line

New ! « Annibike » : Accompaniment and mountain bike rental (enduro and downhill)

+41(0)78 904 80 12 – Julien Zufferey [email protected]

Rates for the bike park (Mountain bikes)

Adult Youth Child (6-16)One way up 10.- 8.50 6.-Half day (from noon) 19.- 16.- 11.-Full day 25.- 22.- 15.-

Rates for the bike park (Mountain bikes) with annual subscription card or « Anniviers Liberté » card

One way up 4.-Half day (from noon) 12.-Full day 20.-6 days 50.-Summer season 100.-

www.bikepark-stluc.ch – www.facebook.com/stluc.bikepark

Downhill scooters (Arapaho and Dirt Monster) from Tignousa to St-Luc : 2.5 km downhill

26 May to 4 November 2012

Recommended minimum Age : 10Information and all-terrain scooter rental at the office of the Funicular

Rates Lifts (per person) included not-included1 descent 15.- 10.-1 hour 20.- 13.-2 hours 30.- 22.-½ day 40.- 25.-1 day 50.- 35.-

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Good to knowRide n’Sleep : 2 days of bike + 1 night with break-fast + 2 plates of the day (drinks not inclusive) starting from CHF 90.- (on reservation)

+ more infos on www.rma.ch

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Outdoor sports

Tennis 2 courts available at the Prilett’

CHF 20.-/ hour for one court

PétanqueCourt available at the Prilett’

Multi-sportSports field at the Place de la CliveFootball, volleyball, basketball and other sports

Various game accessories available from the Tourist Office

Horseback riding

Equi-Libre +41(0)78 889 54 03 www.cheval-anniviers.com – [email protected]

Rates Individual Family (3p.)Promenade - 1 hour CHF 35.- CHF 30.-/personPromenade - 2 hours CHF 65.- CHF 60.-/personPromenade - 3 hours CHF 90.- CHF 85.- /personRando Gourmande CHF 130.- CHF 120.- /personRando Raclette (min. 3p.) CHF 280.- /person (1 night in a Tsigère and 2 days on horseback)

Private and individual lessons CHF 60.-/hour

All details of routes taken are on the site

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Place to picnic

Playgrounds areas

Place to picnic at the mills

Playground at the Restaurant du Prilett’With trampoline and table tennis. Reserved for clients

Playground at the Place de la Clive

Climbing

Climbing garden at Toûno (pointe Portmann)Approach walk : ~ 2h3 routes from 30 to 50 mDegree of difficulty from 4 + to 6Information available at the Tourist Office


Not to be missed

François-Xavier Bagnoud ObservatoryOFXB (2200 m)

+41(0)27 475 58 08 – +41(0)79 953 60 15 www.ofxb.ch – [email protected]

Observation of the sun (time : ~ 45min)Registration not necessary

Adults : CHF 10.- / Children : CHF 7.- (Funicular not included)

Astronomical evenings (time : ~ 1.30)Mandatory registration with the Tourist Office

Adults : CHF 26.- / Children : CHF 19.- (Including funicular)

Agenda for observation of the sun, and astronomy evenings on www.ofxb.ch

The Mills of St-LucVisits for groups on request from Mr. Bernard Salamin

+41(0)79 610 92 71

This historic eighteenth century site, restored in 1986, allows one to discover, guided by a miller, the corn mill, the cloth mill, the rye and wheat mill, the nut press and the barley mill

Adult : CHF 7.- / Child (aged 10 or more) : CHF 5.-

Guided tour of the VillageFrom 9 July to 20 August 2012, every Monday at 5pm

Free tour, reservations at the Tourist Office. Meet in front of the restaurant La Fougère

Village visits for groups on request at the Tourist Office

Good to know Summer astronomy festival : « cétatoikonkoze ; allo, allo ici Saint-Luc…»

From June to September: exhibitions, astronomical observa-tion, public conferences, theatre, music and other animations

Complete programme available on www.ofxb.ch or at the Tourist Office

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It is possible to make your own rye bread


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Health

Wellness and beauty

Hôtel Bella Tola +41(0)27 475 14 44 www.bellatola.ch – [email protected]

Spa « Eau des Cimes » open 7/7 from 9am-9pm

Wellness area with pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, three massage rooms, beauty treatments« Bien-être et saveurs » evenings - « Petite fugue » days

Hôtel Le Beausite +41(0)27 475 15 86 www.lebeausite.ch – [email protected]

Sauna available 7/7, private session by appointment

Essential oil massages and various treatments, every Wednesday evening from 4.30pm and every Friday morning from 9am, by reservation

Hairdresser « Raymonde coiffure » +41(0)27 475 17 33

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 9am-6pm



Deposit : CHF 20.-


Library and games

Laundry « La Lavandière » +41(0)79 632 39 49 lalavandiere.weebly.com – [email protected]

Open from 9am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmClosed on Sundays

Laundry

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At the Tourist OfficeRates : 15 minutes = CHF 3.-, 30 minutes = CHF 5.-, 60 minutes = CHF 8.-

Printing : CHF 0.20 / photocopy

Wifi Gîte du Prilett’

Hôtel La Pension

Hôtel Weisshorn

Azimut Pub

Internet hotspots / Wifi



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Post office 0848 888 888

Open Monday to Friday from 8.15am-11.15amSaturday from 8.15am-10.15amLow season : open Monday to Saturday from 8.15am-10.15am

Town OfficeCommune d’Anniviers – Bureau de St-Luc


Open Tuesday from 8am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm. Wednesdays from 2pm-6pm. Friday from 8am-12am / 2pm-5pm


Bazar du Mazot +41(0)27 475 29 81

Open 7/7 from 8.30am-12am/2.30pm-6.30pm

Pharmacy OutletChange

ChangeSt-Luc / Location

+41(0)27 475 25 25 www.st-luc-location.ch – [email protected]


Immobilier Vacances Location St-Luc

+41(0)27 475 32 15 www.immobilier-vacances.ch – [email protected]

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 9am-12am / 3pm-6pmLow season : open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am-12am / 4pm-6pm

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Cash withdrawals

Cash withdrawalsRaiffeisen ATM (at the entrance of the Achelli supermarket)

Post Office

Every 1st Wednesday of the month at 7pmEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 5.30pm

These timetables are valid until 31 August 2012

New schedules as from 1 September are available onwww.paroissanniviers.ch

Schedule of masses



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Z I N A L / A Y E R +41(0)27 476 17 05

www.zinal.ch – [email protected]

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Practical information Library and games 115Internet hotspot / WIFI 115Change / Cash withdrawals 115Waste disposal / Schedule of masses / Pharmacy Outlet 116Laundry service 117Baby equipment 117Post office and town office 117

Not to be missed 111 - 112

Health / Others therapists 113Wellness and beauty 114

Lifts 101Hiking and mountain climbing 101Mountain hut 102Zinal mountain guide office 102Nature trails 103Wildlife observation post 104Be sure not to miss ... 104 Mountain bikes 104Scooters 105Outdoor sports 106Fishing 107Horseback riding 108Climbing / Paragliding 109Places to picnic / Playgrounds areas 110

Area restaurants 95 - 97Mountain restaurants and snack bars / Bar 98Shops / Sports shops 99Food 100



Situated at the end of the Val d’Anniviers, in a place of calm and serenity, Zinal is a kind of ” ultimate destination “. In those magical places where you can not go any further, there is a paradoxical feeling that this is where everything begins ; a little like landing in another world. At the foot of the highest moun-tains of the Alps, a small village has retained the power that propels toward the heights, to make us look up in admiration. When one enters, there can be no doubt, this is the white heaven of Zinal.

Those who believe that after a week in Zinal we return to earth more tired than when we arrived are wrong. It is true rest and peace of mind that visi-tors find here ! When you have lived these moments, breathing in the fresh air, you know that you no longer can do without it, and that this brief pause has become required annual parenthesis.

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Administration / Service

1 Salle polyvalente C3

2 Office du Tourisme C2

2 Ecole suisse de ski C2

2 Bureau des guides C2

3 Poste C2

4 Minigolf D2

Curiosité

10 Chapelle D3

11 Ancienne Maison d'Habitation D4

12 Musée Madelaine / Ayer (hors p.) C1

13 Nourritures Paysannes / Ayer (hors p.) C1

Commerces

1 Agence Germann C3

1 Supermarché du Forum C3

1 Garderie C3

2 Salon de coiffure "Carole Naoux" C2

2 Zinal Holiday C2

20 Instit. de beauté "C'est que du bonheur" C2

20 Olympia Sports C2

21 Boutique les Rochers C2

21 Supermarché les Rochers C2

21 Zinal Chalets C2

22 Bazar du Centre C2

22 Boulangerie Salamin C2

23 Zinal Sports C2

24 Haut Cœur du Chalet D2

25 Cordonnerie Danier / Ayer (hors p.) C1

26 Epicerie Vis-à-vis / Ayer (hors p.) C1

Hôtels - cafés - restaurants

1 Hôtel L'Europe *** C3

40 Hôtel La Pointe de Zinal ** C2

41 Hôtel Le Besso *** D3

42 Hôtel Le Trift * D3

43 Hôtel La Poste D3

44 Hôtel Les Bouquetins *** D5

45 Auberge Alpina E6

46 Logement de groupe Les Bondes D4

46 Logement de groupe La Navizence D4

47 Logement de groupe Les Liddes D1/D2

48 Relais de La Tsoucdana (hors p.) E6

49 Village de vacances Reka E5

50 Hôtel / Intersoc Les Diablons D2/3

51 Pension de Pralong (hors p.) C1

52 Restaurant La Ferme C3

53 Rest. - crêperie La Versache C/D2

54 Le Pub D3

55 Rest. altitude Sorbois (hors p.) A1

56 Restaurant le Cholaic(hors p.) C1

57 Camping de Mission (hors p.) C1

57 Buvette " l'Alpage" (hors p.) C1

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Area restaurants

Auberge Alpina +41(0)27 475 12 24 www.auberge-alpina.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8am-11pmLow Season : open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am-11pm

Brisket of veal, tagines, beef steak, pasta, selection of croûtes (local cheese speciality)

Le Besso +41(0)27 475 31 65 www.lebesso.ch – [email protected]

Open from 10am-11pmClosed on Sunday evening, Monday and TuesdayHotel open all day

Banquet hall. Kitchen in the spirit of the moment

Les Bouquetins +41(0)27 475 25 09 www.hotelbouquetins.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8am-10pmLow season : open 7/7 from 8am-11am / 5.30pm-10pm

Raclette every night, melted on a wood fire, grilled meats, rösti, fondue

Le Cholaïc – Mission +41(0)27 475 31 91

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am. Closed on Sundays from 5pm, Monday and Tuesday all day

Sophisticated cuisine and seasonal specialties of the regionCholaïc Gallery : exhibition of paintings and photographs

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Restaurants de la région

Europe +41(0)27 475 44 04 www.europezinal.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 7.30am

Traditional cuisine, typical dishes from the Valais, Zürich-style sliced veal, fillet of beef with morels, wood fired pizzas, ...

La Ferme +41(0)27 475 13 63 [email protected]

Open Monday to Sunday (closed on Tuesdays) from 9am-11pmClosed during the month of June

Fresh home-made pasta, choice of meats on slate platters (assiettes valaisannes), croûtes, four different types of fondues

Pointe de Zinal +41(0)27 475 11 64 www.lapointedezinal.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 7am

Creative seasonal cooking, traditional menu, pizza and menu for children. Specialty house beers

La Poste +41(0)27 475 11 87 www.hotelposte.ch – [email protected]

Open Thursday to Sunday from 11amLow season : open Monday to Friday from 8.30amHigh and low season : service non-stop from 11.30am-9pm

Valais specialties, traditional dishes according to season, raclette, 3 fondues bourguignonnes : classical, half and half, and the special « Poste » three meat dish

Le Trift +41(0)27 475 14 66 www.trift-hotel.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 8am-11pmLow season : inquire at the restaurant

Cozy atmosphere and small brasserie menu

La Versache +41(0)27 475 11 69 www.laversache.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

Traditional, local cuisine, sweet and savoury crêpesSpecialties : dried meat, house tartar cut with a knife, Gallion fondue

Relais de La Tzoucdana +41(0)27 475 12 19 – +41(0)79 400 52 31 www.tzoucdana.ch

Open from 17 May on weekends and holidaysOpen 7/7 as of 7 June

Valais specialties, salads, beef tartar, fondues and a choice of sweets

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Restaurant de Sorebois (2440m) +41(0)27 475 13 78 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from 16 to 30 June Wednesday to Sunday from 8.15am-4.45pm. Open from 1 July to 31 August 7/7 from 8.15am-4.45pmOpen from 1 September to 21 October Wednesday to Sunday from 8.15am-4.45pm

Varied cuisine with different menus and homemade desserts

Buvette «L’Alpaga» (Camping de Mission) +41(0)79 206 71 28 www.potentille.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 7am-8pm (July and August)Open from June to September from Friday 3pm to Sunday evening

Bar

The Pub +41(0)79 271 97 00

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 4pm-1am

Juke-box, pinball, baby-foot

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Shops

Bazar du Centre +41(0)27 475 10 83 [email protected]

Open 7/7 all year. Open from 20 July to 20 August from 8.15am-12am / 2.30pm-6pm. Sunday from 7.30am

Newspapers / magazines, books, Euromillion lottery / toys / souvenirs, hiking maps

Boutique les Rochers +41(0)27 475 14 13

Open 7/7 from 10am-12am / 2.30pm-6pm (July and August)

Gift shop, Swiss army knives, souvenirs ...

Haut Cœur du Chalet +41(0)78 754 40 50 [email protected]

Open by appointment

Decorating tips and « Mountain » fabrics, curtains

Sports shops

Olympia Sports +41(0)27 475 13 76 www.olympia-sports.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 15 July to 15 August from 9am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmLow season : closed on Sundays

Zinal Sports +41(0)27 475 13 74 www.zinal-sports.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7 from 9am-12am / 2pm-6pm

Good to know

Panorama lunch at the Sorebois Restaurant

1 round trip in the cabin/ lift + dish of the day

Under 12 years of age CHF 18.- / Over 12 years old = CHF 28.-

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Food

Butcher – Supermarché du Forum – Zinal

+41(0)27 475 16 06 [email protected]


Boulangerie Salamin – Zinal


Open 7/7 in season from 7.30am-12am / 3pm-6.30pm

Vis-à-Vis Grocery – Ayer

+41(0)27 475 10 07

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am-11.30am / 4pm-6pmLow Season : open Monday to Saturday from 8am-11.30am5pm-6pm

Forum Supermarket – Zinal +41(0)27 475 16 06 [email protected]


Les Rochers Supermarket – Zinal +41(0)27 475 18 61

Open 7/7 from 7.30am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm

Good to know

Tourist information point at the Vis-à-Vis Grocery in Ayer

Restaurants, wine and outings Sports and outdoor activities

Lifts

Zinal - Sorebois Cable Car16 June to 30 JuneWednesday to Sunday at 8am / 9am / 10am / 11am / 12am / 12.30pm / 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm. Closed on Mondays and on Tuesdays

1 July to 31 AugustEvery day at 8am / 8.30am / 9am / 9.30am / 10am / 10.30am / 11am /11.30am / 12am / 12.30pm / 1pm / 1.30pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm

1 September to 21 OctoberWednesday to Sunday at 8am / 9am / 10am / 11am / 12am / 12.30pm 1pm / 2pm / 3pm / 4pm.Closed on Mondays and on Tuesdays

Last Ascent : 4pm. Last run : 5pm

Rates Adult Senior Youth ChildAscent 14.- 12.- 10.- 7.-Descent 14.- 12.- 10.- 7.-Round-trip 20.- 18.- 15.- 10.-

Additional information at Ski Lifts Zinal

Zinal office : +41(0)27 475 18 70 www.rma.ch – [email protected]





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Mountain hut

Cabane du Petit Mountet (2142m) +41(0)27 475 13 80 – +41(0)79 561 64 06 www.petitmountet.ch – [email protected]

Open from 26 to 28 May 2012. 2, 3, 7 and 10 June 2012 and from 16 June to 30 September 2012

Cabane du Grand Mountet (2886m) +41(0)27 475 14 31 – +41(0)27 475 35 00 www.cas-diablerets.ch/mountet.htm

Open from late June to mid-September

Cabane de Tracuit (3256m) +41(0)27 475 15 00 – +41(0)79 201 69 09 www.tracuit.ch – [email protected]

Open from 10 June to mid-October

Cabane Arpitettaz (2786m) +41(0)27 475 40 28 www.arpitettaz.ch – [email protected]

Open from late June to mid-September

Cabane de Sorebois +41(0)27 475 13 78 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Open from mid-June to late October

+41(0)27 475 12 00 [email protected]




Nature trails

Animal GameTour the village and discover the local wildlifeDocumentation at the Tourist OfficeAvailable in French and German

Tree GameTour the village and discover the treesDocumentation at the Tourist OfficeAvailable in French and German

Flower GameLearn to recognize the flowers of our mountainsDocumentation at the Tourist OfficeAvailable in French and German

Minerals GameIn search of hidden treasures of the mountainInformation panels along the Navizence, on the path of the Plats de la Lée in the direction of the Copper MineDocumentation at the Tourist Office

Nature Trail Zau Zoura – Ayer

Educational trail with information boards in the « Zau Zura » forest above the village of Ayer. A 3 km walk to discover the diversity of the forest, its fauna and flora throughout the seasonsDocumentation at the Tourist Office (in French only)

The 3 measured Anniviers routes2500 m : Cuimey - la Combaz - Cuimey5000 m : Cuimey - Mission - Cuimey 6000 m : Cuimey - Mission - Usine de Vissoie - CuimeyMeasured route maps are available on www.anniviers.org under « sport and culture »Signs indicating the distance in meters and in number of steps. Photo exhibition on these roads (Anniviers places and personalities)Summer 2012 : exhibition of children’s drawings from the Centre Scolaire


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Wildlife observatoryPost located opposite the beginning of the Plats de la Lée upstream from the Relais de la Tzoucdana

Wildlife observation posts


Relais de La Tzoucdana +41(0)27 475 12 19 – +41(0)79 400 52 31 www.tzoucdana.ch

Open from 17 May on weekends and holidaysOpen 7/7 from 7 June

Donkeys, goats, rabbits, ducks, parrots, and chickens on the grounds

Ranch des Fios +41(0)78 618 85 39 – Famille Fredson


Riding lessons and walks with Allyson +41(0)78 934 86 54





Mountain bikes


Scooters

Downhill scooters Sorebois (2440m) to Zinal (1670m) : 6km downhill

From 16 to 30 June from Wednesday to Sunday from 8am-4pmFrom 1 July to 31 August 7/7 from 8am-4pmFrom 1 September to 21 October from Wednesday to Sunday from 8am-4pm

Recommended minimum age : 10 Information and all-terrain scooter rental at the Cabin lift office

Rates Adult ChildDescent only 10.- 10.-Lift up + 1 scooter descent 20.- 15.-

Helmets are mandatory. The helmet is included in the rental price

Additional information from the Remontées Mécaniques

Zinal office : +41(0)27 475 18 70 www.rma.ch – [email protected]

Good to know Mountain bikes can be rented in the sports stores of the resort

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Tennis 2 courts available free of charge. Reservations not necessary

FootballPlats de la Lée / Zinal

+41(0)27 475 14 82 – Reservations : FC Zinal

Mission +41(0)79 217 54 68 – Reservations : FC Anniviers

Pétanque2 playing areas near restaurant La Ferme2 playing areas at Relais de la Tzoucdana

Mini-golfFree game near Les Erables (pool is closed)Clubs and balls can be collected from the Tourist Office

Deposit : CHF 20.-

Multisport +41(0)27 476 15 00 – Reservation at the Commune d’Anniviers

Multipurpose room of the Forum (Salle Polyvalente)

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Horseback riding

Ranch des Fios +41(0)78 618 85 39 – Fredson Family


Riding lessons and excursions with Allyson +41(0)78 934 86 54


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Climbing

Le Rocher du BelvédèreFrom Zinal, follow the access trail to the Belvedere (left bank of the Navizence), then follow the winding path that rises to the starting point. It is recommended for beginners to call on a guide


La paroi de la LéeLocated on the right bank of the Navizence, Plats de la Lée


Climbing Wall – Ayer

Climbing wall in the building of the Rothorn

Paragliding

ParaglidingEcole de Vol-libre Philippe Briod

+41(0)79 447 35 87 www.vol-libre.ch – [email protected]

From 28 July to 12 August 2012

Daniel Ruppen

+ 41(0)27 475 15 09 – +41(0)79 689 78 52 [email protected]


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Places to picnic

Playgrounds areas

Couvert les Rochers – Zinal

2 x 25 spaces available. Free use

In the village center – ZinalNear the restaurant La Ferme

Sorebois (2440m) – ZinalNew playground

In front of the Ayer church – Ayer

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Not to be missed

The Copper Mine of la LéeRemarkable testimony to the history of the mining industry in Anniviers

Possible visits from July to SeptemberApproach walk : 1.30Visit time : 45min

Take warm clothing (the temperature in the mine ranges from 3° to 10° C)

Information and reservations at the Tourist Office

Mineral Game Specially dedicated to families, the game allows visitors to go to the Copper Mine while discovering the secrets of copper and other minerals from the mountains along the way

Documentation available at the Tourist Office

Old peasant house (1768) – Zinal

Tour every Friday in summer, registration at the Tourist Office

Visits for groups on request

Cordonnerie Daniel – Ayer

Always visible, on-site information on the machines and tools used by the shoemaker

House of country foods – Ayer

Placed in the old butchery and dairy of the villageIt shows you the different steps of how slaughter a pig


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Places furnished with tables and benches made freely available in Zinal, Ayer, Mission and Cuimey

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Madeleine Museum – Ayer

Old house dating from the seventeenth century, inhabited until the 1960s, witness to the old way of life in the region

Visit of the Madeleine museum and the village of Ayer for groups by reservation

+41(0)79 261 63 16 – Anne-Lise Bourgeois [email protected] www.annitrek.ch – [email protected] – Manu Zufferey

Historic Path in ZinalThis path is an invitation to a journey through time starting from the old chapel, through the hotel area and the old village, until the first auberge

Book for sale at the Tourist Office : CHF 12.-Free brochure in German and English at the Tourist Office

Guided tours on request

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Good to know

Association of friends of old Zinal

Republication of the book « Zinal, défi à la montagne » (Claire Vianin and Bernard Crettaz)

Order this book of www.zinal.ch

Not to be missed


Other therapists

Garance Institute of Kinesiology – Ayer

+41(0)78 658 37 10, Anne Ruppen

By appointment

Reflexology, metamorphic technology, NAET Method for desensitizing allergies

Massage – La Combaz

+41(0)79 362 52 29, Marie-Noëlle Monnet [email protected]

+41(0)27 475 42 49 – +41(0)78 746 30 94, Nadia Pellat

By appointment

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Wellness and beauty

Beauty « C’est que du bonheur » – Zinal

+41(0)27 475 30 50 – +41(0)79 423 58 81 Anne-Brigitte Meyer-Genoud

www.annifun.ch/bonheur

By appointment

Care and removal of facial and body hair, celluleM6, massage oil and crème d’Elise, mud and seaweed body wrap, nail design, makeup, sauna, jacuzzi

Hairdresser « Carole Naoux » – Zinal

+41(0)27 475 22 33, Carole Naoux

Open from July to September Tuesday to Friday from 9am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm. Saturday from 8am-12am

Open in late September on Friday from 9am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm and on Saturday from 8am-12am

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Deposit : CHF 20.-

Library and games

Internet hotspots Hôtel Europe

Bar Le Pub

WIFIAuberge Alpina

Hotel-Restaurant Les Bouquetins

Hotel-Restaurant Europe

Hotel-Restaurant Pointe de Zinal

Hotel-Restaurant La Poste

Hotel-Restaurant Le Trift

Restaurant de Sorebois

Creperie-Restaurant La Versache

Internet hotspot / WIFI


ChangePost Office

0848 888 888

Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am-11.30am / 3.30pm-5.30.pmSaturday from 8.30am-10.30pmLow season : open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am-10.30am

Tourist Office

Cash withdrawalsRaiffeisen ATM (next to the Tourist Office)

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Waste disposal

Ayer « Grands Praz »leaving the village in the direction of Zinal, near the gravel pit

Open Tuesday from 4pm-6pm, Friday from 10am-12am, Saturday 10am-12am

AyerEvery Thursday at 8amEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 7.15pm

MissionEvery 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm

ZinalEvery Sunday at 5.30pm (July and August)


Rental of baby equipment at the Tourist Office

Deposit : CHF 20.- par article

Schedule of masses

Baby equipment


Forum Supermarket +41(0)27 475 16 06 [email protected]



Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am-11.30am / 3.30pm-5.30pmSaturday from 8.30am-10.30amLow season : open Monday to Saturday from 8.30am-10.30am

Town officeCommune d’Anniviers – Ayer Office


Open Tuesday from 8am-12am. Wednesday from 2pm-6.30pmThursday from 8am-12am

Pharmacy Outlet


Zinal Chalets +41(0)27 475 14 82


Agency open from Monday to Saturday 9am-12am / 2pm-6pm

Zinal Holiday +41(0)79 358 30 17


Can be reached by phone every day from 8am-10pm

Laundry service



FROM NIOUC TO VISSOIE +41(0)27 476 16 00

[email protected]

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Practical information Library 141Change / Cash withdrawals 141Waste disposal 141Garage 142Schedule of masses 142Pharmacy 142Post office and town office 143

Not to be missed 138

Health and emergencies 139Pharmacy 139Physiotherapy and osteopathy 140Welness and beauty 140

Hiking and mountain climbing 131Zinal mountain guide office 131Nature trails 131 - 132Be sure not to miss ... 133Mountain bikes 134Outdoor sports 134Fishing 135Bungy jumping 136Swimming pool and Fitness 136Places to picnic 137Playground areas 137

Area restaurants 127Wine 128Tea-room 128Shops 128 - 129Food 130



Niouc, les Pontis, Soussillon the Barmes, Fang ... strange names that titillate the curiosity and stand witness to a past full of history, a picturesque back-ground that leaves no one indifferent. But the winter for the people who live here represents a time of rest: not a shadow of a skier, not a single lift pylon and no sports frenzy either. Just the silence of nature, which is also on its annual break. A welcome rest before the return of spring, and before the ruins, chapels, caves, and mills begin to reveal their charms to greet the lucky ones who know how to find authen-ticity where it is.

Vissoie … To those who believe that Vissoie is a place of passage, a simple step that can reach the Anniviers ski resorts, we propose to come and make a stop ... Located in the centre of the Val d’Anniviers, a strategic crossroads where lords made their home beginning in the 13th century, Vissoie is the medieval village of the valley. Take some time and make a stop there, go take a look at the medieval tower that reflects the ancient supremacy of the village, order a coffee on a sunny terrace and let yourself soak in the atmosphere of the place. You will soon realize that Vissoie, tucked away from the bustle of the resorts in the valley, has kept the charm of a place that must be seen.

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19 Boucherie de la Vallée D4

20 Salaisons d'Anniviers B5

Administration / Service 21 Imprimerie de la Vallée D3

1 Administration communale D/E3 21 Coup d'Valais D3

2 Police C4 22 Laiterie D4

3 Centre Scolaire d'Anniviers D4 23 Oliana Beauté C3/4

3 Bibliothèque D4 18 Pharmacie D3/4

4 Pistes de Pétanque C4

Curiosité

Commerces 30 Eglise de Vissoie D4

10 Supermarché PAM C4 31 Chapelle du château D4

11 Boulangerie Salamin D4 32 Usine électrique G3

12 Carrosserie de la Vallée A5

12 Garage Melly / Station essence A5 Hôtels - cafés - restaurants - Tea-room

13 Dépôt de gaz E3 11 Café -Rest. - Tea-room Des Alpes D4

14 Fleurs & décos D4 11 Carnotzet du café des Alpes D4

15 Quincaillerie d'Anniviers A5 40 Relais des Mélèzes D4

16 Médecin - Centre Médical E3 41 Hotel-Rest. Au Manoir d'Anniviers D3/4

16 Ostéopathe / Physiothérapeute E3 42 Relais des Pontis (hors p.) A5

17 Crèche - Garderie D3 43 Rest. des Alpes "Chez Steak Hans" A5

18 Salon de Coiffure "Expression" C3/4 Niouc (hors p.)

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Area restaurants

Café des Alpes – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 11 21

Open Monday to Saturday from 6am-7pmSunday from 7am-1pm

Daily menus and light food menu

Au Manoir d’Anniviers – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 12 20 www.aumanoir.ch – [email protected]

Open 7/7

New : wide range of Nespresso coffees (Latte Macchiato, Iced Lattino, Cappuccino, Espresso Macchiato, ... ) 100% Valais apple juice. Traditional cuisine with regional specialties, crêpes, fish, spaghetti with crayfish, fondue au muscat. Restaurant with the «Poisson d’or» and «Saveurs du Valais» labels

Relais des Mélèzes – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 13 15 www.relais-des-melezes.ch

Closed on Sundays

Kidneys flambé, tse chouc la pirra, spaghetti tsiffés ...

Relais des Pontis – Les Pontis

+41(0)27 455 25 15 www.relaisdepontis.ch – [email protected]

Open from 8am-7pm. Closed on Mondays and on Tuesdays

Hot meals served from 11am-6pm non-stop

Fondue Bourguignonne, Steak served on slate and local specialties. Heliport (reservations recommended) rooms with panoramic views (Bed and breakfast)

Restaurant des Alpes « Chez Steak Hans » – Niouc +41(0)27 455 13 55

Closed on Sundays from 3pm. Closed on Mondays


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Wine Shops

Tea-room

Carnotzet du Café des Alpes – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 11 21

Open Monday to Saturday until 7pm. Sundays until 1pm

10 people maximum. Reservations for groups

Anniviers Hardware – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 18 40 www.zuffelectro.ch – [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-12am / 1.30pm-6pmSaturday from 8am-12am

Imprimerie de la Vallée – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 32 70 [email protected]

Open Monday to Thursday from 8am-12am / 2.30pm-5pm

New : on Rte to Zinal 2

Stationery items

Tea-room of the Café des Alpes – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 11 21


Bakery and newspapers, ...

Shops

Coup d’Valais – Vissoie

+41(0)78 863 47 76 www.coupdvalais.ch

Open Monday to Thursday from 8am-12am / 2.30pm-5pm

New : on Rte to Zinal 2

Valais t-shirts

Fleurs & décos – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 18 77

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-11.30am 3.30pm-5.30pm. Thursday and Saturday from 9am-11.30amClosed on Mondays


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Food

Boucherie de la Vallée – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 26 22 [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am-12am / 2pm-6.30pmSaturday from 7.30am-12am/2pm-5pm

Boulangerie Café des Alpes – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 27 37, Albert Salamin www.boulangeriesalamin.ch – [email protected]


Bakery and newspapers

Fromagerie d’Anniviers – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 14 75, Office +41(0)27 475 12 57, Cheese www.fromagerie-anniviers.ch

Open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm-6.30pmSaturday from 11am-12am. Closed on holidays

PAM – Vissoie +41(0)58 726 41 15

Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am-12.30pm / 2pm-7pmSaturday from 7.3am-7pmSunday from 8am-12.30pm / 3pm-6pmLow season : open from Monday to Saturday from 7.30am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm

Salaisons d’Anniviers – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 21 21 www.salaisons-anniviers.ch – [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am-12am / 1.30pm-6pmSaturday from 8am-12am





+41(0)27 475 12 00 [email protected]






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Be sure not to miss ...Nature trails

The Bisse des Sarrasins +41(0)79 204 21 90, M. André Abbé www.sarrasins.ch – [email protected]

Summer 2012 Bisse des Sarrasins closed from Pinsec until Vallon de Crouja due to work. Additional information in the Tourist Office or the Association du Bisse des Sarrasins

The circuit of 3 bisses +41(0)78 664 75 63, Stéphane Albasini www.montagne-evasion.ch/bisses – [email protected]

The circuit of three irrigation channels can be visited from May to mid-November (depending on weather conditions)

Reservations required. Minimum age = 8. The equipment (helmet, harness, straps, ...) is provided by the guideChildren (up to 16 years of age) : CHF 60.- / Adults : CHF 120.-

The price includes the cable car from Chalais to Vercorin, coaching, equipment, crossing the bridge in Niouc on a zip line, and descent to the Navizence. Brochure available in the Tourist Office

The trail of the Knights (Old Anniviers road)Trail that connects to Vissoie to Fang (~45 min)Departure : Vissoie Dairy

Historic Route « Vissoie, the story of a medieval village »Brochure available from the Tourist Office - CHF 1.-

Path of the chapel on the theme « Pathways to Spirituality - The Besso and the sacred mountain »As of 24 June

Photos : Adriana Claude

The 3 measured Anniviers routes2500 m : Cuimey - la Combaz - Cuimey5000 m : Cuimey - Mission - Cuimey 6000 m : Cuimey - Mission - Usine de Vissoie - Cuimey

Measured route maps are available on www.anniviers.org - under « sport and culture »

Signs indicating the distance in meters and in number of steps. Photo exhibition on these roads (Anniviers places and personalities)Summer 2012 :exhibition of children’s drawings from the Centre Scolaire


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Mountain bikes

Good to know Mountain bikes can be rented in the sports stores of the Val d’Anniviers

Outdoor sports

PétanquePlaying area near the swimming pool – VissoieCovered court in Niouc – Niouc

MultisportBasketball court in the second courtyard of the school

Free use














Fishing



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Bungy Niouc – Niouc

+41(0)79 447 28 00 www.bungyniouc.com – [email protected]

Open on weekends from 11am-6pm as of 31 March15 July to 15 August : open 7/7 (except Mondays) from 11am-6pm. From 15 August to 31 October : open on weekends from 11am-6pm

190 meters of pure adrenalin

Activity : Bungy jump of 190m from a suspension bridge, 200m long zip line, picnic spots

Bungy jumping

Swimming pool and Fitness

Outdoor pool – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 30 60

Open 7/7 from 23 June to 26 August 2012 from 10am-6pm (weather permitting)

Heated pool with children’s pool, large lawn, play areaCanteen, drinks, ice cream, snack

Fitness Club of the Forge – Niouc

+41(0)27 455 01 15 – +41(0)79 216 84 07 www.fitnesslaforge.ch – [email protected]

1 September to 1 July : open Monday from 6pm-9pm. Wednesday from 6pm-9pm. Thursday from 12am-3pm. Friday from 6pm-9pm Sunday from 9am-12am. Closed on Tuesdays and on Saturdays

1 July to 1 September : open Mondays from 6pm-9pm. Wednesday from 6pm-9pm. Thursday from 12am-3pm. Closed on Tuesdays, Fridays (except for registered classes) on Saturdays and on Sundays

Fitness – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 22 11, Stéphanie Guex-Spitz

Fitness Centre open to allPersonalized fitness programs

Places to picnic

Covered – Niouc

www.niouc.ch – reservations

Leaving Niouc, follow the main road to Vissoie, fork to the left and take a small road leading to the covered picnic area

Fireplace, wood stove, « marmite romaine », 13 tables and 2 toilets. Two pétanque game areas available. Sufficient parking spaces available

Rental : CHF 200.-

Place des Fêtes – Vissoie

+41(0)79 705 44 57– reservations, Céline Genoud

Rental : CHF 100.-. Toilets, tables, benches and fireplace available

The tables at the end of the square are available for free

Covered – Fang

+41(0)78 606 14 16

Covered area outside the school in Fang. Free use

Rental of two rooms for school groups is possible

Rental : CHF 150.-/jour

Ranch – Vissoie

Covered picnic area, located after the catchbasin on the road to the Step (~ 150m.)

Free use

Playground areas

Playground next to the outdoor pool – Vissoie

Playground – Niouc


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Not to be missed


Guided visit of the village of Vissoie – Fang

+41(0)27 395 35 85 +41(0)79 548 41 74, Yvonne Jollien www.fang.ch – [email protected]

Visit and historical commentary for groups on requestSnacks available at the end of the visitVisit the ruins of the villages of Fang and Pontis also possible on request

Musée des Patoisants – Vissoie

+41(0)79 665 11 91, Anne-Lise Melly

Visits for groups on request

Cultural Association of the Tour d’Anniviers – Vissoie

+41(0)79 403 63 92 wwww.touranniviers.ch – [email protected]

From 24 June, exhibition on the theme « Pathways of identity, heritage and creations »

Calendar of exhibitions, theaters and various shows on the site

Health and emergencies

Dr. med. Caloz Jean-Marc – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 26 66

Receives by appointment

Drs. Andenmatten-Zufferey Franziska andZufferey Stéphane – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 47 07



Pharmacy

Pharmacy Anniviers – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 22 22 www.pharmanniviers.ch – [email protected]

July and August : open Monday to Friday from 8.30am-12am 2pm-6.30pm. Saturday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-5pm

Off Season : open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-6.30pm. Thursday and Saturday from 8.30am-12am

Good to know For emergency medical supplies / medicine out of opening hours please call : +41(0)79 223 54 68


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Physiotherapy and osteopathy

Osteopathy Mélanie Chérifi – Vissoie

+41(0)79 314 01 80


Physiotherapy Stéphanie Guex Spitz – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 22 11


Wellness and beauty

Oliana Beauty – Vissoie +41(0)79 235 16 90, Chantal Winkler


Hairdresser « Expression » – Vissoie

+41(0)27 475 44 80

Open Wednesday to Saturday


Public Library of the School Centre of Anniviers +41(0)27 475 24 21 [email protected]

Open from 20 August 2012, on Tuesday and Friday from 4pm-7pm

Library


Cantonal Bank + ATM – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 10 27

Open Monday to Friday from 8.30-12am / 3.30pm-6pmSaturday from 8.30am-12am

Raiffeisen Bank + ATM – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 11 59

Open Monday to Friday from 8.30am-12am / 1.30pm-5pm

Post Office + Postomat – Vissoie 0848 888 888

Open Monday to Friday from 8am-11.15am/2.30pm-5.15pmSaturday from 9am-11am

Waste disposal

Niouc At the « Tsaté » - above the village, near water pipes

Open Friday from 5pm-6.30pm and Saturdays from 10am-12am

Vissoie At « Les Landoux » - near the camping ground

Open Friday from 1.30pm-3.30pm. Saturday from 1pm-3pm


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Melly garage – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 26 65 – +41(0)79 219 31 65 [email protected]

Open Monday to Friday from 7.30am-12am / 1.30pm-5.30pmEmergency car repair service 24h/24h

Garage

FangEvery 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm

NioucEvery 4th Tuesday of the month at 7pm

Vissoie Every Friday at 7pmEvery Sunday at 10am


Pharmacie d’Anniviers – Vissoie +41(0)27 475 22 22 www.pharmanniviers.ch – [email protected]

July and August : open Monday to Friday from 8.30m-12am 2pm-6.30pm. Saturday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-5pmOff Season : open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8.30am-12am / 2pm-6.30.pm. Thursday and Saturday from 8.30am-12am

Schedule of masses

Pharmacy

Post Office – Vissoie Open Monday to Friday from 8am-11.15am / 2.30pm-5.15pmSaturday from 9am-11am

Town officeCommune d’Anniviers – Vissoie Office


Open Tuesday from 2pm-6.30pm



Good to know In case of emergency / need for medicine out-side of opening hours : +41(0)79 223 54 68

pub anniviers liberté

anniviers-liberte.ch

More than 20 free activities, buses & lifts

between June and October

+41 848 848 027www.sierre-anniviers.ch/youngparents

Young parents

From CHF 279.-/Pers.*

Special deal for Dad + Mum + Baby

Get 1 skipass + 1 pedestrian pass, transferables

7 nights + 5 days Ski pass + Pedestrian pass CHF 836.-

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* Prices are approximate Winter 2011-2012 and subject to change.

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Documents

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