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Located in the French speaking part of Switzerland, Val d'Anniviers offers some truly stunning walks. High above the Rhone Valley, Val d'Anniviers has an excellent postal bus service linking the small precariously perched villages, each with its own charm and history, enabling a large number of one way walks to be enjoyed. Cable cars and a funicular railway transport you to over 2,290m allowing you to explore even higher or to gently walk down to another wooden roofed village and return back to base by postbus. Enjoy wonderful weather here with an above average number of sunny days for Switzerland.
Val d'Anniviers is dotted with tiny villages some originating in the 13th century, each with its own traditions and character, many little changed by time. Some are on the valley floor, others cling to the valley side. Our chosen base is St. Luc (1,680m), an un-spoilt typical village of the region, which clings to the mountainsides.
Arrive in the lovely Swiss town of St Luc, Val d'Anniviers. Below are just a selection of the many walks that are available in and around St Luc.
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
A gentle walk to begin your trip. Follow the trail along the valley sides, going out at a high level over open heathland and then descending to the Botanical Walk. Return through the woods below or link to the Illgraben Circuit for a longer day (extra 6km).
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
After a short, sharp ascent, this becomes a delightful and easy walk by the bisses (irrigation channels). Journey through woodland down to the valley where you have the option to extend this walk with the 'Navisence Trail'.
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
To ascend and walk this ridge you should be an experienced mountain walker, reasonably fit and with a good head for heights. It’s certainly worthwhile – the views are absolutely magnificent. But if the ridge itself is not for you, a shorter and lower route which still leads into mountain scenery and passes the three lakes, is possible, although the path may not always be distinct here. The final section of our descent is very demanding but can be omitted.
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
A mostly low level walk connecting the pleasant lower villages of Val d’ Anniviers, with various options because you are always near the postbus service route.
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
An easy walk with plenty of views through the trees, partly on quiet roads and mostly on the level until the final descent near Vercorin. It can be done in half a day, giving time to explore Sierre on your return journey.
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
A high or low level circuit of the Moiry Dam, which as all reservoirs looks best when full. Beware of exposed snowy pockets on the high path, a route which should be avoided by vertigo sufferers. The side streams to be crossed on the high route may mean problems after much rain.
Overnight Hotel Bella Tola, St Luc (breakfast & dinner included).
Say fond farewells to St Luc as you depart on the train.
This single-centre holiday is based at the following hotel. If you'd like to extend your stay here, or upgrade your room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or email sales@headwater.com
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NEARBY:
Nestled in the heart of Valais, in St Luc, this historic hotel subtly melds old-world furniture with warm alpine decor. Founded in 1859 by the Pont family, many features of the hotel have been carefully retained. The beautiful spa is inspired by the surrounding alpine setting and offers an indoor pool, sauna, hammam, ice-fountain, and three massage rooms. The Chez Ida Restaurant proposes a creative cuisine oriented to everything in season with an extensive wine list devoted to excellent Swiss wines.
Room upgrades and extra nights: Contact us for details.
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You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided walking holiday includes:
Single-centre accommodation in a hotel
All breakfasts & dinners
Comprehensive route directions provided prior to departure
'Pass Anniviers' - discounted cable cars and free Postbus between villages
Flight inclusive package includes rail tickets between Zurich airport and St Luc, plus a Swiss Half Fare Card
How to book:
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.
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The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
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Children
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Holiday type
Self-guided walking Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Daily departures from 16th Jun 2024 to 20th Oct 2024, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts & dinners
This holiday does not include any flights or rail.
To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.
If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.
To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.