Bagnoud Observatory

#915 among destinations in Switzerland

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François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory is an astronomical observatory. It is a non-profit organisation funded by Association François-Xavier Bagnoud. It is located above the village of Saint-Luc, Switzerland, close to the top of the funicular, at a height of 2,200 m. ()

Coordinates: 46°13'42"N, 7°36'46"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Day trips

Bagnoud Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anniviers, Lac de Géronde, Becs de Bosson, Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation.

2.4 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Anniviers
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Anniviers is an enchanting ski area that offers a mesmerizing blend of natural beauty and winter sports excitement. Known for its breathtaking mountain scenery, this resort is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
5.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Géronde, Sierre
137 min walk • Lac de Géronde is a lake at Sierre, Valais, Switzerland. At an elevation of 523 metres, it has a surface area of 0.055 square kilometres. A trail, made out of woodchips, leads around the lake. A public bathing beach, the „Bains de Géronde“, is located at the northwest border of the lake.
6.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Becs de Bosson
156 min walk • The Becs de Bosson are a multi-summited mountain of the Pennine Alps, located between St-Martin and Grimentz, in the canton of Valais.
5.8 miNW
Art museum, History museum, Museum
Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation, Sierre
149 min walk • The Rainer Maria Rilke Foundation was established in 1986 in Sierre, Switzerland, on the patronage of the municipality. Its goal is to promote the knowledge of Rainer Maria Rilke's works, through a museum, exhibitions, lectures, conferences, publications and a festival.
2.4 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Illhorn
62 min walk • The Illhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Chandolin in the canton of Valais. With a height of 2,717 metres above sea level, it is the highest point of the Illgraben valley.
5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corne de Sorebois
140 min walk • The Corne de Sorebois is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It is located near Zinal in Valais. Sorebois is the name of an alpine pasture on the east slopes of the mountain.
2.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Illsee
57 min walk • Illsee is a natural lake used as a reservoir above Sierre, in the Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.21 km².
4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Crêt du Midi
102 min walk • The Crêt du Midi is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Vercorin in the canton of Valais. The summit is accessible by cable car from Chalais or Vercorin.
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Roc d'Orzival
108 min walk • The Roc d'Orzival is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Grimentz in the canton of Valais. It lies north of the Becs de Bosson, on the chain between the Val de Réchy and the Val d'Anniviers.
2.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Le Toûno
59 min walk • Le Toûno is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais. It lies within the Val d'Anniviers, west of the Pointe de Tourtemagne. The summit can be accessed via a trail on the south side of the mountain from Saint-Luc.
1.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bella Tola
40 min walk • The Bella Tola is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais. With an elevation of 3,025 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit of the subrange north of the Meidpass.