Val d'Anniviers

#1493 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Valley

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The Val d'Anniviers is a Swiss Alpine valley, situated in the district of Sierre in Valais, which extends south of the Rhône Valley, on the northern slopes of the Pennine Alps. The valley was home to six municipalities: Ayer, Chandolin, Grimentz, Saint-Jean, Saint-Luc, Vissoie, Vercorin and Zinal. The citizens of those municipalities agreed on November 26, 2006, to merge into one, which was named Anniviers. The merger took place in January 2009. ()

Local name: Val d’Anniviers Coordinates: 46°12'0"N, 7°30'0"E

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Val d'Anniviers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anniviers, Saint-Léonard underground lake, Lac de Moiry, Becs de Bosson.

4 miE
Winter sport, Ski area
Anniviers
102 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.
5.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Tours, Park
Saint-Léonard underground lake, Saint-Léonard
135 min walk • Saint-Léonard underground lake is located at Saint Léonard in the canton of Valais, Switzerland.
6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Moiry
153 min walk • Lac de Moiry is a reservoir in the municipality of Grimentz, Switzerland.
2.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Becs de Bosson
61 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.
5.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Corne de Sorebois
138 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.
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Autannes, Grimentz
130 min walk • Lac des Autannes is a lake above Grimentz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. The reservoir has a surface area of 4.5 hectares. It is located at an elevation of 2,686 metres.
4.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sex de Marinda
109 min walk • The Sex de Marinda is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located south of Grimentz in the canton of Valais. It lies east of the Sasseneire, 90 km south of capital Bern.
2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
La Maya Mountain
51 min walk • La Maya is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, overlooking St-Martin in the canton of Valais. It lies between the Val d'Hérens and the Val de Réchy, west of the Becs de Bosson.
0.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Noble
18 min walk • Mont Noble is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking the Val de Réchy in the canton of Valais.
4.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sasseneire
112 min walk • The Sasseneire is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Evolène in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range between the valleys of Hérens and Anniviers.
5.7 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Bagnoud Observatory
146 min walk • 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.