| Sigeroulaz, a mountain pasture above Vercorin (14 panoramas) |  |
The cable car that goes up from Vercorin to Crêt-du-Midi has an intermediate station at the Sigeroulaz alpine pasture, at an altitude of 1866m. The gondola slows down and the door opens. Go out for a little walk, there's some beautiful scenery and a little restaurant - don't hesitate!
Vercorin cable car stations |
| Zinal, last village in the Val d´Anniviers (56 panoramas) | |
| For the time being, take a stroll using the Street View arrows built into the panoramas. The 56 views take you south (right arrow) along a road lined with mayens to the torrent of Pétérey, and north (left arrow) to the village entrance. |
| Stroll through the old village of Grimentz (48 panoramas) | |
| The top of the wooden bell tower dates back to 1831, but the rest of the church is less old, as St-Théodule, the most recent church in the Val d'Anniviers, was rebuilt in the mid-twentieth century, the vault threatening to collapse following an earthquake in 1946. Overlooking the valley, its forecourt offers a magnificent view of the mountains. |
| The picturesque village of Vercorin (88 panoramas) | |
| All that remains of the former church of Saint Boniface, consecrated in 1508, is the bell tower and the old choir. Listed as a historic monument, it is not open to the public. However, the new church next door, built between 1963 and 1964, is well worth a visit. Its unusual modern architecture and the stained glass windows of its Stations of the Cross are sure to impress. |
| Espace Weisshorn, 2700m above Grimentz and Zinal (13 panoramas) | |
| Opening in 2023, the Espace Weisshorn is a gourmet restaurant located at an altitude of 2700m, serving as a link between the tourist destinations of Grimentz and Zinal. The large roof terrace, open to the public, offers exceptional views and a nice bar. |
| Alpine pasture of Tignousa, discovering the solar system (53 panoramas) | |
| The Tignousa alpine pasture offers exceptional conditions for observing the planets and stars. Does the François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory seem very small to you? However, its state-of-the-art equipment even allows exoplanets to be studied, and it was here that certain characteristics of Gliese 436b, an extrasolar planet located more than 33 light years from Earth, were discovered! |
| Ayer, an authentic village untouched by tourism (33 panoramas) | |
| To discover all the charm of the village, climb this alleyway. It's very steep, but you won't regret the effort. Untouched by tourism, Ayer has retained its authenticity and has some lovely surprises in store for you. |
| A stroll in Saint-Luc, the village where you meet the stars (84 panoramas) | |
| Here we are in the heart of the old village, on the square where every Tuesday the St-Luc merchants come to present their local specialities at a small open-air market. It's a great opportunity to savour and buy delicacies in a friendly atmosphere. |
| Stroll to the old village of Chandolin (69 panoramas) | |
| Consecrated in 1887, the church of Sainte-Barbe replaced the chapel of the same name, which has now become the Espace Ella Maillart, a museum dedicated to the intrepid explorer. As the tarmac road leading to the village was not built until 1960, the church bells had to be carried up from the plain on the backs of young bulls, which were less fearful than mules on the steep paths! |
| A stroll in Vissoie, former capital of the Val d´Anniviers (38 panoramas) | |
| Built in the 13th century, the Tower of Anniviers has become a cultural venue hosting exhibitions and shows. Its silhouette and that of the church of Sainte-Euphémie can be seen from afar and are emblematic monuments of Vissoie. |
| Stroll on the Bendolla mountain pasture above Grimentz (30 panoramas) | |
| In winter, Bendolla is a ski area, but in summer it is a mountain pasture offering magnificent panoramic views. Close to the cable car station, the many outdoor play areas and the restaurant make Bendolla a popular destination for families with children. |
| Walk on the crest of the Moiry dam (30 panoramas) | |
| An almost phosphorescent turquoise blue, Lake Moiry looks like a jewel set in a rugged mountain landscape that is relatively sparse in colour. In the distance, the glacier of the same name can be seen at the foot of peaks that are already covered in snow in the late summer of 2024. The 2nd peak from the left is the Dent Blanche, which rises to 4358m. |
| The Crêt-du-Midi, culminating at 2333m above Vercorin (19 panoramas) | |
If you go around the restaurant next to the cable car station, you'll find a little hidden path that leads to this magnificent viewpoint. This is the true summit of the Crêt-du-Midi and the only place where the view is 360°, even if the roofs of the restaurant and cable car station obscure it somewhat.
Vercorin cable car stations |
