Anzère – Family, sociable and friendly ski area Anzère (1500 m)

The winter sports area of Anzère is located in central Switzerland, above the Rhone Valley and the town of Sion, the economic center of Valais. Anzère is located on a sunny high plateau with a breathtaking panorama over a dozen four-thousand-meter peaks, from Bietschhorn to Mont-Blanc. Of the 24 ski pistes in the Anzère ski area, 21 are marked blue and red.

Anzère also has several modern winter sports facilities, which are specially tailored to children and adolescents: beginners towing, magic carpet, snow park, ski schools. Advanced skiers have 3 exciting heavy pistes over a total distance of 9 kilometers. The legendary 5 km Les Masques downhill runway is known in the region for its wide, steep pistes and numerous humps. This piste, which is reserved for experienced skiers, is fully equipped with snow cannons to ensure operation throughout the winter season (December - April).

First class winter holiday destination for families

Anzère offers many benefits for families, ensuring an unforgettable winter holiday. In the village center there is a snow park for the children with a toboggan lift, a tow lift and a conveyor belt. Here, the children should not only learn to ski and practice, but also have fun. Other activities for children complete the offer: ball pool, treasure hunt, snowshoe hikes, ice skating, sleigh rides and even every Saturday Winter Olympics.

There is also another playground and practice railing for winter sports in the higher elevations of the ski area: the Snowli Club. At an altitude of 2300m, next to the gondola Pas-de-Maimbré, there is a snow park with 700m2 for skiers and snowboarders. Here professional winter sports instructors are available daily to playfully introduce the children to the various winter sports. There are also facilities for caring for the little ones in Anzère: crèches and kindergartens.

Varied après-ski - shopping, astronomy and wellness

In Anzère, the day is still far from over after the pistes close. The car-free village center is a lively and sociable place where you can shop in peace or just relax and enjoy the good Alpine air. The streets of the village are lined with various shops: supermarket, sports shops, fashion boutiques. Free shuttles run every 15 minutes to bring winter sports fans everywhere.

Every week, the Arbaz-Anzère Planetarium hosts special evenings for astronomy fans. Every Tuesday and Friday, the Planetarium, located between the ski area and the neighboring village of Arbaz at 1440m, opens up the opportunity for visitors to get close to the stars with high-resolution equipment: telescopes, special binoculars and high-resolution cameras.

Fans of lively après-ski will find in Anzère 6 bars with karaoke and musical entertainment. In the "Masque Disco Club", the only disco in the ski area, you can turn the night into day. For those who want to relax after a long day on the pistes, Anzère offers a spa and wellness center with three main focuses: bath, wellness and care. Saunas, waterfalls, bubble baths, panoramic jacuzzis and massages are just a few of the services offered by this center to regenerate and refresh yourself.