About Ayer
Where to find us
Ayer is two and a half hours to the east of Geneva beyond Verbier but before Zermatt; a totally unspoilt village in the picturesque valley of the Val d’Anniviers, in the Swiss canton of Valais.
What to do in Ayer
Guests at our chalets enjoy a limited number of free Anniviers Liberté Passes to really enjoy their holiday.
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Apart from the weather, the skiing, the spectacular landscape, the local culture, the flora, the fauna and summer activities makes Valais and Ayer, in particular, an exceptional holiday destination.
Winter sports
During the ski season, Chalets Grouse and Cuckoo are perfect bases from which to hit the slopes. Skiing/snowboarding at St Luc/Chandolin and Zinal/Grimentz is ten minutes away by car. Lower down the valley one can ski/snowboard at Vercorin, useful when it is snowing.
Other winter activities include:
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hiking
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skating
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sledging
Indoor activities include:
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swimming
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climbing
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escape rooms
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gym
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an indoor park with an adventure area, Ninja Warriors, trampolines (big), battle beams, a play corner for over 18 months, bar and cafe; exclusive hire is available for parties e.g. birthdays.
Summer activities
The fun doesn't stop when the snow does. In summer many activities and public transport within the Val d'Anniviers are free with the Anniviers Liberté Pass.
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Popular activities in the area include:
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biking
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climbing including via ferratas
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mountain carting/scootering
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fishing
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pétanque (bowls)
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mini-golf
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bungee jumping
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paragliding.
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The Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory is worth a visit at all times of the year, its associated Planets Trails should be walked in summer.
The Moiry Dam can be reached by public transport or car in the summer, and for the family, try Foxtrail Dahn.
For those who enjoy walking just exit the chalet and the mountains are yours. Visit Lake Appitettaz (2 hours walk from Zinal) for a picnic, or Hotel Weisshorn for a meal or stay the night (2 hours walk from the top of the St Luc Funicular or 3 hours from the chalet).
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