Anzère facts for kids
Anzère is a lovely village in the Valais region of Switzerland. It's part of the Ayent area and is quite close to the cities of Sion and Crans. Anzère is a special kind of resort, built to look like a traditional Swiss village, and it faces south, so it gets lots of sunshine!
This Swiss ski resort offers awesome downhill skiing. You can explore about 58 kilometers (that's over 36 miles) of ski runs. There are 15 different ski slopes to try, and 13 ski lifts help you get around the mountain.
What's in a Name?
The name Anzère comes from an older local name, Antsère. This name actually means "whole" in the local language, referring to a field that hadn't been grazed by animals before it was harvested. So, the name tells a bit about the village's farming past!
Skiing Adventures
The ski slopes in Anzère cover about 58 kilometers, which is a lot of ground to explore! The longest run is called Les Rousses, and it's over 5 kilometers (more than 3 miles) long – perfect for a long, fun ride down.
To get up the mountain, Anzère has:
- 1 cable car
- 3 chair lifts
- 7 drag lifts
You'll find several self-service restaurants on the mountain where you can grab a bite to eat. The whole ski area is known as Télé-Anzère.
Village Fun
The heart of Anzère is its 'Place du Village', which means 'Village Square'. This area is just for people walking, so it's a great place to relax and explore.
Around the 'Place du Village', you'll find lots of cool things to do:
- Both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, great for a splash after a day on the slopes.
- A supermarket for all your needs.
- Many hotels, bars, and even nightclubs for older visitors.
- Lots of restaurants where you can enjoy tasty meals.
- Shops selling clothes and souvenirs.
- An internet cafe if you need to connect online.
- A crêperie, where you can get delicious thin pancakes.
- A children's play area, perfect for younger kids to have fun.
