Hut to Hut in the Valley d' Anniviers

The Val d'Anniviers is the furthest East of the French speaking valleys in the canton of Valais (Wallis) in the heart of Switzerland, the next main Valley East being the German-speaking valley of Mattertal, of Zermatt and Matterhorn fame.

The Val d'Anniviers is orientated north southwards and is a tributary of the Rhone Valley. The valley starts at Sierre on the Rhone River at 525m and runs southwards as it climbs from Sierre for 13Km up to the village of Mission at about 1300m before forking into two. The Western upper fork of the Val d'Anniviers is also known as the Val de Moiry and is first headed by the Moiry dam and Lac de Moiry followed by the Glacier de Moiry with the Grand Cornier mountain 3962m heading the valley. 

The Eastern upper fork of the Val d'Anniviers is the most spectacular because of its 'Imperial Crown' of 4000m plus mountains. This upper reach is also known as the Val de Zinal after the village of Zinal, 1675m at the end of the road heading southwards. The beauty of the Val d' Anniviers is obvious as soon as you turn into its impressive entrance, with its stunning picture postcard villages (Grimentz for one), and its fantastic network of trekking routes and Alpine Refuges it is an hidden gem that never fails to bring visitors back to re-sample its charms. 

Imp Adventures will guide you on a fantastic high-level adventure around the surrounding peaks and passes of this breathtaking valley. Overnighting in charming Alpine Refuges will allow us to delve deep into the surrounding rugged countryside, taking in the spectacular panoramas of the surrounding glacier capped peaks and flower filled meadows. The Valley d' Anniviers never fails to impress those fortunate enough to sample its charms, we will spend 6 nights in the Valley with 3 of these being in High Alpine refuges, the remaining three will be spent in the charming village of St luc where we will start and finish our adventure and conduct our acclimatization walk. 
The final night in St luc will include a sumptuous Swiss fondue and a full selection of the Valleys many stunning wines.  

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Trip Information

Dates & Prices: View Prices
Price Rate: £500
Grading: B (more info)
No of People: 8

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Itinerary

3 nights bunkhouse, 3 nights refuge 5 days trekking

• Day 1 – Thu arrive St Luc
  St Luc is a charming Alpine village perched high on the East side of the Valley; it is a relatively un-spoilt village and is a great place to spend a few days before or after the tour if desired. There are a number of shops and restaurants in the village that sell all the basic supplies and maps etc that a trekker would need.
• Day 2 – Fri Local acclimatization trek
  This day will be spent on an acclimatization trek through flower filled meadows and stunning woodland to a high point above St Luc at the famous hotel Weisshorn, here we will share a welcome drink and a stunning panorama before making a gentle descent back to St luc in time for a hearty meal in the restaurant 'Le Prilet'.
• Day 3 – Grimentz – Caban de Moiry
  The first day of our tour will start in what can only be described as Switzerland's most stunning and un-spoilt high Alpine village- Grimentz. From here we will walk the gentle path beside the reservoir de Moiry before climbing the scenic path up to the Caban de Moiry where we will witness fantastic glaciers and towering snow clad peaks. Dinner will be served followed by an interesting night on a traditional Alpine 'sleeping shelf'.
• Day 4 – Caban de Moiry to Refuge Becs de Bosson
  This has got to be the best day of the tour, a steep climb through flower filled meadows, which gently make way for the rocky, and mysterious summit scramble up to the treks highest point the 'Becs de Bosson'. From here we will be able to see all of the surrounding Alpine peaks and savor one of the best views in the Alps. After climbing the ''Becs de Bosson we will make the short traverse into the nearby refuge for another hearty meal and a few glasses of local vino before our second nights sleep on an 'Alpine shelf'.
• Day 5 – Refuge Becs de Bosson – Refuge Cret du Midi
  Today will be a high ridge walk with the chance to see some of the many Alpine animals and wildlife that thrive in this un-spoilt valley, not to mention the many rare flowers and plants that abound these hillsides. We will finish the day with a short protected scramble down into our 3rd hut at the winter resort and Alpine hut of the 'Cret du Midi'.
• Day 6 - Refuge Cret du Midi - St Luc
  Our last days trekking will be a gentle forested traverse back towards Grimentz where our transport will deliver us back to 'Le Prilet' for our last celebratory supper and wine tasting before departing the following morning.
• Day 7 – Wed Depart

Whats Included

• Professional Leadership by an experienced and qualified International Mountain Leader whom is a current mountain first aider.
• Quality Alpine Refuges whilst trekking on a half board basis (not including drinks)
• Bunkhouse accommodation in St Luc on a half board basis (not including drinks)
• Transport around the Valley as required

Not Included

• Travel to and from St Luc from UK
• Meals other than stated
• Clothing and Equipment

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Other Information

Accommodation

Accommodation will be in bunkhouses and Alpine refuges throughout, including breakfasts.

Equipment

Normal summer hill walking clothing and equipment will be required as per the website kit list. (A lightweight sleeping bag or hut liner will be required)

Transport

Participants are to make their own way to St Luc for the start of the trek and also they responsible for their return journey. (The nearest Airport is Geneva, which is a short train ride from Sierre at the head of the Valley; local busses run to St Luc from Sierre or taxis)​