The Alpine Winter, Saint-Luc Style

In the Swiss Val d'Anniviers, Saint-Luc offers a winter holiday rooted in traditional mountain life, with historic timber chalets, skiing above the village and a family-run hotel that has welcomed guests since 1933.

At 1,650 metres above sea level, Saint-Luc occupies a sunny mountainside overlooking the Valais Alps. Its old village retains traditional wooden buildings, narrow streets and a central square, while the surrounding mountains provide opportunities for both winter sports and quieter outdoor activities.

Skiing Above the Village

Saint-Luc shares its ski area with neighbouring Chandolin, with slopes reaching approximately 3,000 metres. A funicular connects the village to Tignousa at 2,200 metres, where visitors can access the ski area and panoramic mountain views.

For those who prefer to explore without skis, the region offers marked winter walking and snowshoeing routes.

Saint-Luc is also known as the Village of the Stars. Near the upper funicular station stands the François-Xavier Bagnoud Observatory, inaugurated in 1995. Visitors can join guided astronomical evenings, combining a mountain excursion with observations of the night sky.

A Village with an Alpine Heritage

The Val d'Anniviers has preserved distinctive examples of traditional Valais architecture, including timber houses and historic agricultural buildings.

In Saint-Luc, the old village remains an important part of the experience. Its historic centre is small enough to explore on foot, with local shops, restaurants and traditional buildings gathered around the church square.

The village offers a different setting from purpose-built ski resorts, with its original settlement remaining central to daily life.

Stay Inspiration: Grand Chalet Favre

At the heart of Saint-Luc, Grand Chalet Favre is a family-run hotel associated with Anne-Françoise and Claude Buchs-Favre.

Welcoming guests since 1933, the chalet has 15 rooms with timber balconies and terraces overlooking the valley. Inside, antique furniture and textiles woven in Switzerland and Savoie reflect the region's traditional decorative style.

The communal lounge has an open fireplace, while the hotel's restaurant provides a place to dine after a day in the mountains.

Its position in the old village, within walking distance of the funicular, makes it a practical base for exploring Saint-Luc and the surrounding Val d'Anniviers.

Stay Inspiration: Grand Chalet Favre

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