Hiking

Le Chemin des Planètes. Walk through the universe on an astronomically themed 6-km (4-mile) trail called Le Chemin des Planètes. The Tignousa funicular from St-Luc (round-trip 16 SF) delivers you to the starting point at 7,218 feet. Models of the planets are set along a pathway that begins at the base of the Observatoire François-Xavier Bagnoud (027/4755808; www.ofxb.ch). Allow two hours to make the ascent from there, past the Hotel Weisshorn. For 26 SF (including funicular; free June–Sept. with the "Anniviers Liberté" pass if you stay in the region one night or longer) you can view the night sky through the reflecting and refracting telescopes at the observatory; sign up for a night visit at the St-Luc Tourist Office. St-Luc, Valais.