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On the way of the planets which lead us to the mysterious hotel of Weisshorn, in other I met this abre which showed my way to me...
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infos +++ the Way of Planets the Way of Planets begins below the Astronomical Observatory and ranges between 2200 and 2500 Mr., vis-a-vis prestigious "the 4000" of the Alps Valaisannes. It proposes on 6km the visit of 9 planets of the solar system. A scale of 1 m for 1 million km selected for was represented the distance between planets. The amateurs of nature can reach foot it since St-Luc or Chandolin during all the year. Several times per year, of the astronomical evenings are organized for general public, the occasion to observe the sun and the moon.

infos++++ Hotel WEISSHORN Fixed on the Valley of Anniviers, the hotel of Weisshorn dominates an impressive panorama, isolated with 2337 meters from altitde. The famous residence, built by English at the beginning of this century and immortalized by two comic strips, is a true comfort and haven of peace. Difficult not to be discovered a small hunger or a large thirst when one discovers the dining room veranda offering a splendid sight on all the Valley of Anniviers. And if the charm of the place is too strong, you can spend the night even there to go down again to St-Luc the following day. In summer, one comes there to foot or in VTT, by the planetary path. In winter, one comes there to foot or in skin from seal. At the end of the day, a transport is organized for the hosts of the hotel. The hotel is open from June to mid-October and Christmas to at the end of April.

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  • Copyright: did berard (dib) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 40 W: 0 N: 19] (277)
  • Genre: Places
  • Medium: Color
  • Date Taken: 2004-07-18
  • Categories: Nature
  • Photo Version: Original Version
  • Date Submitted: 2004-07-20 5:23
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