Argnou (Ayent)
in Hérens District of Canton du Valais, Switzerland

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
46.264 and 7.400 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 46° 15' 48" and E 7° 23' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:08 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:18 am and 8:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-04-29 08:03:39

Discover Argnou (Ayent)

Argnou (Ayent) in Hérens District (Canton du Valais) is a town in Switzerland about 47 mi (or 76 km) south of Bern, the country's capital city.

Current time in Argnou (Ayent) is now 04:08 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 10 airports near Argnou (Ayent), of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Sion Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 7 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Switzerland is Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch in a distance of 34 mi (or 55 km), North-East. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sitten, Veyras, Leuk, Bionaz and Saint-Maurice. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 55%
Air Pressure 1017 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Broken clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

19°C (66 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Rain and snow, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

LeCrans Hotel & Spa

Address
4,7 mi
Route de Plans-Mayens
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crans Ambassador

Address
5,1 mi
Route du Petit Signal 1-3
3963 Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Hotel Du Golf & Palace

Address
4,2 mi
Crans-Montana
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hôtel des Vignes

Address
1,0 mi
Rue du Pont 9
1958 Uvrier
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 23:00


Etrier

Address
5,0 mi
unknown
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Grand hotel Du parc

Address
5,0 mi
Route du Parc 5
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 07:30
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:30 (lunchbreak: 22:30 - 3:00)


Art-de-Vivre

Address
4,7 mi
Route Fleurs des Champs 17
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 23:00 (lunchbreak: 22:00 - 7:30)
Weekend: closed


Alpina & Savoy

Address
4,7 mi
Route du Rawyl 15
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:30
Weekend: closed


Helvetia Intergolf

Address
5,1 mi
Route de la Moubra 8
3963 Crans-Montana
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Maya Boutique Hotel

Address
3,0 mi
Linzerbot
1973 Nax
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Simplon (department)

Simplon was the name of a département of the First French Empire. It is named after the Simplon Pass. It was formed in 1810, when the Rhodanic Republic was occupied by the French. Its territory corresponds with that of the present Swiss canton of Valais. The capital of Simplon département was Sion. The département was subdivided into the following arrondissements and cantons: Sion, cantons: Hérémence, Leuk, Sierre and Sion. Brig, cantons: Brig, Goms, Mörel, Raron and Visp.

Located at 46.2333, 7.36667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former departments of France in Switzerland, States and territories established in 1810

Anzère

Anzère is a small village in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, located in the municipality of Ayent and close to Sion and Crans. A south-facing purpose-built resort in traditional Swiss architectural style. It is very popular, partly because it is the sunniest spot in Switzerland, according to official statistics. The Swiss ski resort of Anzère is part of the Glacier-Alpes Vaudoises Ski Area and has direct access to 40 km of downhill skiing, with 15 individual pistes, served by 13 ski lifts.

Located at 46.296, 7.398 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Valais, Ski areas and resorts in Switzerland, ,

Stade Tourbillon

Stade Tourbillon is a multi-purpose stadium in Sion, Switzerland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FC Sion. The stadium holds 16,000 people and was built in 1968 and renovated in 1989. At the time of the renovation, its capacity was 19,600.

Located at 46.2333, 7.37639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in Valais, Multi-purpose stadiums in Switzerland, Sion, Switzerland

Tourbillon Castle

Tourbillon Castle is a castle in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is situated on a hill and faces the Basilique de Valère, located on the opposite hill. The castle was ruined in a fire in 1788.

Located at 46.2365, 7.36695 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in Valais, Sion, Switzerland

Valère Basilica

The Valère basilica (French: Basilique de Valère), also called Valère castle (French: Château de Valère), is a fortified church situated in Sion in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is situated on a hill and faces the Château de Tourbillon, located on the opposite hill. The church (Notre-Dame de Valère) was built during the 12th and 13th centuries and obtained the rank of minor basilica at the time of the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1984.

Located at 46.2338, 7.36436 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Basilica churches in Europe, Castles in Valais, Fortified churches, Sion, Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Valais

Saint-Léonard underground lake

Saint-Léonard underground lake (French Lac souterrain de Saint-Léonard) is located at Saint Léonard in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. With a length of 300 and a width of 20 m it is the largest underground lake in Europe. It was discovered in 1943 by Jean-Jacques Pittard. Prior to 1946 the water-level was much higher, but an earthquake with a force of 5.6 on the Richter-scale opened additional fissures in the cave on January 25, 1946. Its water is constantly at 11 °C .

Located at 46.2564, 7.42556 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of Valais, Underground lakes

Majorie Castle

Majorie Castle is a castle in the municipality of Sion of the Canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

Located at 46.2345, 7.36193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in Valais, Castles in Valais, Sion, Switzerland

capture of the webcam Anzère: Place du Village

Anzère: Place du Village, Anzère (source)

capture of the webcam Anzère: Pas-de-Maimbré

Anzère: Pas-de-Maimbré, Anzère (source)

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Sion, Sion (source)

capture of the webcam Crans-Montana: Pas-de-Maimbré − Sion − Sierre/Siders

Crans-Montana: Pas-de-Maimbré − Sion − Sierre/Siders, Crans-Montana (source)

capture of the webcam Anzère

Anzère, Anzère (source)

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Argnou (Ayent)