Anzère
The Swiss ski resort of Anzère has direct access to 58 km of downhill skiing, with 15 individual pistes, served by 13 ski lifts.
Toponymy
The name Anzère is a respelling of the original local name Antsère, which itself is a corruption of the local patois "intière" (whole), referring to a pasture that had not yet been grazed on before being reaped.
Skiing
The ski slopes in Anzère cover about 58 kilometers (the longest run being Les Rousses at over 5 km long) with 1 cablecar, 3 chair lifts, and 7 drag lifts. There are several self-service restaurants on the mountain, and the entire area is known as Télé-Anzère.
Town Centre
Facilities in and around Anzère's 'Place du Village' include both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a supermarket, multiple hotels, bars and nightclubs, as well as many restaurants and clothes shops. The 'Place du Village' is a pedestrian area right in the heart of the village, containing most of Anzère's cafes and restaurants. There is also an internet cafe, a crèperie and a children's play area.
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46°17′46″N 7°23′53″E / 46.296°N 7.398°E