To get to Ayer in Valais:
• Either fly to Geneva, Milan Malpensa or Basel with Easyjet. Then hire a car (snow tyres or chains essential in winter, consider roof box) or take a train to Sierre from Geneva Airport, Gallarate (near Milan Malpensa) or Basel Airport. From Sierre take a bus (CarPostal) or taxi (Taxi Anniviers) to Ayer.

• Or drive from the UK (8-10 hours from the channel ports).

• Or take the train (London St Pancras – Paris-Sierre, 10 hours, Eurostar and TGV) to Sierre and bus (C. arPostal) or taxi (Taxi Anniviers) to Ayer.

Directions to Chalet Grouse, Cuckoo and Karma Zoura from Ayer will be sent to you when full payment has been received.

Remember: European Health Insurance Card (available from the Post Office), travel insurance, ski insurance and check passports are in date – yes, it has happened!