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· Grimentz ·
· Grimentz ·
Grimentz
SWITZERLAND
Little known resort that offers great skiing in unrivalled scenery. A pretty traditional Swiss village with free ski bus to link two areas allowing 200km of area skiing.
Resort information
Displayed here are all the facts and figures relating to Grimentz in winter. The toolbar on the right of the page will also provide you with useful additional information to help you decide on this resort's suitability to your holiday plans.
Resort facts
- Resort height:
- Ski Range:
- Number of lifts:
- KMs of piste:
- Glacier:
- Beginners:
- Intermediate:
- Advanced:
- 1570 m
- 1570-2896 m
- 11
- 50 km
Travel information
- Airport (option 1):
- Airport (option 2):
- Airport (option 3):
- Nearest Railway station:
- Distance from Calais:
- Sion (0h 50m)
- Berne (2h 15m)
- Geneva (2h 30m)
- Sierre (18 miles)
- 629 miles (approx)
Good points
- Over 220km of snow sure pistes on the area lift pass
- Traditional, pretty village
- Good ski school standards
Not so good
Description
Grimentz lies at 1570 m, where the Corne de Sorebois (2896 m) divides the Val d'Anniviers (Eifischtal) into the Zinal Valley and the Moiry Valley. The traditional chalet-style hotels blend harmoniously with ancient village buildings, interspersed with numerous grain stores and barns.
The Grimentz ski slopes above Bendolla stretch along the Becs de Bosson up to an altitude of almost 3000 metres, affording stunning views over the Val d'Anniviers and Rhone Valley. Other attractions include a fun park, tours, cross-country ski trails, a toboggan run and winter hiking trails.
In winter, the pristine white peaks offer you 50km of perfectly prepared ski slopes beneath the blue sky and sunshine… and with the same ticket, access to all the ski resorts in the Val d' Anniviers (Zinal, St-Luc/Chandolin, Vercorin), covering more than 220km. Grimentz/St-Jean also offers, swimming pool, natural ice rink & snow garden for the non ski visitors
Whether for ski, snowboard, or telemark, the slopes of Grimentz are suitable for all levels. From beginner to free-rider, from small kids to expert skiers, the slopes of Grimentz are perfect for all ski lovers.
What's more, the same ski pass, gives you access to 5 Val d’Anniviers resorts (Zinal, St-Luc/Chandolin and Vercorin), more than 220km of ski slopes!
Between December and April, enjoy superb snow conditions and make use of the free shuttle service which links Grimentz to Zinal.
Powder snow and ski paradise Skiing in Grimentz has always been a privilege: the ski slopes, which are north and east-facing and which reach an altitude of 3000m, together with the major investment in the lifts and maintenance of the pistes, ensure you have a ski terrain of the highest quality. The Grimentz-Bendolla ski area consists of 5 button lifts, 1 T-bar, 3 chair lifts (6, 4 and 2 seaters), 1 ten person gondola, and a snowgarden with a "magic carpet" lift for your kids. A total of 11 quality systems for your best comfort.
There are two ski schools in Grimentz - l'école de ski et snowboard Internationale de Grimentz & Ecole suisse ski et de snowboard de Grimentz Sàrl
