About Grimentz
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Grimentz/St-Jean offers an escape into nature at the gateway to some of Switzerland's most famous 4000 metre mountains, where the pure air of the Alps makes your blood tingle. Here you will enjoy a tasteful mixed of the old and the new. With a thousand years of history the old picturesque village of Grimentz will show you a true sense of traditional architecture and way of life.
Altitude 1572 metres
In winter, our pristine white peaks offer you 50km of perfectly prepared ski slopes beneath the blue sky and sunshine.
With the same ticket, you have access to all the ski resorts in the Val d' Anniviers (Zinal, St-Luc/Chandolin, Vercorin), covering more than 220km.
Grimentz/St-Jean also possesses all the necessary infrastructure to make your stay an exciting and unforgettable one. Judge for yourself: Via Ferrata, 100km of hiking paths, 100km of mountain bike trails, tennis, minigolf, swimming pool, games area, natural ice rink, climbing wall, snow garden, the list goes on...
It is possible to ski from Zinal back to Grimentz via a beautiful off piste route, a mixture of open bowls and wide off piste tracks through the woods.
Zinal the resort at the head of the valley can be accessed by car or local ski bus service in around 10 minutes by road from Grimentz. For people who enjoy off piste skiing, this excursion is a must.