Grimentz Ski Resort Guide
Grimentz, Switzerland
Rated: 4/5 (from 7 ratings)
| Recommended For | Freeriders, Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,874m9,429ft |
| Resort Height | 1,570m5,151ft |
| Nearest Airports | Sion and Geneva |
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Grimentz
Fabulous untouched village meeting virtually every conceivable criteria for an 'ideal ski resort' (scenery, ambience, facilities, ski area size, extensiveness and variety of terrain), and with high-altitude skiing reached by gondola.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Grimentz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,570m5,151ft.
Grimentz is part of the Sierre-Anniviers ski area with access to 159km99 miles of downhill skiing, with 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 51 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Grimentz itself (26 pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Sierre-Anniviers ski resorts of Chandolin, St-Luc, Vercorin and Zinal.
The ski resort itself is at 1,570m5,151ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,874m9,429ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Grimentz?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 19 September, with around 5cm2in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 2,159m7,083ft |
Ski Area Stats
Grimentz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 22km14 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Sierre-Anniviers Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 36 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 28 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 159km99 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 51 | |
Altitudes
Grimentz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,874m9,429ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,600m5,249ft |
| Resort Altitude (Grimentz) | 1,570m5,151ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,304m4,278ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Freeriders | |
|---|---|
| Expert Skiers | |
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Grimentz Overview
Fabulous untouched village meeting virtually every conceivable criteria for an 'ideal ski resort' (scenery, ambience, facilities, ski area size, extensiveness and variety of terrain), and with high-altitude skiing reached by gondola.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Grimentz is 7km4 miles long.
Snowboarding
There is a Boarder Cross and a Snow Park.
Location and Map
Where is Grimentz?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Sierre-Anniviers, Sierre.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Grimentz is Sion, 60 minutes drive away.
Geneva, Berne and Annecy airports are all within three hours drive.
Sion is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 70 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Grimentz open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Grimentz, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Grimentz Tourist Office for the latest.
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