Grimentz, Switzerland
Ski Resort in Sierre-Anniviers, Swiss Alps (1,600m5,249ft to 2,874m9,429ft). Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
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.
Grimentz Snow News
The next notable snow forecast for Grimentz is 2cm1in, expected on 23 April, with around 8cm3in forecast over the next 7 days. There is significant snow currently indicated by the long-range (7 days+) forecast; but too far ahead to be relied upon.
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Book NowWho is Grimentz good for?
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
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Grimentz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 10 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Pistes Number of runs | 26 | |
| 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 | |
| Pistes Number of runs | 80 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 70km43 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 51 | |
Grimentz Ski Area Height
| Max Vertical | 1,304m4,278ft |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,874m9,429ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,600m5,249ft |
| Resort Altitude (Grimentz) | 1,570m5,151ft |
Grimentz
The Swiss Ski Resort of Grimentz is part of the Sierre-Anniviers ski area with access to 70km43 miles of downhill skiing, with 80 individual pistes, served by 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.
There are two Airports within two hours drive, so ski weekends, snowboard breaks and short ski holidays to Grimentz are perfectly feasible. Sion Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Skiing in Grimentz
All levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert, are well-catered for in Grimentz.
Snowboarding in Grimentz
There is a Boarder Cross and a Snow Park.
Grimentz in brief
Grimentz Ski Resort is:
Very good for Expert Skiers.
Very good for Intermediate Skiers.
Very good for Beginners.
Good for Snowboarding.
Grimentz Season Dates
We have no confirmed season dates for Grimentz.
Closed.
Usual opening - Mid Dec.
Usual closing - Mid April.
NOTE:- Opening subject to Snow Conditions in Grimentz.
Map of Grimentz
Full Page Map of GrimentzGrimentz Snow Making
Snowmaking :- Grimentz is able to augment natural snow, with 70 Snow Cannons.
Grimentz Ski Lift Capacity
Ski Lift Capacity :- The 11 Ski Lifts of Grimentz are able to uplift 10,000 skiers / snowboarders per hour.
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