Grimentz

Introducing Grimentz

If you like ancient, quiet, totally unspoilt mountain villages together with a modern lift system then this is the resort for you. The village itself has tiny cobbled streets and in some places they are so narrow that the roofs of the chalets almost touch each other in the middle.

Grimentz has many accolades and has been described by Where to Ski and Snowboard as "Europe's best-kept secret" and an "undiscovered gem". As Where to Ski and Snowboard says "get there fast before it has time to catch up with the 21st century. It has also recently been featured in the Ski and Board Magazine and many others. A fast cable car links Grimentz to Zinal.

Skiing in Grimentz

Piste skiing is amazing for beginners who want to learn the ins and outs while more experienced skiers and boarders are able to explore and drift through the off piste areas on the slopes. There are a range of winter walking trails and a toboggan run for those who aren't up for skiing, so it's fun for everyone all around.

The area is famous for its fabulous off piste skiing and its mountain touring. Just off one of the pistes in Grimentz there is a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of the Imperial Crown - five 4000m peaks - Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Dent-Blanche and the Matterhorn.

Apartments in Grimentz

Mountain Heaven offers four self-catered apartments in Grimentz and if you fancy making your ski holiday in Grimentz a little more relaxing a catering service is available in all our self-catered apartments if desired. All apartments are well equipped and have balconies offering sensational views of the mountains, forests and village.

Apres Ski

There are a number of excellent restaurants we particularly recommend. Meleze has an excellent selection with a great hot rock or Fondue Chinos (a fondu with broth and not oil) with endless meat, salad, chips and sauces together with a great ambience.

Restaurant Alpina serves good oven baked beef with sauces and there is the Becs-de-Bosson and Claire Fontaione which is directly in the centre of the old village which serves a wide variety of crepes. Finally, perhaps one of our favourites Restaurant Moiry with an old world feel, ancient paintings of the famous fighting cows of the valley and an open oven that is really cosy at night.

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