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Grimentz resort profile

Grimentz Zinal · Valais · Switzerland · 1570–2900 m

Altitude1570-2900 m
Vertical drop1330 m
Slopes115 km
Lifts21

Grimentz, Valais

Resort overview

Resort base in the Grimentz Zinal ski area.

Altitude1570 m
StateValais
CountrySwitzerland

Grimentz Zinal ski area

Grimentz is part of this ski area.

This is one ski-area statistical scope linked to 3 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the ski area as a whole.

ValleyVal dAnniviers
Mountain rangeWalliser Alpen
Vertical drop1570 - 2900 meters
Descent1330 meters

Grimentz Zinal ski area overview

Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Grimentz.

Grimentz is a resort base in the Grimentz Zinal ski area. It is linked to 3 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 115 km of slopes, 1570-2900 m altitude, 21 lifts. Intermediate terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 51%.

Ski areaAltitude range1570–2900 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix115 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network21 lifts100% confidence
Large ski areaHigh-alpine terrainStrong vertical
Ski-area scale 115 km. An extensive slope network offers broad terrain choice for a longer stay. It is linked to 3 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character The terrain is clearly weighted toward intermediate skiing. The largest share is about 51%.

Altitude, access and value

Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.

High-alpine resilienceStrong vertical rangeStrong terrain valueAbove-average snow rating
Altitude resilience The high-alpine top elevation is a structural advantage for retaining colder snow, although exposure can increase wind and visibility sensitivity. The 1330 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure About 5.5 slope km per lift indicates a broadly balanced lift-to-terrain ratio. Published hourly capacity is 24,145 persons, about 1150 persons/hour per lift and 210 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 22.7 km, averaging about 1.1 km of lift line per lift.

Ski slopes

Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Grimentz Zinal.

This ski area is clearly oriented toward intermediate skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.

Manageable terrain scaleIntermediate terrain focusStrong advanced share
Slopes49 ski slopes
Total115 km
  • Blue26.5 km
  • Red58.6 km
  • Black29.9 km
Blue26.5 km23%
Red58.6 km51%
Black29.9 km26%

Ski lifts

Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Grimentz Zinal.

The ski area has 21 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest listed category at 9. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 38% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 5.5 slope km per lift.

Surface-lift emphasis
Aerial tramway 1
Chairlift 5
Gondola 3
Moving carpet 3
T-bar / platter 9
Total lifts21
Lift capacity 24,145 persons/hour
Lift length22.7 km

Ski pass

Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.

The adult day pass offers strong terrain value relative to the published slope network.

Strong terrain value
TicketPricePrice/km
Daycard adult73 SWISS FRANC0.63 SWISS FRANC/km
6-day adult321 SWISS FRANC2.79 SWISS FRANC/km
Daycard child44 SWISS FRANC0.38 SWISS FRANC/km
6-day child193 SWISS FRANC1.68 SWISS FRANC/km

Altitude

Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.

The mapped terrain is entirely above 1,000 m and is predominantly above 2,000 m. This generally supports colder snow retention and reduces dependence on vulnerable low-elevation return terrain.

High-elevation majorityNo low terrainLargest share: High (≤3000m)
Intermediate (≤2000m)18%
High (≤3000m)82%

Slope angle

Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.

About 42% of mapped terrain falls in a steeper class, while 58% is moderate or gentler. Advanced experience is advisable across a meaningful part of the ski area, and expert judgement is useful on the steepest sectors or in difficult snow. Very or extremely steep terrain accounts for 11%, compared with 31% in the bit-steep and steep bands, so expert judgement is relevant on a meaningful subset of the technical terrain.

Advanced/expert terrainMeaningful very-steep shareLargest share: Moderate or gentler
Moderate or gentler58%
Bit steep17%
Steep14%
Very steep10%
Extrem. steep1%

Orientation

Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.

East-facing terrain is prominent, favouring earlier sun and often firmer snow later in the day once direct morning exposure has passed.

Morning-sun exposureCool-aspect majorityLargest share: East
North23%
East50%
South14%
West13%

Ski resort ratings for Grimentz compared to the site-wide resort benchmark. Open the ratings page to choose a different benchmark group. Based on 5 visitor reviews, with third-party overall rating evidence incorporated.

Overall rating 7.8
All resorts 6.2
Snow conditions 8.5
All resorts 7.6
Family friendly 8.7
All resorts 7.8
Advanced skiing 8
All resorts 7.7
Beginner 8.0 7.6
Advanced 8.0 7.7
Expert 7.5 7.1
Free-nature 8.1 6.9 ▲
Snow 8.5 7.6 ▲
Family 8.7 7.8 ▲
Après-ski 6.5 6.7
Nature 8.5 7.7 ▲
Hiking 8.5 7 ▲
Lifts 7.7 7.2

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AddressGrimentz Office du Tourisme 3961 Grimentz Switzerland
PlaceGrimentz Valais Switzerland

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