Grimentz

Located in the picturesque Val d’Anniviers in the southwest of Switzerland, Grimentz is home to some of the country’s best lift-accessed off piste.

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Max temp: 13.6 °c
Min temp: 7.4 °c

Last Updated: Wed 10 Sep

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Max temp: 13.6 °c
Min temp: 7.4 °c

Last Updated: Wed 10 Sep

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Since the Sorebois cable car was built in 2013 to link it neighbouring Zinal, Grimentz has slipped firmly on to the radar of British skiers and snowboarders.

Many are rightfully drawn to the resort by the cute villages and the peace and quiet, but an increasing number are coming here for the vast off piste and freeriding potential of the resort. After fresh snowfall, the options are almost limitless, both within the confines of the lift system and beyond – where there are some exceptional touring options.

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Pros and cons

Loads of tough on and off piste terrain
Great access to some fantastic touring terrain
Cute village with traditional chalet-style buildings

Little on offer for beginners and intermediates
South facing slopes can become slushy
Antiquated lift system – still a lot of t-bars

On the Slopes

There are certainly better places for beginners to begin their skiing or snowboarding careers, however there is a decent Jardin des Neiges for first timers up at Bendolla. Progression on to longer blues is good, with the Grands Plans and Tsarva lifts providing some cruisey blues. Beyond this, the terrain for intermediates is fairly limited and some of the reds here are pretty steep in places.

On piste, there are some good challenges for advanced and expert skiers and riders, particularly in the Lona sector – where even the groomed reds are steep. Try the long Chamois black from the Zinal ski area, it can be a blast if the snow conditions are good. The real attraction for experts however is the extensive off-piste. There are loads of options, including over 1500m vertical down to Vercorin, returning from there to the village of St-Jean, a bus ride from Grimentz.

In the Resort

The village is spread out on quite a steep slope with a lot of new building – but most of these are traditional wooden chalets. Most of this focuses around the base of the Bendolla gondola, slightly away from the chocolate-box old centre. Although the resort is generally quiet, as the lifts close, Chez Florioz on the piste just above the village is the place for a drink. The best restaurants are probably those in the main hotels, serving traditional Valais fare. Away from the slopes there is a lot to do, including winter walking and tobogganing, whilst there’s also a good public pool and a natural ice-rink. Paragliding is also very popular here.

Getting to Grimentz

Geneva airport is around two hours away by car, or a little over three hours by public transport – you get the train to Sierre and then the bus. Zürich and Basel are other options, with the drive taking around three hours and the train taking an hour longer.

Geneva airport: 2 hours (driving) or 3 hours (public transport)
Basel airport: 3 hours (driving) or 4 hours (public transport)
Zürich airport: 3 hours (driving) or 4 hours (public transport)
Calais: approximately 11 hours driving (550 miles)

Season Dates

Opens:
- Weekends from 16 November 2024
- Full-time opening (Sorebois Sector) from 7 December 2024
- All sectors open from 20 December 2024
Closes: Monday 21 April 2024

Resort holidays

Grimentz

Grimentz Off Piste

Sat 24 Jan 2026, 7 Nights

£2375

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Grimentz

Grimentz Off Piste

Sat 14 Mar 2026, 7 Nights

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Top (2900m)

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Weather	Rain/Snow shower	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear	Rather cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional snow	Light snow	Snow	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Clear skies	Generally clear	Light rain shwr	Rain shower	Rain/Snow shower	Light rain/snow	Rain/Snow shower	Mainly fair	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear	Rain and snow	Light rain/snow	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	2.3 cm	2.9 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.6 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	1.8°c	2°c	1.2°c	1°c	1.4°c	-0.2°c	2.6°c	2.8°c	0°c	2.4°c	2.6°c	0.8°c	3.8°c	4.4°c	2.6°c	8°c	8.2°c	4.6°c	6.4°c	6.8°c	4.4°c	5.4°c	5.4°c	3.6°c	4°c	4°c	2°c	5.8°c	6°c	3°c
Min temp	1.2°c	0.6°c	0.6°c	0.2°c	-0.4°c	-0.6°c	-0.4°c	0°c	-0.8°c	0°c	-0.2°c	-0.2°c	-0.8°c	1.8°c	1.6°c	2.4°c	4.4°c	4°c	3.4°c	3.6°c	3.4°c	2.4°c	2.8°c	2.6°c	1.6°c	0.8°c	0.8°c	1°c	2°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	1.7°c	-1.1°c	0.6°c	-1.6°c	-2.6°c	-0.4°c	-0.4°c	-0.3°c	0°c	-3.3°c	-0.6°c	-2.8°c	-0.8°c	1.6°c	1.6°c	2.1°c	6.2°c	4.1°c	3.1°c	4.6°c	3.4°c	2.2°c	3.5°c	2.6°c	1.4°c	1.7°c	0.7°c	-1.8°c	3.7°c	1.8°c

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Snow expected	0.3 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm
Max temp	1.8°c	2°c	1.2°c
Min temp	1.2°c	0.6°c	0.6°c
Feels like temp	1.7°c	-1.1°c	0.6°c

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Weather	Rather cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	1°c	1.4°c	-0.2°c
Min temp	0.2°c	-0.4°c	-0.6°c
Feels like temp	-1.6°c	-2.6°c	-0.4°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	2.6°c	2.8°c	0°c
Min temp	-0.4°c	0°c	-0.8°c
Feels like temp	-0.4°c	-0.3°c	0°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Light snow	Snow
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Snow expected	0 cm	2.3 cm	2.9 cm
Max temp	2.4°c	2.6°c	0.8°c
Min temp	0°c	-0.2°c	-0.2°c
Feels like temp	-3.3°c	-0.6°c	-2.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	3.8°c	4.4°c	2.6°c
Min temp	-0.8°c	1.8°c	1.6°c
Feels like temp	-0.8°c	1.6°c	1.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	8°c	8.2°c	4.6°c
Min temp	2.4°c	4.4°c	4°c
Feels like temp	2.1°c	6.2°c	4.1°c

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Max temp	6.4°c	6.8°c	4.4°c
Min temp	3.4°c	3.6°c	3.4°c
Feels like temp	3.1°c	4.6°c	3.4°c

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Max temp	5.4°c	5.4°c	3.6°c
Min temp	2.4°c	2.8°c	2.6°c
Feels like temp	2.2°c	3.5°c	2.6°c

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Weather	Mainly fair	Rain/Snow shower	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0.2 cm	0.6 cm
Max temp	4°c	4°c	2°c
Min temp	1.6°c	0.8°c	0.8°c
Feels like temp	1.4°c	1.7°c	0.7°c

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Max temp	5.8°c	6°c	3°c
Min temp	1°c	2°c	1.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.8°c	3.7°c	1.8°c

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Resort (1570m)

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Weather	Thunderstorms	Thunderstorms	Broken clouds	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Light rain	Light rain	Generally clear	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Rain shower	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Generally clear	Generally clear	Generally clear	Occasional rain	Light drizzle	Clear skies
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	13.6°c	13.6°c	9.8°c	14.6°c	15°c	10.5°c	14.6°c	15°c	10°c	13.6°c	13.9°c	9.5°c	14.6°c	15.3°c	11.2°c	18.8°c	19.2°c	13.9°c	17.6°c	17.8°c	13.1°c	15.9°c	16.2°c	11.8°c	15.1°c	15.4°c	10.6°c	17.1°c	17.4°c	11.7°c
Min temp	7.4°c	9.8°c	7.5°c	5.8°c	10.5°c	6.6°c	4.9°c	10°c	7.5°c	6.1°c	9.5°c	7.7°c	4.9°c	11.2°c	9.1°c	8.5°c	13.9°c	9.7°c	8.3°c	13.1°c	10°c	7.4°c	11.8°c	8.7°c	6.8°c	10.6°c	8.6°c	7.1°c	11.7°c	9.3°c
Feels like temp	7.4°c	13.2°c	9.7°c	5.6°c	14.1°c	10.3°c	4.6°c	13.7°c	9.6°c	5.8°c	12.9°c	9.3°c	4.7°c	13.6°c	10.7°c	8.1°c	18.6°c	13.8°c	8°c	17.4°c	13°c	7.2°c	15.5°c	11.6°c	6.5°c	14.3°c	10.3°c	6.7°c	16.4°c	11.3°c

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Max temp	13.6°c	13.6°c	9.8°c
Min temp	7.4°c	9.8°c	7.5°c
Feels like temp	7.4°c	13.2°c	9.7°c

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Max temp	14.6°c	15°c	10.5°c
Min temp	5.8°c	10.5°c	6.6°c
Feels like temp	5.6°c	14.1°c	10.3°c

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Max temp	14.6°c	15°c	10°c
Min temp	4.9°c	10°c	7.5°c
Feels like temp	4.6°c	13.7°c	9.6°c

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Max temp	13.6°c	13.9°c	9.5°c
Min temp	6.1°c	9.5°c	7.7°c
Feels like temp	5.8°c	12.9°c	9.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	14.6°c	15.3°c	11.2°c
Min temp	4.9°c	11.2°c	9.1°c
Feels like temp	4.7°c	13.6°c	10.7°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	18.8°c	19.2°c	13.9°c
Min temp	8.5°c	13.9°c	9.7°c
Feels like temp	8.1°c	18.6°c	13.8°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	17.6°c	17.8°c	13.1°c
Min temp	8.3°c	13.1°c	10°c
Feels like temp	8°c	17.4°c	13°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	15.9°c	16.2°c	11.8°c
Min temp	7.4°c	11.8°c	8.7°c
Feels like temp	7.2°c	15.5°c	11.6°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	15.1°c	15.4°c	10.6°c
Min temp	6.8°c	10.6°c	8.6°c
Feels like temp	6.5°c	14.3°c	10.3°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	17.1°c	17.4°c	11.7°c
Min temp	7.1°c	11.7°c	9.3°c
Feels like temp	6.7°c	16.4°c	11.3°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Next 3 days	1 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	No information
Depths	Lower piste depth	No information
Snow conditions	Snow quality	No information
Lifts	Lifts open	No information
	Resort opening date	Sat 06 Dec 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 19 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

Switzerland

Updated 02/05

Warm weather opens the weekend across Switzerland, with the freezing line sitting high at close to or above 4,000m throughout. Things change as the weekend continues, with temperatures cooling as the freezing line comes down to as low as 1,500m.

Cloud cover dominates, and with it precipitation; this will fall as rain initially, but will turn to snow as temperatures fall. Around 12cm will fall in steady flurries throughout the weekend and into the new week, falling almost entirely on higher ground as the freezing line remains above 2,000m during this period.

High pressure brings fine, dry and bright conditions especially across the west of the region.

Thus concludes our snow overviews for this season. Thank you to everyone who has read them this season, and we look forward to seeing you again next year!

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