Snowshoeing
Grimentz : Montagnetta Path n°1
Grimentz
-1/8°
N°1 - This medium altitude path allows you to immerse deeply into the forest, with a beautiful view on St-Luc and Chandolin on the way out and a more alpine panorama on the way back, with the 4000-meter peaks in the background.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
9.38 kmDuration
3:55 hDescription
« La Pierre d'Avoin, les Tsougdires, les Luisannes, L'Irette, Orzival », ... all these places with names coming from the local dialect, are an invitation to discover Grimentz and its small old farm buildings from another angle. This 8-kilometre loop route first crosses the village, then a forest, before reaching the Torrent des Moulins. The way back offers a stunning view on the valley, together with the peacefull atmosphere of the forest.
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Gondola station, follow the road leading towards the upper part of Grimentz. Follow the path on the left that climbs up to the Pierre d'Avoin. Continue on this path until you reach the intersection with the Tsougdires forest road. Continue on the forest road. After a few kilometres, take the path on the right side leading dowhill. You will cross Pramprilett and Ziettes and reach a forest road. Go back to Grimentz by following this forest road.
Start
Grimentz (1588m)
Destination
Grimentz (1588m)
Author's recommendation
With good weather conditions, you can enjoy a picnic at the Alpage d'Orzival.
Technical information
Altitude
2060m
1573m
Ascent
+572m
Descent
-572m
Technique
Stamina
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Grimentz is easily accessible from Sierre by Postbus. Get off at the bus stop "Grimentz/Télécabine", then follow the sign.
Approach
Take the A9 motorway towards Sierre, exit at Sierre-Est, direction val d'Anniviers. In Vissoie, follow the sign to "Grimentz".
Parking
Possibility to park at the Clos des Frès or des Bouesses parkings.
Source
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