Winter hikes
2. Grimentz: Grands Plans - Grimentz path
Grimentz
-3/5°
No. 2 - The "Grands Plans - Grimentz" path is a beautiful downhill walk from the top of the Grands Plans chairlift to the village of Grimentz
Difficulty
EasyLength
9.35 kmDuration
2:35 h
Description
This hike, which extends through part of the ski area, will bring hikers and skiers together. Walkers will share the trail with sliding enthusiasts such as skiers, sledders, or snowboarders. A calmer second part, in the forest, will allow them to quietly reach the village of Grimentz.
Turn-by-turn directions
The "Grand Plans - Grimentz" path allows you to reach Grimentz from the top of the Grand Plan chairlift. It runs alongside the sledding slope, and it is possible, halfway between the Grands Plans and the mountain restaurant Bendolla, to stop at the restaurant Alpage du Marais. From there, the route takes a few more bends before reaching Bendolla. For the second part of the descent, you need to head north. The path continues downhill and, just before the Marais Torrent, turns onto an old mule track. The descent alternates between forest and more open surroundings. It finally connects to the start of the ski lifts via the Beauregard road and the Roua de la Fontana.
Start
Grimentz (2435m)
Destination
Grimentz (1577m)
Author's recommendation
Want to learn more about the typical village of Grimentz and its history? The "Historical Routes" guide, available at the tourist office (CHF 3.-), immerses you in the village's history.
Technical information
Altitude
2436m
1577m
Ascent
+0m
Descent
-859m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Dec
Tags
Getting there
Information
Public transport
With the Car Postal line, you can easily reach Grimentz from Sierre. Get off at the "Grimentz, cable car" stop. Then take the cable car to Bendolla.
Approach
Take highway A9 towards Sierre, exit Sierre-east, direction Anniviers valley. At Vissoie, follow the "Grimentz" sign.
Parking
Possibility to leave the car at the Clos des Frès or Bouesses parking lots
Source
This activity is brought to you by Val d'Anniviers. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
