Winter walks |
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| 33km of well signed footpaths meandering through forests and alpine pastures. Breath in the invigorating mountain air while admiring the magnificent views of the 4000m summits. A unique opportunity to meet nature at its best… |
Grimentz – Les Bouesses – St-Jean or Vercorin. The Roua footpath which links Grimentz to Vercorin is marked out in winter. A 3 hours and 40 minutes walk to Vercorin. For a shorter stroll (1:45), use the same itinerary up to St-Jean and return to Grimentz with the free shuttle bus. Follow the educational path “On the animals' trails” from Grimentz to St-Jean, (it is possible to return with the free shuttle bus).
Bendolla – Grands Plans : a short one hour walk starting at the top of the ski-lift all the way to the top of the new Grands Plans ski-lift. You can use the chair lift to go up or down. On this walk take the opportunity to stop at the Etable du Marais restaurant to savour some local produce.
Grimentz – Mottec (1:15) – Zinal (2:00) : enjoyable walk through the forest with a good view of the surrounding villages. Start at Ilot Bosquet and follow the forest track (you can return with the free shuttle bus).
Bendolla – Grimentz (1:30).
Grimentz – Morasses – St-Jean (return with the free shuttle bus possible).
Free detailed maps available from the Tourist Office.
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Snowshoe Hiking Trails |
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| Our snowshoe hiking trails offer you the chance to discover the wild and unspoilt nature of our region. Specially prepared to maximise your enjoyment, the hiking tails are groomed and secured. Of course, you can always head off the beaten track if you prefer. If you would like to enjoy a guided showshoe hike, we offer them every Thursday at dusk, or on request with one of our hiking guides. |
Suggestions for snowshoe hikes: Grimentz - Les Bouesses - St-Jean or Vercorin Grimentz - Morasses - La Chierne - Ilôt Bosquet – Grimentz
Grimentz - Mottec – Grimentz
Grimentz - Avoin – Tzougdires
Of course various other snowshoe hikes are possible; if you are interested please download the map below.
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Accompanied Snowshoe hikes |
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Head out and discover wild and untouched nature.
Every Thursday snowshoe walks by night.
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Ice-climbing |
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Mayoux-St-Jean |
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Well known to ice-climbing amateurs, this ice-fall is located just above the village of Mayoux/St-Jean, at an altitude of 1300m.
It also offers an added attraction: night climbing, thanks to ground illumination.
If conditions permit, try it out - it's an amazing experience.
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Access: Parking available close to the restaurant "Gite de la Puchottaz", then a 5 to 10 minute walk up the left bank of the stream to reach the foot of the icefall.
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Découvrir la moyenne montagne |
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| With Swiss Alpine Emotion experience emotional, reative and cultural walks and treks |
ASAM - Pascale Haegler
Swiss Alpine Emotion
+41 (0)79 613 32 12
info@swiss-alpine-emotion.com
www.swiss-alpine-emotion.com.
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Découvrir la haute montagne |
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Bureau des guides à Zinal
+41 (0)27 475 12 00
info@anniviers-montagne.ch
www.anniviers-montagne.ch |
Escape the stifling summer heat of the cities and the winter fog and smog by breathing the fresh mountain air of the Val d'Anniviers. Our guides are here to help you discover our beautiful valley. Whether it is powder snow, on a glacier or at the edge of a crevasse, wherever the seasons take you, your guide knows how to make your stay a pleasant one, taking you to places that you thought to be totally inaccessible.
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