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Visitor reviews for Grimentz Ski Resort

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• January 22, 2012
  laurence mitchell from United Kingdom
  

  Think it would be good to stop posting any reviews.
  Having said that any news on the Zinal link up.......... anyone in the know ?

  [note from the editor: this post will remain for a short time]

• Grimentz Ratings

  Based on 7 votes. Vote

  Access: 3.7 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Grimentz.	Public Transport: 4.3 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Grimentz, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 5.0 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.3 (1) No places to stay in/near Grimentz, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 3.3 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 2.9 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Grimentz.
  Ski in/Ski out: 4.6 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 4.0 (1) There are no child care facilities at Grimentz, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 5.0 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Grimentz is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 4.3 (1) Grimentz relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 4.7 (1) There are no snow groomers at Grimentz, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Grimentz are groomed daily.	Shelter: 3.4 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Grimentz is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 4.6 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Grimentz, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 4.9 (1) Grimentz usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 4.9 (1) The staff at Grimentz are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Grimentz are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 4.6 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.7 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 4.9 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 4.3 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Grimentz has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 3.6 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 4.1 (1) No intermediate terrain at Grimentz, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 4.6 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 4.1 (1) Not even a kicker at Grimentz, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 4.9 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 3.4 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Grimentz, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 4.0 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Grimentz has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 3.9 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 3.3 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 3.3 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 3.3 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 3.6 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 3.9 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 4.7 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 4.3 (1) Overall, Grimentz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 4.3 (1) Overall, Grimentz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 7 votes. Vote

• January 05, 2012
  Nicola Dealtry from United Kingdom
  

  To another reviewer: I think I see where you are coming from ... I agree wholeheartedly - stay away everyone!

• December 28, 2011
  Graham Ellis from United Kingdom
  

  I've been going to Grimentz for 4 years now including New Year week, February half term & Easter. I don't think I have queued longer than 5 minutes at any lift and the majority have no queues whatsoever.

  As for night life, yes, it's virtually non-existent, as are drunken yobs and Hooray Henrys singing in the street at 3AM!

• December 27, 2011
  Andrew St Johnston from Switzerland
  

  We need more reviews like those from two other reviewers. Having only known Grimentz for 25 years it is difficult to reconcile reality with their views. There is no night life - the only correct statement. We love it that way. I am, for one, delighted they didn't enjoy their stay. They should go to Verbier and learn what queuing is really like.

• December 06, 2011
  Richard Perkins from United Kingdom
  

  Would not bother going here

  Long queues, poor snow and nothing to do in the evening

  Recommend everyone stays away !!

• October 07, 2011
  Nicola Dealtry from United Kingdom
  

  I was surprised by what another reviewer said about a long lift wait at Easter last year because I too was in Grimentz and had no waits at all! There can be a small queue first thing in the morning to get onto the gondola but it moves very quickly because the gondolas go every minute or so .. Maybe he was unlucky and found a lift with a temporary glitch?
  Also, the snow in Grimentz was amazing compared with just about anywhere else in the Alps! We had friends skiing elsewhere who had no snow at all below 2,000m - at least Grimentz is high enough and has enough snow-making to be fairly snow-sure!
  Admittedly, there is limited scope for teenage partying .. but maybe they missed the Shaddock disco and the Country Pub and Pub Domino??

• April 12, 2011
  Roger Girvin from United Kingdom
  

  I was here over the Easter holidays and the snow was bad, lifts were slow and lines for lifts were long. There are not many runs and even then some were closed. I read someone had to wait 4 mins for a lift, I guess they did not go in the holidays, I had to wait nearly half an hour. Nothing to do here in the evening especially for 18-30 year olds, I was bored and felt out of place. Better to go to a larger resort as this place is too small and boring.

• March 18, 2011
  dave mansfield from United Kingdom
  

  Skiing heaven! Beautiful village, excellent and uncrowded pistes (and I have only ever been there during Feb half-term!), high and north facing so as "snow-sure" as you're going to get.....

  The village is stunning and atmospheric, being perched on the side of a mountain - old village is car free and full of ancient chalets and barns.....real, chocolate box charm! There has been a lot of development in recent years but hasn't detracted from the ambience.

  Longest lift queue experienced at half-term? 4.5 minutes.....that is what I call uncrowded. In fact, longest queue experienced was in the Bendolla restaurant!

  Large, north facing bowl with skiing are mostly between 2900m and 2200m (though it is possible to ski from 2900 back to village on any combination of black, red or blue runs - vertical drop of 1300m!). Off-piste easily accessible and plenty of it for the more adventurous. There is only 50km of piste but it didn't feel that small.....the great thing is that all pistes lead back to the gondola so if you're in a mixed group then, from the same start point at the top of the mountain, it is possible to get to the same point via black, red or blue runs.....impossible to get lost!

  It's worth getting a locker in the gondola station - avoids carrying skis or walking in boots. They can be reserved apparently as there are limited 4-person lockers. Free bus service is great - if a driver sees someone walking he'll stop to offer a lift, whether or not at a bus-stop!

  Valsport are excellent for equipment hire, and are right opposite the gondola - equipment virtually new and good standard. I also broke a pole which was replaced with no charge!!

• January 07, 2011
  Kirk Lee from Syrian Arab Republic
  

  Grimentz is very hard to beat when you have fresh snow. A hidden gem - lets hope it stays that way.

  [Editor's comments, with Zinal, Vercorin, Chandolin and St Luc nearby too, and on the same pass, the Val d'Annivers is excellent]

• December 01, 2010
  matt from United Kingdom
  

  Visited Grimentz for a long weekend in March 2009 - bit of a late review! Easy drive from geneva. Our timing was fortunate - fresh snow then a clear day then more snow - so managed to ride the trees having got our bearings. The village is charming and atmospheric - small narrow streets with old chalets packed together. We found one bar but didn't stay late - we were there for maximum slope time!
  The lifts are fast - no queues and the runs are vast. The off-piste is easy to access, with some great views. We also went to Zinal (having a car makes this much easier) which has an amazing run off the back all the way back to Grimentz.
  This resort has it all without the crowds. Looking forward to going again.

• October 29, 2009
  Jonny from Australia
  

  I stayed with a friend at Grimentz last year (2008) and was blown away by what a supposedly 'small' resort can offer in terms of skiing quality. Awesome off-piste and the 'on-piste' was good as well. The restaurants that we went to in the evening at Grimentz were superb as well.

• January 19, 2006
  Rob from United Kingdom
  

  Grimentz is still a smallish resort, but 2 fast chairs added in 04/05 improve it a lot. With just a little hiking, there are some excellent off-piste options. It makes sense to visit for a day or two as part of a week or so exploring all of the resorts of the Annivers Valley - Chandolin, St Luc, Vercorin and Zinal are all on the same pass. Post buses between them are fairly few and so it is best to have your own car - and make sure to have chains too because the small, steep and twisty roads are often treacherous in winter. Between them, these resorts offer some excellent and varied skiing covering several hundred kms, and mostly beautiful traditional Swiss Villages with characteristic dark wooden chalets. Sunny Chandolin and St-Luc are probably the nicest places to be based, while Zinal and Grimentz have the best of the snow and lift facilities. Grimentz is rarely crowded by Alpine standards, and you won't meet many non-Swiss skiers here. Even at weekends, Chandolin and St Luc can be deserted so plan your week accordingly. If you are self-catering, the Manor supermarket on the outskirts of Sion is a good place to stock up before you head up the valley as provisions are pretty basic.

• January 18, 2006
  KT from Denmark
  

  Grimentz is a very small skiing resort which is part of the Val D'anniviers system, with only a few but well functioning lifts. There a good freeride opportunities and not much traffic on the pistes. The Swiss "hospitality" is a bit rustique so if you like the: "Do it your self - and do it in French!" approach you will feel well - if not, you should only go there for the excellent skiing.