Winter hiking
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
Snowshoe Hiking Trails
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.
03h30 3 km
03h00 4.2 km
01h30 2.8 km
04 Grimentz - La Chierna - Mottec
05h00 10.8 km
00h45 2.2 km
01h00 1.4 km
03h00 5.3 km
08 St-Jean/Grimentz - Vercorin
08h00 11.7 km
03h30 5.0 km
More snowshoe information:
http://www.sentiers-raquettes.ch/default2.asp?l=f&c=3&s0=1&s1=3&pp=1
Icefall
Mayoux - St-Jean
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.
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.
