Grimentz

Grimentz

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The picturesque Valaisian village of Grimentz belongs to the municipality of Anniviers in the eponymous valley. A tour of the village reveals all of its charms. The Burgher House from the 15th century forms the center of the village. By the way, a white glacier wine ripens in old oak barrels in the cellar of the burgher house - this wine is a specialty of the erstwhile nomadic farmers.

Val d’Anniviers has 100 kilometers of hiking and biking trails that lure people out into the natural landscape. One of the Alps most spectacular glacier waterfalls can be viewed at the Moiry Glacier and the skiing area ranges up to an altitude of 3000 meters in the winter. The offerings are complemented by a Fun Park, guided tours, cross country ski runs, a toboggan run and winter hiking trails.

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Highlights

• Grimentz townscape: an harmonious ensemble of ancient grain stores, barns and new chalet hotels.
  
• Bendolla: a mountain railway followed by a short walk (20 minutes) in fresh morning air will take you up to the Marais Alp, where cheese is made and a brunch of alpine produce served.
  
• Barrage de Moiry: 148-metre-high dam built in 1958, where brave bungy jumpers hurl themselves into the depths.
  
• Moiry Glacier: with its spectacular glacier tongue. There is a magnificent view of the glacier from the Cabane de Moiry, a hut belonging to the Swiss Alpine Club.

Top Events

• Folk Music in Grimentz : an annual event for lovers of folk music in the Val d'Anniviers (July).
  
• Grand Raid Cristalp: 130 km mountain bike race from Verbier via Veysonnaz, Hérémence and Evolène to Grimentz (August).

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