The real pull of Grimentz is the off piste, and with access to Zinal via the Sorebois cable-car, you will have the option to explore even more of this extensive back country terrain. This trip consists of six full days skiing off piste with a mountain guide. Groups will be divided based on ski profile. This trip is aimed at Advanced (Purple) and Expert (Gold) off piste skiers. If you are unsure of your level please see our Ski Profile Page. At the end of the week you will receive an updated grading from your guide or Ski Club Rep.
When participating in a Purple/Gold off piste holiday you should be prepared to do some ski touring at some point during the trip. Where possible the lift system will be used to access off piste terrain, however if you need to venture further afield in order to access the best off piste conditions, then your guide may suggest ski touring. This will all be dependent upon conditions and the guides you have on your trip.
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7 nights half board, 3* hotel, twin share, Swiss rail ticket, 6 days with mountain guides
Start date | End date | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | Price | Deposit | ||||||||
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Start date | 25-01-2025 | End date | 01-02-2025 | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | 3 spaces | Price | From: £2175 | Deposit | £300 | |||
Start date | 15-03-2025 | End date | 22-03-2025 | Ski Profile | Peak Experience | Availability | 4 spaces | Price | From: £2175 | Deposit | £300 |
The Hotel Cristal Grimentz is a welcoming and cosy hotel offering fantastic food on a half board basis. The hotel is based in a great location and is home to a newly renovated spa after a long day on the slopes. This holiday is on a twin share basis. If you are a solo traveller, then you will be placed in a room with someone of the same gender. Single rooms may be available upon request. These are subject to our hotel room allowance. If you require a single room, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Flights are not included for this holiday, but you will receive a Swiss Rail ticket for return travel between Geneva Airport and Grimentz. Timetables and route planners can be found on the Swiss Rail (SBB) website, available here. Please note that Grimentz does not have a direct connection to the Swiss Rail network, and will require a local bus from nearby Sierre. The SBB website will provide through timings to Grimentz from your origin station.
Please do not book your flights until this holiday has been confirmed to run. Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email at ku.oc.bulciks@sloh. You will be sent your ticket via email a few days before departure. This ticket does not need to be printed off, and can be used at any time on the day of travel.
Once the holiday has been confirmed, please send your flight details (flight numbers, arrival and departure time) to the Freshtracks Team via email to ku.oc.bulciks@sloh.
If you require ski hire, we recommend the Grimentz – Zinal. Ski Sarl shop. Ski Club members can get a discount at this Ski set shop when pre-booking online through the Ski Club website. If you own your own ski touring equipment, then it may be worth taking this with you on your trip. If you do not own your own kit, then this can normally be easily rented in resort. However, please be aware of the cost of hiring this equipment in resort.
Lift passes can be purchased once in resort or ahead of time online for a discount at: Welcome to Grimentz-Zinal webshop (rma.ch). Should you choose to purchase your lift pass in resort, your Ski Club Rep will be able to assist you.
25th Jan – 1st Feb 2025 : Duncan Spink
15th – 22nd March 2025 : Mark Burley
25th Jan – 1st Feb 2025 : Romain Tavelli
15th – 22nd March 2025 :Romain Tavelli
It is a condition of booking that you have valid and adequate snowsports insurance. It is your responsibility to ensure your policy provides cover for all the activities that you participate in during your holiday.
We offer a Ski Club Insurance policy which provides the cover we require for all bookings. This policy can be found here: Ski Club Travel Insurance – Ski Club Of Great Britain
If you decide to purchase insurance elsewhere, it is your responsibility to ensure that your policy provides cover as that of the Ski Club Insurance policy. The policy of insurance should provide cover for personal injury, death, medical and repatriation costs in the countries which you intend to visit, together with cover for loss of baggage and valuables, personal liability, delay, cancellation, curtailment, missed departure and legal expenses. The policy should also include cover against losses caused by the effects or consequences of Covid-19.
Due to the type of holidays that you will be booking with us, we also advise that your policy should include skiing off-piste without a guide. Please note, insurance premiums must be paid at the same time as booking in order for the package holiday or single service cancellation cover to be effective. It is also advised to keep your insurance details with you while you are on your holiday. If you choose to travel without adequate insurance cover, we will not be liable for any losses howsoever arising, in respect of which insurance cover would otherwise have been available.
Passport – Check your passport is in date and valid for travel by checking the entry requirements for your destination country – you can see these here: Foreign travel advice – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For most European destinations your passport should:
Check your passport meets these requirements before you travel.
NB: Starting in 2025 (Date TBC) travel authorisation will be required to travel withing Europe – find out more here ETIAS (europa.eu)
When venturing off piste, it is compulsory to wear an avalanche transceiver. These can be provided by the Ski Club and should be worn by every person on every all mountain, off piste and touring holiday. Anyone joining these holidays will also be required to bring their own backpack, shovel and probe.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Any Member wishing to ski/snowboard with a Ski Club Group, in any of the resorts where the Ski Club is represented, agrees to do so under the following conditions: