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Expect enough challenging terrain to keep even the most extreme off piste skiers happy on this trip to the Val d’Anniviers region. With a local mountain guide, you’ll seek out the supreme powder that this relatively unknown area has to offer.
What's Included
What’s included
- Return standard Swiss Rail ticket from Geneva Airport
- Seven nights half board
- Six days with mountain guides
- Transceiver if required
What’s not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Ski passes
- Ski/boot hire
On Snow Experience
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.
Guides and Ski Club Reps (see Essential Info for specific holidays)
Romain Tavelli
Romain is a certified IFMGA mountain guide who has been working with SCGB for many years, for good reason! His specialities include skiing, rock climbing, and hiking. Born in the valley, Romain is an expert at finding the best off piste spots to make the most of your time on the mountains.
Lionel Corboz
Born and raised in Sion in the middle of the alps, the Val d’Anniviers is my favourite playground.
Climbing, skiing or hiking, I will be more than happy to guide you safely in our beautiful mountains.
Duncan Spink
In my twenties I blagged a trip to my schoolfriend's Regimental ski lodge in Bavaria. Being taught to ski by a bunch of NCOs was a bit brutal but was so much fun and ever since I just can't keep away from the mountains. I love skiing everything - cruising the pistes, bashing the bumps, or finding the steepest and deepest off-piste - and in 2013 I became a Leader to share that passion. I have also learned to telemark (great for showing off) and I have even been seen on a snowboard! In 2015 I took the money and ran away from the laptop, gained some BASI qualifications and I now work as a part-time ski instructor for Disability Snowsport UK. Winter all year-round!!
Mark Burley
I started skiing at the age of three. After stopping lessons at twelve and not really improving much for the next ten years, I then discovered the Ski Club.
Beginning with skiing with Reps in resort, I moved on to Freshtracks holidays with a few sessions of ILG too - each of which took my skiing to another level. I became a Rep in 2021, and I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the mountains with other Ski Club members - and having some fun too :)
Find out more about this trip ...
We are ATOL and ABTOT protected so you can book with confidence knowing your money is secure.
Our holidays are a great way to meet and ski with other members of a similar ability to you.
Have questions? Call now and talk to our friendly team of holiday experts on 020 8410 2022.
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Prices include
7 nights half board, 3* hotel, twin share, Swiss rail ticket, 6 days with mountain guides
Prior to booking, it is essential that guests have the correct ski profile for the holiday they’d like to book. See our profiles here.
| 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 |
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Peak Experience |
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Availability | 6 spaces | Price | From: £2175 | Deposit | £300 | |
| Start date | 15-03-2025 | End date | 22-03-2025 |
Ski Profile |
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Peak Experience | Availability | 9 spaces | Price | From: £2175 | Deposit | £300 |
Book with confidence - the Ski Club is ABTOT and ATOL protected
Since the Sorebois cable car was built in 2013 to link it neighbouring Zinal, Grimentz has slipped firmly on to the radar of British skiers and snowboarders.
Beginner- Fast lifts
- Intermediate
Resort Activities
Advanced
Aprés- Snow
- Value
Pros and cons
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Loads of tough on and off piste terrain
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Great access to some fantastic touring terrain
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Cute village with traditional chalet-style buildings
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Little on offer for beginners and intermediates
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South facing slopes can become slushy
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Antiquated lift system – still a lot of t-bars
3* Hotel Cristal
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.
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Travel Information
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.
Confirmation
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.
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What You Need to Know
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:
- have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago
- have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave the Schengen area
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:
- You appreciate that the Ski Club Rep is a volunteer with no formal qualifications as an instructor or mountain guide.
- You also appreciate that no other member of the group undertakes any obligations to you concerning your safety for which you remain solely responsible.
- You must ensure that your equipment is in good working order before setting off for the day and that you are suitably clothed for the proposed itinerary and all possible weather conditions.
- You must decide whether or not a particular run or route is within your competence.
- You must ensure that you are properly equipped for that day. If you are skiing off piste you must have a shovel, probe and transceiver, and know how to use them. If you are using a Ski Club transceiver, it is your sole responsibility to know how to use it.
- It is your sole responsibility to ensure that you are suitably insured for the activities intended to be undertaken.
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