Genuine Grimentz

Explore this historic, picture postcard village and take in the magnificent panoramic view of Val d'Anniviers.

• Enjoy the scenic journey across the Rhône valley into the small side valley of Val d'Anniviers and onto the historic village of Grimentz.
• Visit this culturally rich villags and seek out some local produce while you're there.
• While away the morning exploring one of Switzerland's most authentic historical villages.
• Enlighten yourself by undertaking a historical self guided tour through the Old Village.
• Discover the 'Bourgeoisie' and its cellar preserving the famous 'Glacier Wine'.
• Head up the mountain to an altitude of 2133 m for lunch and a glass of wine.
• While away the afternoon enjoying the spectacular view, an apéritif and some random snow fun.

YOUR DAY
Take a leisurely journey across the Rhône into the valley of Val d'Anniviers and onto one of Switzerland's most historical villages. Spend the first half of the day exploring this picture postcard village, take a self guided historical cobble stoned tour through the town and unveil its many cellars and lofts, used to store reserves of food and many a secret! Learn about their construction techniques, snippets of the town's history and its surrounding area. Take the telecabine up the mountain and settle in for lunch on the panoramic terrace at 2133 m. While away the afternoon enjoying the spectacular view, an afternoon apéritif and some random snow fun.

ABOUT THE AREA
At an altitude of 1570 m the emblematic charm of this village is both its authentic and picturesque nature. The sun-browned, wheat-storage barns, the Fifteenth Century Burgher's House in the centre of the village and the oak casks with Wine of the Glaciers from more than a century ago represent some of the unique specialties of Grimentz.

HOW TO ARRANGE THIS DAY TRIP
While on holiday either;

• Contact Swiss Trip personnel on the local number provided in your travel itinerary or,
• Visit the local tourist office and have them provide the details for getting there and back.