Philippe and Laura’s Guidebook

Philippe And Laura
Philippe And Laura
Philippe and Laura’s Guidebook

Restaurants and Bars

This former farmhouse serves local cuisine, a variety of fondues and international cuisine with touches of regional flavors. They serve a number of meat dishes including brochettes and burgers and a variety of vegetarian options. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
La Ferme de Zinal
22 Rte des cinque 4000
This former farmhouse serves local cuisine, a variety of fondues and international cuisine with touches of regional flavors. They serve a number of meat dishes including brochettes and burgers and a variety of vegetarian options. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
Delicious full-flavored food; generous portions served in traditional, welcoming surroundings; local specialties. Address: Rue Montferrier Phone: +41 27 475 11 87 Website: http://www.lapostezinal.ch
Pension de la poste
29 Rue Montferrier
Delicious full-flavored food; generous portions served in traditional, welcoming surroundings; local specialties. Address: Rue Montferrier Phone: +41 27 475 11 87 Website: http://www.lapostezinal.ch
Traditional cuisine, Valais specialties and Alsatian-style tarts. Terrace with panoramic view. Address: Rte de Pétérey
Les Bouquetins
2 Pétérey
Traditional cuisine, Valais specialties and Alsatian-style tarts. Terrace with panoramic view. Address: Rte de Pétérey
During the summer months, amongst donkeys, goats and rabbits, the Tzoucdana proposes simple, hearty dishes such as assiette Valaisanne, croute au fromage, fondue as well as sausages and hamburgers. As it is the ending point for a number of mountain excursions, it is a great place to have a well-deserved drink or ice cream. Address: Tzoucdana Phone: +41 27 475 12 19 Website: http://tzoucdana.mozello.ch
Tzoucdana
Tzoucdana
During the summer months, amongst donkeys, goats and rabbits, the Tzoucdana proposes simple, hearty dishes such as assiette Valaisanne, croute au fromage, fondue as well as sausages and hamburgers. As it is the ending point for a number of mountain excursions, it is a great place to have a well-deserved drink or ice cream. Address: Tzoucdana Phone: +41 27 475 12 19 Website: http://tzoucdana.mozello.ch
French cuisine with the spotlight on regional products. Filet of Valais perch, burger with foie gras, linguine with morels. Lovely sunny terrace; warm elegant décor. 13/20 Gault & Milau Address: Rue Principale 7, Saint-Luc Phone: +41 27 475 14 44 Website: http://www.bellatola.ch/
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Hôtel Bella Tola et Saint Luc SPA
8 Rte Principale
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French cuisine with the spotlight on regional products. Filet of Valais perch, burger with foie gras, linguine with morels. Lovely sunny terrace; warm elegant décor. 13/20 Gault & Milau Address: Rue Principale 7, Saint-Luc Phone: +41 27 475 14 44 Website: http://www.bellatola.ch/
Local products, authentic and seasonal, but also ingredients inviting to a culinary journey beyond the borders. There is also a vegetarian menu and dishes adapted to allergies and intolerances are also available. The interior room has a central fireplace and a panoramic terrace gives views of the mountain scenery. Address: Rte des Plampras 10, Chandolin Phone: +41 27 564 44 44 Website: https://www.chandolinboutiquehotel.ch/en/page/restaurant
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Chandolin Boutique Hotel
10 Les Plampras
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Local products, authentic and seasonal, but also ingredients inviting to a culinary journey beyond the borders. There is also a vegetarian menu and dishes adapted to allergies and intolerances are also available. The interior room has a central fireplace and a panoramic terrace gives views of the mountain scenery. Address: Rte des Plampras 10, Chandolin Phone: +41 27 564 44 44 Website: https://www.chandolinboutiquehotel.ch/en/page/restaurant
Gourmet brasserie serving regional and traditional cuisine with a contemporary touch. The pizza is baked in a wood-fired oven and is a highlight. Their specialties also include fondue vigneronne, pasta, and meat on a hot slate. Pizzas can also be taken away. Address: Rue des Cinq Phone: +41 27 475 44 04 Website: http://www.europezinal.ch
Hôtel Europe
Gourmet brasserie serving regional and traditional cuisine with a contemporary touch. The pizza is baked in a wood-fired oven and is a highlight. Their specialties also include fondue vigneronne, pasta, and meat on a hot slate. Pizzas can also be taken away. Address: Rue des Cinq Phone: +41 27 475 44 04 Website: http://www.europezinal.ch
Refined and gourmet cuisine in a modern wood room with an open kitchen. Dinner only. Reservations required. Address: Route des Amis de la Nature 6, Grimentz
La Table d'André - Flocons de Neige
Refined and gourmet cuisine in a modern wood room with an open kitchen. Dinner only. Reservations required. Address: Route des Amis de la Nature 6, Grimentz
The restaurant offers dishes combining local produce with flavors from around the world. In the summer months, the terrace and barbecue area surrounded by the Alps is the perfect place for a coffee or drink. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
Hôtel Le Besso
The restaurant offers dishes combining local produce with flavors from around the world. In the summer months, the terrace and barbecue area surrounded by the Alps is the perfect place for a coffee or drink. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
Cozy atmosphere serving regional specialties. Monday nights, Le Trift hosts an all you can eat raclette night. Address: Rue de l'Eglise
Hotel Restaurant le Trift, Zinal
Cozy atmosphere serving regional specialties. Monday nights, Le Trift hosts an all you can eat raclette night. Address: Rue de l'Eglise
A gastro-pub style menu based on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Specialties include entrecote Café de Paris and veal burgers. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
Hôtel - Restaurant La Pointe de Zinal
A gastro-pub style menu based on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Specialties include entrecote Café de Paris and veal burgers. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
La Dahu offers a wide selection of sweet and savory crêpes as well as traditional and seasonal dishes. Address: Rte des Liddes
Restaurant Le Dahu
La Dahu offers a wide selection of sweet and savory crêpes as well as traditional and seasonal dishes. Address: Rte des Liddes
Situated at the intermediate station of the gondola lift Zinal-Sorebois with beautiful views of the mountain ranges. In the summer, the buffet self-service on the ground floor is open from 9:00-16:00.
Restaurant de Sorebois
Situated at the intermediate station of the gondola lift Zinal-Sorebois with beautiful views of the mountain ranges. In the summer, the buffet self-service on the ground floor is open from 9:00-16:00.
A gastronomic restaurant situated at the upper station of the gondola lift Zinal-Sorebois at 2700m with a panoramic terrace with 360 degree views. The rooftop is open every day, weather permitting, from 9:00-16:00 with extended hours until 22:45 on Saturdays. Meal service is from 11:00-16:00 with extended hours on Saturdays until 20:30. Reservations required.
Espace Weisshorn
A gastronomic restaurant situated at the upper station of the gondola lift Zinal-Sorebois at 2700m with a panoramic terrace with 360 degree views. The rooftop is open every day, weather permitting, from 9:00-16:00 with extended hours until 22:45 on Saturdays. Meal service is from 11:00-16:00 with extended hours on Saturdays until 20:30. Reservations required.
Chinese restaurant offering a wide range of Shanghai specialties including beef, duck, chicken, pork, fish, noodles and rice. Address: Rte de Zinal, Ayer
Qi-Lin Hôtel Restaurant Chinois
106 Rte de Zinal
Chinese restaurant offering a wide range of Shanghai specialties including beef, duck, chicken, pork, fish, noodles and rice. Address: Rte de Zinal, Ayer
Baby-foot, ping-pong, darts, snacks and music. Open during the summer season from 17:00-0:00 Tuesday through Saturday. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
Franky'Z Pub
Baby-foot, ping-pong, darts, snacks and music. Open during the summer season from 17:00-0:00 Tuesday through Saturday. Address: Rue des Cinq 4000
The BAR e VoX has a large selection of beer and wine in a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Offers a selection of cheese and charcuterie. Address: Rue des cinq 4000
Bar E Vox
14 Rte des cinque 4000
The BAR e VoX has a large selection of beer and wine in a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Offers a selection of cheese and charcuterie. Address: Rue des cinq 4000
A simple, but welcoming, relaxed place to dine with a nice terrace. Located very near the ending point for a number of mountain excursions. The chocolate mousse is exceptional! Address: Rte de Pétérey
Restaurant Alpina
Pétérey
A simple, but welcoming, relaxed place to dine with a nice terrace. Located very near the ending point for a number of mountain excursions. The chocolate mousse is exceptional! Address: Rte de Pétérey

Summer Activities

Please check the Val d'Anniviers website for updated and additional information about events and activities in the Val D'Anniviers. All of our guests are provided with a liberté pass if they stay with us during the summer. The pass allows free and discounted access to various transport and leisure facilities and some visitor attractions. Passes must be returned to the folder upon departure for use by future guests.
Hiking There are 490km of hiking trails in the Val d’Anniviers. Upon arrival, we recommend you hike to the Belvédère, a 20 minute walk across the river from our chalet. It will allow you to stretch your legs and give you a nice overview of the village of Zinal.
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Zinal
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Hiking There are 490km of hiking trails in the Val d’Anniviers. Upon arrival, we recommend you hike to the Belvédère, a 20 minute walk across the river from our chalet. It will allow you to stretch your legs and give you a nice overview of the village of Zinal.
Trail Running There are five different trails departing from Zinal ranging from 4km to 29.2km and 730D+/- to 2377D+/-.
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Zinal
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Trail Running There are five different trails departing from Zinal ranging from 4km to 29.2km and 730D+/- to 2377D+/-.
Mountain Cart and Scooters From 22June to 20 October, Zinal offers you the chance to swoop down the mountain forest roads on a mountain cart or an all terrain scooter for a maximum of fun and in complete safety. Rental point: Zinal-Sorebois cable car
Zinal (télépherique)
Mountain Cart and Scooters From 22June to 20 October, Zinal offers you the chance to swoop down the mountain forest roads on a mountain cart or an all terrain scooter for a maximum of fun and in complete safety. Rental point: Zinal-Sorebois cable car
Paragliding Because of the quality of the location and its winds, the Val d’Anniviers is the ideal place to sample the delights of paragliding.
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Zinal
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Paragliding Because of the quality of the location and its winds, the Val d’Anniviers is the ideal place to sample the delights of paragliding.
Zinal Indoor Swimming Pool and Spa Opening period: 1 June until 3 November Opening hours: 10.00-20.00 Closed on Mondays Additional Facilities: Wellness area: hammam, sauna and jacuzzi - adult: CHF 22- Price list: Free entry to the pool with the Liberté Pass Contact: +41 27 476 15 39
Piscine / Wellness Zinal
9 Les Liddes
Zinal Indoor Swimming Pool and Spa Opening period: 1 June until 3 November Opening hours: 10.00-20.00 Closed on Mondays Additional Facilities: Wellness area: hammam, sauna and jacuzzi - adult: CHF 22- Price list: Free entry to the pool with the Liberté Pass Contact: +41 27 476 15 39
Vissoie Open-air Pool Opening period: 15 June until 1 September (weather permitting) Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 Facilities: Heated swimming pool, children’s pool, large lawn, play area, cafeteria, snacks, drinks Price: Free entry with the Liberté Pass Contact: +41 27 475 17 59
Piscine de Vissoie
18 Rte des Landoux
Vissoie Open-air Pool Opening period: 15 June until 1 September (weather permitting) Opening hours: 10.00-18.00 Facilities: Heated swimming pool, children’s pool, large lawn, play area, cafeteria, snacks, drinks Price: Free entry with the Liberté Pass Contact: +41 27 475 17 59
Mountain Biking Mountain bikes and electric bikes can be rented for the day at Zinal Sports.
Zinal Sports
18 Rte des cinque 4000
Mountain Biking Mountain bikes and electric bikes can be rented for the day at Zinal Sports.
Bike Park There are three downhill trails for three different ability levels, a jump area with two different lines at the St-Luc Bike Park. Each bike park is equipped with “north-shore” style wooden ramps, banked turns and jumps of different levels. More information can be found at http://www.bikepark-stluc.ch
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St.-Luc (Val d'Anniviers)
2 Sentier des Moulins
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Bike Park There are three downhill trails for three different ability levels, a jump area with two different lines at the St-Luc Bike Park. Each bike park is equipped with “north-shore” style wooden ramps, banked turns and jumps of different levels. More information can be found at http://www.bikepark-stluc.ch
Play-Area A play area for children with swings and toboggans is also located in Grimentz next to the tennis courts. A pump track with banked turns and several kinds of humps for BMX, mountain bikes, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters is also available in Grimentz at Clos des Frès. Basketball and volleyball courts and a football pitch are located nearby. All facilities are free of charge. Tennis Two tennis courts are available in Grimentz free of charge with the Liberté Pass. For bookings contact +41 79 651 2958.
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Grimentz
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Play-Area A play area for children with swings and toboggans is also located in Grimentz next to the tennis courts. A pump track with banked turns and several kinds of humps for BMX, mountain bikes, skateboards, rollerblades and scooters is also available in Grimentz at Clos des Frès. Basketball and volleyball courts and a football pitch are located nearby. All facilities are free of charge. Tennis Two tennis courts are available in Grimentz free of charge with the Liberté Pass. For bookings contact +41 79 651 2958.
Zinal has an 18-hole course located next to Les Erables swimming pool. During July and August, the reception is open Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00. Outside of these times or when the weather is poor, please collect equipment at the Tourist Office. Free entry with the Liberté Pass, but there is a CHF 20- deposit on the equipment. For more information, please contact the Zinal tourism office at +41 27 476 17 05.
Minigolf
Zinal has an 18-hole course located next to Les Erables swimming pool. During July and August, the reception is open Mon-Fri 10:00-15:00. Outside of these times or when the weather is poor, please collect equipment at the Tourist Office. Free entry with the Liberté Pass, but there is a CHF 20- deposit on the equipment. For more information, please contact the Zinal tourism office at +41 27 476 17 05.
Pétanque Take up your bowls and jacks and enjoy a match of this famous bowling variant that combines technique, precision and conviviality! There are two pétanque courts at the Relais de la Tzoucdana. Free entry/no equipment provided. In Grimentz, there is a pétanque court located next to the tennis court with free entry and equipment.
Tzoucdana
Tzoucdana
Pétanque Take up your bowls and jacks and enjoy a match of this famous bowling variant that combines technique, precision and conviviality! There are two pétanque courts at the Relais de la Tzoucdana. Free entry/no equipment provided. In Grimentz, there is a pétanque court located next to the tennis court with free entry and equipment.
Guided Village Tour Enthusiastic guides will introduce you to the village of Zinal on Tuesdays at 17h from 9 July until 27 August. Tours are only available in French. Sign up at the Tourist Office by noon. Free of charge.
Office du tourisme de Zinal
14 Rte des cinque 4000
Guided Village Tour Enthusiastic guides will introduce you to the village of Zinal on Tuesdays at 17h from 9 July until 27 August. Tours are only available in French. Sign up at the Tourist Office by noon. Free of charge.
Escape Room Come and solve puzzles and find secret hiding places beneath the watchful eye of the mountain hut warden. Think you can escape in 60 minutes? From 2-6 players (children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult). The escape room is available in English, French and German. The Escape Room is open from 18h to 22h. Reserve online at http://www.annithink.ch/v1/en/ or by phone at +41 79 383 0443.
AnniThink Escape Room "Le Refuge"
18 Rue du Village
Escape Room Come and solve puzzles and find secret hiding places beneath the watchful eye of the mountain hut warden. Think you can escape in 60 minutes? From 2-6 players (children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult). The escape room is available in English, French and German. The Escape Room is open from 18h to 22h. Reserve online at http://www.annithink.ch/v1/en/ or by phone at +41 79 383 0443.
Moiry Dam The top of the 148 meter high Moiry dam has a restaurant, a via ferrata, a glacier, a mountain hut, mountain pastures and climbing facilities. Guided tours inside the dam are offered on Tuesdays at 14:00 from mid-June to end-September (weather permitting). A booking must be made the day before at +41 27 476 17 00. Free of charge with the Liberté Pass. More information about things to do at the Moiry Dam can be found at https://www.valdanniviers.ch/tourism/moiry.html
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Lac de Moiry
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Moiry Dam The top of the 148 meter high Moiry dam has a restaurant, a via ferrata, a glacier, a mountain hut, mountain pastures and climbing facilities. Guided tours inside the dam are offered on Tuesdays at 14:00 from mid-June to end-September (weather permitting). A booking must be made the day before at +41 27 476 17 00. Free of charge with the Liberté Pass. More information about things to do at the Moiry Dam can be found at https://www.valdanniviers.ch/tourism/moiry.html
La Lée Copper Mine The La Lée Copper Mine is currently the only one in Switzerland that is open to the public. Guided tours are organized on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 from July to October. Free admission with the Liberté Pass. For more information see https://www.valdanniviers.ch/tourism/copper-mine.html or https://www.facebook.com/Minedecuivrezinal
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Zinal
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La Lée Copper Mine The La Lée Copper Mine is currently the only one in Switzerland that is open to the public. Guided tours are organized on Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:00 from July to October. Free admission with the Liberté Pass. For more information see https://www.valdanniviers.ch/tourism/copper-mine.html or https://www.facebook.com/Minedecuivrezinal
Bungy Jumping The Bungy Niouc Adventure Park is one of the highest Bungy jumps in Europe. The Adventure park also has Europe’s highest Giant Swing and Zipline. For more information and prices: http://www.bungyniouc.com/en/
BUNGYNIOUC
Route d'Anniviers
Bungy Jumping The Bungy Niouc Adventure Park is one of the highest Bungy jumps in Europe. The Adventure park also has Europe’s highest Giant Swing and Zipline. For more information and prices: http://www.bungyniouc.com/en/
Climbing A natural climbing garden, artificial indoor and outdoor climbing walls, equipped walls and blocks: the Val d’Anniviers has a wide range of facilities for rock-climbing enthusiasts. More information about indoor and outdoor climbing can be found at https://www.valdanniviers.ch/tourism/climbing.html
Zinal Glacier
Climbing A natural climbing garden, artificial indoor and outdoor climbing walls, equipped walls and blocks: the Val d’Anniviers has a wide range of facilities for rock-climbing enthusiasts. More information about indoor and outdoor climbing can be found at https://www.valdanniviers.ch/tourism/climbing.html
You have 75 minutes to escape from one of two different escape rooms. 2-6 players. Children over 10 may play with an adult. Only available in French. Reserve in advance at escaperoomanniviers
Hunnivar'escape Room
You have 75 minutes to escape from one of two different escape rooms. 2-6 players. Children over 10 may play with an adult. Only available in French. Reserve in advance at escaperoomanniviers
Mountain bikes and electric bikes can be rented for the day.
Olympia Sport
Mountain bikes and electric bikes can be rented for the day.

Sightseeing

We recommend the hike from Zinal to the Lac d’Arpittetaz with a return via the Roc de la Vache. If you are an experienced hiker you can continue from the lake to the Cabane d’Arpitettaz, but, as this is a one way hike, make sure you leave ample time to return
Lac d’Arpitettaz, 3961 Anniviers, Switzerland
We recommend the hike from Zinal to the Lac d’Arpittetaz with a return via the Roc de la Vache. If you are an experienced hiker you can continue from the lake to the Cabane d’Arpitettaz, but, as this is a one way hike, make sure you leave ample time to return