Chalet Alouette, Grimentz, with wonderful views and great outside jacuzzi

Chalet Alouette was newly built in 2008 as part of the Les Flives development, in the charming and historic village of Grimentz.

Luxury chalet for up to 10-12 guests.

Fully furnished with flat screen TV and free Wi-Fi internet access. The kitchen is fully fitted with modern appliances including oven, hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer.

5 bedrooms, 3 en-suite (each with a WC), 1 common bathroom/shower and 1 separate WC. Spacious open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, large balconies and terracing with outdoor Jacuzzi and un-interrupted views of the mountains.

Situated in a lovely quiet area, the chalet can be found at the Western end of the village. Chalet Alouette was newly built in 2008 as part of the Les Flives development. From the chalet you can either catch the free shuttle bus to the centre of the village and the lift station or you can drive yourself to the car park by the Coop supermarket (a few minutes). There is a walking path to the pedestrianised old village centre (about 10 minutes by foot)

Chalet Alouette is situated in the charming and historic village of Grimentz. This is the skiing hub of the Val d'Anniviers, and one of the most beautiful and picturesque of the old Valaisan villages in the Val d’Anniviers.

In winter, the property is a free bus ride / short drive from the main lift station which whisks you up above 2010m in a matter of minutes to either the Grimentz or the Zinal side of the valley. From there, there are plenty of uncrowded pistes to enjoy with something to suit all levels from beginner to advanced. Your ski pass for Grimentz / Zinal also covers the neighbouring villages of St Luc, Chandolin and Vercorin, giving a total of 220km of piste skiing, plus a huge area of off piste to enjoy. A free shuttle bus operates throughout the ski season to link the other villages. Verbier is 90 minutes drive, and Crans Montana one hour.

In summer, Grimentz is transformed to a delightful green haven with an abundance of mountain walks to suit all levels, mountain biking, tennis and other outdoor sports. The Moiry glacier is 20 minutes drive, just above the large Moiry dam, which has cobalt blue waters. There is a weekly themed market in the village on a Friday during high season.

Getting here
Grimentz is found in the furthest east of the French speaking valleys in the canton of Valais (Wallis in German), situated around 2 hours from Geneva. Valais itself boasts the 10 highest mountains in Switzerland – all over 4,000m.
There are excellent train links to Sierre, the nearest town, from numerous entry points into Switzerland, including Geneva airport (see sbb.ch). There is a bus service from Sierre to Grimentz, and taxis are readily available.

Accommodation
Chalet Alouette offers beautiful luxury accommodation over four floors. This includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms (three en-suites), a guest cloakroom. a large open plan living / dining area with a log fire and a very well equipped kitchen. The chalet sleeps up to 12 people, with outside terracing and balconies on three levels, a hot tub and stunning views. Chalet Alouette is perfect for both winter skiing and summer activities.


Eating and Drinking
There are numerous hotels, bars and restaurants dotted around the village, with something to suit all tastes. Fondue and raclette are typical specialties served in a number of the establishments. If you fancy something a little different there is a British run company based in Grimentz who, amongst other things, will deliver home cooked food to your door ready for you to reheat at your convenience. They can also provide a complete drinks package for your holiday should you desire. In the Sierre area, there is an annual wine festival and a 2 Michelin starred restaurant at the Hotel Terminus.

Shopping
There are 2 supermarkets, 2 bakers, and a butcher / fishmonger in Grimentz, which can cater for all your food shopping needs whilst you are here, plus sports and gift shops. There are numerous vineyards in the valley

Children
Grimentz is the perfect holiday destination if you have children. There is a creche at the top of the mountain in ski season, an excellent “snow garden” which helps teach the basics of skiing from about age 3 upwards, and then the 2 local ski schools provide group lessons for kids every week. In summer, the tourist office organizes numerous activities to keep children amused such as arts and crafts, trampoline and treasure hunts, plus there are tennis courts, a swimming pool and mini golf all within the village itself.

Further afield
There is plenty to enjoy in the region - there are several other attractive villages to explore within the Val d’Anniviers itself. Less than an hour away is Leukerbad - the largest thermal springs centre in Europe, with several thermal bath complexes. Or, in a little over 2 hours you could be sipping a coffee on the shores of the Italian lakes.
Both Zermatt and Saas Fee are within easy reach