The Bendolla–Grimentz snowshoe trail: a winter family walk

A gentle, marked snowshoe walk

In Grimentz, a marked snowshoe trail links Bendolla (at the top of the gondola) to the village, in about 1.5 hours. Through snowy forests and open fields, you stroll calmly, snowshoes on your feet, away from the bustle of the ski slopes. Short and accessible, this trail is ideal for a first snowshoe outing as a family, with young children in good condition. A bubble of calm and snow, facing the mountains.

What your children will discover

Children discover the pleasure of walking in the snow with snowshoes, leaving their tracks and observing the forest in winter. The pace is calm, nature all white: it's a real gentle adventure, which teaches how to move in the snow and enjoy the silence of winter. A lovely alternative to skiing, at child height.

What you'll do and the atmosphere on site

You ride up to Bendolla by gondola, put on your snowshoes, and follow the marked trail down to the village (about 1.5 hours). The atmosphere is peaceful and contemplative, in a snowy setting. You rent snowshoes in the resort if needed. Think of warm clothes and adapt the pace to the youngest.

Before you go

• Recommended age: as a family from 4-5 years (children in good condition)
• Trail: Bendolla ↔ Grimentz, marked, ~1.5 hours (forests and fields)
• To bring: snowshoes (rental possible), warm clothes, gloves, hat, good shoes
• Access: Bendolla gondola from Grimentz
• Season: winter (depending on snow)
• Note: prefer this gentle trail to the longer, more demanding snowshoe routes

Parents' tips

• This trail (~1.5 hours) is the most suitable for families; avoid the longer routes with young children.
• Rent snowshoes in the resort if you don't have any.
• Dress warmly: gloves, hat, waterproof clothes.
• Adapt the pace and plan a snack break.
• Follow the markings and check the conditions before setting off.

Useful information

• Trail: Bendolla ↔ Grimentz, marked, ~1.5 hours
• Official website: valdanniviers.ch
• Access: Bendolla gondola from Grimentz
• To bring: snowshoes (rental in the resort)
• Season: winter (depending on snow)

Why we recommend it

Because it's a gentle discovery of winter, away from the slopes: a marked, short snowshoe trail (~1.5 hours) between Bendolla and Grimentz, accessible to families. The calm of the snow and the pleasure of walking in the forest, to share with the children.

In a nutshell

A marked, easy snowshoe trail (~1.5 hours) between Bendolla and the village of Grimentz, through forests and fields — a gentle, accessible winter walk, as a family.