The Bendolla snow garden in Grimentz: first steps on skis from age 3
Are your children discovering snow this winter? At Bendolla, above Grimentz, the snow garden welcomes toddlers for their first steps on skis, supervised by instructors. Next door, the 'Minigliss' space offers a snow play area, from age 3.
First steps on the snow
At Bendolla, at the top of the Grimentz gondola, the snow garden welcomes the youngest to discover skiing gently. Under the supervision of the instructors of the École Suisse de Ski, children take their first steps, glide on an easy slope and learn to keep their balance, in complete safety. Right next door, the 'Minigliss' space offers a snow play area. From age 3, it's the ideal place for a first taste of sliding.
What your children will discover
Toddlers discover the feeling of gliding on the snow, supervised and reassured: they learn to stand on their skis, to brake, to turn, while having fun. At Minigliss, they play in the snow between two tries. A first approach to skiing without pressure, which builds confidence and the urge to continue.
What you'll do and the atmosphere on site
You ride up to Bendolla by gondola, hand the children over (or not) to the instructors for a lesson, and enjoy the Minigliss play area. The atmosphere is reassuring and joyful, designed for the little ones. It's perfect for a successful family snow holiday, with a mountain panorama as a bonus.
Before you go
- Recommended age: from age 3
- On site: snow garden (first steps on skis, supervised by ESS) + Minigliss play area
- Supervision: instructors of the École Suisse de Ski (paid lessons)
- To bring: warm ski clothes, gloves, hat, goggles; equipment to rent in the resort
- Access: Bendolla gondola from Grimentz
- Season: winter (depending on snow)
Parents' tips
- For first steps, a lesson with an ESS instructor reassures and helps progress.
- Dress warmly: waterproof gloves, hat, goggles.
- Minigliss lets children play in the snow between two tries.
- Ski equipment can be rented in the resort.
- Check the snow conditions and opening hours before coming.
Useful information
- Place: Bendolla, above Grimentz (gondola arrival)
- Official website: ski-grimentz-zinal.ch / valdanniviers.ch
- Supervision: École Suisse de Ski (lessons)
- On site: snow garden + Minigliss space
- Season: winter (depending on snow)
Why we recommend it
Because it's the ideal place to introduce toddlers to snow: a snow garden supervised by instructors and a Minigliss play area, from age 3, above Grimentz. First steps on skis taken gently, for a successful holiday.
In a nutshell
A snow garden at Bendolla (above Grimentz) for first steps on skis from age 3, supervised by instructors, with the Minigliss play area — snow taken gently, as a family.
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