The natural ice rink in Grimentz: free skating in winter
Fancy lacing up your skates as a family this winter? In Grimentz, a natural ice rink sets up in the heart of the village, with free, open access. Open-air skating in a mountain setting, with curling and 'Curl'Charlette' to vary the fun.
An open-air rink in the village
In winter, in Grimentz, a natural ice rink takes shape in the heart of the resort, with free, open access. At the foot of the mountains, you lace up your skates and glide in the open air, in a lovely snowy-village atmosphere. The rink is open from December to the end of February, depending on the weather. It's one of the four natural ice rinks of the val d'Anniviers, perfect for a simple, friendly winter outing as a family.
What your children will discover
It's the ideal place for first steps on the ice: children lace up their skates and move at their own pace, in a reassuring setting. To vary things, you can try curling or 'Curl'Charlette' (a game inspired by curling). Joyful, accessible open-air skating, to share as a family.
What you'll do and the atmosphere on site
You bring or rent your skates, and set off freely on the ice. The atmosphere is friendly, in the heart of the village. As the rink is natural, its opening depends on the weather: it's best to check the conditions before coming. All around, the playground and the other winter activities round off the outing.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from 3-4 years (first steps on the ice)
- Price: free, open access
- To vary: curling and 'Curl'Charlette' (depending on the programme)
- To bring: gloves, hat; helmet recommended for little ones; skates (rental possible)
- Access: in the heart of the village of Grimentz
- Season: from December to the end of February (depending on the weather)
Parents' tips
- Access is free and open: come whenever you like.
- Natural rink: check the conditions (weather) before coming.
- Gloves, a hat and a helmet for little ones are welcome.
- Try curling or 'Curl'Charlette' for a change.
- Combine it with the village's other winter activities.
Useful information
- Place: Grimentz natural ice rink (in the heart of the village)
- Official website: valdanniviers.ch
- Price: free, open access
- Season: from December to the end of February (depending on the weather)
- To vary: curling / Curl'Charlette
Why we recommend it
Because it's simple, free open-air skating: a natural ice rink in the heart of Grimentz, ideal for first steps on the ice, with curling to vary things. A lovely winter family outing, in a mountain setting.
In a nutshell
A free natural ice rink in the heart of Grimentz, from December to the end of February: open-air skating and curling — a simple, friendly winter outing as a family.
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Kid Adventure Planner
Location
Grimentz
Valais
Au cœur du village, 3961 Grimentz
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