Snow Mountain Cart in Grimentz (Bendolla): the kart run on snow in the Val d'Anniviers

A Snow Mountain Cart descent on the snow-covered slopes of Grimentz

Head for Grimentz, in the heart of the Val d'Anniviers (Valais), for a winter descent that is out of the ordinary. From the Bendolla sector, the Snow Mountain Cart takes you onto the snow-covered run that plunges down towards the resort: a machine halfway between a kart and a sledge, with no engine, steered with handlebars and braking on the snow. You first go up by the Grimentz-Bendolla gondola, then set off for 5 km of gliding and 540 m of descent, your eyes drawn to the snowy peaks. It is an outing that speaks to older children and teenagers in search of thrills, to be booked from age 11.

What your children will discover

The Snow Mountain Cart is the promise of a real piloted descent on snow: you hold the handlebars, you brake, you control your speed, and you string together bends along a long 5 km ribbon. Your children discover a kind of gliding different from the classic sledge, closer to karting, with that great thrill of hurtling down the slope while staying in control. As they descend, they also enjoy the winter panorama opening onto the Val d'Anniviers and its peaks. A thrilling experience, reserved for the older ones.

What you do there and the atmosphere on site

You collect your machine at the departure station of the Grimentz-Bendolla gondola, listen to the safety instructions, put on the helmet (compulsory), and off you go down the descent. The atmosphere is sporty and friendly: you follow each other in a small group, cheer each other on, and stop to admire the snowy landscape. Bendolla is a family sector of the Grimentz-Zinal ski area: you can easily extend the day with skiing, sledging or a break at the mountain restaurant.

Before you go

• Minimum age / height: from 11 years and 140 cm.
• Route: 5 km descent, 540 m of vertical drop.
• Price: approx. CHF 12 per descent without a pass; approx. CHF 20 with a child pass and CHF 25 with an adult pass (rates to be confirmed on the official website).
• Helmet: compulsory.
• Booking: machine rental on site, at the departure station; conditions to be confirmed.
• Accessibility: a sporting activity, not suited to strollers or to people with reduced mobility.
• Transport: Grimentz-Bendolla gondola; parking in the village of Grimentz.
• What to bring: warm ski clothing, gloves, hat and goggles.
• Season: a winter activity, possible depending on snow cover and the opening of the ski area — check the conditions on the official website before setting off.

Tips from parents

• Check the minimum age and height (from 11 / 140 cm): it is a fast descent, not for little ones.
• Dress the whole family warmly: you descend on snow, at altitude.
• Helmet compulsory and safety instructions to be heard before setting off.
• Check the snow cover and opening times BEFORE going up: the activity depends on the day's conditions.
• Combine the descent with a day of skiing or sledging at Bendolla to make the most of the gondola.

Useful information

• Address: Bendolla sector, above Grimentz, Val d'Anniviers (Valais).
• Operator: Remontées Mécaniques de Grimentz-Zinal SA.
• Official website: https://www.valdanniviers.ch
• Access: Grimentz-Bendolla gondola from Grimentz; parking in the village.
• Season / times: winter, depending on snow cover — to be checked on the official website.

Want other outings? Find all our activities in Grimentz.

Why we recommend it

Because it is a kind of gliding that is unlike anything you know: neither skiing nor a classic sledge, the Snow Mountain Cart offers a piloted, exhilarating descent accessible to older children, in one of the most beautiful corners of Valais. With the gondola ride up and the snowy panorama of the Val d'Anniviers, you have a winter outing that makes a real impression on children and teenagers — provided you respect the recommended age and height.

In a nutshell

A Snow Mountain Cart descent over 5 km of snow-covered track above Grimentz, from age 11. A winter activity possible depending on snow cover — check age, height, price and opening on the official website before setting off.