Zinal
Val d'Anniviers, Switzerland
Snow reliability
Quick Facts
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Val d'Anniviers
- Base altitude
- 1,670m
- Peak altitude
- 2,895m
- Total pistes
- 60 km
- Total lifts
- 16
- Ski pass
- local
- Nearest airport
- Geneva (GVA), 2h 30min transfer
- Snow reliability
- 7/10
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The closest major airport is Geneva (GVA), with a ~2h 30m transfer to the resort.
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About Zinal
Zinal is one of Switzerland's most authentic and least commercialised ski resorts, a traditional high-valley village at 1,670m in the Val d'Anniviers beneath a ring of 4,000m peaks that includes the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, and Obergabelhorn. The 60km ski area is modest but well-maintained and ski-in/ski-out from the village, and the resort shares a lift pass with four neighbouring valley resorts including Grimentz and Saint-Luc. The payoff for the 150-minute transfer from Geneva — across mountain passes with occasional road closures — is skiing in a genuinely unspoiled Swiss mountain community where the ratio of locals to tourists remains unusual for a European ski resort.
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Zinal
From $89/night
Common Questions
Zinal: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Zinal good for beginners?
- Zinal scores 6/10 for beginner suitability. Some beginner terrain is available, but the resort's primary focus is intermediate and advanced skiing. First-time skiers will find the options more limited than at resorts built around learning. Ski school instruction is available and recommended for anyone starting out here.
- When does Zinal open and close for the 2026/27 ski season?
- We have not yet confirmed Zinal's 2026/27 opening and closing dates against the resort. We publish season dates only once we have sourced them, so nothing is shown here rather than an estimate. Check https://www.valdanniviers.ch for confirmed dates.
- Which ski pass covers Zinal?
- Zinal is covered by the local. This pass may also include access to other linked resorts depending on which tier you purchase. Pricing and blackout dates vary by season; check the pass provider's official site for 2026/27 rates and the full list of included resorts.
- How do I get to Zinal?
- The nearest major airport to Zinal is Geneva (GVA). The transfer to the resort takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes by road. Private transfers, shared shuttles, and rental cars are all available from the airport. Mountain roads can be affected by heavy snowfall in winter, so checking conditions before traveling is advisable.