Villas in Zinal
Zinal is a mountain village at 1,670 metres at the far end of the Val d'Anniviers in Valais, ringed by peaks over 4,000 metres. It suits walkers and skiers who want a quiet village over a big resort. The ski area is shared with Grimentz, and Geneva airport is around two and a half hours away by car.
- Villas
- 19
- From, per week
- £336
About Zinal
Zinal sits at the end of the valley, surrounded by the Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Dent Blanche and Matterhorn, at 1,670 metres. Tourism began there about 150 years ago, and before that the village's larch-wood houses were used to rest herds on the way to the high pastures. The homes sit in one tight group in the village. In winter the ski area runs from 1,600 to 2,900 metres and is shared with Grimentz, linked by a cable car about 3 km long and just over seven minutes. In summer the village is a base for long hikes, including Via Valais stages, mountain huts and the Lac d'Arpitettaz, as well as mountain biking and paragliding. It is a secluded place, so evenings are quiet.
Is Zinal right for you?
- Best for
- Serious walkers and skiers wanting a secluded high valley
- Not for you if
- You want a big nightlife scene or a short transfer from the airport.
Near Zinal
Grimentz
Linked to Zinal's ski area by cable car, about 3 km and just over seven minutes.
St-Luc
Another Val d'Anniviers village close by, with a natural ice rink at Prilet.
Chandolin
A Val d'Anniviers village close to Zinal, with its own programme of activities.
Lac d'Arpitettaz
A mountain lake that features among the walking destinations from Zinal.
Getting to Zinal
Geneva airport is the main gateway for UK visitors, about 2 hours 30 minutes by road, or by hourly train to Sierre, after which you need a connection up the valley. A car gives the most flexibility for the upper valley.
When to go to Zinal
Winter is the ski season, with the shared Zinal and Grimentz area running between 1,600 and 2,900 metres, a freeride area, a snowpark and an avalanche training centre. Summer is for hiking, mountain biking and paragliding, with the Sorebois mountain restaurant as a stop. Between the two seasons, check lifts and restaurants before you go.
Villas in Zinal
3-star property
Notre Rêve
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+9 more
from£140
per night
3-star property
Ryad C
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
3
0
DishwasherFireplaceGarden+8 more
from£114
per night
2-star property
Coquelicot
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
10
4
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+8 more
from£182
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
8
3
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
3-star property
Les Erables Apt 361
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingPoolSauna+7 more
from£48
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+5 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
8
3
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
from£273
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
2
1
0
ParkingFridgeInternet+3 more
from£115
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
from£296
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
from£144
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
from£250
per night
4-star property
SWISSPEAK Resorts Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
6
2
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+4 more
2-Bedroom Home, Zinal
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers, Switzerland
5
2
0
GardenMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£101
per nightZinal villa holidays: questions answered
Is Zinal good for skiing?
Yes, especially for people who prefer a smaller resort. Zinal shares an area of about 115 km of pistes with Grimentz, spread over 1,600 to 2,900 metres, with a freeride zone and a snowpark. It has a children's run for beginners.
How do you get from Zinal to Grimentz?
By the cable car that opened in January 2014. It runs about 3 km from Grimentz village to the Corne de Sorebois above Zinal and takes just over seven minutes, which is how the two ski areas link.
What is Zinal like in summer?
A walking base. Zinal offers stages of the Via Valais, a trail to the Lac d'Arpitettaz, mountain-hut routes, mountain biking and paragliding. The 4,000 metre peaks of the Weisshorn and Zinalrothorn frame the village.
How far is Zinal from Geneva airport?
About 2 hours 30 minutes by car, around 175 km. By train, the route runs to Sierre roughly hourly; the onward leg up the valley needs a connection.
Is Zinal quiet in the evening?
Yes. Zinal is described as a secluded mountain village. For something to do after dark, it has an indoor pool and spa, and in winter an outdoor natural ice rink.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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