Can you see her? Go straight down from the left peak and she's lying on the rock. We've never spotted her before, but this weekend our neighbour pointed her out. Of course she's not always there -and she can vanish overnight.
Zinal is in the beautiful Val d'Anniviers. This valley is lined with 4000m peaks and is legendary for it skiing and summer walking. SkiZinal offers luxurious year round accommodation, including the fully catered Chalet Edelweiss.
This blog follows what the owners, Eric and Penny Kendall, get up to and shows some of what's on offer to guests.
News
Summer visitors get a Libertypass for free buses and entry to many local attractions including the swimming pools.
Fall-Line magazine - full feature Issue 110 on the Val d'Annivier's top off-piste ski routes (order your back copy).
Save money - visit Switzerland
Despite what the press say skiing in Switzerland doesn't have to be expensive.
Money saving ideas - book your air ticket well in advance - buy your transfer ticket before you arrive. - book your lift ticket in advance - book a room in a catered chalet - ask for a picnic lunch - take a flask for hot drinks on the mountain - bring snacks with you
We came to Zinal to ski and somehow ended up as the owners of an old Auberge. As souvenirs go it's more of a commitment than chocolate or cow bells, particularly when you consider the state it was in. But we wanted a project... This blog has followed the transformation of the building and what we have discovered in this corner of Switzerland. Thanks for visiting the site and we look forward to welcoming you at the chalet as a guest.