4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon vs Zinal / Grimentz
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon and Zinal / Grimentz are neighbouring resorts in Wallis - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | Zinal / Grimentz |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Very good | Good |
| Intermediates | Excellent | Very good |
| Experts | Good | Limited |
| Off-piste | Good | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Not ideal | Limited |
Beginners
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Very good
Zinal / Grimentz
Good
Intermediates
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Excellent
Zinal / Grimentz
Very good
Experts
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Off-piste
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Zinal / Grimentz
Not ideal
Terrain Park
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Not ideal
Zinal / Grimentz
Not ideal
Families
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Limited
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Snow Confidence
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Good
Zinal / Grimentz
Good
Budget
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
Not ideal
Zinal / Grimentz
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon | Zinal / Grimentz |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 170.3 km | 65.8 km |
| Vertical drop | 2396 m | 1285 m |
| Lifts | 79 | 23 |
| Top elevation | 3301 m | 2873 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | very reliable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | December (~35cm) |
| Day pass | €82 | €78 |
Piste
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
170.3 km
Zinal / Grimentz
65.8 km
Vertical drop
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
2396 m
Zinal / Grimentz
1285 m
Lifts
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
79
Zinal / Grimentz
23
Top elevation
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
3301 m
Zinal / Grimentz
2873 m
Snow reliability
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
good snow
Zinal / Grimentz
very reliable snow
Snowiest month
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
No data
Zinal / Grimentz
December (~35cm)
Day pass
4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon
€82
Zinal / Grimentz
€78
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose 4 Vallées – Verbier/La Tzoumaz/Nendaz/Veysonnaz/Thyon if...
you're learning to ski or you want cruisy red runs.
Choose Zinal / Grimentz if...
you want better value.