Freebird, Grimentz, Switzerland - disabled friendly holidays in Switzerland

Welcome to Grimentz a beguiling piece of heaven in the heart of the Swiss Valais.

A beautiful old traditional village nestling at the head of its own secret valley. The breathtaking drive sets the scene for the precious jewel that is Grimentz. Without losing any of her charm she has, and still is, graciously evolving to embrace the needs and desires of today's visitors

It provides a warm welcome and some helpful facilities for disabled guests.

Accommodation

Extensively equipped for eight guests in four double bedrooms. Freebird was built in 2008 to a high standard and is easy to move around with bright open plan styling.

There is wheelchair friendly access to all level areas.

No worries about space either - the apartment is a spacious 138m².

Your stay at Freebird will be in style and comfort… Lounge, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, flat screen TV, Bose wave music DVD player, free unlimited WiFi.

Bedroom 1 - double bed with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2 - double bed
Bedroom 3 - Large double bed with accessible wide door

There is a wet room style bathroom with wide outward opening door.

Upstairs - Large bedroom with double bed and separate shower room - this area is not accessible.

Our disabled friendly apartment has two balconies, one facing east and the other facing south, a heated cave for boot storage, a ski locker and two private reserved parking spaces.

This disabled friendly apartment works for guests with a measure of independence and flexibility, it has outward opening doors on both the accessible bedroom and wet room, a shower seat and suction type handrails are at your disposal.

All floors are wood and tiles for easy movement with level entrance between apartment and adjacent reserved parking - there is no need for a lift. Please contact us to confirm suitability.

Out and About

With its old sun darkened granaries smothered in Geraniums, the dramatic Moiry dam and glacier will call you back time and again.

From mid June to September the cable cars of Grimentz and the Val-d'annivier will take you to the panoramic landscape of Switzerland's Imperial Crown - its most famous peaks above 4000 metres.

The sunny Valais and Grimentz with its high altitude walking and hiking trails are suitable for all levels from gentle day walks to serious high mountain treks where you can relax overnight in some of the most stunning remote refuge huts.

As part of the famous Haute Route from Chamonix to Zermatt the whole area is criss-crossed by notable, well marked paths. The tourist office is stocked with a good selection of itinerary maps.

Walk, take the car or even the Post bus right to the top of the spectacular Moiry Dam and Glacier at 2250 metres, rarely can you get this high by vehicle. The restaurant here beckons you for lunch with the usual hospitality you would expect from Switzerland. In the Moiry restaurant enjoy the fantastic far reaching views of the Val d'annivier and beyond. You can also marvel at the Via Ferrata - an almost sheer climbing experience, which surprisingly can be undertaken without normal climbing experience when accompanied with equipment and the expertise of a local guide. Once at the top of the Via Ferrata you can choose to experience an 80 metre zip slide. You can of course take a gentle walk down to the restaurant.

Grimentz boasts over 100km of marked mountain biking trails and every August hosts the finish of The Grand Raid - this famous race starts in Verbier and crosses the valleys and the peaks of the Valais.

There is plenty to keep the family busy throughout your summer holiday. Grimentz village offers... tennis courts,mini golf, fishing, climbing (including indoor and outdoor climbing walls) with instruction, a fully organised kids programme in both the village and on the mountainside where children can learn about nature and respect for the mountain ecology.

Why not escape the stifling heat of the cities and beaches and breathe Switzerland's cool mountain air.