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Pointe de Zinal

5 quatres milles
Rated 8.6 in 539 reviews

Nestled in the charming mountain village of Zinal, Switzerland, Pointe de Zinal is a boutique hotel that offers guests a tranquil escape amidst the majestic Swiss Alps. Known for its intimate and welcoming atmosphere, this hotel provides a perfect blend of modern comfort and alpine charm. The warm and inviting interiors are thoughtfully designed to reflect the natural beauty of its surroundings, featuring rustic wooden accents and large windows that allow guests to soak in the stunning mountain vistas.

Pointe de Zinal prides itself on personalized service, ensuring that each stay is tailored to meet the individual needs of its guests. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active alpine adventure, the hotel serves as an ideal base for exploring the diverse activities in the region. In winter, the hotel offers convenient access to the nearby ski slopes, while in summer, hiking and biking trails beckon.

For dining, the hotel features a cozy restaurant where guests can savor locally inspired dishes crafted from fresh, regional ingredients. The carefully curated menu offers a taste of the Valaisan cuisine, perfect for enjoying after a day of exploring the scenic landscape.

After an active day, guests can unwind in the hotel's wellness area, which includes facilities designed to promote relaxation and rejuvenation. Pointe de Zinal also caters to the needs of families and couples looking for a serene yet engaging getaway, embodying the essence of a boutique hotel with its dedication to comfort, style, and a personalized experience.

Climate and Weather

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Michelin Restaurants in Zinal and near Pointe de Zinal

Saint-Théodule Church
Saint-Théodule Church
Church building in Anniviers, Switzerland
6km / 3.8mi
Caves Blanches
Caves Blanches
Building in Grimentz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
6km / 3.7mi
Moulins de Saint-Luc
Moulins de Saint-Luc
Open-air museum in Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9km / 5.6mi
Pierre des Sauvages
Pierre des Sauvages
Archaeological site in Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.7km / 6mi
Sainte-Euphémie church
Sainte-Euphémie church
Church building in Vissoie in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.3km / 5.8mi
Cour Neuve
9.2km / 5.7mi
Museum Evolène
Museum Evolène
Museum collection in Evolène in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
10.3km / 6.4mi
St. Sebastian church
St. Sebastian church
Church building in Randa in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
12.9km / 8mi
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Pedestrian bridge in Valais, Switzerland
14.2km / 8.8mi
St. Niklaus parish church
St. Niklaus parish church
Parish church with church tower in St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
14.4km / 9mi
Saint-Martin church
Saint-Martin church
14.6km / 9.1mi
Beauregard Castle
Beauregard Castle
Castle ruins in Chippis, Switzerland
16.7km / 10.4mi
Catholic Church St. Nicolas
Catholic Church St. Nicolas
Roman Catholic parish church of Hérémence in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.7km / 11mi
Chalais Castle
Chalais Castle
Castle ruin in Chalais in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17km / 10.6mi
Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Museum in Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
16km / 10mi
Pyramides d'Euseigne
Pyramides d'Euseigne
Landscape/natural monument of national importance in Switzerland
16.6km / 10.3mi
Castle of the Counts of Anniviers (House of Siegen)
Castle-like residential building in Réchy in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.1km / 10.6mi
Kirche Grächen
Church building in Grächen, Switzerland
17.7km / 11mi
Petrus und Paulus
Church building in Embd, Switzerland
17.9km / 11.1mi
St. Maurice church
St. Maurice church
Church building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16km / 10mi
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.6km / 10.3mi
Eglise St-Urbain et école
Eglise St-Urbain et école
Church building in Chippis in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.3km / 10.7mi
Église de Mase
Church building in Mont-Noble, Switzerland
16.3km / 10.2mi
Happyland
Swiss amusement park in Granges
19.1km / 11.9mi
Ruins of the medieval Tavelli Tower
Ruins of the medieval Tavelli Tower
Tower ruine in Vex in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.4km / 11.4mi
Château Mercier
Château Mercier
Castle in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19km / 11.8mi
Château de Villa
Château de Villa
Castle in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.2km / 12mi
Painted House (former Inn)
Painted House (former Inn)
Castle building in Lens in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.8km / 12.3mi
Leuk Castle
Leuk Castle
Castle in Leuk in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.9km / 12.4mi
Château de Muzot
Château de Muzot
13th century manor house in Veyraz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
20km / 12.4mi
Château Bellevue (Town Hall)
Château Bellevue (Town Hall)
Municipal building in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.7km / 11.6mi
Mageran castle / de Werra (now St. Joseph's asylum for the elderly)
Mageran castle / de Werra (now St. Joseph's asylum for the elderly)
Castle building in Susten in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.8km / 11.7mi
Château Ravire
19.3km / 12mi
Château des Vidomnes
Château des Vidomnes
Castle in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.8km / 11.7mi
The Wine Museum
The Wine Museum
Museum in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.2km / 11.9mi
Medieval Castle Hill
Medieval Castle Hill
Castle ruins and archaeological site in Granges in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.3km / 11.4mi
St. Josef church
19.2km / 12mi
St. Johann Baptist Church
St. Johann Baptist Church
Church building in Salgesch in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.9km / 12.4mi
Sainte-Catherine church
Sainte-Catherine church
Church building in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.7km / 11.7mi
Notre-Dame des Marais church
Notre-Dame des Marais church
Church building in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19km / 11.8mi
Holy Cross Church of Villa
Church building in Sierre, Switzerland
18.9km / 11.8mi
Saint-Maurice et Saint-Gothard church
Saint-Maurice et Saint-Gothard church
18.4km / 11.4mi
Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste d'Hérémence
Chapelle Saint Jean-Baptiste d'Hérémence
18.2km / 11.3mi
Goubing Tower
Goubing Tower
Building in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.7km / 11.6mi
Château Morestel (city hall)
Château Morestel (city hall)
Castle and municipal building in Grône in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.1km / 11.3mi

What to do in Zinal and near Pointe de Zinal

Saint-Théodule Church
Saint-Théodule Church
Church building in Anniviers, Switzerland
6km / 3.8mi
Caves Blanches
Caves Blanches
Building in Grimentz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
6km / 3.7mi
Moulins de Saint-Luc
Moulins de Saint-Luc
Open-air museum in Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9km / 5.6mi
Pierre des Sauvages
Pierre des Sauvages
Archaeological site in Saint-Luc in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.7km / 6mi
Sainte-Euphémie church
Sainte-Euphémie church
Church building in Vissoie in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
9.3km / 5.8mi
Cour Neuve
9.2km / 5.7mi
Museum Evolène
Museum Evolène
Museum collection in Evolène in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
10.3km / 6.4mi
St. Sebastian church
St. Sebastian church
Church building in Randa in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
12.9km / 8mi
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Suspension bridge Charles Kuonen
Pedestrian bridge in Valais, Switzerland
14.2km / 8.8mi
St. Niklaus parish church
St. Niklaus parish church
Parish church with church tower in St. Niklaus in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
14.4km / 9mi
Saint-Martin church
Saint-Martin church
14.6km / 9.1mi
Beauregard Castle
Beauregard Castle
Castle ruins in Chippis, Switzerland
16.7km / 10.4mi
Catholic Church St. Nicolas
Catholic Church St. Nicolas
Roman Catholic parish church of Hérémence in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.7km / 11mi
Chalais Castle
Chalais Castle
Castle ruin in Chalais in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17km / 10.6mi
Matterhorn Museum
Matterhorn Museum
Museum in Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland
16km / 10mi
Pyramides d'Euseigne
Pyramides d'Euseigne
Landscape/natural monument of national importance in Switzerland
16.6km / 10.3mi
Castle of the Counts of Anniviers (House of Siegen)
Castle-like residential building in Réchy in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.1km / 10.6mi
Kirche Grächen
Church building in Grächen, Switzerland
17.7km / 11mi
Petrus und Paulus
Church building in Embd, Switzerland
17.9km / 11.1mi
St. Maurice church
St. Maurice church
Church building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16km / 10mi
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel of the Holy Family
Chapel building in Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
16.6km / 10.3mi
Eglise St-Urbain et école
Eglise St-Urbain et école
Church building in Chippis in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
17.3km / 10.7mi
Église de Mase
Church building in Mont-Noble, Switzerland
16.3km / 10.2mi
Happyland
Swiss amusement park in Granges
19.1km / 11.9mi
Ruins of the medieval Tavelli Tower
Ruins of the medieval Tavelli Tower
Tower ruine in Vex in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
18.4km / 11.4mi
Château Mercier
Château Mercier
Castle in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19km / 11.8mi
Château de Villa
Château de Villa
Castle in Sierre in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.2km / 12mi
Painted House (former Inn)
Painted House (former Inn)
Castle building in Lens in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.8km / 12.3mi
Leuk Castle
Leuk Castle
Castle in Leuk in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
19.9km / 12.4mi
Château de Muzot
Château de Muzot
13th century manor house in Veyraz in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
20km / 12.4mi

About Zinal

Zinal, a charming village in the Swiss Alps, offers a range of activities that cater to nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. One of the best ways to experience the stunning landscapes is through hiking. There are numerous trails that vary in difficulty, providing options for both casual walkers and experienced hikers. The paths often lead to breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and glaciers.

During the winter months, skiing and snowboarding become popular activities in Zinal. The ski area is known for its well-groomed slopes and less crowded runs, making it an attractive destination for those looking to enjoy winter sports in a more tranquil setting. Additionally, Zinal is part of the larger 4 Valleys ski region, providing access to a variety of terrains.

For those interested in mountain biking, Zinal provides several trails that cater to different skill levels. The combination of steep climbs and thrilling descents offers a rewarding experience for cyclists, all while surrounded by the beauty of the Alps.

The local cuisine is another aspect worth exploring. Visitors can enjoy traditional Swiss dishes at local restaurants, where the emphasis is often on fresh, regional ingredients. Sampling local cheese and chocolate is a delightful experience that reflects the culinary heritage of the region.

Cultural enthusiasts may appreciate the historical sites in and around Zinal. The village itself has a quaint charm, with traditional wooden chalets and picturesque streets. Exploring nearby towns can provide insights into the local culture and history of the Val d'Anniviers region.

Lastly, for those seeking a more relaxed pace, the scenic landscapes can be enjoyed through leisurely strolls or simply relaxing in nature. The tranquil environment of Zinal makes it an ideal spot for reflection and rejuvenation amidst the stunning alpine scenery.




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