Visperterminen

Visperterminen
Visperterminen is a mountain village in Valais above the Rhone valley, known for Europe's highest vineyard and the Giw ski area. The compact, family-friendly winter sports area at around 2000 m above sea level is accessed by a chairlift from the village and offers over 20 kilometres of pistes as well as a 7 km sledging run.

Families and Kids

Visperterminen is a family-friendly ski area with a children's lift and a children's piste, and the ski school welcomes children and adults alike. The Chinderwält play world in the village offers six converted Valais barns as unconventional indoor play landscapes for children aged 3 to 10, and there are playgrounds at the schoolhouse, at the valley station and at the Bergrestaurant Giw.

Food and drinks

The Bergrestaurant Giw at around 2000 m above sea level serves Valais specialities together with Heida wine from Europe's highest vineyard. In the village, the Restaurant Spycher is open from Tuesday to Saturday, and the St. Jodern Kellerei offers wine tastings.
16.0 km4

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 8 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 6 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1.6 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

The chairlift operates daily from 09:00 to 16:30 during the main season from 19.12.2026 to 29.03.2027.
Monday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)
Tuesday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)
Wednesday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)
Thursday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)
Friday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)
Saturday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)
Sunday
09:00-16:30 (19.12.2026 - 29.03.2027)

Admission fees

The ski area is accessed via the Giw chairlift, and lift tickets are sold through the resort's online ticket shop. Summer rates for the chairlift are listed separately for adults and children, with a round-trip ticket and a hiking pass available. Group rates are available on request, and Reka checks are accepted at 50% of the price.

Contact

Webpage
heidadorf.ch
Email
info@heidadorf.ch
Address
Bodmumatte 11, 3932 Visperterminen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Visperterminen (Talstation)0 meters walking distance
  • Giw0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Brig
40m
Thun
1h 10m
Sion
1h 17m
Bern
1h 30m
Interlaken Ost
1h 30m

FAQ

  • Is there a ski and snowboard school at Visperterminen?
    Yes, the Ski- und Snowboardschule Visperterminen offers group and private lessons for children and adults. Group lessons take place Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 12:00, and the meeting point is next to the Bergrestaurant Giw.
  • Can ski equipment be rented in Visperterminen?
    The website mentions that ice skates can be rented at Stoffel Sport, but it does not state whether ski or snowboard equipment rental is available.
  • What dining options are available at the ski area?
    The Bergrestaurant Giw at around 2000 m above sea level serves Valais specialities and Heida wine from Europe's highest vineyard. In the village, the Restaurant Spycher is open from Tuesday to Saturday.
  • Is there a children's play world in Visperterminen?
    Yes, the Chinderwält in the historic village centre consists of six old Valais barns converted into unconventional indoor play landscapes for children aged 3 to 10. It is open on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons from April to October and every afternoon from 1 July to 15 August.
  • How long is the sledging run at Visperterminen?
    The sledging run from Giw back down to the village is 7 km long, making it one of the longest and sunniest in Valais. A fondue and sledging evening is offered every Friday for groups of at least 10 people.

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