Village guided tour of Zinal

Discover the history and traditions of Zinal. Sign in for the village tour led by a local resident.

Guided tour by Denise Morisod and Régis Theytaz.

Before becoming a resort, Zinal was a "village-mayen" inhabited only on a periodical basis. Beginning in 1860, Zinal gained notoriety with the growth of mountaineering. Why did the summits of Zinal attract so many British climbers?

What does Zinal mean? How many people can be accommodated today? What is the name of its iconic peak? Where did the Queen of the Netherlands stay?

Enjoy exploring the past and present history of Zinal, guided by a local resident.

Denise Morisod, born in Sierre, has been living in Zinal since 1970. Her work as a clerk at the former Zinal Post Office brought her into regular close contact with both local residents and tourists.

Régis Theytaz was born in Ayer and attended the last peripatetic school between Zinal, Ayer and Sierre. In 1968, Régis Theytaz and his cousin Florentin achieved the first winter ascent of the west face of the Weisshorn.