Historical guided tour in English

Discover the history of the village of Zinal and its heritage with the help of local enthusiasts

Guided tour by Philippe 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.
 

Practical information

• For all
• Minimum 3 participants
• This tour is offered by the Zinal Tourist Board
• Group tours available on request (group rates)
• Tour in English
• Tour in French or German on Wednesdays (bookings here)
• Meeting point in front of the Tourist Office
• Bookings until the day before at 5pm

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