Summer in the mountains begins in June with the meadow flowers and lasts into September when clear warm days and fresh snow on the peaks usher in the most beautiful days of all: mountainsides swathed with golden larches, deserted footpaths and cable cars and gondolas still in operation to get your days off to a flying start.
Walking
Exceptional views and a network of paths from valley floor to high level make this one of the great Alpine valleys for a hiking holiday. Mountain huts provide welcome rest and refuelling stops as do the summer 'alpages' where you can buy fresh cheese and meet the local cows.
Mountaineering & climbing
The 'imperial crown' of five 4000 metre peaks - Bishorn, Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Dent Blanche - surrounds Zinal. They provide challenges from the easiest 'walk' up the Bishorn to serious technical routes.
Paragliding
The Zinal cable car gives access to perfect launch areas. The region is famous with experienced paragliders and is also a good place to learn.
Mountain biking
If you're feeling brave and fit, the valley has an extensive network of signed biking routes, using fire trails and more technical single track.
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