Holidays in Nendaz

Nendaz has been awarded the Family Destination label recognising that the destination caters well for children and families. Learn about the region and have lots of family fun on a themed walk. Discover how cheese is made, or why the cows wear bells on the Héren's cow path. Find wooden carvings of local legends on the sculpture path. Enjoy a picnic with a view on the panoramic path, or try something different on the barefoot path - after introducing your feet to new sensations of walking barefoot on sand, wood shavings, pebbles, mosses and other interesting things, you can take a barefoot walk along the riverbank. There are also several pushchair-friendly walking trails.

Treasure hunts

For a day filled with adventures, follow one of the treasure hunts for a reward, venture through the old town of Haute Nendaz, learn about local legends on the sculpture path or stroll along the Bisse du Milieu – adventure logbooks can be picked up from the tourist office or downloaded online.

Nendaz is made up of fifteen villages and hamlets, each with their own distinctive features. Ramble through the charming Valasian style villages with traditional wooden buildings, enjoy fresh apricots and raspberries grown in the orchards, and enjoy the spectacular views of the Rhone Valley and the Printse river.

The bisses were originally irrigation channels that diverted water from the rivers to water the pastures and farm land on the mountain slopes. There are eight bisses in Nendaz, six which still carry out the original task of irrigation, running through the alpine villages, apricot orchards, forests, pastures and meadows. The bisses make up for 98 kilometres of the walking routes, if you want to take the easier route explore the valley along the Bisse du Milieu - Bisse Vieux or take on the challenging route up the Bisse de Chervé, the highest alpine bisse in the region.

Nendaz has been awarded the Family Destination label recognising that the destination caters well for children and families, and it's easy to see why. It's an ideal destination for the whole family - from treasure-hunt walks through the mountains to workshops with their mascot 'Cheesy', there's something to keep everyone occupied.

Children will have fun climbing and jumping at Cheesy’s village or at one of the many playgrounds up and down the mountain. There are weekly workshops where the kids can get creative or bake tasty biscuits with the experts. For a day filled with adventures, follow one of the treasure hunts for a reward, venture through the old town of Haute Nendaz or stroll along the Bisse du Milie– adventure logbooks can be picked up from the tourist office or downloaded online.

At 3,330 metres above sea level, Mont-Fort offers incredible picture-perfect views over the Alps. To get there you can take the local bus over to Siviez and take the Tortin chairlift and the Col des Gentianes onto the Mont Fort. Once you have reached the summit, marvel at some of the most iconic mountain peaks in Europe, including the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin and the Dent d’ Hérens. For those seeking an adrenaline rush speed down the Mont-Fort zipline with speeds of over 100 kilometres per hour, it is a unique way to get down. If you want to keep your feet on the ground, take the lifts back down to Siviez and enjoy walking along Bisse de Saxon, the longest bisse in the Valais back to Nendaz.

Nendaz isn't just about adventure; it's also a sanctuary for those seeking tranquillity. Unwind in the extensive spa at the Nendaz Four Valleys Hotel & Spa, savour the flavours of local cuisine in charming mountain restaurants, or meander through the sculpture path. The village itself exudes charm, with its traditional chalet-style buildings with window boxes overflowing with flowers, welcoming locals, and a vibrant cultural scene that brings the spirit of the Alps to life.

Public Transport

The Swiss transport system make getting around an absolute pleasure, and in addition to the mountain railways and lifts, there's also a network of local buses and trains.A daily shuttle service runs between Nendaz Tourisme, Siviez and Veysonnaz, giving you access to additional walks and lifts. If you take the bus to Siviez you can go to the Japanese Garden, or take the Combatselina chairlift to head over to Veysonnaz where you can walk back to Nendaz along the bisses.

Lifts

There is one main gondola in Nendaz, the Tracouet telecabin which takes you to the Tracoeut summit. This opens up lots of walking possibilities, stunning views of the Four Valleys and fun activities for the whole family. You can take the bus to Siviez or Veysonnaz for access to the Combatseline chairlift and there are other lifts in the local area that open up further walking possibilities.

• Tracouet gondola: Links Nendaz to the Tracouet summit
• Combatseline chairlfit: Links Siviez to Combatseline (Its the departure point for the Mont-Rouge hike or the Bisse de Chervé)
• Tortin chairlift: Links Siviez to Tortin (the first leg of the Siviez – Mont Fort connection and the start of the Japanese Garden walk. You can spot the famous Herens cows in the pastures too)
• Col des Gentianes cable car: Tortin to Col des Gentianes. In summer, this cable car allows those who have made the long and difficult climb from Tortin to return to the valley in a more comfortable way
• Mont-Fort cable car: reach the highest point of the Four Valleys, 3330 metres above sea level. Climb to the top for views of the Alps including Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn
• Veysonnaz Gondola: From the Hotel Le Magrappe you can reach the departure point of several walks including the tour of Mont-Rouge, the bisse de Chervé, and the masks path

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The Swiss Half Fare Card is included in the price of your holiday and is sent to you as part of your rail transfer tickets. This card can be used around Switzerland for up to 50% discount on various modes of transport - so make sure you keep it with you. It also gives free travel to children from 6 to 15 years old, when accompanied by a parent with the Family Card.

The Pass Altitude gives you access to the lifts of Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon throughout the summer. With this pass, valid from three to six non-consecutive days, you can use the chairlifts and gondolas of this magnificent region to discover hundreds of kilometres of trails and magnificent alpine panoramas.

With your pass in your pocket, you get also one free access to the Mont-Fort (3,300 metres) where you can enjoy the view over the surrounding peaks, including the Matterhorn, Mont-Blanc and Dent-Blanche.

The 'Pass Altitude' also allows you to benefit from more than 200 francs of discounts in the resort's shops as well as from activity providers throughout the Valais.

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Onward travel from Basel: the transfer from Basel to Nendaz will be by train and Postbus will take approx. three hours 45 minutes. The first part of your journey will be by train from Basel station to Sion and involve one or more changes of train. Nendaz doesn't have a train station, so from Sion, you will travel by Postbus to Nendaz bus station.

On arrival into Nendaz station, there will be a short walk and Funiculaire 4 Ecluses-Tracouet funicular to get to the Hotel Nendaz Four Vallees. 

For your return journey, you will travel back to Basel on Saturday morning by train and will take approx. three hours 45 minutes. The journey will involve one or more changes of train.