Welcome to our region Accommodation and leisure activities 2014-2015 CONTENTS Pictures of Nendaz 4-5 Close to you 6-7 Nendaz, the land of the bisses, easy walks along the water’s edge 8-9 Hill walking at mid and high altitude 10-11 Never-ending list of mountain biking and other sports activities 12-13 Experiences for everyone 14-15 The alphorn capital 16-17 Relaxation and well-being throughout the year 18-19 Comfortable accommodation within all budgets 20-21 4 Vallées, one of the biggest ski domains in Europe 22-23 Over 100 km of marked winter paths 24-25 New play areas for big children 26-27 An active retirement SUMMER ON THE MOUNTAIN Useful tips about Nendaz pages 30-33 28-29 Families Welcome label SUMMER 30-31 Summer plan 32 Mountain lifts summer 32 Mountain bike hire 33 Summer courses 33 Summer excursions ENTERTAINMENT 34 Top events and weekly activities summer 35 Top events and weekly activities winter WINTER 36-37 Winter plan 38 Mountain lifts winter 38 Rental of equipment 39 Ski schools 39 Winter excursions INTERESTING SITES ALL ABOUT SKIING 40 Facts & figures pages 36-39 40 Heritage and interesting sites in Nendaz 40 House of Culture ACCOMMODATION 41-42 Hotels - Pensions 44 Group accommodation and B&B 46 Chalets with hotel services 46 Mountain cabins 47 Rental agencies 52 Estate agents INFORMATION AND MAPS 53 Nendaz on the web 53 Brochures and maps 54-56 Accommodation map 57 List of apartment blocks and pictograms Photos by : M. Blache, E. Bornet, Chalet des Alpes, A. Delhez, A. Fournier, Interhome, J.-P. Guillermin, Sarah Bourne Photography, A. Meniconzi, C. Perret, S. Staub, www.arolle.com ACCOMMODATION pages 41-52 Impressum Edited by Nendaz Tourisme Printed : 12 000 copies Published and printed : IGN, Nendaz Electronic version of the brochure on www.nendaz.ch Close to you Nendaz, perched on the mountainside, overlooks the Rhone Valley offering a magnificent view over the Alps. This wonderful scenery is enhanced by an incredible amount of sunshine, the region is known for being the sunniest one in Switzerland. In summer as in winter, Nendaz caters for active holidays, family holidays or relaxing holidays depending on each and every guest’s wish. by plane Air travel to the airports of Geneva-Cointrin, Zürich-Kloten, Basel-Mulhouse and Bern. Di- rect charter, private flights from Sion Airport. (T +41 27 329 06 00) www.skyscanner.ch by train Easily accessible by train to Sion from all the European capitals and all regions of Switzerland. Regular bus service Sion-Nendaz. www.cff.ch by car Direct access by the A9 motorway which is linked to the European road network. Exit Sion-Ouest towards Nendaz. Then 15 minutes drive to reach Nendaz. Road info T 163 - Taxi info T +41 79 409 32 15 www.viamichelin.com > 4 - 5 Helsinki 2521 km 04:45 Copenhagen 1370 km 02:00 Oslo 1994 km 04:15 Stockholm 2045 km 04:45 Frankfurt 580 km 01:20 06:10 05:45 Munich 595 km 01:15 08:10 06:15 Paris 639 km 01:05 05:50 06:50 Brussels 825 km 01:15 08:35 08:15 Amsterdam 995 km 01:35 10:10 09:35 London 990 km 01:30 10:50 10:50 Moscow 2929 km 03:30 Prague 910 km 01:30 16:30 09:00 Budapest 1200 km 01:45 16:45 12:20 Warsaw 1605 km 03:45 16:20 Milan 260 km 02:15 03:25 03:45 Barcelona 950 km 01:25 11:55 09:05 Madrid 1550 km 02:10 14:50 Basel Zurich Bern Lausanne Sion Geneva Chamonix Zermatt NENDAZ Geneva 172 km 02:10 02:00 Zurich 289 km 03:10 03:20 Basel 260 km 03:15 02:55 Bern 170 km 02:10 02:00 Sion 15 km 00:40 00:20 Contact Nendaz Tourisme I 1997 Nendaz - Valais - Suisse I T +41 27 289 55 89 I F +41 27 289 55 83 I [email protected] I www.nendaz.ch > 6 - 7 Hiking on the bisse Vieux Nendaz, the land of the bisses Easy walks along the water’s edge The footpaths along the bisses, historical irrigation channels, are easy walking itineraries, offering surprising and magnificent views over the valleys, villlages and mountains. The region of Nendaz boasts a worldwide unique network with 98 km of hikes, along the 8 bisses. These little footpaths can be found at between 800 m and 2’200 m in altitude and are accessible from Spring through to Autumn. 98 km of hiking footpaths Footpaths A wide variety 8 bisses accessible to all of sites to visit Hill walking at mid and high altitude 250 km 4 thematic paths Exceptional of marked footpaths views > 8 - 9 Check out our hiking brochure available at Nendaz Tourisme or online From the Rhone Valley to the glaciers, Nendaz boasts over 250 km of varied marked footpaths, adapted to all levels of hiker. Come and visit unmissable sites, like the Japanese garden, the hamlet of Verrey, the Cleuson dam or the Larch trees of Balavaux. The lifts offer numerous possibilities to reach the summits effortlessly : don’t miss the Mont-Fort (3330 m), one of the most beautiful view points in the Alps. Never-ending list of mountain biking and other sports activities > 10 - 11 A Mountain bike and electric mountain bike paradise can be discovered thanks to a network of tracks adapted to all levels of biker Set out to conquer the 8 km of ice and rocks along the Via Cordata of the Mont-Fort, pedal your way through various countryside, discover the best climbing spots or give it a swing on the golfcourse in Sion. There are so many possibilities to quench your thirst for adventure in our region. 200 km Mountain bike in Running Via Cordata which the Mont-Fort Tour Nendaz - Mont-Fort > 12 - 13 Take your time to enjoy our events Experiences for everyone In Nendaz, there are numerous opportunities to experience extreme sensations. Take a stroll through the blossoming apricot orchards, take part in the moving of the cattle to their summer mountain pastures, enjoy a cozy classical guitar festival in a mountain chapel, witness a sunrise at 3330 m or simply take in the numerous breathtaking views… Here is a sample of what you can discover in our region. Sunrise Local Traditional at the Mont-Fort produce events The alphorn capital > 14 - 15 Morceau d’ensemble with over 150 alphorns playing together In July, Nendaz becomes the perfect stage for Swiss folklore. Come and discover a wide choice of our country’s traditions : yodlers, bell ringers, flag throwers, alphorns and so much more. In addition to the festival, talented alphorn players from the region carry out heart warmimg performances throughout the year during various events. Alphorn courses are also organised from May to October. Valais Drink Pure Alphorn Alphorn making Initiation course Festival 24-26.07.2015 and advanced lessons > 16 - 17 Check out the complete list of beauty, massage and therapists available online Relaxation and well-being throughout the year There is nothing quite like a mountain break to find peace, quiet and serenity. Take a relaxing moment in a spa, enjoy a massage or simply take in the sun on one of the many terraces, the perfect way to revive a tired holidaymaker. With its both Alpine and contemporary design, the Spa des Bisses is an opportunity to recharge your batteries before a magnificent backdrop. Built on two levels, this space is dedicated to water and reminds guests of the local natural decor. The spa A range of treatments Relaxation des Bisses with something for everyone in the sun Comfortable accommodation within all budgets > 18 - 19 Book your stay in Nendaz on www.nendaz.ch Hotels, inns or bed & breakfasts, you’ll always together with family or friends, get away find somewhere adapted to your desires from every day routine. With a wide range in Nendaz. If you prefer a warm and cosy of choice from 1 to 5 stars, spending atmosphere, you may choose a chalet an authentic holiday in a mountain chalet or apartment. This option allows you to be is open to everyone. Over 30 restaurants Cosy hotels Fun or quiet après-ski 4 Vallées one of the biggest ski domains in Europe > 20 - 21 Do not forget to check our webcams on www.nendaz.ch Ski runs adapted Mont-Fort 6 safe and marked to all levels 3330 m freeride spots Nendaz is located in the heart of one to 3’330 m. Most of the ski runs are at over of the biggest ski domains in Europe, 1700 m in altitude, which guarantee high the « 4 Vallées ». With this fantastic situation quality snow conditions from December Nendaz offers about 400 km of ski runs to April. In winter as in summer, the Mont-Fort, and 92 ski lifts. Nendaz’s ski domain, unique the highest point of the ski domain (3330 m), and varied, ranges in altitude from 1’400 m is an extremely popular excursion destination. Over 100 km of marked winter paths > 22 - 23 You can also check out the snow report online for the condition of our winter walks Everybody can discover the beauty of this mountains and over the Rhone Valley. winter wonderland at his or her own pace. Our marked walking tracks take you from The silence is broken only by the sound of your 1300 to 2200 m in altitude. The sun drenched steps on the snow.