Nendaz is situated in the mountains high above the Rhone Valley, near Sion, the capital of the Valais.  Nestled in the heart of the 4 Valleys ski region at an altitude of circa 1500 metres, it provides everything a winter sports enthusiast could possibly ask for. 

 

A friendly and modern holiday resort, Nendaz lies in the ski region neighbouring Verbier, Veysonnaz, La Tsoumaz and Thyon with 412 km of pistes and 92 transport facilities.  Also belonging to the Nendaz valley community is Siviez, sometimes known as ‘Super Nendaz’, from where there are cable cars running to Mont Fort, the highest peak of the 4 Valleys ski area. There are also off-piste activities with 12 km of cross-country ski trails, 100 km of winter hiking trails and 40 km of snowshoe tracks.

 

Nendaz offered a richly varied activity programme for children and has been awarded the ‘Families Welcome’ seal of quality.  There are child minding facilities for toddlers, playgrounds and walks suitable for push chairs, as well as sports and craft acitivities available.

 

Key highlights of the area:

 

Suonen trails:  100 km of gentle walks alongside irrigation water channels in the Nendaz mountains

Grande Dixence Reservoir:  The highest reservoir in the world at 285 m

Sion: The capital of the Valais with imposing fortress and historic townscape

Saillon-les-Bains: Neolithic and Roman town with thermal baths

Grottensee near St-Leonard: From March to November, boat trips across undergound lake between Sion and Sierre

International Alpine Horn Festival: The largest festival of its kind in Switzerland which takes place in July

Gran Raid: Longest and hardest mountain bike ride in the world: 131 km course from Verbier to Grimentz via Nendaz which takes place in August

Guitar Festival: Each July and August, classical guitar concerts take place with Russian, South American and baroque music.