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Skiers carving through snow at Plan du Fou, Nendaz, beneath a sweeping alpine skyline.
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NENDAZ

📍Nendaz, Valais, Switzerland

🏞️ Scenic Cruiser👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser🤙 Local's Favorite5 Days on Epic☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Lévy Loye / Nendaz Tourisme · Editorial/promotional use for Nendaz with credit · Photo details

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Vertical drop
5,249 ft*
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Skiable terrain
1,100 acres*
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Avg snowfall
157 in*
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Lifts
15*

THE VIBE

Haute-Nendaz sits above Sion, with Tracouet as the local ski base and Siviez as a gateway to the wider 4 Vallées. The mountain connection includes the steep black Plan du Fou–Prarion slope. The winter shuttle between Tracouet and Siviez gives mixed groups a way to meet without having to ski that pitch.

Best For

  • ✓Families wanting 4 Vallées access at fair prices
  • ✓Intermediate skiers who love sunny cruising
  • ✓Those wanting a genuine Swiss village base for big terrain

Skip If

  • ✗You want to be in the heart of Verbier's scene — Nendaz is 30 minutes away by lift
  • ✗You need expert terrain right outside your door
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TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
25%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
25%
Expert
10%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
10,827 ft
Base elevation
4,429 ft
Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Nendaz official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
0100
Groomers50 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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SEASON PLANNING

Winter access varies by sector

Tortin and Tracouet can open on different calendars. Special festival access and tickets do not establish the normal ski-area schedule.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

EXPLORE THE MOUNTAIN

Choose Tracouet for a local day or start at Siviez for a longer outing toward Mont-Fort. Check which lifts your pass covers and note your last connection home.

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Plan du Fou–Prarion

A steep black descent on the Tracouet side of Plan du Fou. Check the lift and piste report before setting off.

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Hiking and trail running; Mountain biking and e-biking; Summer mountain lifts; Mont-Fort zip line.

Explore summer activities ↗Make a mountain escape →
Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Haute-Nendaz, Nendaz 4 Vallées

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Winter access varies by sector

Tortin and Tracouet can open on different calendars. Special festival access and tickets do not establish the normal ski-area schedule.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Hiking and trail running; Mountain biking and e-biking; Summer mountain lifts; Mont-Fort zip line.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Official website
https://www.nendaz.ch/en/
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft)
4429
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft)
10827
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Vertical drop (ft), Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Runs, Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Siviez–Plan du Fou gondola ↗Nendaz identifies the black Plan du Fou–Prarion piste toward Tracouet. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz public transport ↗Sion connections and a winter shuttle between the Tracouet gondola and Siviez. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bisse du Milieu winter walk ↗An officially prepared winter section leads toward Bleusy. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hôtel | Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa ↗The hotel identifies a four-star-superior property in central Haute-Nendaz in the 4 Vallées, with 62 rooms and suites from 29 to 70 m² and a 2,200 m² spa with pools, saunas and grottoes. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Alpée Location — Nendaz apartments ↗Local Nendaz rental manager lists a specific 2.5-room Mont Rouge apartment, separate from its other apartment buildings. The manager takes enquiries about individual units. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourisme — MAD Mount Hotel ↗Village hotel by the Tracouet gondola with cabin and family rooms, spa, restaurant and après-ski bar. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourisme — Hôtel Les Etagnes ↗Family-run Haute-Nendaz hotel next to the Tracouet departure station with connecting family rooms, balconies, sauna and buffet breakfast. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourisme — Auberge-Restaurant Les Bisses ↗Small guesthouse between Haute-Nendaz and Siviez. Each room has private shower and toilet, breakfast is served at the inn, and the lifts are reached by car. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Valais hotel association — 2020 activity report ↗Hôtel Le Déserteur in Haute-Nendaz is listed under cessation of activity. No subsequent reopening was established. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Swiss Ski School Nendaz meeting points ↗At Tracouet group classes meet down by the lake and privates outside the school chalet at the gondola exit. Siviez groups meet by the flags outside its office beside Chez Caroline. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Swiss Ski School Nendaz FAQ ↗The school provides children's beginner instruction and information about classes in skiing and snowboarding. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Gaby Sports Nendaz, destination directory ↗The Haute-Nendaz shop at Route de la Télécabine 38 offers weekly and seasonal equipment rentals, sport retail and heated ski lockers at the foot of the slopes. Its number is +41 27 288 27 53. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Neige Aventure mountain guide days ↗Freeride and ski-touring days are tailored to ability. Guests agree the meeting place, route goals and required equipment with their guide. Technical equipment can be rented. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

European Snowsport Nendaz ↗European Snowsport has a genuine Nendaz branch offering private ski and snowboard instruction for individuals or parties. The local page does not establish adaptive provision. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourism | Restaurant Le Mont-Rouge ↗Le Mont-Rouge, route de la Télécabine 19 in Haute-Nendaz, serves inventive seasonal cooking in a comfortable dining room. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourism | Le Mont-Rouge Veysonnaz ↗The identically named high-altitude restaurant serving Veysonnaz is on the Plateau de Thyon. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourism | Restaurant de Tracouet ↗At the top of the Tracouet gondola, this mountain restaurant offers Valais specialties and views across the Rhône valley and Alps. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Bar Igloo du Mont-Fort ↗A 3,330-metre Mont-Fort bar serving light fare, traditional cheese fondue, and drinks with views across the surrounding summits. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourism | Le Grenier ↗Family café-restaurant opposite the Tracouet gondola departure, specializing in cheese dishes and meat served on hot stone. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Nendaz Tourism | Bar l’Edelweiss ↗The Edelweiss bar is at the foot of the Tracouet piste and hosts live concerts on selected occasions. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

  • Nendaz winter lift timetable ↗

    Tortin December 5–April 18; Tracouet December 19–April 9. Tracouet April 10–11 requires festival ticket. Other lifts differ; snow dependent.

  • Your summer in Nendaz ↗

    Hiking and trail running; Mountain biking and e-biking; Summer mountain lifts; Mont-Fort zip line.

  • Nendaz destination guide ↗

    The first-party Nendaz destination guide page states the asserted mountain facts. Metric source values are stored in the site's rounded imperial display units.

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