NENDAZ

Nendaz proudly preserves its Valais heritage. The village celebrates traditional alpine culture through events like the Fête des Bisses and the Combats de Reines (cow fighting festivals). The resort is the official capital of bisses, with seven historic irrigation channels originating from the village. Local pride in Valais products — raclette cheese, Fendant wine, viande séchée — is evident in every restaurant and market.

Take the train to Sion and continue by PostBus to Haute-Nendaz. In winter, a local shuttle links the Tracouet gondola with Siviez. Pick the stop closest to your accommodation and confirm the service for the first and last ski day.

Check the lift links and open pistes for the sectors you want to ski. For an easy walking day, the tourism office identifies a prepared winter section of Bisse du Milieu toward Bleusy.

For the Tracouet gondola, MAD Mount has cabin-style rooms and a spa, while Hôtel Les Etagnes has connecting family rooms next to the departure station. Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées & Spa is another central choice with pools. Compare a specific Mont Rouge apartment if you plan to cook. For a quieter stay with a car, Auberge Les Bisses sits between Haute-Nendaz and Siviez.

Plan a mountain lunch at Restaurant de Tracouet, at the gondola’s upper station. Back in Haute-Nendaz, Le Grenier faces the gondola departure and serves cheese specialties and meat on hot stone. Le Mont-Rouge on route de la Télécabine is a more formal choice for seasonal cooking.

Bar l’Edelweiss is right at the foot of the Tracouet piste, a useful place to meet after skiing. Check its program for live music. For a sit-down meal nearby, head to Le Grenier across from the gondola.