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The 4 Valleys area of the Swiss Alps offers excellent hiking and mountain biking activities. But our activity range has much more to offer which will make your stay in Nendaz truly unforgettable.
Enjoy day trips to some of Switzerland’s highest peaks which tower above 4000m, or a visit to the crevasses of the famous Aletsch Glacier. Not to forget the many rock climbing faces which are accessible just a short drive from Nendaz.
Kids adventure and other activity parks are also within 30 minutes drive of the chalets.
We work in close relationship with one of the finest professional mountain guides in Switzerland and together have been standing above 4000m, climbed and belayed, all with safety as the upmost priority.
We are always been happy to offer information and assistance to help you organise a more adventurous and memorable holiday. It is our passion and it is what we love, so why not share it!
The possibilities are huge. And we have hiked pretty much every path there is in the area. With plenty of information, maps and suggestions waiting for you in the Chalets your hiking holidays will be a success for sure. We’re also more than happy to tailor, together with you, some of the hikes and have suggestions on how to amend the normal routes to meet your requirements should you wish to avoid steep down hill sections for example.
Example of Local Hikes
Other great Family Hikes in the area
The ancient Bisses (irrigation channels) will lead you through beautiful landscapes and nature. They are mostly flat and easy walks ideal for families with younger children or just to get some fresh air after a nice lunch. The walks vary from 45 minutes to 3-5 hours.
Examples of Nendaz Bisse Walks
On a full day adventure you will have the possibility to discover some of the finest mountain tracks. Some start at your chalet and some within an hour’s drive. The choice is endless. For these hikes it is very important to check the forecast before venturing into the heart of the 4 Valleys mountain range, and to ensure safe return to civilisation before any change of weather. Anything from a 4 – 8 hours hike, with or without lift systems, some passing by beautiful blue mountain lakes. There are routes with chains for the more adventurous and we can show you where to find the Edelweiss and where the gracious Steinbocks with their big horns may be spotted.
Examples of Mountain Hikes in the Area
Please note some of these hikes are dependent on the season and with the lift systems open some will be more accessible than others. For further information please contact us.
More than 28 sites with more than 1211 equipped routes from 3c – 8c are ready for you. The Valais is Switzerland’s biggest climbing area and most of these sites are between 5 and 90 minutes drive from the chalets. If you are a beginner or want to learn, enjoy a multi pitch route, or make an expedition, we have the information and a perfect guide for you.
In case of bad weather and only 30 minutes drive from the chalets is Valais’ largest indoor climbing hall with more than 120 routes over a surface of 1500m2. Bouldering is also available and many auto-assurer cables ensure for a perfect day out with friends or family.
Equipment rental possible at the local climbing shop.
Ever wondered how it feels to be close to a glacier crevasse or always wanted to traverse a glacier and have a look down into the endless ice? Together with a professional guide, you will learn the dangers and the beauty of one of the world’s most famous glaciers, the Aletsch. This activity is for everyone and for children from the age of 5-6 years depending on their hiking ability and experience.
This is a full day activity and the glacier is about 1h 15 minutes drive from the chalets.
How many times have you looked up and wished that one day you will be standing on top of a 4000m peak? Why not just do it? There are several easy 4000m peaks reachable on a day trip from the chalets, so make this dream a reality. Together with a professional mountain guide, you and your family or friends have the possibility to climb some of Switzerland’s finest 4000m peaks. Depending on your experience the choice is huge but whether it is an easy, moderate or difficult peak they all have the special “something” that one can only explain having reached the summit. An adventure you will never forget.
For more advanced peaks some experience in mountaineering is necessary and the climbs are longer and harder.
You will normally return to the starting point in the afternoon. Contact us for more information and to find a guide.
If you’re looking for a bit more of an extreme mountain hike but are not interested in proper rock climbing, then the Via Ferrata or “iron road” is the perfect activity for you. It is a protected climbing route that allows the relatively inexperienced a means of enjoying the dramatic views and accessing difficult peaks and routes which normally need the expertise of a mountain guide.
Not far from the chalets are several Via Ferrata for you to discover within max 1 hour’s drive. Although there is no experience needed, a good head for heights, basic technique, and some force are the requirements a Via Ferrata route demands. It can be seen as a distinct step up from ordinary mountain hiking. If you have never tried it enjoy a Via Ferrata together with our recommended professional mountain guides.
Nendaz and its surroundings offer a vast variety of tracks with over 200km of varied itineraries to please all mountain bikers. During the season when the lifts are open, bikes travel free of charge so you can save your energy and take the 1st stage of your trip with some help.
There are also several downhill routes available here in Nendaz, in Verbier or even over at Crans Montana. Quality bike rental is available in Nendaz.
PLUS E-mountain bikes!! Certainly not a gimmick, but offering assistance to those who have stopped mountain biking due to difficulty. For some of us mountain biking is just too hard but having one member of the family always out on the bike is also not fun. The brand new electric mountain bikes give you the possibility to overcome these very hard climbs with a bit of help. Contact us for more details.
Our chalets are situated above hundreds of vineyards stretching all the way from Lake Geneva to Salgesch, the capital of wine making in the Valais. Visit one of the vineyards and have the Swiss secrets of producing some of the finest wines explained to you. Of course no visit is complete without some tasting. Each year in September, over 35 wine producers from the area line a walking route through the vineyards offering wine tasting, raclette grills and Valais specialties. The route is 6 km and is accessible to everyone. Contact us for the exact dates and availability.
