The area’s historic mountain water irrigation channels, called ‘bisses’, form a striking network of waterside walks that at times thread through delightful villages, and at other times are perched high up. Children and adults just love these easy-level walks, all through spring and autumn.
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An ancient irrigation channel between Haute-Nendaz et Planchouet
In summer as well in winter, a very pleasant walk surrounded by nature along an ancient irrigation channel leading you from Haute-Nendaz to Planchouet
A cool and shady walk in a wild natural setting
An impressive bisse dating back to the Middle Ages
The gem of the region's bisses
A beautiful bisse passing through dry prairies and apricot orchards
Come and discover the authentic hamlet of Planchouet located along the water's edge !
Magnificent high altitude hike along a spectacular bisse with a breathtaking view over the dam
Beautiful walk allowing you to discover the wildest of the bisses in Nendaz
Nice easy walk along two bisses with water flowing within their banks
Walk from Siviez to Haute-Nendaz along the longest bisse in the Valais
A loop following two "bisses" (irrigation channels) that lead you through the apricot orchards
A hike along two bisses offering stunning views over the Val de Nendaz
Come and enjoy a gourmet walk along the bisses with a break in the charming hamlet of Planchouet, where you can enjoy a 3-course meal featuring local specialities.
Dug into the ground, carved or suspended within rocky walls: each bisse water channel is a mark of our rich history.
The bisse shuttle – ‘navette des bisses’ – is a quick and easy way to get to Veysonnaz so that you can walk back alongside the Vex and Vieux bisses.