Hike around the old quarters of the village of Haute NendazLe point de départ se trouve à l'arrière du bâtiment de Nendaz Tourisme. Observez le magnifique Moulin du Tsâblo, fidèle réplique d’un moulin historique, puis continuez tout droit sur le chemin de Praplan.
Au carrefour avec la route principale, prenez le petit chemin sur la droite de l’arrêt de bus puis tournez à gauche sur le Chemin du Râé. De là, une magnifique vue sur la plaine du Rhône s’offre à vous. Dirigez-vous ensuite vers l'église Saint-Michel. À l’intérieur de celle-ci se trouve une fresque monumentale retraçant la légende du Lapey de Dzèrjonna (légende du pierrier de Dzerjonna). Admirez également le vitrail se trouvant sur l’esplanade de l’église : il est l'œuvre du sculpteur suisse Gottfried Honegger.
Continuez vers la chapelle Saint-Michel située au cœur du vieux village. Cet édifice datant de 1499 fut le lieu de culte de Haute-Nendaz jusqu’à la construction de l’église.
Remontez ensuite vers la route principale et empruntez le passage sous-voie pour la traverser. Depuis le Café de la Place, grimpez le long du chemin des Bornes. Remarquez au passage les grandes maisons villageoises.
Au sommet de ce chemin, prenez la route de l’Antenne sur votre gauche pour rejoindre la station.Chapelle St (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Haute-Nendaz Village Centre 2014 (Yasmine Gaudin)Visite du village église été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Randonnée vieux village raccards été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Haute-Nendaz Village hiver 2018 (Etienne Bornet)Haute-Nendaz village hiver 2017 (Laetitia Scarascia)Haute-Nendaz Village Chapelle 2018 (Etienne Bornet)Haute-Nendaz village hiver (Jean-Pierre Guillermin)Haute-Nendaz Village Vue 2018 (Etienne Bornet)Vieux village Nendaz grange hiver 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Vieux village chapelle hiver 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Vieux village Nendaz hiver 2015 (Etienne Bornet)1328.2054443359Nendaz TourismeTourist information on the resort and the region, entertainment programme, brochures, activities to do, information of all kinds, the staff at Nendaz Tourism are delighted to welcome you and provide you with expert advice in order to ensure that your stay is an unforgettable experience !Office du tourisme hiver 2021 (Elodie Moos)Navette Nendaz Siviez Ete OTN 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Navette Nendaz Siviez Été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1256.0402832031The church of Haute-NendazAll the inhabitants of the village participate in the construction of the church of Haute-Nendaz during their free time and sometimes even on Sundays. The first services were held in a building with no roof or windows, both in winter and summer. Many problems delayed the progress of the work, such as the Mobilisation during the 2nd World War or the construction of the dams in the region.
Once the structural work was completed, there was a lack of money for the finishing touches such as the stained-glass windows. An appeal was launched to the population who responded positively to the request and many families participated financially as much as they could. Their names are inscribed at the bottom of the stained glass windows representing the beatitudes. These stained glass windows, as well as the Way of the Cross and the large mural in the choir nave, are the work of the Valaisan painter Paul Monier. For the latter, the painter was inspired by the legend of Saint Michel and the Lapey of Dzerjonne.Eglise Haute-Nendaz hiver 2020 (Laetitia Scarascia)Eglise Haute-Nendaz hiver 2020 (Laetitia Scarascia)Eglise Haute-Nendaz hiver arrière 2012 (Arnaud Delhez)Eglise Haute-Nendaz Rosace 2003 (Yvette Martignoni)Eglise Haute-Nendaz 2017 (Laetitia Scarascia)1260.39453125Nînd'ArtNînd'Art is located in the centre of the old village of Haute-Nendaz. Managed jointly by two associations, the 'Nend'Artistes' and the 'Association pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine nendard' (ASPN), it hosts exhibitions by local artists and objects from the past in its 160 square metre spread over two floors.
Nînd'Art is a place to meet, discuss and share. It also occasionally proposes conferences, concerts and other events.
In the multimedia room there is a collection of photos and videos that bear witness to the rich heritage of our region.Nuit_des_musées_Nînd'Art_2017 (Collectif Imago)Nînd'Art_extérieur_2023 (Willy Maury)Nuit_des_musées_Nînd'Art_enfants_2017 (Collectif Imago)1255.3305664062Haute-Nendaz VillageThe old village, located just below the main holiday resort, still contains a number of ancient barns and outbuildings. Nestled on the edge of what was once the main street is the Chapel of St Michel. It was built in 1499. It was rebuilt and restored several times, but almost disappeared in the 1960s. A neighbour proposed to buy it to turn it into a pigsty, but thanks to the Service des Monuments Historiques du Canton du Valais, it was saved. The building, as it appears today, dates back to the 18th century. The interior decoration is the work of the painter Charles Frédéric Brun, better known as the 'Déserteur'.
Haute-Nendaz also has its own church. In 1943, the population, tired of going all the way to Basse-Nendaz on Sunday and on every special occasion for mass, decided to build their own church. It took them no less than ten years to complete their project. All the inhabitants of the village participated in the construction during their free time and sometimes even on Sundays. The first services were held in a building without a roof or windows, in winter and summer. Numerous problems delayed the building work, such as army recruitment and the construction of the dams.
In Haute-Nendaz Village, the Maison de la culture (House of Culture), called "Le Nînd'Art" can be found, a 190m2 space dedicated to the culture and heritage of Nendaz. The Nînd'Art proposes throughout the year several exhibitions and activities. A whole collection of photos, videos and testimonies are also presented to the public in a multimedia room.Haute-Nendaz hiver panorama 2017 (Laetitia Scarascia)Vieux village Nendaz grange hiver 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Vieux village Nendaz hiver 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Haute-Nendaz Village Chapelle 2018 (Etienne Bornet)Haute-Nendaz Village Centre 2014 (Yasmine Gaudin)Haute-Nendaz Village Vue 2018 (Etienne Bornet)1250.0960693359St-Michel ChapelNow renovated and maintained, St. Michel Chapel has had its ups and downs over the course of its existence. It was built in 1499 as an engraved wooden panel that can be seen on the left of the nave and which was discovered during a renovation proves. Several times rebuilt and renovated, this chapel almost disappeared in the 1960s. Some inhabitants wanted to demolish it, a neighbour even offered to buy it to turn it into a pigsty. Thanks to the intervention of the Historical Monuments Service of the Canton of Valais and the efforts of some courageous citizens, St. Michael's Chapel was saved.
The building in its present state, in Baroque style, is said to date back to the 18th century. The interior decoration is the work of the painter Charles Frédéric Brun, better known in the region as Le Déserteur. Between 1850 and 1860, the artist painted on the walls of the chapel the various biblical figures as well as the great Christ hanging from the iron bar above the altar. For his work, the Deserter was certainly inspired by the images of the Epiphany.Chapelle St-Michel été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle St-Michel été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle St-Michel hiver village 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle_St-Michel_hiver_2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle_St-Michel_été_arrière_2019 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle St-Michel 2018 (Etienne Bornet)1315.8173828125The Tsâblo water millUntil the middle of the 20th century, the people of Nendaz cultivated a lot of cereal. The economic centre of the region was the village of Beuson, ideally situated on the banks of the River Printse, which provided the energy needed to drive the wheels of the various mills, fullers, presses and sawmills throughout the year.
On the Haute-Nendaz side, the water of the torrent of Tsâblo was not very abundant and above all not very regular. In spite of this, thanks to the ingenuity of the builders, maximum output from the water was achieved.
The original mill was located a few hundred metres below the present site. It was demolished in 1984 when the main road from the valley was extended. Fortunately, however, the parts of the old mill had been preserved and a few years later the Association for the Preservation of Heritage in Nendaz undertook its reconstruction as we know it today.Moulin hiver neige 2020 (Elodie Moos)Moulin_hiver_nuit_2011 (Arnaud Delhez)Moulin hiver neige 2011 (Arnaud Delhez)Moulin_du_Tsablo_2018 (Etienne Bornet)Moulin_été_côté_2015 (Etienne Bornet)Moulin_été_roue_2016 (Jean Cingria)1329.43713378911328.75170898441326.67285156251322.27954101561318.70739746091305.91564941411288.27331542971282.79052734381279.52661132811270.81042480471254.68872070311256.82092285161254.16723632811255.63439941411247.01159667971247.84704589841253.89428710941253.03747558591257.55554199221260.23681640621263.56701660161274.64355468751302.92834472661310.31628417971311.00085449221325.66784667971329.5242919922