Hike Thyon - Les ChottesDepuis Thyon, rejoignez l'ancienne route d'Alpage qui conduit aux pâturages de Combire et Meina.
Ces terres sises à plus de 2000 mètres d'altitude accueillent depuis des siècles notre bétail en estivage. A l'époque deux alpages se partageaient les lieux pour finalement fusionner en 1982, après environ dix ans de négociation et surtout avec la construction commune de la nouvelle écurie de Chouribi.
Suite à cette fusion, l'ancien bâtiment de l'alpage Combire, désormais inutilisé, fut rénové avec goût et transformé en restaurant de cachet : le restaurant des Chottes, l'objectif de votre promenade du jour. Les Chottes signifient écurie en patois local.
Sur les traces ancestrales de nos troupeaux, parcourez nos alpages entre forêts et pâturages, découvrez la flore alpine sur un chemin aisément accessible à tous.Rando famille_Thyon avec télécabine_été (Aline_Fournier)Chottes_alpage_vaches_été_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Chottes_alpage_vaches_été_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)1353.9495849609Veysonnaz GondolaLocated in the heart of the resort of Veysonnaz, next to the hotel and restaurant Le Magrappé, this gondola takes you over the secluded mid-mountain chalets. Enjoy the magnificent view over the Rhone Valley, Nendaz and the Bernese Alps.
* Durationt : 8 minutes
* Capacity : 1'600 passengers/hour
* Built in : 2005
In winter, this lift allows you to reach two snow gardens, the piste de l'Ours, the piste des Mayens, the ski slopes of Thyon, the link to Siviez, as well as the restaurants of La Combyre, Mont-Rouge and the bar Le Tipi.
In summer, this installation allows you to reach the departure point of several walks including the tour of Mont-Rouge, the bisse de Chervé, the masks path, as well as the restaurant of Mont-Rouge and the bar Le Tipi.Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_panorama_2024 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_skieurs_2018 (webevolutions.ch)Vaches_alpage_Combyre_été_2024 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)2125.3181152344ThyonThe Thyon area not only includes the Thyon 2000 tourist complex, but also a beautiful plateau ideal for learning to ski, all the way to the upper stations of the l'Ours and Les Mayens de Veysonnaz gondolas.
Thyon is the ideal starting point, both in winter for skiing and in summer and autumn for magnificent mountain walks.
At the arrival of the gondolas, public toilets are available if the facilities are open. The restaurant Le Mont-Rouge as well as the restaurant La Combyre offer a warm and friendly setting for your mountain outings. Just below, the popular bar Le Tipi brings the Thyon plateau to life.
Last but not least, all the facilities needed for a pleasant stay in the mountains can be found in the buildings of the Thyon 2000 complex, to the east of the plateau: restaurants, swimming pool, sports shop, estate agency, doctor, etc...
The scenery is stunning, with the breathtaking peaks of the Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn in the background. In the evening, under the starlight and in the quiet of the night, it is simply the perfect place to be.Télécabine_Veysonnaz_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)jardin_ess_bambino_plat_thyon_hiver (GijsHardeman)Neige fraîche matin_Thyon_hiver (Veysonnaz)vue_aerienne_sommet_crêtes_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)2136.4963378906Restaurant La CombyreA little break is always welcome when you're doing high altitude activities. The restaurant La Combyre is ideally located opposite the Ours and Veysonnaz gondola arrival stations.
In winter, between two slopes, it is the perfect place to stop with friends for a warm drink or to enjoy a meal.La Combyre_intérieur_salle_clients_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Speisekarte 2026 (NVRM)Restaurant_la_Combyre_intérieur_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_la_combyre_hiver_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)La Combyre_général_colonie_La Combyre_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Preise für Schulen Winter 2026-2027 Gruppenpreise Winter 2026-2027 Gruppenpreise Sommer 2026 (NVRM)2129.5832519531Restaurant Le Mont-Rouge VeysonnazThe Mont-Rouge is a spacious mountain restaurant open throughout the winter and summer seasons. Its ideal location, opposite the upper station of the Veysonnaz gondola, at about 2,200 metres, and above all its sunny terrace make it a popular choice.
In winter, a large and well organized self-service area allows skiers to eat without undue delay, while enjoying fine cuisine. A table service dining area is also available for those who prefer to savour a fine meal. The bar is also very popular for an aperitif or a well-deserved refreshment break.
In summer, only the table service restaurant is open. The summer menu consists of home-made local products. A table tennis table, a trampoline and deck chairs are available to entertain guests.
In short, at the Mont-Rouge restaurant, there is something for everyone! Welcome to the restaurant!Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_terrasse_été (Veysonnaz)Restaurant_Mont Rouge_extérieur_façade_latérale_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_bar_salle_monde_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_salle manger_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_le_Mont_Rouge_terrasse_été_2021 (LINDAPHOTO.ch)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_vue extérieure_hiver_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)2242.1823730469Bisse de ChervéBuilt in 1862, the Bisse de Chervé is the highest and most alpine of the bisses in the region. It takes its source at 2,370 metres above sea level and runs at an altitude of more than 2,200 metres throughout its entire length, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding forests, the Rhone Valley and the turquoise waters of the Cleuson Dam lake.
Although the water no longer flows there, some evidence still bears witness to the titanic work carried out to dig this channel linking Cleuson to the mountain pastures of Thyon, the construction of which was intended to allow irrigation of these pastures. Some elders say that its use only lasted a few years, while others say that the water never flowed over the entire route... We'll never know the full story !
In any case, despite the fact that the Bisse de Chervé has been abandoned for many years, it is still possible to follow it thanks to its well-maintained hiking trail. What luck !
A BISSE, WHAT IS IT ?
The bisses were originally irrigation channels that diverted water from the rivers to water the farm land crops growing on the mountain slopes. They are true historical relics and bear witness to the Valaisans' relentless fight against drought. It is their construction that makes them so special. Indeed, these channels had to adapt to the different terrain and environments encountered along the way, giving rise to impressive workmanship, especially when we imagine what the means of construction were at the time. The bisses of our region take their source from the Printse, a river that flows along our valley. Of the eight bisses located in Nendaz, six still have water flowing within their banks and are still carrying out their original task of irrigation.Bisse de Chervé Nendaz (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Chervé été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Chervé passerelle bois été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Chervé 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Chervé 2018 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Chervé barrage cleuson 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Chervé foret 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)2215.5009765625Restaurant Les ChottesThe restaurant Les Chottes, with its elongated shape, typical of the old alpine cowsheds, has been splendidly renovated. Its name - Les Chottes - means, in fact, cowshed in local dialect.
It has two terraces, one overlooking the Bernese Alps and the other, more sheltered and intimate, on the upper side.
In winter, the indoor seating area is served at the table and a self-service area is available on the terrace. The terrace is accessed via an igloo tunnel, which is very popular with children, both young and not so young... As for the restaurant itself, it can be reached on skis, snowshoes or on foot.
In summer, guests are served at the table throughout the establishment. It is a popular stopover for walkers, following the ancient bisse de Chervé, an hour walk from the Mayens gondola or the Combatseline chairlift.
The chef has various surprises in store for his guests. We won't reveal everything here, but if you fancy it, bring a swim suit and a towel to enjoy the jacuzzi at 2,200 metres above sea level! (Bookings recommended)
An attractive menu, a warm welcome, sometimes to the sound of cow bells, a large wood fire in the centre of the restaurant, everything is here to make your visit a pleasant one.Chottes_alpage_vaches_été_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant les Chottes_int_cheminée (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant Les Chottes_ext_hiver_panorama Nendaz (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)2131.933593752124.92236328122119.48217773442115.78076171882108.41528320312090.63281252086.85961914062086.49633789062095.26635742192097.98339843752118.38452148442114.70434570312118.81860351562121.0410156252122.28247070312125.83300781252127.12646484382125.97607421882124.63818359382130.77661132812144.06958007812138.86645507812146.78930664062144.05639648442154.6269531252154.214843752158.14868164062164.71655273442173.62084960942170.24731445312178.06982421882177.0136718752170.699218752172.43066406252175.65014648442184.25317382812187.24633789062204.04077148442208.89331054692213.1994628906