Panoramic pathAt the top of the Tracouet gondola, set off on the panoramic trail! Have your camera ready and prepare yourself for some fun.
Easy and accessible to all, this educational walk teaches you a lot about the local fauna and flora through both the information posts and the diversity of the landscapes you pass through; dry meadows, lake, rock fields and Pine trees. This path is marked by small signposts bearing the name of the trail.Sentier_panoramique_Poste_vue_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Sentier_panoramique_Poste_pive_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Sentier panoramique Poste Ours 2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Sentier_panoramique_Poste_Banc_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)2195.4763183594Restaurant at TracouetSituated at 2'200 metres above sea level, at the arrival of the gondola and at the departure point of a number of hiking routes, the Tracouet restaurant offers visitors a magnificent view of the Rhone Valley and the Alps. Upstairs, you can enjoy a fine dining experience, such as the legendary entrecôte Café de Paris.
Other local dishes from the Valais also await you here. For a quick but tasty stopover, take advantage of its self-service area which offers a choice of quick lunches and snacks, including a dish-of-the-day.
On sunny days, its vast terrace promises you a relaxing break in the sunshine. Children can also let off steam in the play area.Winter menu Tracouet (NVRM)Winter Menu Tracouet (NVRM)Carte hiver Tracouet (NVRM)Restaurant de Tracouet hiver Télécabine de Tracouet gare arrivée hiver 2023 (Etienne Bornet)Télécabine de Tracouet gare arrivée hiver 2023 (Etienne Bornet)Terrasse restaurant Tracouet hiver 2023 (Etienne Bornet)Restaurant_Tracouet_terrasse_hiver_2016 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant Combatseline hiver vue 2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant_Tracouet_terrasse_été_2016 (Etienne Bornet)Restaurant_Tracouet_place_jeu_été_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)2173.4167480469Tracouet LakePerched at 2'200 metres above sea level, the Tracouet Lake also known as the « Lac Noir (Black Lake) » due to the dark colour of the water. It serves as a mirror to the beautiful Dent de Nendaz throughout the summer and, in winter, it freezes and offers a wonderful flat area to host the snow garden.
WHY IS IT WORTH THE DETOUR ?
The Tracouet Lake has a unique ecosystem. Home to a large population of amphibians and exceptional flora, it has been listed on the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Breeding Sites of National Importance since 2001. In 2020, it was classified as a « protected natural site » by the Canton of Valais. You can easily observe red frogs or alpine newts !
ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS
The particular ecosystem and the beauty of the lake are not the only assets of this place. Indeed, you can discover other interesting sights in the surrounding area, such as the Dent de Nendaz, whose summit offers an exceptional viewpoint without forgetting the legendary larch trees of Balavaux of which some are the largest in Europe.Vue aérienne Tracouet été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac de Tracouet panorama été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac de tracouet été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac_de_Tracouet_automne_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Lac_de_Tracouet_Famille_Ete_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)2211.0341796875Picnic place at TracouetThe picnic place at Tracouet is equipped with a tables and benches. It's the perfect place to stop and enjoy the rich natural surroundings at over 2'200 metres above sea level.
It is located on the Panoramic Path, a 2.5 kilometre walk ideal for the whole family, where you can admire breathtaking views and where you can enjoy various fun and educational modules.Place_de_pique_nique_Tracouet_2016 (Etienne Bornet)Place_de_pique_nique_Tracouet_2013 (Emilie Denayer)1391.3663330078Tracouet gondolaLocated in the heart of the resort of Nendaz, this lift allows skiers and non-skiers to reach the top of Tracouet in a few minutes, from where they can enjoy an amazing view over the Rhone Valley and the surrounding mountains.
In winter, the Tracouet area offers great skiing for all levels. The snow garden, located by the frozen lake, is the ideal place to enjoy the first experiences on skis.
In summer, the enchanting site of Tracouet with its mysterious Lac Noir is the starting point for a number of walks. Whether it's the panoramic path, the Balavaux Larch trees or the Dent de Nendaz, there's something for everybody and every level !
The restaurant at the top, which is open at the same time as the gondola, has two spacious and sunny terraces where you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views.
* Capacity : 2'400 passengers/hour
* Built in 1992
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