Hike Bisse de Vex - Bisse VieuxDepuis Veysonnaz, suivez le Grand Bisse de Vex jusqu'à Planchouet. Le point de départ se trouve au panneau jaune, tout proche de la télécabine de Veysonnaz. Le bisse longe la limite inférieure de la forêt d'épicéas et arrose les mayens avant de s'enfoncer dans les bois sur quelques kilomètres.
Arrivés à Planchouet, vous avez la possibilité de vous arrêter dans l'un des trois restaurants du hameau. Vous y découvrez également une charmante chapelle en bois nichée au cœur des mélèzes.
Afin de rejoindre la station de Haute-Nendaz, longez la rue goudronnée pendant une quinzaine de minutes puis traversez la route principale pour trouver le départ du Bisse Vieux. Profitez alors d'une agréable suite de balade au fil de l'eau.Bisse Vieux automne chenaux 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Bisse Vieux 18 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Bisse Vieux (Etienne Bornet)Bisse de Vex (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Vex panorama 2018 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1328.3225097656Nendaz-Veysonnaz shuttle busThis shuttle bus, departing from Nendaz Tourisme, allows you to discover a nearby destination, Veysonnaz. It also provides access to additional walks. From Veysonnaz, you can indeed return to Nendaz via the bisses (Grand Bisse de Vex and bisse du Milieu or bisse Vieux).
Alternatively, you can take the Veysonnaz cable car and reach Combatseline via the Bisse de Chervé before going back down to Siviez, from where it is possible to reach Nendaz by public transport or on foot.Summer shuttles timetable 2024 (Nendaz Tourisme)Navette Nendaz Siviez Ete OTN 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Intérieur navette Nendaz Veysonnaz été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Navette_des_Bisses_départ_de_Veysonnaz_2020 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)1366.5284423828Bisse de VexThe Bisse de Vex takes its source in the Printse river at 1500 metres above sea level in the picturesque hamlet of Planchouet. Through wooden troughs, underground passages or channels dug into the ground, the water flows peacefully over a distance of 12 kilometres to Les Mayens-de-Sion. It first waters the mid-mountain pastures and then runs through the forest for several kilometres before emerging into the dry meadows above the hamlet of Clèbes. The bisse then passes through the charming village of Veysonnaz and continues through the forest to Les Mayens-de-Sion.
In 1453 the inhabitants of Vex, needing water to irrigate their fields, applied to Nendaz, at that time under the control of the Duke of Savoy, to obtain permission to collect water from the Printse by building a canal to bring it to Vex. An agreement was signed under the condition that the inhabitants of Vex would deliver each year, instead of those of Nendaz, a wooden beam of Larch to the town of Sion for the maintenance of the bridge over the River Rhone. Original documents dating back to 1453 and 1476 are deposited in the archives of both municipalities.
With the decline in farming and the introduction of more modern watering systems, the bisse fell into disuse and was abandoned in 1971. Thanks to the initiative committee for the reconstruction of the Bisse de Vex whose members were from Nendaz, the bisse was put back in water on September 30th 2000. Today it is one of the most beautiful bisses in the Valais and a magnificent family walk.
In winter the bisse is open between Veysonnaz and les Mayens-de-Sion and between Veysonnaz and Verrey, the rest of the path is closed due to the danger of avalanches.Chapelle de Planchouet extérieur été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Bisse de Vex été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Bisse_de_Vex_Planchouet_pont_en_bois_vue_Nendaz_2018 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Bisse_de_Vex_Planchouet_pont_en_bois_luminosité_automne_2017 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Bisse_de_Vex_Planchouet_2013 (Aline_Fournier)Bisse_de_Vex_mayens_de_Sion_enneigé_2021 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Bisse_de_Vex_Mayens_de_Sion_2017 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)1517.8225097656Planchouet ChapelThe chapel of Planchouet, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, was built by the villagers of the right hand bank of the Printse. In May 1930, work began by cutting down the trees necessary for its construction. The foundations caused problems as the rock had to be mined, but from one Sunday to the next, the building took shape and on 9 August 1931, Dean Bourban blessed the chapel.
After some finishing work, Father Joseph Fournier, the instigator of the project, was able to close the accounts, with a total construction cost of CHF 7,045.
Inside statues of the Virgin Mary, St. Anthony, St. Maurice and St. Nicholas can be admired.
Whether in winter under the snow or in autumn under the colourful larch trees, during one of your walks through Planchouet, take the opportunity to stop at the chapel.Chapelle de Planchouet extérieur été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Chapelle Planchouet hiver 2011 (Arnaud Delhez)Chapelle de Planchouet été 2021 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle de Planchouet été 2021 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle de Planchouet Automne 2018 (Elodie Moos)Chapelle de Planchouet été 2021 (Etienne Bornet)1519.3968505859Restaurant of PlanchouetIn the heart of Planchouet, not far from the bisses of the region and the ski area, come and discover the Restaurant of Planchouet. With its alpine decor and cosy atmosphere, it is the ideal place to recharge your batteries after a walk or a morning on the slopes.
The establishment offers local and seasonal cuisine. From fondues in winter, game dishes in autumn or salads in summer, let yourself be seduced by an authentic cuisine that places the quality of its produce at the centre of a creative and lavish plate.New Year's Eve Menu (Restaurant de Planchouet)Restaurant de Planchouet été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant de Planchouet été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Gîte de Planchouet extérieur été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant de Planchouet été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1515.0443115234Restaurant les BissesThe restaurant Les Bisses, nestled at the crossroads of the 4 bisses (bisse du Milieu, Vieux, d'en Bas and de Vex) in Planchouet, awaits you all year round with its local dishes. Easily accessible on foot or by car, its south-facing flowery terrace offers you peace and quiet with a stunning view of the Bec des Etagnes. In the magic of winter, its sun drenched terrace is perfect for lunch.
With a seasonal dishes, both fondue enthusiasts and hikers in search of summer delicacies will find what they are looking for. On the menu: regional specialities from the Valais, local produce and game dishes in autumn, all served with the utmost elegance. Children can also enjoy a menu specially designed for them.
For special occasions or group bookings, a choice of menu is available on reservation.Valentine's Day menu (Restaurant Les Bisses)Nuit des étoiles repas Les Bisses Planchouet 2019 (Sonia Délèze)Restaurant Les Bisses extérieur hiver 2014 (Les Bisses)Restaurant Les Bisses chasse 2019 (Elodie Moos)Restaurant Les Bisses (Les Bisses)1542.8817138672Picnic area on the Bisse VieuxThe picnic place on the Bisse Vieux is equipped with two tables and four benches. Located at about thirty minutes on foot from Planchouet, it awaits you for a small gourmet break during your walks on the Bisse Vieux.Place_pique-nique_bisse_Vieux_été_2020 (Etienne Bornet)Place de nique-nique bisse Vieux famille 2019 (TheMCorner)1356.89233398441378.52624511721369.46911621091366.51379394531365.64025878911370.27490234381365.574218751365.27783203121368.30639648441367.62744140621370.39562988281368.11657714841375.47436523441383.06469726561369.92846679691371.50964355471375.36083984381371.13208007811386.12561035161376.3339843751377.63220214841388.29418945311393.47033691411400.74133300781394.54052734381405.56042480471400.91442871091400.77648925781430.60791015621432.9531251425.24291992191431.2753906251406.23352050781405.906251418.16064453121430.54370117191405.43847656251408.30041503911409.52062988281421.70141601561418.94116210941436.20544433591426.42211914061422.82360839841421.69299316411454.65698242191448.77783203121444.45788574221442.79589843751441.730468751450.14733886721442.37512207031444.22485351561453.49487304691451.73010253911443.73156738281462.51977539061463.21606445311464.80590820311458.45544433591473.29699707031463.26818847661459.44421386721452.13415527341468.2480468751450.34802246091461.10070800781467.19104003911465.20568847661464.64355468751473.09167480471464.42846679691469.52307128911477.62438964841469.90734863281478.2011718751479.24816894531472.78552246091475.42968751475.81848144531483.45361328121485.89685058591485.02368164061488.76354980471501.08605957031502.61865234381509.85070800781513.79260253911514.88256835941517.52502441411525.50964355471524.22729492191526.81494140621547.88391113281563.49853515621548.324218751557.80456542971551.48413085941554.00366210941547.09094238281549.39807128911541.82641601561536.39880371091538.74450683591548.00708007811532.92956542971535.63024902341532.61315917971526.82458496091524.86254882811526.94421386721521.86230468751521.48925781251537.29113769531528.25134277341521.07214355471508.87292480471512.58105468751508.56506347661514.38537597661507.12573242191506.52551269531518.55029296881506.33239746091497.60192871091500.55175781251500.58654785161499.22192382811493.97900390621490.64404296881492.78161621091489.96411132811488.72387695311490.56384277341483.66088867191477.0097656251464.97473144531459.45996093751484.63439941411473.95739746091480.70959472661456.68078613281456.02233886721447.08947753911445.60705566411440.37182617191433.33776855471425.51916503911409.2011718751391.90588378911383.11608886721368.08044433591367.19250488281347.18542480471339.52807617191335.45971679691333.38024902341328.5875244141