MTB-Trail Siviez for familiesReach Tracouet without any effort thanks to the gondola. For this itinerary, follow the Mountain Bike signposts numbers 133 and 129.
Enjoy a moment on the edge of the Lac Noir before beginning your descent towards Sofleu. At the junction, turn right and follow the forest track called l'Aplanie all the way to Siviez. There you can find a beautiful picnic spot on the banks of the River Printse, as well as the start of the barefoot path for those who enjoy experiencing new sensations !E-bike Aplanie été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)E-bike_Tracouet_été_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)VTT Siviez Aplanie foret été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)VTT Siviez panorama été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)VTT Aplanie grotte été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1384.1052246094Ski Lift Ticket Office for TracouetDo you need information on ski pass fees? Go to the ticket office located at the Tracouet gondola departure station for any information you may need and to purchase your ski passes.Télécabine de Tracouet automne panorama 2019 (Elodie Moos)Tracouet hiver panorama 2020 (Etienne Bornet)Caisse Tracouet hiver 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)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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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.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 Tracouet 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)1732.3540039062SiviezSiviez provides access to the areas of Veysonnaz and Thyon on the one hand, and to Verbier and the Bagnes valley as well as to Nendaz and Isérables on the other. It is also the starting point to reach Mont-Fort, a summit that is easily accessible throughout the summer and the winter thanks to the ski lifts
At the far end of the valley stands the Cleuson dam wall, built between 1947 and 1950. 410 metres long at the top and 87 metres high, it can hold up to 20 million m3 of water.
In winter, more than 400 kilometres of slopes await you, as well as several ski touring and snowshoeing routes and a sledge run. The Siviez snow garden allows the very young to discover their first joys of skiing.
In summer, the ski slopes give way to the mountain pastures, which are the preferred holiday destination for the Hérens breed of cows. Numerous hiking and mountain bike trails are also accessible from Siviez.Ebike Siviez été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Randonnée Siviez hiver 2018 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Siviez Hiver 2016 (Jean Cingria)Siviez Eté Vaches 2016 (Florian Guntern)1733.8332519531Restaurant Les BergersLocated at the entrance to Siviez, the restaurant Les Bergers, with its alpine atmosphere, promises a journey into the authenticity of the Valais. On the menu: open hearth grills, cheese dishes and other local specialities. In this establishment, local products and hospitality are essential.
In both summer and winter, you can also enjoy your meal on the beautiful sun drenched terrace.Assiette_valaisanne_2015 (Saifuddin Ismailji)Assiette_valaisanne_2015 (Saifuddin Ismailji)Restaurant_Les_Bergers_repas_terrasse_hiver_2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant_Les_Bergers_repas_terrasse_hiver_2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant_Les_Bergers_terrasse_été (Les Bergers)Restaurant_Les_Bergers_terrasse_été (Les Bergers)1739.8831787109Restaurant Chez CarolineThe restaurant Chez Caroline, in Siviez, offers a splendid setting all year round. In winter, enjoy its sunny terrace at the foot of the ski slopes and relax to the sound of the cowbells in summer.
As for the menu, adapted to the seasons, it offers all sorts of dishes to delight all guests. From burgers and salads to a choice of soups and grilled meats, there is something for everyone. Breakfast is also available as well as a range of sandwiches for those on the go.Chez Caroline restaurant hiver 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant_Chez_Caroline_intérieur_2019 (Jean-Pierre Guillermin)Restaurant_Chez_Caroline_plat_2020 (Chez Caroline)2193.6582031252193.64428710942174.92456054692169.074218752161.08325195312146.28393554692140.91625976562131.50122070312130.66088867192125.89208984382120.85424804692108.65527343752068.09252929692059.68701171882050.62768554692044.78466796882034.17700195312056.06591796882053.62353515622054.67504882812030.64587402342025.30297851562026.99206542972024.46325683592015.94079589842008.96130371092002.28613281251996.60754394531993.32995605471989.09362792971975.49194335941969.81042480471941.87683105471951.05261230471917.78820800781915.41394042971891.72656251884.38513183591877.31701660161860.14929199221849.69177246091842.44299316411834.71777343751790.24926757811772.30761718751751.07775878911738.52819824221726.65209960941725.36035156251731.85559082031700.04370117191689.11877441411686.78649902341682.5957031251679.16760253911679.64550781251654.78833007811638.81787109381628.24304199221609.29382324221613.77783203121604.8222656251613.89489746091622.18103027341612.62548828121634.94702148441621.29272460941621.45019531251619.55090332031625.88684082031619.371093751630.66772460941623.51879882811632.06152343751629.41870117191635.58911132811639.95324707031639.03479003911648.88891601561642.92321777341647.49389648441648.87280273441651.06628417971652.74096679691668.02880859381658.37805175781655.355468751662.86535644531668.38647460941666.79333496091679.19152832031679.13757324221687.89941406251696.89733886721696.29052734381693.79541015621684.89477539061691.81311035161708.05371093751716.54370117191721.13183593751724.54309082031723.78759765621728.57177734381732.8112792969