Trail running course La ComberetteThe departure is in front of the Hotel Magrappé. The course starts along the bisse de Vex, towards Planchouet. At the first junction it descends to the resort, then through the chalets to reach the hamlet of Clèbes. On this short warm-up section, enjoy the exceptional view of the villages of Haute-Nendaz and Basse-Nendaz.
Below the chapel of Clèbes, the footpath descends to the left and joins the bisse de Salins, which you can follow for one and a half kilometres on a very pleasant path, until you reach a place called Plan-Désert above the village of Beuson.
A very nice uphill run then awaits you on a forest road for the next six kilometres. The last 300 metres of ascent are steep, covered in only one kilometre, on a narrow and wild forest path that leads to the Comberette clearing at the place called Aroë.
The leizurely return is made on an old mountain pasture road, up to the Mayens de Veysonnaz. Through pastures and chalets, the descent is fairly direct back to the starting point.Chapelle_Clèbes_été_2020 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Route_forestière_vue_Mayens_Bandé_2019 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Route_forestière_fenêtre_Clèbes_Bandé_2019 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Mélèze_foudroyé_Aroë_2019 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Mayens_Veysonnaz_vue_Nendaz_2013 (Aline_Fournier)1354.2822265625Restaurant Le MagrappéThe Magrappé's restaurant offers a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Whether or not you are a resident of the hotel, you will instantly feel at home here, as if you were a regular from the start. The hotel succeeds in reproducing the friendly spirit of a village restaurant. Its location close to the gondola, the slopes and the hiking trails makes it a must.
The restaurant offers a varied menu with a number of suggestions. You can find fresh products, carefully selected and prepared in-house.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)Hôtel restaurant Magrappé_salle à manger (Hôtel_Magrappé)Hôtel restaurant Magrappé_table ronde avec vache (Hôtel_Magrappé)Hôtel_magrappé_extérieur_hiver_2013 (WebEvolutions)1354.6447753906Hôtel MagrappéThe staff at the Magrappé look forward to welcoming you to this family-friendly hotel.
The hotel offers 17 rooms sleeping two to four guests, mixing authenticity and elegance, decorated in a "traditional chalet" style. All rooms have a balcony, TV, safe and minibar. They offer a pleasant view over the slopes or the Rhone Valley.
The Magrappé is located at the foot of the slopes, just a few metres from the Veysonnaz gondola departure station.Hotel_Magrappé_ext_été_2018 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Hôtel restaurant Magrappé_table ronde avec vache (Hôtel_Magrappé)Hôtel_Magrappé_chambre_2_2018 (Hôtel_Magrappé)Hôtel_magrappé_chambre_2018 (Hôtel_Magrappé)Hôtel_magrappé_extérieur_hiver_2013 (WebEvolutions)1231.1627197266VeysonnazWinter in Veysonnaz: The ski resort is located at the gateway to the largest ski domain in Switzerland, the 4 Vallées. This white wonderland stretches over 400 km of ski slopes of all levels. Snow is guaranteed right down to the foot of the slopes with over 200 artificial snow making devices.
Linking Veysonnaz, Thyon, Nendaz and Verbier via Mont Fort on skis is no longer just a pipe dream, it's a reality at last! Sheer pleasure on a variety of slopes, for example a descent on the legendary Piste de l'Ours, known for its 30 World Cup ski races and always appreciated by competitors, with the Skicross and Snowboard Cross World Cup.
Spring in Veysonnaz: a quieter season for tourists, between the melting snow and the awakening of the surrounding nature. The village lives to the rhythm of the traditional festivals, the farmers bring out their livestock and the schoolchildren are ready to finish their school year, which means a new stage in their lives is about to begin. The beginning of summer is launched at the end of June when the cattle return to the mountain pastures and school closes for the summer holidays.
Summer in Veysonnaz: this little spot of paradise invites you to explore and respect the nature that surrounds you through its various outdoor activities. Getting a little closer to nature means a return to your roots along the many bisses and marked footpaths. Relaxation and self-awareness are also promoted while enjoying our forests.
Mountain bikers can enjoy their favourite sport on a variety of tracks of different levels with the possibility of using the ski lifts for the more demanding uphill sections.
Families are welcome, thanks to our flagship Sun&Fun entertainment and outdoor activities programme, as well as numerous excursions.
Summer is, of course, a time to relax and watch the sunset while enjoying a fun time with friends.
Autumn in Veysonnaz is a time for walks, extraordinary colours and fine food. Brisolée and game specialities are the typical dishes of the season. Often mild summer weather is still present in October, while the tourist world is busy preparing for the approaching winter, as is the local wildlife, which is also getting ready for winter. Everything will be ready, but let's enjoy every last ray of sunshine.
This is how the year passes in this small village in the Valais, through each changing season. Welcome to the village!Eglise_veysonnaz (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Chalet fleuri_Veysonnaz La Golette_été (Aline_Fournier)Poudreuse-jeunes-groupe_Greppon_hiver 2018 (webevolutions)Rando couple_crête de Poé_été (Aline_Fournier)vue_aerienne_veysonnaz_profil_nendaz_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)Eglise avec fleurs et panorama_Veysonnaz_printemps 2019 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Piste_de_l_ours_aerienne_2012 (Aline_Fournier)1270.5914306641ClèbesThe heart of the village of Clèbes is composed of stone houses dating from the beginning of the 20th century. In the afternoon of the 8th of August 1904, a fire broke out. The flames destroyed a large part of the houses, which at that time were built close together and mostly of wood. As a result, the village was rebuilt exclusively in stone.
Today, there are still small barns used in the past to store hay, straw and cereal.
At the far end of the village, a path located on a glacial moraine leads to the bisse de Salins.Village Clèbes 2018 (Inès Bonvin)Clèbes Champlan 2017 (Florian Guntern)1270.5894775391Clèbes ChapelThe chapel was built in 1707 and is dedicated to Notre-Dame de la Visitation. It burned down in 1904 and was rebuilt.
Before the construction of the church in Veysonnaz in 1905, church services were regularly held in the chapel of Clèbes, so that the inhabitants did not have to go all the way to Basse-Nendaz. In 1912, Veysonnaz, Clèbes and Verrey left the parish of Nendaz and formed a new parish. The latter two, however, remained linked to the municipality of Nendaz. Despite the presence of the new church, the inhabitants of the village managed to ensure that three services a week were celebrated in their chapel.Chapelle_Clèbes_hiver_2022 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)chapelle_clebes (Stéphanie_Salzgeber)Chapelle_Clèbes_été_2020 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)1153.5783691406Bisse de SalinsWith a construction dating back to the Middle Ages, it is the oldest bisse in the district. With a length of 12 kilometres, the Bisse de Salins still irrigates the mid-mountain pastures, meadows, orchards and crops of Beuson, the Bioleys and Salins.
Its path passes though various environments: first of all a humid forest right above the village of Beuson before reaching the metal footbridge over the Ojintse torrent, then a dry meadow on a moraine. The unique fauna and flora of this arid region is worth the visit.
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 Salins pont 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Salins vue 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Salins passerelle 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Bisse de Salins 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1357.4580078125The Djiette picnic areaThe picnic area has several tables with benches, BBQ and raclette equipment, a drinking fountain, toilets, lighting and wood burning stove. There is also ample parking space for about 10 cars nearby.Couvert_de_la_Djiette_devant_2020 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Pique_nique_la_djiette (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)1696.3756103516Restaurant La RemointzeThis beautiful restaurant is located halfway down the Mayens ski slope, as well as along several footpaths. La Remointze is above all a family-run establishment, proud to share its heritage and culinary know-how. The natural setting and the stunning panoramic view leave guests with lasting memories, as does the warm and friendly welcome.
Traditional dishes from the region, concocted with local products are proposed, as well as game specialities, with a distinct menu during the autumn. Meat roasted on slates contributes to the excellent reputation of the restaurant. All dishes are beautifully prepared and the service at the table is impeccable.
The terrace, which becomes a fabulous lawn in the summer, allows guests to enjoy the glorious sunshine of Veysonnaz.Restaurant la Remointze_pelouse fleurie_été (Veysonnaz)Restaurant la Remointze_vue extérieure_été (Veysonnaz)Restaurant la Remointze_vue extérieure_skieurs_hiver (webevolutions)Restaurant la Remointze_vue extérieure Haut de Cry_hiver Restaurant la Remointze_vue extérieure piste_hiver (Veysonnaz)Restaurant la Remointze_pelouse_été (Veysonnaz)1360.56909179691378.56372070311369.41479492191366.50720214841365.74133300781368.25622558591346.70422363281336.14904785161333.42846679691324.67431640621318.36157226561312.58679199221292.28454589841280.90954589841276.70861816411278.33422851561273.55444335941268.78540039061259.77526855471269.75891113281249.79077148441239.03649902341234.64123535161220.45849609381213.67663574221216.50939941411218.45642089841237.79455566411248.05651855471256.11071777341274.63171386721323.05883789061302.93090820311281.56970214841301.61535644531328.69812011721363.67883300781364.89245605471425.42272949221410.24218751431.72192382811440.09521484381465.94787597661430.68530273441447.86950683591448.91467285161454.43151855471489.03662109381473.46520996091492.19677734381499.7636718751505.36755371091529.28442382811550.63159179691566.09020996091579.51806640621587.99145507811599.89416503911644.28442382811652.28894042971654.49340820311670.72912597661674.11767578121686.69226074221698.58581542971716.42956542971762.50549316411769.34606933591771.16870117191875.05957031251950.40954589841971.98583984381989.54821777342008.65783691412031.12670898442049.23779296882063.90942382812065.52028.24133300782029.29211425782012.58862304692013.19201660162013.78454589842007.45800781251987.98217773441997.08764648441979.58825683591975.41369628911975.53417968751974.68090820311983.82885742191987.76037597661977.69934082031980.05871582031970.41870117191979.84692382811973.72412109381968.74401855471958.94775390621958.70642089841954.96166992191958.09509277341958.19824218751953.13061523441953.99645996091951.52026367191944.40405273441944.14245605471958.06274414061954.98999023441947.40136718751950.22839355471938.46557617191932.93334960941914.48864746091889.28283691411858.56494140621845.68835449221816.96435546881795.25122070311764.84936523441746.23034667971742.46325683591736.27563476561700.57641601561690.67614746091689.15917968751693.25170898441686.01208496091662.52319335941657.44958496091637.11352539061614.49841308591599.57287597661592.29235839841590.22509765621570.62487792971552.55432128911538.45275878911532.23742675781520.13696289061516.62744140621508.04980468751488.80895996091468.06005859381456.23779296881423.61425781251413.72509765621402.76196289061394.54992675781396.605468751392.33666992191401.11157226561401.15209960941367.5346679688