Mountain bike tour Thyon - Veysonnaz via Les Mayens-de-SionThe departure is located in Thyon and is accessible by the Veysonnaz gondola. A fantastic descent awaits you through the forest to Les Mayens-de-Sion. The last part of the route runs slightly uphill along the road to Les Mayens-de-Salins, then a final, more technical section to reach the Vex bisse and return to Veysonnaz.
Pure downhill enthusiasts will prefer to return to Veysonnaz directly from the bottom of the Piste de l'Ours, along the main road.Sun&fun_VTT_enfants_Thyon_été_2015 (WebEvolutions)VTT_descente_groups_pré_fleurs_2010 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)VTT_descente_forêt_jeune_fille_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)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.
In summer and autumn, the terrace also invites you to relax and enjoy a refreshing drink.
The restaurant La Combyre offers specialities from the Valais, including the famous "Croûte Combyre", röstis, pasta dishes, salads and a delicious dish of the day. In summer, the menu is slightly smaller.
The Praz-Lathion family look forward to welcoming you.Restaurant_la_Combyre_terrasse_été_vue_d_en_bas_2020 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant_la_Combyre_terrasse_été_coucher_de_soleil_2020 (Restaurant la Combyre)Restaurant_la_combyre_hiver_2018 (Cathy Praz)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)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)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_le_Mont_Rouge_terrasse_été_2021 (LINDAPHOTO.ch)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_bar vide (Veysonnaz)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_salle vide profondeur (Veysonnaz)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_vue extérieure_hiver (Veysonnaz)1354.7928466797Mayens-de-SionSince ancient times, the bourgeois families of Sion have spent their summers in Les Mayens-de-Sion. What could be more natural than to leave the heat of the city for the coolness of the forest? All this noble society organized itself to live a few months a year away from their home; chapels were built for Sunday worship, a post office, a grocery shop, etc...
Today, life in Les Mayens-de-Sion is a little different, but its magnificent buildings give it a mysterious atmosphere steeped in history. The forest with its tall trees, the clear water of the Bisse de Vex and the grazed clearings also contribute to the indefinable charm of Les Mayens-de-Sion.Epicéa_majestueux_Mayens_de_Sion_2012 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Chapelle_protestant_Mayens_de_Sion_2012 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Chalet_volets_vert_pâturage_Mayens_de_Sion_2012 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Café_du_Bisse_Mayens_de_Sion__Rétro_moderne (Paulette_Deladoey)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 restaurants of La Combyre, Mont-Rouge and the bar Le Tipi.Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_panorama_2018 (webevolutions.ch)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_skieurs_2018 (webevolutions.ch)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_mélèzes_été_2011 (Aline_Fournier)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)2132.05590820312125.57006835942116.7011718752107.74536132812102.47924804692085.22119140622077.22875976562074.04125976562071.35327148442067.6738281252056.67089843752034.22656252026.53381347662010.94958496092001.22644042971968.53161621091970.41870117191972.12402343751959.76721191411958.57324218751954.85510253911957.77404785161953.62182617191950.88244628911944.40405273441944.18751958.23510742191948.363281251949.52209472661938.60400390621934.18798828121934.87255859381914.48864746091890.75878906251857.97534179691855.05700683591845.88598632811827.91662597661822.52685546881818.92736816411811.35119628911812.05786132811803.59399414061795.30126953121766.23718261721741.68090820311734.20605468751729.58972167971726.21923828121734.95947265621718.05102539061705.46838378911695.67663574221642.35864257811625.68212890621618.3535156251638.14404296881633.77294921881637.70129394531622.3261718751619.30456542971613.13354492191606.2988281251575.02917480471579.86181640621594.96032714841586.00354003911567.62121582031555.84655761721540.30053710941527.66748046881545.55456542971540.46533203121533.98913574221507.25024414061499.35778808591487.36413574221474.91845703121459.99365234381459.41186523441455.61218261721448.56494140621429.30834960941441.292968751443.65112304691433.53332519531425.41735839841403.07116699221347.61535644531333.54833984381313.10485839841309.39514160161314.40649414061310.73950195311290.55065917971294.23205566411280.66857910161262.30444335941283.44116210941278.33178710941244.91833496091251.21032714841284.69226074221284.19531251322.06506347661324.644531251324.10900878911332.53588867191327.417968751336.03051757811341.40783691411365.44189453121366.25354003911342.42077636721347.0527343751358.1647949219