Hike Bisse de Salins-Djiette - Bisse de VexLe point de départ se situe devant l’office du tourisme ou à l'arrêt postal Veysonnaz station. La balade commence par descendre en direction du vieux village de Veysonnaz, jusqu’aux dernières maisons du village. Vous rejoindrez le Bisse de Salins qu’il faudra suivre en direction de Beuson.
Le canal parcourt les prairies sèches de Clèbes et Verrey, traverse le pont aérien puis entre dans la forêt sur plusieurs kilomètres. Au croisement avec la route de Plan-Désert, il faudra prendre le chemin sur votre gauche qui rejoint la route de la Djiette. Cette route forestière montant régulièrement, vous amènera à travers la forêt jusqu’au couvert de la Djiette puis au Bisse de Vex. Pour revenir à Veysonnaz suivez le bisse dans le sens de l’eau. L’itinéraire se termine sur la place de la télécabine.Bisse_de_Vex_Planchouet_famille_moulin_2011 (Aline_Fournier)Pique_nique_la_djiette (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Bisse_de_Salins_marcheurs_pont_2014 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)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)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)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)1381.9079589844Botza picnic areaThe picnic area, which is located 50 metres from the Veysonnaz gondola departure station, is a very pleasant place for a well deserved break. Situated in the shade of the forest, the temperature is pleasant, especially in summer. The site has four picnic tables (one of which is sheltered), three fireplaces, several benches and a fountain with drinking water. The ground is covered with wood chips. There is a play area for children just below.enfants_course_botza_picnic_abri_table_effet_2021 (LINDAPHOTO.ch)enfants_bassin_botza_vue_alpes_forêt_effet_2021 (LINDAPHOTO.ch)Pique_nique_botza_table_couverte_2018 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)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.
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