Hike Col des GentianesLe départ de cette randonnée se trouve à Siviez, à quelques pas du restaurant «Chez Caroline».
Vous marchez dans un premier temps en direction de Tortin, sur un sentier agréable. Traversez l'alpage de Tortin où les vaches de la race d’Hérens passent leur été. Arrivés au sommet du télésiège de Tortin, poursuivez votre route en direction du Col des Gentianes. Vous suivez alors un chemin de montagne au marquage rouge et blanc. Cette partie de l'ascension est plutôt exigeante et requière un bon niveau physique.
Du Col des Gentianes, vous avez la possibilité de rejoindre le Mont-Fort, qui culmine à 3'300 mètres d'altitude, en téléphérique. Vous y profitez d'une vue panoramique à 360° sur les Alpes qui vaut très largement le détour !
A noter que la totalité de la montée ou descente reliant Siviez au Mont-Fort peut s'effectuer en remontées mécaniques.Randonnée col Gentianes Tortin 2020 (Elodie Moos)VTT Gentianes été montagne 2017 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Téléphérique du Col des Gentianes été sommet 2015 (Jean Cingria)Restaurant col Gentianes été 2015 (Jean Cingria)Mont-Fort été Florian Bouvet-Fournier 2019 (Jean Cingria)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)Restaurant Les Bergers plat hiver 2023 (Elodie Moos)Restaurant_Les_Bergers_repas_terrasse_hiver_2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)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.Menu de la Saint-Valentin (Chez Caroline)Chez Caroline restaurant hiver 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chez Caroline restaurant hiver 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chez Caroline restaurant hiver 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant_Chez_Caroline_intérieur_2019 (Jean-Pierre Guillermin)Restaurant_Chez_Caroline_plat_2020 (Chez Caroline)2048.8017578125Restaurant Le Hameau de TortinTortin's new restaurant is located in Siviez, at the arrival point of the chairlift with the same name and the starting point of the Gentianes cable car. This brand-new complex can accommodate up to 200 customers indoors and 200 outdoors in a beautiful alpine setting. It offers typical regional dishes made from local ingredients, available on the menu or as self-service options. There is also a pleasant, sunny terrace that faces the most beautiful peaks of the 4 Vallées.25-26_Hdt_Carte hiver-FR (25-26_Hdt_Carte hiver-FR)Hameau de Tortin intérieur restaurant été 2024 (Elodie Moos)Restaurant Hameau de Tortin été 2024 (Elodie Moos)Hameau de Tortin intérieur restaurant été 2024 (Elodie Moos)Restaurant Hameau de Tortin été 2024 (Elodie Moos)Restaurant Hameau de Tortin hiver 2023 (Emilie Mariéthoz)Restaurant Hameau de Tortin hiver 2023 (Emilie Mariéthoz)Restaurant Hameau de Tortin hiver 2023 (Emilie Mariéthoz)Restaurant Hameau de Tortin hiver 2023 (Emilie Mariéthoz)2898.5859375Black Tap Craft Burgers & BeerVisit Les Gentianes where you’ll find a new and completely unique restaurant!
Enjoy all the tastes, sounds, aromas and sights of a genuine American burger restaurant based on the Black Tap Craft burgers and Beer concept.
The restaurant does not take reservations.Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer_1 Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer_3 Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer_2 Igloo Gentianes été 2021 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_Gentianes_hiver_2016 (Jean Cingria)Restaurant col Gentianes été 2015 (Jean Cingria)Restaurant col Gentianes extérieur hiver 2015 (www.arolle.com)3314.6447753906Mont-FortAN EXCEPTIONAL SITE, SUMMER AND WINTER
The Mont-Fort is accessible in summer and winter from Siviez thanks to the ski lifts. Its location between the resorts of Nendaz and Verbier makes it a nerve centre of the 4 Vallées ski domain. Many activities are offered from the Mont Fort: skiing, zip line, sunrise activity, via ferrata, via cordata, mountain biking and hiking.
WHY IS IT WORTH THE DETOUR?
This site offers a high mountain setting and a real picture postcard view ! A 360-degree panoramic view unfolds before you of the most illustrious and beautiful summits of the Alps (the Matterhorn, Mont Blanc, the Grand Combin, the Dent d'Hérens, etc.): all you have to do is let your gaze drift from mountain to mountain.
ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS
Take part in the sunrise experience at the Mont-Fort for an unforgettable moment at 3,300 metres above sea level. Getting up early has never been so worthwhile!Mont-Fort hiver 2024 (Suisse Tourisme)Mont-Fort hiver 2024 (Suisse Tourisme)Plateforme Mont-Fort panorama 2023 (Maurane Allemann)Mont-Fort Lever de soleil Été 2017 (Elodie Moos)Mont-Fort Lever de soleil Cervin Été 2017 (Elodie Moos)Mont-fort plateforme hiver 2023 (Sophie Diaz)Plateforme panoramique Mont-Fort hiver 2024 (Switzerland Tourism / Lorenz Richard)Mont-Fort 2024 (Suisse Tourisme)1979.4389648438The Ouché picnic areaThe Ouché picnic place is equipped with a table and benches. Located at about forty minutes on foot from Siviez, it's the perfect place to stop for a break on the way up to the Cleuson dam or up to the Tortin mountain pastures.Gouille d'Ouché_Florian Bouvet-Fournier_2020 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Place_pique-nique_Ouché_automne_2020 (Jean Cingria)Place_pique-nique_Ouché_été_2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1730.59716796881729.86108398441731.54248046881733.87646484381734.82849121091747.43261718751766.21093751776.11389160161791.66662597661809.50793457031821.63000488281838.45849609381844.01232910161855.04235839841870.75878906251879.3574218751923.42260742191928.33581542971931.80822753911940.48754882811943.70227050781946.23254394531952.90673828121974.86401367191975.79479980471975.59130859381982.04406738281987.25439453122013.51342773442029.60839843752022.04284667972032.34082031252036.46520996092043.29870605472047.52099609382048.18505859382047.83410644532049.95239257812051.35034179692057.67260742192061.74633789062076.74121093752097.67309570312104.77075195312105.35620117192121.76879882812134.65771484382181.50122070312206.80102539062230.17602539062248.12548828122247.27612304692259.06884765622278.01660156252288.10815429692292.66723632812300.53906252297.98071289062302.57910156252304.82055664062305.25244140622316.25927734382337.75341796882363.85131835942396.39379882812434.06591796882448.97924804692472.19580078122471.35961914062507.38305664062517.98339843752568.93310546882572.18432617192579.19531252593.55249023442609.79711914062651.3300781252698.21118164062705.49511718752754.88818359382794.20483398442816.65380859382823.38061523442833.58862304692842.92529296882885.16430664062895.29516601562885.16430664062842.92529296882833.58862304692823.38061523442816.65380859382794.20483398442754.88818359382705.49511718752698.21118164062651.3300781252609.79711914062593.55249023442579.19531252572.18432617192568.93310546882517.98339843752507.38305664062471.35961914062472.19580078122448.97924804692434.06591796882396.39379882812363.85131835942337.75341796882316.25927734382305.25244140622304.51733398442302.57910156252297.98071289062300.53906252292.66723632812287.3613281252259.06884765622247.27612304692248.12548828122230.17602539062206.80102539062181.50122070312134.65771484382121.68872070312105.35620117192104.77075195312097.67309570312076.74121093752061.74633789062057.67260742192051.35034179692049.95239257812047.83410644532048.18505859382047.52099609382043.29870605472036.46520996092032.34082031252022.04284667972029.60839843752013.51342773441987.25439453121982.04406738281975.59130859381975.79479980471974.86401367191952.90673828121946.23254394531943.70227050781940.48754882811931.80822753911928.33581542971923.42260742191879.3574218751870.75878906251855.04235839841844.01232910161838.45849609381821.63000488281809.50793457031791.66662597661776.11389160161766.21093751747.43261718751734.82849121091733.87646484381731.54248046881729.86108398441730.5806884766