Hike Thyon - Planchouet - Veysonnaz - closedLe départ de la randonnée se situe à l’arrivée de la télécabine de Veysonnaz. Suivez le balisage « Ancien Bisse de Chervé », sur une ancienne route d’alpage, large et relativement plate offrant une superbe vue. Après environ une heure de marche vous arriverez au Restaurant des Chottes, autrefois ancienne étable de l’alpage de Combyre.
La balade se poursuit avec une descente assez pentue tout d’abord à travers les alpages de Combyre-Meina, puis dans la forêt jusqu’au charmant petit village de Planchouet. Ce chemin est appelé communément dans la région : le chemin des 24 contours... à vous de vérifier l'exactitude de cette appellation. Faites le plein d’énergie dans un des restaurants du hameau avant de reprendre la route sur le grand bisse de Vex jusqu’à Veysonnaz.Chottes_alpage_vaches_été_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Ancien_Bisse_de_Chervé_route_alpage_automne_2011 (Aline_Fournier)Bisse_de_Vex_Ecluse_Botza_2023 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Bisse_de_Vex_Planchouet_2013 (Aline_Fournier)Bisse_de_Vex_Planchouet_métal_vue_dégagée_2018 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)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 restaurant of Mont-Rouge and the bar Le Tipi.Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_panorama_2024 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_skieurs_2018 (webevolutions.ch)Vaches_alpage_Combyre_été_2024 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_Thyon_été 2011 (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)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.La Combyre_intérieur_salle_clients_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Carte hiver 2026 (NVRM)Restaurant_la_Combyre_intérieur_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_la_combyre_hiver_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)La Combyre_général_colonie_La Combyre_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Etablissements scolaires-Tarifs location hiver 2026-2027 Groupes - Tarifs location hiver 2026-2027 Groupes - Tarifs location été 2026 (NVRM)2215.5009765625Restaurant Les ChottesThe restaurant Les Chottes, with its elongated shape, typical of the old alpine cowsheds, has been splendidly renovated. Its name - Les Chottes - means, in fact, cowshed in local dialect.
It has two terraces, one overlooking the Bernese Alps and the other, more sheltered and intimate, on the upper side.
In winter, the indoor seating area is served at the table and a self-service area is available on the terrace. The terrace is accessed via an igloo tunnel, which is very popular with children, both young and not so young... As for the restaurant itself, it can be reached on skis, snowshoes or on foot.
In summer, guests are served at the table throughout the establishment. It is a popular stopover for walkers, following the ancient bisse de Chervé, an hour walk from the Mayens gondola or the Combatseline chairlift.
The chef has various surprises in store for his guests. We won't reveal everything here, but if you fancy it, bring a swim suit and a towel to enjoy the jacuzzi at 2,200 metres above sea level! (Bookings recommended)
An attractive menu, a warm welcome, sometimes to the sound of cow bells, a large wood fire in the centre of the restaurant, everything is here to make your visit a pleasant one.Chottes_alpage_vaches_été_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant les Chottes_int_cheminée (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant Les Chottes_ext_hiver_panorama Nendaz (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)1514.6994628906PlanchouetThe Planchouet region, populated year-round by only a handful of inhabitants, is the starting point of four bisses: bisse Vieux, bisse de Vex, bisse du Milieu, bisse d'en bas.
You can also discover a gorgeous wooden chapel surrounded by woodland, built in 1930. This chapel still hosts a number of celebrations during the summer.
In Planchouet you can also enjoy excellent food in one of the three restaurants in the vicinity.Planchouet balade bisse été 2015 (Toast Prod)Village Planchouet vue aérienne automne 2017 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Planchouet Hameau 2015 (Arnaud Delhez)Planchouet hiver 2011 (Arnaud Delhez)1517.8225097656Planchouet ChapelThe chapel of Planchouet, dedicated to the Sacred Heart, was built by the villagers of the right hand bank of the Printse. In May 1930, work began by cutting down the trees necessary for its construction. The foundations caused problems as the rock had to be mined, but from one Sunday to the next, the building took shape and on 9 August 1931, Dean Bourban blessed the chapel.
After some finishing work, Father Joseph Fournier, the instigator of the project, was able to close the accounts, with a total construction cost of CHF 7,045.
Inside statues of the Virgin Mary, St. Anthony, St. Maurice and St. Nicholas can be admired.
Whether in winter under the snow or in autumn under the colourful larch trees, during one of your walks through Planchouet, take the opportunity to stop at the chapel.Chapelle de Planchouet extérieur été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Chapelle Planchouet hiver 2011 (Arnaud Delhez)Chapelle de Planchouet été 2021 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle de Planchouet été 2021 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle de Planchouet (Elodie Moos)Chapelle de Planchouet été 2021 (Etienne Bornet)1515.4373779297Auberge-Restaurant Les BissesNestled at 1,510 metres above sea level, the Auberge Les Bisses is ideal for nature lovers, those seeking peace and quiet and those seeking authenticity. Another advantage is its proximity to the ski lifts, which can be reached in just a few minutes by car.
This accommodation can sleep up to eight people. Each room has its own bathroom with shower and wc as well as WiFi.
Breakfast is served in the guesthouse restaurant.Nuit des étoiles repas Les Bisses Planchouet 2019 (Sonia Délèze)Restaurant Les Bisses extérieur hiver 2014 (Les Bisses)Restaurant Les Bisses (Les Bisses)1519.3968505859Restaurant of PlanchouetIn the heart of Planchouet, not far from the bisses of the region and the ski area, come and discover the Restaurant of Planchouet. With its alpine decor and cosy atmosphere, it is the ideal place to recharge your batteries after a walk or a morning on the slopes.
The establishment offers local and seasonal cuisine. From fondues in winter, game dishes in autumn or salads in summer, let yourself be seduced by an authentic cuisine that places the quality of its produce at the centre of a creative and lavish plate.Menu du Nouvel An (Restaurant de Planchouet)Restaurant de Planchouet été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant de Planchouet été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Gîte de Planchouet extérieur été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Restaurant de Planchouet été 2022 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)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)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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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)2132.41870117192125.41821289062127.30200195312132.48950195312133.91552734382111.75512695312118.20678710942114.39843752118.81860351562123.01538085942122.34936523442126.61718752127.7519531252123.64599609382124.27246093752130.77661132812140.42285156252141.61010742192138.63916015622147.86767578122144.74145507812153.65283203122154.214843752158.48535156252164.02856445312173.68310546882169.6347656252178.07495117192176.77221679692175.47509765622177.04736328122178.21533203122178.82348632812209.62866210942215.07348632812220.05493164062220.84301757812213.18212890622208.59936523442196.76220703122182.17163085942172.98291015622169.47802734382167.97094726562151.62988281252136.66577148442133.21777343752129.78466796882124.92919921882119.91528320312092.35644531252047.88244628912024.76110839841997.47119140621983.65124511721964.12341308591957.97387695311956.54455566411932.93493652341907.84484863281906.24340820311875.96179199221878.65991210941874.21777343751859.51489257811851.15844726561847.44213867191838.92431640621833.47436523441764.29577636721735.54162597661725.63903808591720.60327148441710.60009765621695.6308593751707.95581054691693.55737304691681.09472656251666.917968751664.57202148441654.53405761721634.96936035161631.56530761721628.25341796881627.43774414061622.93310546881597.23962402341581.95288085941578.42687988281563.17700195311561.60302734381570.72509765621550.13989257811531.93676757811508.59692382811507.4238281251493.82141113281482.87011718751479.88317871091478.00500488281472.99279785161479.44628906251477.1230468751471.12426757811477.40673828121464.97912597661473.16906738281464.69982910161465.57519531251467.06323242191460.97399902341450.67114257811468.13403320311453.14294433591459.652343751470.35583496091452.74963378911464.19030761721463.32641601561462.80712890621448.753906251455.32031251453.45166015621444.46667480471442.85559082031449.62854003911439.68908691411442.98022460941443.57202148441444.3847656251448.68151855471454.65258789061421.20483398441421.33483886721426.67944335941432.11633300781419.47119140621422.92749023441408.55651855471404.10559082031430.73645019531416.97998046881405.67883300781408.04956054691432.86120605471425.94250488281401.15588378911401.08154296881405.58178710941393.89025878911388.86877441411377.06738281251386.20849609381373.60058593751370.98693847661370.37231445311379.55578613281375.23107910161368.52026367191368.78271484381367.85949707031368.61633300781366.78295898441365.75476074221366.53332519531369.44238281251378.58227539061366.98937988281362.1854248047