Nendaz Ski Resort Guide
Nendaz can be found by searching that name. It is a quiet, unassuming resort that is located within the 4 valleys mega resort in Switzerland. This large connected ski area includes the uber-posh resort of Verbier, famed for having some of the best, and most extensive, off-piste in Europe. There are over 400km of piste to be explored and these are divided almost equally over the ability scale. One draw back is that skiing out from Nendaz can be a pain as you seem to spend a lot of time on lifts before reaching one of the larger ski centres. This is easily over come if you have transport and can make the short drive to one of the other resorts or take the bus to Siviez. Off the slopes the resort of Nendaz is quite big, but has largely been ignored by the main ski holiday companies. There are enough restaurants and bars and the town is lively without being rowdy. Overall, this is one of the cheapest resorts in the 4 valley complex, but you may have to bus it to get easy access to the slopes.
Resorts close to Nendaz include:
Haute Nendaz (1 km),
Veysonnaz-Printse (3 km),
Thyon-Printze (4 km),
La Tzoumaz (6 km),
Ovronnaz (10 km),
Nendaz Chalets, Ski Hotels & Lodging
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Trails (Pistes): 35 |
Halfpipes: 1 |
| Summit: 3331 m |
Toplift: m |
| Beg: 42% Int: 52% Adv: 6% |
Terrain Parks: 1 |
| Vertical Drop: 1966 m |
X-Country: 23 km |
| Lifts: 39 (9 chairs, 26 surface) |
Snowmaking: 6% |
| Gondolas / Cable Cars: 3 |
Slopeside accommodation: Y |
| Restaurants: 30 |
Acres of ski: |
| Bars: |
Nearest Airport: Geneva |
| Nearest Train: Le Chable |
Tourist Info Phone:: -,
Nendaz Tourist Office Website |
Visitor Reviews of Nendaz
Kags from United Kingdom writes:
Nendaz is an excellent resort and well worth a visit. It is a bit of a well kept-secret at the moment but is getting busier every year.
Bad points first:
1. It's Switzerland - it is expensive. The 4 valleys lift pass is one of the most expensive in the world. However, staying in Nendaz will save you a fortune in comparison to Verbier.
2. If the link to Siviez is closed it's a bus ride over there. But the buses are free and frequent and this rarely happens. If you decide not to go over there you'll be limited to a very small amount of terrain.
3. There isn't much on the Nendaz side for children or beginners. Once they can master the basics get them on the bus to Siviez.
4. Nendaz is not a party town. There are some good bars and a club or two but it's not a wild night out.
Now the good points:
1. You'll be in the 4 valleys. It is one of the biggest and one of the best ski areas in the world. Intermediates can ski on great blues and reds all day, every day without getting bored. Experts have truly amazing off-piste to play with. The terrain is vast and varied and almost all of it is beautiful.
2. You are skiing Verbier but at Nendaz prices. Nendaz is not cheap to stay in but it is MUCH cheaper than Nendaz.
3. Nendaz has some excellent restaurants. The Mont Rouge is incredible.
4. The apres bar at the Hotel Les Etagnes (at the bottom of the slopes by the main lift) is a must. Small but perfectly formed.
5. Nendaz is incredibly easy to get to. Fly into Sion if you can (Snowjet) and you'll be in your accommodation half an hour after landing. If you fly in to Geneva, jump on a train to Sion and you'll be there in comfort and on time in two hours. It's then a 30 minute bus ride (£5) or taxi (£50) to your door.
2012-01-25 |
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NEW!
Announcements & News from the Nendaz ski resort manager
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- Season opens: 8 Dec 2011
- Season closes: 29 Apr 2012
For the first time in a while... there are some clouds in the sky! Still a nice day but maybe a sign of things to come (snow)??!
Information supplied 22 Nov 2011
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