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Visitor reviews for Nendaz Ski Resort

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• January 25, 2012
  Kags from United Kingdom
  

  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.

• Nendaz Ratings

  Based on 6 votes. Vote

  Access: 4.2 (1) At least one overnight stop, (2) requires a whole day, (3) requires more than half a day – you may have time for a few turns (4) arrive by lunchtime and ski all afternoon, (5) there is a main airport within an hour of Nendaz.	Public Transport: 4.5 (1) There are no buses or taxis to Nendaz, (3) there are slow or infrequent buses / trains available, (5) getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections.
  Scenery: 4.0 (1) An ugly resort in a bland setting, (3) average mountain views and resort, (5) a spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town.	Accommodation: 4.8 (1) No places to stay in/near Nendaz, (3) a few places to stay in the resort, (5) a wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets.
  Cheap Rooms: 3.2 (1) No budget accommodation available, (3) just one or two hostels so book ahead, (5) several cheap hostels and pensions available.	Luxury Hotels: 3.2 (1) No luxury accommodation available, (3) just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead, (5) several up-market hotels in Nendaz.
  Ski in/Ski out: 4.2 (1) The ski area is located far from any accommodation, (3) a free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip, (5) Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available.	Childcare: 3.8 (1) There are no child care facilities at Nendaz, (5) the resort has excellent child-care facilities including at least one reasonably priced creche.
  Snowsure: 4.2 (1) Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing, (2) is often closed due to a lack of snow, (3) occasionally suffers from a lack of snow, (4) rarely suffers from a lack of snow, (5) Nendaz is snowsure even in the poorest seasons.	Snowmaking: 3.5 (1) Nendaz relies entirely on natural snow, (3) there are just a few snow cannons, (5) there are snowmaking facilities on all pistes.
  Snow Grooming: 4.2 (1) There are no snow groomers at Nendaz, (3) occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state, (5) all the runs at Nendaz are groomed daily.	Shelter: 3.8 (1) there is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut, (3) there are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close, (5) Nendaz is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close.
  Nearby options: 3.5 (1) If snow conditions are poor at Nendaz, it will be poor everywhere nearby, (3) there are good alternatives within an hours drive, (5) other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions.	Regional rating: 3.8 (1) Nendaz usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region, (3) has average conditions for the region, (5) usually has the best snow conditions in the region.
  Lift Staff: 3.8 (1) The staff at Nendaz are rude or unhelpful, (5) lift staff at Nendaz are pleasant, cheerful and eager to help.	Crowds/Queues: 3.3 (1) the resort is always busy and there are usually long lift queues, (3) it is quiet apart from occasional weekends and school holidays, (5) it is uncrowded and lift queues are very rare.
  Ski Schools: 4.7 (1) No ski schools available, (2) one or two ski schools but local language only, (3) a few ski schools but book early for multi-lingual instructors, (4) plenty of ski schools and multi-lingual instructors available, (5) excellent ski schools with friendly multi-lingual ski instructors.	Hire and Repairs: 4.8 (1) Nothing can be sourced, not even ski-wax or ptex. (3) there are some ski shops but rentals need to be booked in advance, (5) good quality ski equipment can be purchased or hired and overnight repairs are possible.
  Variety of pistes: 4.5 (1) The ski runs are featureless and unvaried, (3) the ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week, (5) Nendaz has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain.	Beginners: 3.2 (1) Beginners can only watch others ski and snowboard, (3) a few gentle slopes but beginners will get bored in less than a week, (3) Vast areas of gentle terrain.
  Intermediates: 4.7 (1) No intermediate terrain at Nendaz, (3) intermediate skiers will get bored after a few days, (5) vast areas of cruising runs.	Advanced: 5.0 (1) Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders, (3) enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste, (5) Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week.
  Snow Park: 4.2 (1) Not even a kicker at Nendaz, (3) average sized park quite well looked after, (5) huge park area and expertly crafted pipes, jumps and boardercross trails.	Off-piste: 4.8 (1) No off-piste worth mentioning, (2) off piste is out-of-bounds, (3) some varied offpiste that stays fresh for one or two days, (5) a vast array of off-piste routes that can stay untracked for several days.
  Cross-country: 2.6 (1) There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Nendaz, (3) there are some cross country trails available, (5) the area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails.	Luge/Toboggan: 2.7 (1) No designated luge or toboggan runs, (3) there are toboggan runs that open quite often, (5) Nendaz has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages.
  Mountain Dining: 4.0 (1) Nowhere to buy food by the pistes, (3) some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive, (5) there is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets.	Eating: 4.3 (1) Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. (5) A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants.
  Apres-Ski: 3.7 (1) Nothing to do, not even a bar, (3) there are a few bars in the resort but nothing special, (5) clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere.	Other Sports: 3.2 (1) No sports facilities at all apart from ski lifts, (3) resort has just a small public swimming pool, (5) resort has all kinds of sports facilities, including a full-size swimming pool.
  Entertainment: 3.2 (1) Besides the snow and walking there is nothing to do here, (3) the non-skier will find things to do for few days but may become bored after a week, (5) the resort area is a fascinating place to visit, regardless of winter sports.	Winter Walks: 4.0 (1) Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails, (3) a couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails, (5) extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities.
  Ski Pass Value: 3.2 (1) A 1 week ski pass is overpriced compared to the number of lifts available, (3) the ski pass is averagely priced and covers a reasonable number of lifts, (5) ski passes are excellent value for money and cover a lot of lifts spanning a big area.	Value (National): 4.0 (1) Overall, Nendaz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money, (3) overall represents average value for money, (5) overall offers the best value resort in the country.
  Value (Global): 3.3 (1) Overall, Nendaz is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money.

  Based on 6 votes. Vote

• January 05, 2012
  SAM from Switzerland
  

  I just came back from Nendaz. I haven't eaten so well for a long time-try Mont Fort, Mont Rouge,Tchin Tchin and Gariko-all expensive but all are brilliant!

  Piste variety unreal-a trip to Thyon one day, then La Tzoumaz, then Verbier-superb.

  This is a lovely Swiss resort. Try it, you will love it!

• February 23, 2011
  Martin from United Kingdom
  

  Hi
  Just got back from Nendaz.
  Bad points:
  1.Snow conditions were poor-connection to Siviez closed(again)
  2. Restaurants expensive for the value. Was in Canazei last year and Nendaz people need to learn to cook at a reasonable price.
  3.Rudeness prevails in shops, ski operators etc.
  4. Unnecessarily hostile local police: a mate of mine had to pay a CHF 100 fine for talking on a cell phone-pathetic

  Good points
  1. Scenery
  2. Not many Yobs
  3. Not much else

  Give it a miss and try the Dolomites, St Anton, Solden, Lech, Obergurgl or Trois Vallees. All better value in food, skiing and friendly folk.

• August 04, 2010
  SARA HAY from United Kingdom
  

  Hotel Mont Fort in Nendaz is under new owners and is totally fantastic, food fab, 10/10.

• March 14, 2010
  Peter from United Kingdom
  

  Nendaz is located within the 4 valleys but the connecting lifts are somewhat underdeveloped. To get from Nendaz to the other valleys required a button lift, not good for boarders.

  Do watch out for prices in the Canadian bar. At 7.00 p.m.on a week day i.e not late at night, we were charged 32 francs for 2 large Heiniken and 1 large Murphies. We later learned that the correct price was a lot less. They seem to make up the prices according to how naive they perceive the customer to be.

• February 27, 2010
  Bevan Guy(Guy family) from United Kingdom
  

  Nendaz was absolutely outstanding. We had a family holiday for me and my wife and 2 children (10+4 years old) in December 2010.
  The skiing and the resort people were very friendly and welcoming with everything geared for the skiing and snow sports.
  The apartment we were in was a private agreement with people who let us have their family apartment, which was absolutely outstanding, everything you would have dreamed about.
  There was a very good travel system available in Nendaz and excellent places to eat out, bearing in mind when you have been on the slopes all day you don't feel like going far.
  Supermarkets and the local butchers were excellent and the people on the town were very welcoming, couteous and helpful.
  We hired the skis in the town and the shop staff and owner (Intersport) we hired from were so helpful and supportive we could have not wished for a nicer holiday. Thanks to everyone at the shop.
  The ski lifts were so easy to use and the views were just absolutlety outstanding with loads of snow and skiing.
  I love photography and took some absoluteley outstanding photos which are to die for.
  The slopes were in excellent condition and I have to say we paid for private tuition which was absolutely fantastic. The instructor (Jaques) was a gem worth every Swiss franc. He had the patience of a saint and nothing was too much trouble. Within 20 mins he had my family skiing and completing some excellent moves, thanks again.
  My family had never skied before but this chap soon got them up and going which was excellent to observe, thanks again for your patience.
  Would recommend the 4 valleys to any person requiring some quality skiing and hopefully this will be repeated next year. Can't wait.
  We spent a lot of the time up at Siviez which is superb with a restaurant and also a free shuttle bus from outside the ski lift at Nendaz which again was brilliant.
  Overall, we had a fantastic time and will return again this year for hopefully another great holiday and really looking forward to it. Can not wait.

  The Guy Family - Lancashire

• October 15, 2009
  Chris Daly from United Kingdom
  

  My wife and I have been going to Nendaz for over ten years. We love the place so much we now have a chalet in Saclentce, surrounded by Swiss people who have welcomed us into their community and treat us how they wish to be treated. We try to speak French and they help us when we struggle. Similarly, shop workers, bar and restaurants owners and workers without exception are friendly, courteous and helpful. Nendaz, as a resort has everything, not glitzy but efficient and effective. It is a winter and summer resort that can be used by people who self drive or rely on public transport. Equipment hire is extensive and professional using up to date gear. Patience is a virtue of the ski and boot fitters. Bars are plentiful, I can think of twenty immediately. Apres is not like Austria but there is plenty of it. Live music is available in several bars. There are at least fifteen restaurants that offer food from around the world. If you want gourmet it is available at Savi, Mont Rouge, Toko. There are nightclubs if that is what you want.
  The availibility of top class skiing is a well kept secret. My experience of the Four Valleys is; if the conditions are suitable the pistes are well groomed. Snow shoeing is widespread. If you are in a French speaking area expect to speak French. Treena has a lovely warm and friendly lounge bar Toko, which is a magnet for English speakers and sports lovers. The chef, Paco is brilliant, well worth a try.
  Nendaz is always worth a try.

• March 11, 2009
  Peter from South Africa
  

  Haute Nendaz is a great area but has really lazy piste groomers. The slopes are a mess and not groomed like they are in good resorts. The area and views are great. Restaurants are poor with the exception of the Hotel Mont Fort(superb value) and Mont Rouge-pricey but worth every franc.

• February 24, 2009
  Darren from France
  

  I am recently back from our first trip to Nendaz and have mixed views. The area is nothing short of stunning and we were lucky to have great snow with bright blue skies and sunshine. However, here's the rub. The pistes were poorly maintained and only seemed to be smoothed over once in the week; who has ever heard of a mogul blue run? I have never seen so many accidents in a week of skiing. That said, the slopes were great to ski on when the grooming machine had been at work with plenty for a moderate level skier such as myself. However, I would not recommend it for beginners.
  I found the links to the other valleys were OK but there were just too many poor skiers towards Verbier and I had two minor incidents in an hour before heading back to the relative safety of Nendaz.
  I shall be going back to Avoriaz next year.

• January 08, 2009
  Petronella from Switzerland
  

  I own a chalet in Nendaz and spend weekends up in the mountains: The ski area is poorly linked to Verbier. An ancient button lift and irregular cable car are required to go over to Siviez. Parking in Siviez is hopeless in season.

  As for the town, restaurants have poor service, are over-priced and lack variety. Furthermore a smelly garage is in the middle of the town which ruins the atmosphere.

  Service in the shops is an introduction to rudeness if you do not speak French. Overbuilding has happened due to greedy developers and corruption with tired and run down apartment blocks polluting the place.

  A shame that the place has been allowed to become so neglected. It has great potential for skiing and is close to Geneva with great snow and a super skiing area.

• November 26, 2007
  Treena Davis from Switzerland
  

  I live in Nendaz with my family. We operate a B&B Bar & Restaurant and Club. The town is great, its got loads to offer and is growing year on year. What we love is that it isn't packed. You feel the space and freshness of the mountains. It's great for families or Groups!!! One of the most beautiful things about Nendaz is that wherever you are you can see the mountains around you unlike some other resorts. The lift system is very efficient and the ski terrain is so diverse you can happily spend everyday at a different location. There are plenty of restaurants and Bars as previously mentioned; Cactus Canadian, but lets not forget Malabar, all pink and a zebra skin is sooo funky, Le Forum, Le Mazot, Man Down, and of course my modern & contemporary Lounge Bar "Toko Lounge". Nendaz is packed with swiss charm, the primary language you hear is French and that's what should happen when you are on Holiday in a foreign country isn't it?
  This year Nendaz has several new attractions - Husky Sledging - Burton Freeride Park - The first in Europe
  Nendaz also holds many World events like the Snowboard FIS World Cup on 16th December and the King of Mont Fort on Jan 31st.
  Carnival(Feb) is a great time to be in Nendaz. It's magical, with torch lit mountain decents and street bands and parties, parapenters with fireworks and an abundance of Vin Chaud!
  Want to discover something New??
  Then check out www.nendaz.ch and experience it all for yourself. Hope to see you this winter.

• December 21, 2006
  Gillian Watson from United Kingdom
  

  I have been to Nendaz twice and have enjoyed it both times! Its not your super cool resort like Verbier or St Anton, but it has its own coolness. The resort is quiet and has a friendly Swiss charm but still has the odd drinking hole for those looking for some nightlife. Cactus Cantina is a great hangout for a beer after a day on the slopes. The food is great too ! Nendaz is one of the cheapest resorts in Switzerland which has access to excellent skiing. It's situated in the 4 Valleys with Verbier. You can ski all day and not do a run twice. There is loads on offer. There are even decent blue runs for beginners, and also great black runs. Tortin and the Mont Fort are especially great if you are looking for a mogul thrill ! The 2 downsides about Nendaz are the fact that the resort is mostly in the shade (unlike Verbier) and it's a bit of a mission to get to the good skiing in Verbier. If you are happy to hop on a bus for 20 minutes and catch a few chair lifts and gondolas before your first run of the day - then you will be fine. I can also recommend a great little hotel recently renovated and situated right at the bottom of the run down into Nendaz. You can't get a better location with friendlier owners and a comfy room and bed. http://www.lesetagnes.ch/

• February 07, 2006
  ian robinson from United Kingdom
  

  Check this place out if you want the best skiing and quiet nights in.
  We have been to Nendaz for the last two years in January and stayed in a friends chalet. The town is mainly residential with a few hotels. The town centre is well served with supermarkets and about 6 bars. The only bar that is of any size is the Canadian bar, that can get quite lively (ish!)
  There are some good restaurants on the main street. As mentioned, you wouldn't go there for the night life but the skiing is another matter!!
  There are lifts or a courtesy bus up through Super Nendaz to Siviez (main station.) Bus takes 5mins. Both are very reliable (thats the swiss for you!)
  Once in Siviez I recommend you get a full area pass (6 days approx £150.00)
  This opens up the four valleys region that includes Verbier. Siviez has its own area with some fab runs (and the best on- piste restaurant at the top of the Combatseline chair) which if you are a beginner is adequate, but you are missing out if you dont go 'over the top'. Take either the Mont-Fort cable car or Plan-du-Fou bubble to get across to this side.
  Ski down to Verbier for lunch and on the way back have a go at Mont-Fort, it's a great run from the highest point in the area, not for the faint hearted!
  You can't stay for the apres in Verbier 'cos the last lifts back are at 4.30.
  This is the biggest downside as Nendaz isn't exactly buzzing (although it does get busier during the Swiss hols.)
  All the lifts are great, the area went under a major facelift about 3 years ago and is state of the art, the skiing is some of the best in Europe, and we've always had great weather.
  Getting there is a breeze, Fly to Geneva, get the train from the airport to Sion (you can set your watch by it, cost £45.00) Then get one of the regular buses up to Nendaz (1/2hour) to your acommodation. This is by far the best & easiest skiing you will have without going through an operator.