Snowsure: 4.5
- Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing
- Is often closed due to a lack of snow
- Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow
- Rarely suffers from a lack of snow
- Haute Nendaz is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
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April 21, 2025
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December 06, 2023
cecil clement from
United Kingdom
cecil clement from
United Kingdom
A lot of the reviews here are very accurate. The slopes, scenery, sheer size of the ski area and access are as good as Verbier. However, the parking in Siviez or Haute Nendaz is a problem ..so severe that one cannot get to the slopes in peak times. To rectify this a parking garage is required in Siviez. With that, Nendaz will be as good as Verbier at 30% less cost.
April 15, 2023
Joel from
S. Africa
Joel from
S. Africa
Just finished a week in Nendaz and I am coming back next year! The link to Verbier is much easier now, the slopes have more cannons and the other linked resorts (Thyon, Veysonnaz etc) are a true adventure. We had such fun. It's very expensive but that is Switzerland and the Swiss Franc but its so easy to get here. 1 quick train and a bus and you are in lovely town with stunning views and a laid back feel. So many Swiss have apartments and chalets here, they clearly know where to go. I really recommend it.
November 15, 2021
Simon from
Switzerland
Simon from
Switzerland
The review from Steve Feb 26 2020 is spot on. The canons have made a wonderful addition. My mates come to me here in Switzerland to ski Nendaz because of the yellows and the blacks and reds when they get tired. It's also got one of the loveliest runs ever, from Plan de Fou to Siviez. Verbier is right on the doorstep without the evening bar scene of Verbier, which for my pals at least feels a little "love island" at times. Nicer to be in a more skiers ski resort of Nendaz. Less frill, more chill.
February 26, 2020
Steve from
United Kingdom
Steve from
United Kingdom
Wow, no reviews for four years, that seems incredible. Big change since the last reviews is the increase in snow cannons ensuring that the run down to Prarion from Tracouet is snowsure all season: and this year the new gondola from Prarion to Plan du Fou making the trip over to Siviez a doddle. There is also now a piste (black) from the top of Plan du Fou through the mogul field that was previously the only way back from Siviez. The gondola is continuous, so if you're tired after a long day you can get on it at Siviez and stay on to Prarion.
The main skiing attraction for me is the itineraries, which make for challenging but generally safe off-piste skiing unlike anywhere else I know of in Europe. Mont Gele, Gentianes, Chassoure, Mont Fort, Vallon D'arbi and l'Eteygeon should keep most experienced skiers happy for the duration. The pisteurs are generally very vigilant and do their best to keep these open, but if they're closed then stay away; have been in the resort when there have been fatalities on these routes when they've been closed.
Nendaz has been massively developed over the years that I've been going there; massively over-developed some would say! But this means that for anyone wanting to rent an apartment or a chalet for their holiday they are spoiled for choice. it also does mean that there are lots of new wine bars and restaurants opening up and again plenty of choice.
Big negative is the car parking at Siviez during peak weeks and it remains to be seen whether the new gondola/lift link between Nendaz and Siviez will ease this problem. Hope so as someone who often goes during school holidays. It's never put me off, but it would be a big plus if you could drive over to Siviez and be certain of being able to park within reasonable distance of the lifts. And they ought to be able to ensure that this car park is not a skating rink when the temperatures are low!
Overall though, a great place to go and as has been said before, a great way of accessing some of the best skiing in the world without paying Verbier prices!
July 22, 2016
Fiona from
United Kingdom
Fiona from
United Kingdom
I feel compelled to write a review having skied here every year for 10 years and always during high season and it has been two years since a review was last posted.
Huge changes have occurred in the village in ten years.
The building of new chalets and a large 4 star hotel are now almost completed. The range and price of accommodation is very varied. This is still a brilliant family resort, geared mainly to self-catered accommodation in apartments and chalets. The 4 star hotel and spa is expensive and unless you are eating in the fine dining restaurant, the food and service is very average and therefore overpriced.
There are plenty of good restaurants and in ten years I have only experience one rude restaurant service (who have now left the restaurant). There is a restaurant for every budget from the Mont Calm and The Cantina to the Mont Fort and The Four Vallleys.
The bus service has improved greatly and there are now more bus stops and they are very frequent. Yes, they are going to be busy during the school holidays, but this is nothing like as busy as the bigger resorts. Lots of people drive here and the car parks can be very busy, particularly at weekends with the influx of locals.
The skiing is great in Nendaz itself. For me it is now a half day event and a great warm up. If the snow is good you can ski down via the back of Jean Pierre through the trees, also Prarion may be open. The Balavaud restaurant is to die for. Very, very Swiss, meaning cooked on an open fire, not a microwave in sight, everything is very fresh and rustic and the views are outstanding. From here you can take a T-bar to the gondola over to Plan due Fou and the Siviez ski region. The journey back, however, is not for the faint hearted or the over tired. It is a unpisted ice bowl full of moguls and a black run, before needing to get the chair back up to Tracoquet and then down a long red to the village. Take the bus from Siviez.
To be honest we spend most of our week in Siviez, more than likely skiing over at La Meina and Les Chottes. The restaurant here is amazing. Also, because it is between two resorts: Veysonnaz and Siviez, it is always so much quieter and we rarely queue. In fact, even at Easter there is nothing like the queues you get in the major resorts (I used to be a ski rep in Wengen, Grindelwald and Saas Fee) anywhere in Nendaz or Siviez. The lift system here has been upgraded with a bubble up to Plan du Fou and a cover over the 4 man chair at Tortin. But there are stills lots of buttons and T-bars.
Top tip: if you are going to ski in Verbier all week then buy a 4 Valleys pass. If you are only going to go over for one or two days, then buy a Prinze ski pass and upgrade your ski pass with a day ticket to Verbier. Avoid Fridays in Verbier; always very busy and full of those giving the "last hurrah". A Printz ski pass allows you to ski in Veysonnaz, Siviez and Nendaz and the buses are free. This is a huge ski region and has plenty to offer all abilities. Children 6 and under are free on all the lifts; family group discounts and offers for the over 60s.
There are now plenty of ski schools to choose from: Premier Alpine, Neige Adventure, The Swiss Ski School, Mountain Magique and more. Most have 'early bird' deals and offers. Some even deliver the skis to your chalet after your fittings. So that leaves you time to relax with a glass of Swiss wine (always good) and unpack.
I still love coming here every year. And will continue to do so. If I want some ski stress then I go to Verbier for the day. You will not hear me speak English as quite frankly I am embarrassed. The Russians are coming too. But for the 'people watchin'g and sometimes the outrageous show of wealth it is worth it.
November 05, 2014
David from
United Kingdom
David from
United Kingdom
Haute Nendaz is a great resort in both winter and summer. The village is part of the 4 valleys so there is always plenty of skiing. At the begining or end of the season, when snow is limited, a trip to Siviez, by the free bus, opens many opportunities. The resort gets very busy over New Year and if you are organising lessons for the kids get them out and up early. An absence of the large tourist buses, that dominate many resorts, adds to the character of the village. There are plenty of great restaurants, though it is worth booking a table in peak season. Access is best from Geneva; take a train to Sion and then get a bus or taxi up the hill. Driving from Geneva is a tad over 90 minutes. It is easy to rent lockers at the tele-cabin base. A new 4 star hotel dominates the village. However, if you are on a budget there are numerous apartments to rent.
February 14, 2014
Kirkpatrick from
Switzerland
Kirkpatrick from
Switzerland
Haute Nendaz is a great resort. We had great conditions all week. One exception, when there was a particular big dump of snow, we had got to Verbier successfully and had a ski and stopped for lunch. Unfortunately, we then discovered that lifts were closing and we were advised to get to the information point where we were told that Lac des Vaux 3 would be opened to allow skiers to return to Haute Nendaz. Sadly, got to the lift with 25 others to be told it would not open! Our only option was to traverse across from Atelas to Chassoure; a difficult route and very tiring. To make matters worse we then had to wait over 50 minutes for the bus at Siviez. Morale of story don't believe what you get told at the lifts!
December 22, 2013
martin from
S. Africa
martin from
S. Africa
I was in Haute Nendaz this week. It is a beautiful spot with a colossal ski area. However, the comments here about restaurants and the smelly garage in town are correct.
Having said that if you want to ski with the A team of Verbier this is the spot. Stunning scenery, great lifts and connections but very poor restaurants: over-priced, rude and generally unpleasant staff. Very different from our chalet suppliers (who were locals) and did anything to make our stay a pleasure.
December 26, 2011
Bevan Guy and Family - England from
United Kingdom
Bevan Guy and Family - England from
United Kingdom
We have just returned after our 3rd visit to Nendaz, thanks to some very good people letting us have the use of their amazing apartment, the views, accommodation were outstanding. We were there for 7 nights and during this time we spent a lot of time in Siviez where the skiing and scenery was amazing. We also spent time at the wood park in Nendaz(tracouet) which was also excellent.
There was plenty of snow, however, this did not seem to have any impact on the transport systems etc they just get on with life, the Swiss people do not let any issues bother them, not like in England. 25 mm of snow and the country comes to a stand still.
We actually were confronted every day with at 250mm(10") and the public transport system still operated successfully, it was amazing to see how everyone mucked in and coped with the heavy snowfalls.
We have 2 children who came with us 6+12 and they also had an amazing time with the sledging, skiing and general Swiss way of life. This is what is important for any child having the freedom to enjoy such quality life and also being able to remember this later on in life.
We would also like to thank personally the people who own the apartment as it is fantastic/outstanding accommodation and hopefully we will return next year to carry on with our unforgotten time we had in such a lovely resort, which will hold memories for such a long time.
Thank you again for letting our family use your dream apartment, it is beautiful with outstanding views.
Bevan,Dawn and the Girls - Burnley, Lancashire.
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