Nendaz, my family and I

Nendaz, my family and I
A guide for parents & their children
Nendaz, a village for my family
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Information desk
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A winter for my family :
for skiers
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practical tips
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family winter sports
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 the shuttle buses
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Swimming pools and thermal baths
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Animals
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It’s snowing… what can we do ?
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Useful tips :
 lthe daycare
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 games and books library
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Walks with pushchairs
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Events and Entertainment
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The ‘Families Welcome’ label
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Useful addresses
Contact
Nendaz Tourisme
1997 Nendaz
T +41 27 289 55 89
F +41 27 289 55 83
info@nendaz.ch
www.nendaz.ch
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High season
Low season
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
9am-12.30am/1.30pm-6pm
9am - 12am
2pm - 6pm
Saturday
Sunday
Saturday
9am - 7pm
9am - 2pm
9am-12.30am /1.30pm–5.30pm
Information point Siviez
Monday to Sunday
8.30am to to 5pm
For skiers
Beginners
Our ski runs – a family paradise
At Tracouet
There is a moving carpet on the ‘lac noir’ (frozen of course).
When you have mastered your first step on the snow, you
can try the easy button lift, which is also on the lake before
attempting your fist run down the Jean Pierre.
Moving carpet for beginners and non-skiers !
Coming back from the lake to the lift will be facilitated with
this new magic carpet…..
At Siviez
You can start on the baby lift and as soon as you get the
hang of your skis you can take the chairlift and try the Tortin blue run.
Or you can have some lessons with one of the various ski schools (page 4).
Ski pass savings !
Adults pay 100% of the price and children between 50% and 80% depending on their age.
From 3 people onwards, of which 1 is a parent, discounts are given when identity proof is
shown.
Information concerning different prices can be found on the ski map.
Ski for free !
Children born in 2007 and later as well as adults born in 1936 and before can ski for free
throughout the season.
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Pratical tips
Ski box rental
You no longer need to lug your equipment to and from the ski runs.
Ski boxes can be rented at the bottom of the runs.
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Gaby-Sports
Haute-Nendaz
Siviez
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Télénendaz
Mariéthoz-Sports
Neige Aventure
Premier Alpine Centre
Price for one week (reservation advised)
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3 pairs
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5 pairs
+41 (0)27 288 27 53
+41 (0)27 288 22 02
+41 (0)27 289 52 00
+41 (0)27 288 23 53
+41 (0)27 288 31 31
+41 (0)27 565 79 97
from CHF 30
from CHF 50
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Ski schools
All winter sports’ schools offer group or private lessons, for all levels and all
ages.
You can learn and improve your capacities in a fun and friendly way.
Arc-en-ciel
+41 (0)27 288 32 22
Ski school located at Siviez; for children from 2 years onwards. Activities, ski lessons in small
groups, lessons for children with mum or dad, private lessons,…
info@arcenciel-siviez.ch - www.arcenciel-siviez.ch
Swiss Ski and Snowboard School
+41 (0)27 288 29 75
Snow garden in Siviez for children from 2 1/2 to 4 years old.
Mini Kids club at Tracouet - Nendaz for children from 3 to 5 years old.
Group lessons, family lessons, snow garden, modules, private lessons, outdoor activities, ...
info@skinendaz.ch - www.skinendaz.ch
Neige Aventure
+41 (0)27 288 31 31
Lessons for the ‘Minis’ from 3 to 5 years old, ‘kids club’ from 5 to 12 years old,
snowboard from 8 to 12 years old and more on, ...
school@onthemountain.ch - www.onthemountain.ch
Montagne Magique
+41 (0)79 412 74 96
Private ski or snowboard lessons, personalised
programmes, full day thematic lessons,...
info@montagnemagique.ch www.montagnemagique.ch
Premier Alpine Centre
+41 (0)27 565 79 97
Our ski school in Nendaz offers high quality private and semi-private
ski lessons.
office@premieralpinecentre.com - www.premieralpinecentre.com
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Fun in the snow is
also ...
Sledging
 Siviez : Tortin sledge run - length 3 km
Possibility of taking the chairlift to reach the departure point, included in the lift pass or
One chairlift run
Adult
Youth (89-98)
Child (99-06)
CHF 13
CHF 11
CHF 7
 Nendaz : on the Plaine des Ecluses - length 50 metres
Rental possible in all the sport shops
Sledge
Bobsleigh
from CHF 19
from CHF 10
Snowtubing
+41 27 289 52 00
At Tracouet, included in the daily lift pass
or one cable-car run :
Adult
Youth (89-98)
Child (99-06)
CHF 16
CHF 14
CHF 8
Ice rink (skating)
+41 27 288 16 87
Open every day
10am - 11.45am and 2pm - 4.30pm
During the high season : ice disco evenings are organised according to the weekly entertainments
programme available at Nendaz Tourisme
Adult
Child
Ice skates
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CHF 6
CHF 4
CHF 4
For the sporty types
Snowshoes hikes
6 marked snowshoe tracks offering 1 to 3 hour hikes through the forests.
These trails, which you can travel on without a guide, are marked between December and April.
A free brochure is available at Nendaz Tourisme
Snowshoes can be rented in all sport shops
Adulte
Enfant
CHF 19
CHF 10
2 ecOtrace trails
Educational trails on the theme: respecting our environment during your winter
walks. Designed specifically for children.
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track Siviez-Tortin
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track Pra da Dzeu
Snowshoe hike for kids
The « antenna » track (6B on the map) is especially equipped to discover the world
of snowshoe hiking. Length 1h
Hiking route
A true return to nature….
100km of clearly marked paths for hours of walks in the snow and calm surroundings.
Walking trails from 45 minutes to more than 4 hours are detailed on our free brochure available at
Nendaz Tourisme.
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For the sporty types
Paragliding
Paragliding schools :
- Element’air www.nendaz-parapente.ch
info@nendaz-parapente.ch
T +41 (0)79 254 72 40
- Les Lagopèdes www.lagopedes.ch
T +41 (0)79 301 33 03
Squash
+41 (0)27 288 12 92
Two courts are available in Siviez in the Rosablanche bulding.
Reservations Info Siviez
Free with the Nend’acces and Sportpass
Fitness Star
CHF 15/30min
+41 (0)27 288 24 88
Fitness Star Sàrl - Imm. Le Raccard / Fitness, sauna, hammam, solarium
www.fitnessstarnendaz.com
Rates :
Fitness
CHF 20
Sauna, hammam
CHF 20
Solarium
CHF 10
Tennis, badminton, Sion
+41 (0)27 346 19 29
Aux Iles - Sion
Tennis
Badminton
8am - 10pm
CHF 36 to CHF 42
CHF 22 to CHF 28
Golf, Sion
+41 (0)27 203 79 00
Green-fee 18 holes
Reservations Nendaz Tourisme
CHF 70 / 85
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Shuttle buses
Nendaz
from 21.12. to 05.01.14 & 15.02.14 to 16.03.14
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Chaèdo - Télécabine
7/7
8:15 - 12:35am
2:55 - 5:35pm
every 15 min.
Stops
Chaèdo - centre sportif - poste Déserteur - télécabine de Tracouet
from 14.12.13 to 21.04.14
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Péroua - Tsamandon
7/7
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Bernoud - Antenne
7/7
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Pracondu
Monday to Friday
Departure from
Nendaz Tourisme
Departure from
Pracondu
8:00 - 12:50am
3:00 - 6:20pm
every 20 min.
8:00 - 12:50am
3:00 - 6:20pm
every 20 min.
9am/11am/1pm/
3pm
Stops
Télécabine - Péroua - Tsamandon
Stops
Télécabine - Bernoud - le Pattier
- la Crettaz - Antenne - Cerisiers
- Poste
Nendaz Tourisme
Pracondu
9:15am/11:15am/
1:15pm/3:15pm
Shuttle buses within the resort are free for all the passengers.
Siviez
from 14.12.13 to 21.04.14
Reduce schedule : 14.12. - 20.12.13 / 21.04.– 27.04.14
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Nendaz - Siviez
7/7
8:10am - 5:30pm
every 30 minutes
Departure from Tracouet
cable car
Ski-lift passes are also valid for the shuttle bus.
Tickets are obtainable from the ski-lift cashdesks.
Prices :
Return
One way
Adult / Child
CHF 8.00 / 5.00
CHF 5.00 / 3.00
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Swimming pools
wellness
Indoorswimming pools
Veysonnaz
+41 (0)27 207 14 00
Open Sunday to Friday
3pm - 9pm
Adulte
Enfant
Spa
CHF 5
CHF 3
CHF 28 entrance fee
Sion
+41 (0)27 329 63 00
Monday to Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8am - 9pm
8am - 7pm
10am - 7pm
Adult
Child
CHF 5.50
CHF 3
Wellness / Bains thermaux
NOUVEAU - Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées
+41 (0)27 611 11 11
www.hotelnendaz4vallees.ch
Nice relaxing space Spa 2’200m2
Open every day
9am - 9pm
Adult
Child
SAILLON
www.bainsdesaillon.ch
Open every day
OVRONNAZ
www.thermalp.ch
Open every day
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CHF 45
CHF 18
+41 (0)27 743 11 70
8am - 9pm
Adult
Child
CHF 24
CHF 13
+41(0)27 305 11 11
8am - 8.30pm
Adult
Child
CHF 19
CHF 12
For your moments of well-being, the ‘Nendaz
is available at Nendaz Tourisme offers:
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Massage (hot stones, sportive, relaxation)
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Reflexology, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy
Info’ brochure which
What about animals ?
Cows
Guided visits to a traditional cowshed are organised throughout the winter.
Weekly programme edited by Nendaz Tourisme.
Farms
Ferme pédagogique « Au cœur du Val », Hérémence
+41(0)27 281 51 85
www.aucoeurduval.ch
Farm, direct contact with nature and animals as well as numerous activities.
Ranch des Maragnènes, Vex
+41 (0)27 203 13 13
www.ranch.ch
Various activities for children and teenagers.
L’Arche des Cretillons
+41(0)27 458 30 08
www.cretillons.ch (open from March 2014)
Farm above Chalais. Direct contact with nature and animals as well as numerous activities.
Zoo
Zoo alpin, Marécottes
ww.zoo-alpin.ch
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
+41(0)27 761 15 62
Adult
Child
CHF 10
CHF 6
Museum
Musée du St-Bernard, Martigny
www.museesaintbernard.ch
Open every day from 10am to 6pm
+41 (0)27 702 49 20
Adult
Child
Family
CHF 12
CHF 7
CHF 25
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It’s snowing … what can we do ?
Mines de sel (salt mines), Bex
+41 (0)24 463 03 30
Open all year, for opening hours : www.mines.ch
Adult
Child
CHF 20
CHF 12
Bowling, Conthey
+41 (0)27 346 58 14
Bowling (12 pin) - www.bowlingdesrottes.ch
Snooker, games
Open every day
Cinémas, Sion
www.cinesion.ch
You can find all the films showing as well as times (all films in French !).
Escalade, Saxon
+41 (0)27 744 24 32
Vertic’halle - www.vertic-halle.ch
Le plus grand et haut mur de grimpe de Suisse Romande.
Adulte
Etudiant
CHF 23
CHF 19
Playgrounds
Swings, slides, rocking horses, climbing ropes - overhead obstacle courses, wooden wendy houses, picnic tables and benches. Great fun guaranteed!
Plaine des Ecluses / Next to the day-care centre « Le P’tit Bec »
Siviez / Next to the Restaurant “Chez Caroline” - swings
Outdoor areas
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Handy tips...
Day-care « Flocon de neige »
+41 (0)27 289 55 89
Nurses and educators take care of your children on a full or half day basis and entertain them
with games, songs, arts and crafts, drawing…
Opening times
- The day-care centre is open 7/7
- From 8.30am to 4:30pm
- From the 21st December to the 26 April 2014
For children between the age of 18 months to 6 years old.
Located in the day-care “P’tit Bec” - Les Ecluses
Full day from 8.30am to 4:30pm
Morning from 8.30am to 12am
Afternoon from 1pm to 4:30pm
CHF 90
CHF 40
CHF 40
Please book in advance one day before at Nendaz Tourisme
LIMITED PLACES!
Baby-sitting
+41 (0)27 289 55 89
Would you like to treat yourselves to a romantic supper or an afternoon of relaxation without
your
children ?
Nendaz Tourisme provides a list of baby-sitters who would be thrilled to look after your
children whilst you are away.
A list of the babysitters is available at Nendaz Tourisme and on www.nendaz.ch
Restaurants
A children’s menu is proposed in most restaurants in the resort. If it is inappropriate please do
not hesitate to ask for what you would like, they will do their best to satisfy your request if it is
at all possible.
You will also find a list of restaurants with their specialities in our winter brochure.
All restaurants are non-smoking
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Handy tips...
Games Library
+41 (0)27 289 55 89
You no longer need to weigh yourselves down with your children’s games and toys!
Located in the day-care centre ‘P’tit Bec’, Nendaz’s games library has numerous children’s
articles available:
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games,
jigsaw puzzles,
toys,
picture books, comic books, story books…
On request at Nendaz Tourisme
Library
+41 (0)27 288 13 45
A wide selection of books await you and your children at the Basse-Nendaz library located in
the main school building.
Monday, Thursday and Friday
Wednesday
Saturday
3pm - 7pm
2pm - 7pm
9am - 12am
Closed from the 23rd December 2013 to the 4th January 2014
Trampoline
+41 (0)78 600 48 09
Open from 21st Decembrer 2013 to the 4th April 2014
High-season 7/7
Off-season, saturday and sunday
2pm - 6:30pm
2pm - 6:30pm
Rates (about 10 minutes)
CHF 10
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For the adventurous
The treasure hunt
+41 (0)27 289 55 89
2 tracks are proposed from 1 to 2 hours walking
Your mission is divided into 3 parts :
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Find the posts
Answer the questions
Solve the riddle
Come and collect your adventure book at Nendaz Tourisme, fill it in and bring it back completed to
receive your prize.
Pushchair hikes
+41 (0)27 289 55 89
It is also possible to follow the
winter walking trails with a
sledge or a bob equipped especially for transporting
young children.
To hire in all sport shops
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For the adventurous
Departure from Nendaz
Village tour
From Nendaz Tourisme towards TV antenna, Bermouche, les Ecluses, Nendaz Tourisme
Length
45 minutes
The Centre
Nendaz Tourisme, direction Plaine des Ecluses. At the sport centre follow the path on your left
joining the lift area. Then follow the road down to Nendaz Tourisme.
Length
45 minutes
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For the adventurous
La Tena
Departure
Nendaz Tourisme, direction the skilift, then follow the road up to the junction. Come back on the
road la Tena.
Length 1 hour 1/2
Haute-Nendaz village
From Nendaz Tourisme go towards « la Crettaz » (road running behind our office). At «
les Crêtes » junction go straight along the little path until you reach the church by a gravel path,
pass below the school and follow the road through « les Bornes » quarter back up to the resort.
Length 1 hour 1/2
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Events and activities
Events
Christmas/ New Year
Easter
Children Xmas / Ciné-club Nendaz / Night opening / Raquette Aventure / Full Moon Party /
New Year’s show
Easter Trophy / Giant rabbit race
Carnival
And …
Fancy mask contest / guggens / torchlight descent
GiantX Tour / Full Moon Party / Swatch Xtrem /
Grand Prix Migros / Waterslide
Activities
Sports
Fun
Snowshoe hike / freeride / rando-night / curling /
Giant slalom
Bakery / Circus school / Children after-ski / ice
disco
For the family
Visit of the old village / cheese maker’s secrets / visit of a barn
Monday
Bakery / Visit of the old village / Circus school
Tuesday
Cheese maker’s secrets / Snowshoe hike
Wednesday
Freeride / visit of a barn/ rando-night
Thursday
Children after-ski / torchlight descent/ curling / Snowshoe hike / ice disco
Friday
Giant slalom / Snowshoe hike
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« FAMILIES WELCOME » Label
Who are we?
We are a holiday resort which lends itself perfectly to family holidays. Families must feel that
they are welcome here.
What do we want?
Our objective consists of offering to children as well as their parents or those accompanying
them, a holiday which answers to all their desires and needs.
A friendly attitude towards families is our major concern and it is by no means just another marketing ploy. All the suppliers of tourist services as well as the local population support this attitude.
How?
On the basis of what a family desires and needs, we have accepted the quality criteria which is
compulsory for each and every holiday resort and which are checked periodically by an independent inspector.
We guarantee our guests that these criteria are strictly respected and that we are permanently
striving to improve and develop services we offer.
We have committed ourselves to publishing the truth concerning what is on offer for families. All
those offers which do not live up to the guests’ expectations will be dealt with impartially.
To allow us to improve our services, we would be happy to receive any remarks or suggestions.
Entreprises Credo :
Hôtel Les Etagnes / Chalet Alpine Confort
Interhome / La Tour St Martin / Inter-Agence
Restaurant des Etagnes / Pizzeria Les Flambeaux
Télé– Nendaz
Ecole Suisse des sports de neige
Crèche « P’tit Bec »
Commune de Nendaz
Nendaz Tourisme
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Useful Information
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EMERGENCIES - Doctors
Dr Claivaz Jean-Rémy
Dr Praz Laurent
+41 27 288 32 32
Dr Praz Jean-Olivier
+41 27 288 70 88
Dr Boissard-Blanc Sylviane
Dr Amédée Lages
+41 27 288 15 34
Dentist Dr Huber Philippe
+41 27 288 11 44
Doctor on call 24/24
0900 144 033
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SOS
Police
Mountain rescue
Fire
Ambulance
Sion Hospital
Pharmacy of Nendaz
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+41 27 323 33 33
+41 27 603 40 00
+41 27 288 16 66
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INFORMATIONS
Télénendaz - lifts office
Post office
Council office
+41 27 289 52 00
+41 58 454 23 23
+41 27 289 56 00
NENDAZ TOURISME
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+41 27 289 55 89
www.nendaz.ch
info@nendaz.ch