Nendaz, my family and I

Nendaz, my family and I
A guide for parents and their children
Nendaz, a village for my family
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Information
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A summer for the sporty types :
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Animals
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In the region ?
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For our parents
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It’s raining … what can we do ?
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Handy tips...
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What about some fun
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Family Welcome
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Usefull addresses
Entertainment
sport centre
sports
walking trails
treasure hunts
pushchair hikes
Contacts
Nendaz Tourisme
1997 Nendaz
T +41 27 289 55 89
F +41 27 289 55 83
info@nendaz.ch
1 www.nendaz.ch
High season
Low season
Monday to Saturday
Monday to Friday
9am-6pm
Sunday
9am-2pm
9am-12am 2pm-6pm
Saturday
9am-12.30am 1.30pm-5.30pm
For the sporty types
SPORT CENTRE
+41 27 288 16 87
Beachvolley - Football - Ping-pong - Archery - Climbing
Plaine des Ecluses - centresportif@nendaz.org
TENNIS
+41 27 288 68 30
Court booking
CHF 20
free with the Nend’accès
Information and registration : swimmingpool
MTB
+41 27 289 55 89
Brochure available including numerous excursions such as 2 suggestions for families.
VTT leaflet
free
Mountain bike map (topographic)
CHF 15
Weekly activities with VTT (cf. weekly programme available at Nendaz Tourisme)
Renting MTB :
Neige-Aventure
Montagne Magique
Le Shop
Premier Alpine Center
OnTheMountain Bike Shop
+41 27 288 31 31
+41 79 412 74 96
+41 27 288 18 66
+41 27 565 79 97
+41 27 288 70 22
Routes - Trails available at Nendaz Tourisme
Tour de la Printse, 42 or 46 km / www.tdlp.ch
Tour du Mont-Fort, 48 or 68 km / www.tdmf.ch
PARAGLIDING
Two-seater flights, school, preparation for licence.
Rates and information :
Club des Lagopèdes - www.lagopedes.ch
Element’air - www.nendaz-parapente.ch
+41 79 301 33 03
Hervé Cerutti +41 79 254 72 40
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For the sporty types
SWIMMINGPOOL
+41 27 288 68 30
Open-air swimming pool
15.06 to 26.06
27.06 to 16.08
17.08 to 23.08
1pm - 7pm
10am - 8pm
1pm - 6pm
July and August : lessons for children
Registration and information : Pool bar
CHF 30/week
Adult
Child
free with Nend’accès
CHF 6
CHF 4
SQUASH
2 courts in Siviez - Rosablanche
Registration Nendaz Tourisme
CLIMBING
+41 27 289 55 89
CHF 15/30min
Free with Nend’accès
+41 27 289 55 89
Two man-made climbing walls (towers) at the sport centre.
Introduction to climbing organised by Nendaz Tourisme
PETANQUE
Café du Sapin Blanc, Saclentse
Restaurant Chez Caroline, Siviez
SCOOTER
Alp-Paintball
Tracouet CHF 26 I CHF 24
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+41 27 289 55 89
+41 27 565 02 33
+41 27 288 13 03
+41 79 233 40 75
For the hikers
HIKING ROUTES
250 km of hikes to recharge your batteries. Discover at your leisure the natural wealth of the
region.
Bisses map
free
Panoramic walking map
CHF 12.80
Topographic walking map
CHF 27.80
24 Balades
CHF 9.00
THE « BISSES »
8 « bisses » of which 6 have water flowing within their banks. The walks along the « bisses »
are ideal for families as easy and of little variation.
A free map is available at Nendaz Tourisme.
The « bisses » are fragile and require a lot of maintenance :
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Do not damage the banks in any way, as water which flows out of its banks can
cause serious damage
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Do not ride your mountain bike along the bisses, It is forbidden
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For the hikers
BISSES SHUTTLE BUS
NENDAZ – VEYSONNAZ – NENDAZ
The « Bisses » shuttle bus drives you to Veysonnaz and you can hike back along the « bisse de
Vex », and the « bisse du Milieu ».
Timetable
Nendaz-Veysonnaz
Dates
Days
23.05 – 19.06
Mon, Thu, Sat
09:45
10:05
20.06 – 30.08
7/7
10:00
10:30
31.08 – 31.10
Mon, Thu, Sat
09:45
10:05
Tarif :
Adult / Child
Veysonnaz-Nendaz
CHF 10 / CHF7
NENDAZ – SIVIEZ
Dates
Days
23.05 – 19.06
7/7
20.06 – 11.10
12.10 – 31.10
7/7
Tarif :
Adult / Child
Timetable
Siviez-Nendaz
Nendaz-Siviez
10:30
10:45
15:30
15:45
See timetable Car postal
10:30
10:45
15:30
15:45
CHF 8 / CHF 5
NENDAZ – CRÊTAUX – CONDEMINES – ISERABLES
Dates
23.05 – 31.10
Tarif :
Adult / Child
Days
Tue, Fri, Son
Timetable
Nendaz - Isérables
10:25
15:10
Isérables - Nendaz
10:45
15:30
CHF 10 / CHF 7
Registration Nendaz Tourisme until the day before
+41 (0) 27 289 55 89 / info@nendaz.ch enfants
For the adventurous
SENTIERS A THEMES
Panoramic trail
Start
Length
Difficulty
Tracouet
1 hour
easy
Barefoot track
Start
Length
Difficulty
Siviez
1 hour
easy
The sculptures path
Start
Length
Difficulty
Nendaz Tourisme
1h15
easy
The pine cone path
Start
Length
Difficulty
Nendaz Tourisme
4 hours
difficult
TREASURE HUNTS WITH MAX
3 new tracks are proposed for our bravest adventurers
Come and collect your adventure book at Nendaz Tourisme, fill it in and
bring it back completed to receive your prize. You will automatically take
part in the final lucky draw..
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Pushchair hikes
Departure from Nendaz
Village tour
From Nendaz Tourisme towards TV antenna,
Bermouche, les Ecluses, Nendaz Tourisme
Length
45 min
La Tena
From Nendaz Tourisme go towards the cable
-car, follow the main road until you reach a
fork in the road, come back via the « Tena »
road.
Length
1h30
Haute-Nendaz village
From Nendaz Tourisme go towards la
« Crettaz » (road running behind our office). At the
« 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 the « Bornes »
quarter back up to the resort.
Length 1h30
Saclentse — Pont de la Scie
From Nendaz Tourisme go towards la Crettaz (road
behind our office). At the intersection « de la Crête »
follow the foot path sign. Walk through the village and
follow the signs towards Beuson-Planchouet. Once on
the bridge, come back the same way.
Length
2h
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Pushchair hikes
Departure from Planchouet
Bisse of Vex
From the chapel, go direction Beuson.
200m further, the bisse starts on your right. It is possible to walk
30 minutes without problem with a pushchair. You can then come
back on the same trail.
Length
1h - 1h30
Departure from Siviez
Tortin
At Siviez, take the first trail to the right (just in front of
the restaurant Les Bergers) until the Chottes de Tortin
Length 1hour30 (one way)
Altitude difference 300 metres
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Entertainment
Activities : 29th June - 23rd August
According to the weekly programme availabe at Nendaz Tourisme
Sports
Archery/ Football / Ping pong / Kick-board descent / Beachvolley / Climbing / VTT /
Golf introduction / Basketball / Zumba
Fun
Bakery / FUN afternoon / Cook your pizza /
Game with the current / Cinema / Meeting
with miniature horses
For all the family
Visit of the old village and the mill / The life of the mountain cow-man / Visit of the Cleuson dam /
Nature adventure & survival / Bivouac / Glacier hike / Discovery of alphorn / Visit of the house of
culture / The bisses of the past / Husky hike NEW
PLAN YOUR WEEK...
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The animals
COWS
You can visit the « Chottes d’alpage » (mountain cow sheds) and say hi to our famous Hérens
cows.
Come and meet the herdsmen during the summer with breakfast on the pastures.
GOATS
At Saclentse, your children can stroke the goats and their kids. Information : Nendaz Tourisme
DONKEYS
Rent a donkey !
Put a carrot and some bread in your pocket and your donkey will take you on a lovely adventure
along the mountain paths…
The donkeys are off on Tuesdays and Thursdays !
Les Caboulis restaurant
Veysonnaz
Rental for the day
Rental for half day
caboulis@netplus.ch
+41 78 648 85 97
CHF 70
CHF 40
nendaz.ch
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In the region...
THEME PARKS
Happyland, Granges
+41 27 458 34 25
www.happylandnew.ch
Open from mid March to October
Adult
Child
Western City, restoroute de Martigny
11am - 6pm
CHF 25
CHF 22
+41 27 764 16 52
info@wester-city.ch
Open from 19th March to 1st November
Adult
Child (3 to 16 years old)
10.30am - 6pm
CHF 7
CHF 14
Labyrinthe aventure, Evionnaz
+41 27 767 30 90
(Giant maze) - www.labyrinthe.ch
Open from 15th March to 9th November
Adult
Child
Aquaparc, Le Bouveret
10am - 6pm
CHF 18
CHF 16
+41 24 482 00 11
www.aquaparc.ch
Open all year
Adult
Child
Swiss vapeur parc, Le Bouveret
CHF 49
CHF 39
+41 24 481 44 10
(Miniature steam trains) - www.swissvapeur.ch
Open from 1st June to 1st November
Adult
Child
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CHF 15
CHF 13
In the region...
TO SEE
Lac souterrain, St-Léonard
Underground lake - www.lac-souterrain.com
Open from 19th March to 1st November
Adult
Child
+41 27 203 22 66
Mines de sel, Bex
+41 24 463 03 30
Salt mines - www.mines.ch
Open all year, for timetables: www.mines.ch
Adult
Child
Musée et chiens du St-Bernard
(St Bernard dogs and museum)
www.museesaintbernard.ch
Open all year from 10am to 6pm
Adult
Child
CHF 10
CHF 6
CHF 20
CHF 12
+41 27 720 49 20
CHF 12
CHF 7
TREE TOP ADVENTURE
Parc aventure, Sion
www.parc-aventure.ch
Open from 23rd May to 1st November
Adult
Child
+41 27 346 05 05
CHF 38
CHF 23
You will find these brochures at Nendaz Tourisme
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For our parents
Take care of you...
WELLNESS
For a moment of relaxation, the « Nendaz Info » brochure available at Nendaz Tourisme proposes
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various massages (stone massage, sportif, relaxant…)
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reflexology
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homeopathy
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aromatherapy
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Beauty therapy, etc.
Take care of yourselves………….
Wellness et SPA—Nendaz
Hôtel Nendaz 4 Vallées
www.hotelnendaz4vallees.ch
Well being centre spread over 2200 m2
Open every day
Adult
Child (6 - 15 years)
With a special area for the children
+41 27 611 11 11
CHF 45
CHF 18
THERMAL BATHS
LES BAINS DE SAILLON
www.bainsdesaillon.ch
Open every day
Adult
Child
+41 27 743 11 70
LES BAINS D’OVRONNAZ
www.thermalp.ch
Open every day
Adult
Child
+41 27 305 11 11
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8am - 9pm
CHF 24
CHF 13
8am - 8.30pm
CHF 20
CHF 12
nendaz.ch
It’s raining…. What can we do ?
SWIMMMING POOL
+41 27 207 14 00
VEYSONNAZ
www.wellness-veysonnaz.ch
Open from Sunday to Friday
Adult
Child
Wellness
3pm - 9pm
CHF 5
CHF 3
CHF 28
TENNIS - BADMINGTON
+41 27 346 19 29
SION - Domaine des îles
www.loisiles.ch
Tennis
week days
8am - 5pm
5pm - 10pm
8am - 10pm
CHF 22
CHF 28
week-end
8am - 10pm
CHF 28
8am - 5pm
CHF 18
5pm - 9pm
CHF 22
8am - 10pm
CHF 22
Badminton week days
week-end
BOWLING
CONTHEY - Bowling des Rottes
www.bowlingdesrottes.ch
Billard, games
+41 27 346 58 14
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Hahdy tips...
DAY CARE « LE P’TIT BEC »
+41 27 289 57 51
creche.ptitbec@gmail.com
Professional nurses and educators welcome your children on a full or half day basis and entertain
them with games, songs, arts and crafts, drawing…
Next to the church of Haute-Nendaz
For children from 18 months
Monday - Friday
7am - 6.45pm
Please book at least one day in advance
BABY-SITTING
Would you like to treat yourselves to a romantic supper or an afternoon of relaxation without your
children ?
Nendaz Tourisme proposes a list of baby-sitters who would be thrilled to look after your children
whilst you are away.
This list is available at Nendaz Tourisme or on www.nendaz.ch
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Hahdy tips...
PICNIC AREAS
The following picnic areas are equipped with a table and a BBQ.
Nendaz
Pra da Dzeu /Saclentse
free
Siviez
Novelly and Siviez
free
Couvert de St-Sébastien, Basse-Nendaz
Couvert des Giettes, Beuson
Booking : Commune de Nendaz
+41 27 289 56 00
You can of course have your picnic anywhere in the countryside as long as you respect the nature.
PLAYGROUNDS
Swings for all ages, slides, rocking horses, climbing ropes - two overhead obstacle courses,
wooden wendy house, picnic tables and benches, WC… Great fun guaranteed!
Plaine des Ecluses
NEW PLAYGROUND
Swings and slides in front of Tracouet restaurant
Swings and slides in front of chez Caroline at Siviez
Swings and slides at the top of Novelly chairlift
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What about some fun…
GAMES LIBRARY
Praplan building
+41 27 289 55 89
You no longer need to weigh yourselves down with your children’s games and toys!
Located in building Praplan, Nendaz’s games library has numerous children’s articles available:
games,
jigsaw puzzles,
toys,
picture books, comic books, story books…
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On request at Nendaz Tourisme
+41 27 289 55 89
Many activities are organised especially for your children according to the weekly entertainment
programme available at Nendaz Tourisme.
LIBRARY
Centre scolaire de la Biolette, Basse-Nendaz
+41 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, Friday
Wednesday
Saturday
3pm - 7pm
2pm - 7pm
9am - 12am
During school holidays
Wednesday
Saturday
2pm - 7pm
9am - 12am
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bibliotheque@nendaz.org
Closed on the feast days
« FAMILIES WELCOME »
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 in 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 view.
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 resorts 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 what 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 service, we would be happy to receive any remarks or suggestions.
Credo companies :
Hôtel Les Etagnes / Chalet Alpine Confort
Espace vacances / Inter-Agence / Interhome / La Tour St Martin
Restaurant des Etagnes / Pizzeria Les Flambeaux / Chez Odette /
Restaurant Mont-Calme
Télé–Nendaz
Swiss ski school / Neige Aventure / Premier Alpine Centre
Daycare « P’tit Bec »
Commune of Nendaz
Nendaz Tourisme
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Useful informations
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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 Lages Amédée
+41 27 288 15 34
Dentist Dr Huber Philippe
+41 27 288 11 44
Doctor on call 24/24
0900 144 033
SOS
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Police
Mountain rescue
Fire
Ambulance
Sion hospital
Pharmacy
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144
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+41 27 323 33 33
+41 27 603 40 00
+41 27 288 16 66
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INFORMATIONS
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