The 7 Best Things to do in Veysonnaz, Swiss Alps

The canal runs along the lower edge of the spruce forest and waters the high-altitude chalets before running deeper into the woods for several kilometres. It then crosses dry grasslands above the village of Clèbes before traversing Veysonnaz and the Mayens-de-Sion to end up irrigating the crops and the meadows of the Commune de Vex.

The piste de l'Ours Dep. 2100 m. Arrival: 1470 m. Variation in altitude: 630 m. Length: 2 km - 51% gradient The ‘piste de l’Ours’ has already hosted 29 World Cup ski races and numerous European and Swiss Championships. This legendary run is exclusive to advanced skiers promising them unbeatable sensations.

Incredible high-altitude hike, between the ‘Val d'Heremence’ and the’ Vallon de Nendaz’. Departure from Thyon, access via the Veysonnaz gondola or by road to Thyon 2000. You can recognize the Mont-Rouge by its cross, which looks out over our mountain pastures, simple and welcoming, it invites you to a well-deserved rest and offers you a magical panoramic view.

Hike along the 'ancien bisse de Chervé' the highest bisse in the Valais. This walk which departs from Thyon takes you to the vous restaurant Les Chottes. You can go there on snowshoes, a good pair of walking boots or on cross country skis. Characteristics: Duration 2h50 Ascension 150m Descent 150m Highest point 2213 Level Easy

Welcome to the biggest ski domain in Switzerland, the third biggest in Europe. Numerous skiing possibilities are open to you, don’t hesitate to explore every nook and cranny of the Printse and the 4 Vallees sectors.

The 'bisses' shuttle bus allows you to go one way by bus and return on foot along the magnificent Bisse Vieux and the Bisse de Vex (aprox. 14 km, 4 h) Booking is obligatory at Veysonnaz or Nendaz Tourism the day before at 16:30.

Discover the educational path for families on the way down from Thyon to Veysonnaz. 10 totem poles representing original and traditional masks from the Valais can be discovered all the way along the track.