Snowshoe hike BleusyLe sentier raquettes du Bleusy part de la station par le Bisse du Milieu. Après une montée dans la forêt jusqu’à Sofleu, la descente se fait en travers des mayens jusqu’au hameau du Bleusy. La chapelle du Bleusy vous invite à faire une pause avant de revenir à Nendaz par le bisse du Milieu d’où la vue sur la plaine est splendide.Sentier raquettes Bleusy hiver 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Sentier raquettes Bleusy hiver banc 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Sentier raquettes Bleusy chapelle hiver 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Raquettes Bisse du Milieu Bleusy 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)1342.9664306641The resort of Haute-NendazThe tourist venture began at the end of the 1950s with the construction of the first gondola in 1958 and the first hotels. Since then, the resort of Haute-Nendaz has continued to develop.
Today, in winter, snow sports reign. The vast choice of ski runs, more than 400 kilometres in total, allows both beginners and experienced skiers to enjoy the snowy slopes of the 4 Vallées.
During the summer season, the resort is popular with mountain bikers and hikers. Nendaz benefits from an absolutely unique network of bisses (8 of which 6 are still in water). The paths along them, which are relatively flat, shady and traffic-free, are particularly popular places to walk. In July, Nendaz becomes the capital of the Alphorn, thanks in particular to its international festival.Haute-Nendaz station hiver vue aérienne 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Haute-Nendaz Station Hiver 2018 (Etienne Bornet)Haute-Nendaz station_été_vue aérienne_2014 (Matt Wright & Janire Najera)Haute-Nendaz Station Eté 2018 (Sonia Délèze)1406.3577880859Bleusy ChapelWe do not know exactly when the construction of the Bleusy chapel began, but a parish bulletin dated back to 1928 says: "From this year onwards, Monseigneur de Sion forbids Mass, in the present Bleusy chapel. We will have to think about building a new one for next year. "In 1929, the building was rebuilt but it would take many years to finish due to the lack of funds and motivation.
St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus is the patron saint of the place.Chapelle Bleusy été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Chapelle Bleusy hiver 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle Bleusy hiver promeneurs 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle Bleusy Eté 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle Bleusy arrière 2015 (Maude Gaudin)1429.2673339844BleusyYou can discover the Bleusy's mid-mountain chalets by following the bisse du Milieu or the bisse Vieux, which cross the region.
Stop at the little chapel of the same name, located on the banks of the Bisse du Milieu. This chapel also hosts the classical guitar festival every summer.
In winter, a snowshoe trail crosses the Bleusy pastures. To follow it, depart from Haute-Nendaz and after a climb through the forest to Sofleu, descend to the hamlet.Bleusy paysage chalet hiver 2017 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Hameau Bleusy 2018 (Florian Guntern)Sentier raquettes Bleusy chapelle hiver 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle Bleusy Eté 2015 (Etienne Bornet)1406.3577880859Bleusy ChapelWe do not know exactly when the construction of the Bleusy chapel began, but a parish bulletin dated back to 1928 says: "From this year onwards, Monseigneur de Sion forbids Mass, in the present Bleusy chapel. We will have to think about building a new one for next year. "In 1929, the building was rebuilt but it would take many years to finish due to the lack of funds and motivation.
St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus is the patron saint of the place.Chapelle Bleusy été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Chapelle Bleusy hiver 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle Bleusy hiver promeneurs 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Chapelle Bleusy Eté 2015 (Etienne Bornet)Chapelle Bleusy arrière 2015 (Maude Gaudin)1344.6564941406Bisse du MilieuTaking its source at 1,460 metres above sea level and dating back to 1700, this 5-kilometre-long bisse is still in use today. It is used to irrigate raspberries and crops in the region of Haute-Nendaz and Basse-Nendaz. From Planchouet, the bisse descends towards the Bleusy, then flows towards the centre of the resort where it becomes a torrent, called the Tsâblo torrent, which in fact feeds the mill of the same name. It then plunges into the valley to join the Printse.
A BISSE, WHAT IS IT ?
The bisses were originally irrigation channels that diverted water from the rivers to water the farm land crops growing on the mountain slopes. They are true historical relics and bear witness to the Valaisans' relentless fight against drought. It is their construction that makes them so special. Indeed, these channels had to adapt to the different terrain and environments encountered along the way, giving rise to impressive workmanship, especially when we imagine what the means of construction were at the time. The bisses of our region take their source from the Printse, a river that flows along our valley. Of the eight bisses located in Nendaz, six still have water flowing within their banks and are still carrying out their original task of irrigation.
WHY ARE THEY WORTH THE DETOUR ?
The charming little Bleusy chapel is on the way. It is one of the mid-mountain chapels built in the 1930s on the site where the cattle is moved up to spring grazing. The parish priest used to come here to celebrate mass, which saved the peasants from having to travel all the way to the church in Basse-Nendaz. This charming little building is worth a visit, summer and winter alike! Indeed, the Bisse du Milieu is maintained in such a way as to be accessible even in winter as far as Le Bleusy.
ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS
If you are interested in discovering the bisses, kill two birds with one stone and walk two of our bisses by combining this hike with the Bisse Vieux! Indeed, between them, these bisses form a charming loop between Haute-Nendaz and Planchouet.Bisse du Milieu été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Bisse du Milieu table de pique-nique été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Bisse du Milieu été 2022 (Florian Bouvet)Bisse du Milieu Été 2019 (Etienne Bornet)Bisse du Milieu Famille Neige Hiver 2012 (Aline Fournier)Bisse du Milieu Famille Neige Hiver 2012 (Aline Fournier)Raquettes Bisse du Milieu Bleusy 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Raquettes Bisse du Milieu vue fond vallée 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Randonnée bisse du Milieu printemps 2023 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier)Nendaz station panorama printemps 2022 (Lévy Loye)Randonnée bisse du Milieu printemps 2022 (Lévy Loye)1370.1125488281Picnic area on the Bisse du MilieuThe picnic place on the Bisse du Milieu is equipped with a table and benches. It is located between Haute-Nendaz and Le Bleusy, at about thirty minutes on foot from the resort. It's the perfect place to stop for a break before continuing your walk along the bisse.Bisse du Milieu Famille Été 2019 (Etienne Bornet)Place_de_pique_nique_du_bisse_du_Milieu_2017 (Elodie Moos)1329.26818847661334.10217285161340.75427246091345.31604003911349.38037109381346.26086425781346.55798339841348.97729492191351.86267089841374.64807128911375.74829101561415.37426757811424.65710449221431.38024902341427.99597167971468.19250488281505.55029296881540.51672363281570.14318847661577.74780273441570.31994628911572.84484863281570.75939941411576.39050292971565.52685546881545.15222167971541.73779296881524.60888671881512.08166503911502.05383300781464.82275390621429.33410644531420.02453613281413.76110839841406.77478027341403.19250488281392.69946289061384.40161132811387.39294433591382.45605468751374.13854980471371.59204101561363.84289550781382.84582519531352.04675292971365.11071777341370.40026855471354.00061035161347.90856933591348.34020996091345.8339843751346.09399414061349.62744140621344.95812988281345.75854492191341.57604980471335.27819824221333.97656251329.07849121091328.2250976562