Nendaz Trail 70km Partez du point de départ officiel du Nendaz Trail, au centre sportif de Haute-Nendaz. Entamez ensuite votre ascension en direction de Tracouet et grimpez jusqu’au sommet de la magnifique Dent de Nendaz. Profitez de la vue qui s’y dévoile puis descendez sur Planchouet en passant par Siviez. Lorsque vous atteindrez le hameau de Planchouet, partez à l'assaut du fameux et exigeant chemin des 24 contours. Rejoignez Combatseline et empruntez le bisse de Chervé. Partez ensuite en direction de la cabane de Saint-Laurent, avant d’atteindre le point culminant du parcours, le col de Prafleuri, à 2'987 mètres d’altitude. Redescendez sur Thyon en passant par la cabane des Essertze, continuez sur Siviez et rejoignez Haute-Nendaz par le bisse de Saxon. Nendaz Trail Grand Désert 2019 (Etienne Bornet) Trail chaussure Dynafit 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Stephane Aymon longe le lac du Grand Desert sur le grand parcours (70.3km) du Nendaz Trail a Nendaz (VS). (Switzerland Tourism/Etienne Bornet) Trail grand parcours gouilles essertze 2019 (Switzerland Tourism) Trail_grand_parcours_gouilles_essertze_été_2019 (Suisse Tourisme) Trail grand parcours barrage cleuson 2019 (Suisse Tourisme - André Meier) Trail Copyright Suisse Tourisme - André Meier 2019 (Suisse Tourisme - André Meier) 1342.9664306641 The resort of Haute-Nendaz The 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) 2173.4167480469 Tracouet Lake Perched at 2'200 metres above sea level, the Tracouet Lake also known as the « Lac Noir (Black Lake) » due to the dark colour of the water. It serves as a mirror to the beautiful Dent de Nendaz throughout the summer and, in winter, it freezes and offers a wonderful flat area to host the snow garden. WHY IS IT WORTH THE DETOUR ? The Tracouet Lake has a unique ecosystem. Home to a large population of amphibians and exceptional flora, it has been listed on the Federal Inventory of Amphibian Breeding Sites of National Importance since 2001. In 2020, it was classified as a « protected natural site » by the Canton of Valais. You can easily observe red frogs or alpine newts ! ADVICE FROM THE LOCALS The particular ecosystem and the beauty of the lake are not the only assets of this place. Indeed, you can discover other interesting sights in the surrounding area, such as the Dent de Nendaz, whose summit offers an exceptional viewpoint without forgetting the legendary larch trees of Balavaux of which some are the largest in Europe. Vue aérienne Tracouet été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Lac de Tracouet panorama été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Lac de tracouet été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Lac_de_Tracouet_automne_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Lac_de_Tracouet_Famille_Ete_2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) 2456.4875488281 Dent de Nendaz The Dent de Nendaz is a relatively easy summit to reach in summer. From Tracouet, which can be reached by gondola, a marked mountain path (white-red-white) leads you to the top in less than an hour. You then have the satisfaction of reaching a true summit! Your efforts are rewarded by the incredible panoramic view, between Tracouet and its Lac Noir right at your feet and the whole valley below. The Dent de Nendaz can be a hiking goal in itself or a first leg before, for example, following high ridges towards the Plan du Fou, descending through the hundred-year-old larch trees of Balavaux or continuing on to Siviez. Dent de Nendaz été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Dent de Nendaz 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Dent de Nendaz panorama été 2021 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Dent de Nendaz 2019 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) 1732.3540039062 Siviez Siviez provides access to the areas of Veysonnaz and Thyon on the one hand, and to Verbier and the Bagnes valley as well as to Nendaz and Isérables on the other. It is also the starting point to reach Mont-Fort, a summit that is easily accessible throughout the summer and the winter thanks to the ski lifts At the far end of the valley stands the Cleuson dam wall, built between 1947 and 1950. 410 metres long at the top and 87 metres high, it can hold up to 20 million m3 of water. In winter, more than 400 kilometres of slopes await you, as well as several ski touring and snowshoeing routes and a sledge run. The Siviez snow garden allows the very young to discover their first joys of skiing. In summer, the ski slopes give way to the mountain pastures, which are the preferred holiday destination for the Hérens breed of cows. Numerous hiking and mountain bike trails are also accessible from Siviez. Ebike Siviez été 2020 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Siviez Eté Vaches 2016 (Florian Guntern) Randonnée Siviez hiver 2018 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Siviez Hiver 2016 (Jean Cingria) 1739.8831787109 Restaurant Chez Caroline The restaurant Chez Caroline, in Siviez, offers a splendid setting all year round. In winter, enjoy its sunny terrace at the foot of the ski slopes and relax to the sound of the cowbells in summer. As for the menu, adapted to the seasons, it offers all sorts of dishes to delight all guests. From burgers and salads to a choice of soups and grilled meats, there is something for everyone. Breakfast is also available as well as a range of sandwiches for those on the go. 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You must indicate your level when registering: * Easy : 45 minutes to an hour of running once or twice a week * Intermediate : one hour to one and a half hours of running two to three times a week * Expert : over five hours of running per week Meeting point at 09:00 at the sports centre with Stéphane and Yannick for a morning of sport. What could be better than a breath of fresh air and physical exercise to get a good start on a Sunday ? Trail jardin japonais 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Trail Les Dents Rousses 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Trail Les Dents Rousses barrage de Cleuson 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Trail Les Dents Rousses été 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Trail Les Dents Rousses panorama 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Trail Les Dents Rousses été Siviez 2020 (Etienne Bornet) Trail Tortin 2020 (Etienne Bornet) 1514.6994628906 Planchouet The Planchouet region, populated year-round by only a handful of inhabitants, is the starting point of four bisses: bisse Vieux, bisse de Vex, bisse du Milieu, bisse d'en bas. You can also discover a gorgeous wooden chapel surrounded by woodland, built in 1930. This chapel still hosts a number of celebrations during the summer. In Planchouet you can also enjoy excellent food in one of the three restaurants in the vicinity. Planchouet balade bisse été 2015 (Toast Prod) Village Planchouet vue aérienne automne 2017 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Planchouet Hameau 2015 (Arnaud Delhez) Planchouet hiver 2011 (Arnaud Delhez) 2236.9970703125 Combatseline In both summer and winter, Combatseline can be reached by the chairlift from Siviez. Its restaurant, with delicious traditional dishes, is the perfect place to relax before hitting the slopes or setting off on a hike. In the summer months, it is also possible to reach it on foot. From there, enjoy a hike towards the Cleuson dam on one side or Veysonnaz on the other by following the Bisse de Chervé, the highest of the bisses in Nendaz, winding along at an altitude of over 2,000 metres. Once the snow has fallen, you can also reach Combatseline via a ski touring route. This is also a great way to reach the different slopes of the ski domain. Restaurant_Combatseline_2015 (Yasmine Gaudin) Restaurant de Combatseline terrasse 2017 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) Ski restaurant Combatseline 2019 (Etienne Bornet) Restaurant Combatseline été vue 2017 (Florian Bouvet-Fournier) 2488.7055664062 Saint-Laurent Mountain Cabin During your walk, stop at the Saint-Laurent mountain cabin to have a drink and/or a tasty snack. Open from the end of June to the beginning of September, the Saint-Laurent mountain cabin is an excellent stopping point as it is located near the Bisse de Chervé, the Cleuson dam and the Lac du Grand Désert. The Saint-Laurent mountain cabin is also the ideal starting point for the Lac du Grand Désert, where you can continue on to the foot of the glacier. It is also possible to reach the Val de Bagnes via the Louvie Pass or the Grande Dixence Dam via the Prafleuri Pass. During the month of September, the cabin is usually open. The gas cooker can be used, running water and wood are available. From October, the cabin goes into "winter mode". Only the entrance area with the emergency telephone is accessible. Lac de Cleuson panorama été 2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane_St-Laurent_petit-déjeuner_été_2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane_St-Laurent_intérieur_été_2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane St-Laurent petit-déjeuner tartines été 2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane_St-Laurent_dortoirs_été_2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane_St-Laurent_lits_été_2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane_St-Laurent_extérieur_été_2021 (Etienne Bornet) Cabane_St-Laurent_extérieur_été_2021 (Etienne Bornet) 2197.3559570312 Cabane d'Essertze The Essertze mountain cabin welcomes you from the end of June to mid-September for a drink, a delicious meal made from local products and an overnight stay. Accessible on foot and by car, it has all the necessary comforts for a stay in the mountains and offers an idyllic setting for an outing of one or more days. 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