Hiking loop Thyon - Mont-RougeLe départ de l’itinéraire se situe à Thyon. La randonnée débute sur un chemin large qui va par la suite se rétrécir pour monter en direction des Gouilles d’Essertze. Arrivé à cet endroit vous pourrez déjà apercevoir le Mont-Rouge, facilement reconnaissable à sa croix surplombant fièrement la Vallée du Rhône. Vous pourrez en profiter pour faire une pause pique-nique, admirer la vue imprenable sur le Val d’Hérens ou vous rafraîchir avant d’attaquer l’ascension assez abrupte jusqu’au Mont-Rouge. Une fois au sommet, vous ne pourrez qu’être bouche-bée devant le panorama exceptionnel à 360 degrés qui s’offre à vous.
La descente commence de manière assez directe jusqu’au Restaurant les Chottes. Vous rejoindrez ensuite l’ancien Bisse de Chervé qui vous ramènera tranquillement jusqu’à Thyon.Mont_rouge_crêtes_marcheurs_été_2011 (Aline_Fournier)Mont_Rouge_automne_2020 (Christelle_Yerly)Sommet_Mont-Rouge_2019 (Suisse_Tourisme)1353.9495849609Veysonnaz GondolaLocated in the heart of the resort of Veysonnaz, next to the hotel and restaurant Le Magrappé, this gondola takes you over the secluded mid-mountain chalets. Enjoy the magnificent view over the Rhone Valley, Nendaz and the Bernese Alps.
* Durationt : 8 minutes
* Capacity : 1'600 passengers/hour
* Built in : 2005
In winter, this lift allows you to reach two snow gardens, the piste de l'Ours, the piste des Mayens, the ski slopes of Thyon, the link to Siviez, as well as the restaurants of La Combyre, Mont-Rouge and the bar Le Tipi.
In summer, this installation allows you to reach the departure point of several walks including the tour of Mont-Rouge, the bisse de Chervé, the masks path, as well as the restaurants of La Combyre, Mont-Rouge and the bar Le Tipi.Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_panorama_2024 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_hiver_skieurs_2018 (webevolutions.ch)Vaches_alpage_Combyre_été_2024 (Veysonnaz Tourisme)Télécabine_Veysonnaz_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)2125.3181152344ThyonThe Thyon area not only includes the Thyon 2000 tourist complex, but also a beautiful plateau ideal for learning to ski, all the way to the upper stations of the l'Ours and Les Mayens de Veysonnaz gondolas.
Thyon is the ideal starting point, both in winter for skiing and in summer and autumn for magnificent mountain walks.
At the arrival of the gondolas, public toilets are available if the facilities are open. The restaurant Le Mont-Rouge as well as the restaurant La Combyre offer a warm and friendly setting for your mountain outings. Just below, the popular bar Le Tipi brings the Thyon plateau to life.
Last but not least, all the facilities needed for a pleasant stay in the mountains can be found in the buildings of the Thyon 2000 complex, to the east of the plateau: restaurants, swimming pool, sports shop, estate agency, doctor, etc...
The scenery is stunning, with the breathtaking peaks of the Dent Blanche and the Matterhorn in the background. In the evening, under the starlight and in the quiet of the night, it is simply the perfect place to be.Télécabine_Veysonnaz_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)jardin_ess_bambino_plat_thyon_hiver (GijsHardeman)Neige fraîche matin_Thyon_hiver (Veysonnaz)vue_aerienne_sommet_crêtes_Thyon_été 2011 (Aline_Fournier)2136.4963378906Restaurant La CombyreA little break is always welcome when you're doing high altitude activities. The restaurant La Combyre is ideally located opposite the Ours and Veysonnaz gondola arrival stations.
In winter, between two slopes, it is the perfect place to stop with friends for a warm drink or to enjoy a meal.La Combyre_intérieur_salle_clients_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Menu 2026 (NVRM)Restaurant_la_Combyre_intérieur_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_la_combyre_hiver_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_la_Combyre_terrasse_été_vue_d_en_bas_2020 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)2129.5832519531Restaurant Le Mont-Rouge VeysonnazThe Mont-Rouge is a spacious mountain restaurant open throughout the winter and summer seasons. Its ideal location, opposite the upper station of the Veysonnaz gondola, at about 2,200 metres, and above all its sunny terrace make it a popular choice.
In winter, a large and well organized self-service area allows skiers to eat without undue delay, while enjoying fine cuisine. A table service dining area is also available for those who prefer to savour a fine meal. The bar is also very popular for an aperitif or a well-deserved refreshment break.
In summer, only the table service restaurant is open. The summer menu consists of home-made local products. A table tennis table, a trampoline and deck chairs are available to entertain guests.
In short, at the Mont-Rouge restaurant, there is something for everyone! Welcome to the restaurant!Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_terrasse_été (Veysonnaz)Restaurant_Mont Rouge_extérieur_façade_latérale_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_bar_salle_monde_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_salle manger_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)Restaurant_le_Mont_Rouge_terrasse_été_2021 (LINDAPHOTO.ch)Restaurant le Mont-Rouge_vue extérieure_hiver_2026 (Florian Bouvet Fournier)2342.9331054688Gouilles d'EssertzeThe Gouilles d'Essertze are located in the Val d'Hérens at 2300 metres above sea level. They are considered to be the highest peat moors in Europe. For the hiker, they are above all a privileged place to relax and enjoy on a well-deserved picnic break.
Enjoy the unspoilt nature, with alpine flora typical of this altitude, but also the presence of newts and tadpoles. Thank you in advance for respecting this place.Mont_Rouge_vue_Gouilles_d_essertze_nuages_2011 (Aline_Fournier)Mont_Rouge_vue_Gouilles_d_essertze_2017 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)2487.5300292969Mont-RougeMont-Rouge, famous for its red soil and its cross, is a mountain in the Valais Alps and is located between Mont-Carré and Mont-Loéré. From the top of its 2,491 metres, it offers hikers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Rhone Valley and the Bernese Alps on the one side and the Gouilles d'Essertze and the Val d'Hérens with the Dent Blanche and the Dent d'Hérens on the other.Mont_Rouge_vue_Alpes_Bernoises_2011 (Aline_Fournier)Mont_Rouge_automne_2020 (Christelle_Yerly)Sommet_Mont-Rouge_2019 (Suisse_Tourisme)2215.5009765625Restaurant Les ChottesThe restaurant Les Chottes, with its elongated shape, typical of the old alpine cowsheds, has been splendidly renovated. Its name - Les Chottes - means, in fact, cowshed in local dialect.
It has two terraces, one overlooking the Bernese Alps and the other, more sheltered and intimate, on the upper side.
In winter, the indoor seating area is served at the table and a self-service area is available on the terrace. The terrace is accessed via an igloo tunnel, which is very popular with children, both young and not so young... As for the restaurant itself, it can be reached on skis, snowshoes or on foot.
In summer, guests are served at the table throughout the establishment. It is a popular stopover for walkers, following the ancient bisse de Chervé, an hour walk from the Mayens gondola or the Combatseline chairlift.
The chef has various surprises in store for his guests. We won't reveal everything here, but if you fancy it, bring a swim suit and a towel to enjoy the jacuzzi at 2,200 metres above sea level! (Bookings recommended)
An attractive menu, a warm welcome, sometimes to the sound of cow bells, a large wood fire in the centre of the restaurant, everything is here to make your visit a pleasant one.Chottes_alpage_vaches_été_2015 (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant les Chottes_int_cheminée (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)Restaurant Les Chottes_ext_hiver_panorama Nendaz (Veysonnaz_Tourisme)2131.88500976562128.25292968752146.13842773442152.61938476562152.80419921882165.27709960942163.49926757812165.21533203122165.50659179692166.47583007812168.39672851562167.59326171882170.93286132812180.47949218752218.95874023442216.44555664062233.0019531252287.99926757812322.58666992192330.39721679692326.26147460942331.17163085942335.785156252338.66894531252341.02050781252341.73266601562353.21557617192372.74926757812347.37036132812344.76831054692342.92333984382344.58349609382353.54223632812361.05639648442360.04150390622363.03100585942363.50024414062375.61572265622382.67504882812398.06811523442427.60034179692445.90063476562461.23803710942470.96313476562472.14379882812487.30761718752464.11108398442424.17260742192402.63354492192398.69506835942392.27587890622381.49291992192362.49340820312344.88720703122312.24584960942307.22973632812295.30590820312262.43334960942251.58642578122243.72973632812236.32983398442227.07568359382220.33129882812222.24194335942221.56030273442217.17797851562219.15209960942216.24853515622213.18212890622207.6699218752204.04077148442187.24633789062184.25317382812175.59545898442179.64355468752178.93725585942176.90258789062174.9472656252177.0136718752176.92504882812170.24731445312173.62084960942164.71655273442156.343752154.20605468752153.20556640622144.05639648442146.78930664062138.86645507812144.06958007812130.77661132812124.63818359382125.97607421882127.12646484382125.83300781252122.28247070312121.0410156252118.81860351562114.70434570312118.38452148442111.75512695312132.24072265622132.22900390622128.03637695312125.58081054692132.0559082031